Best Value in the Neighborhood!

Just 3 years old, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with desirable North/South exposure, is the best value in the Magma Ranch community. The greatroom is open and bright with large, neutral tile flooring and sliding doors to a covered patio and big back yard. There’s plenty of stylish, dark kitchen cabinets, an island with… Read More

The Great Debate- New Construction or Existing Home

Author: Bill Salvatore The debate has always existed among home buyers- are you better off purchasing an existing home or opting for new construction. Unfortunately there is no right answer, the pros and cons of each change over time to align with Real Estate market conditions. The balanced market might present the simplest choice as… Read More

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Thinking of Retiring in Arizona? 8 Hot Tips to Find the Perfect Place!

Thinking of Retiring in Arizona? 8 Hot Tips to Find the Perfect Place! Author: Bill Salvatore Arizona is a wildly popular choice for retirees. Indeed our 300+ days of sunshine, mild winters, endless amenities and master planned Active Adult communities provide the ideal environment for taking full advantage ones retirement. Purchasing a home specifically for… Read More

Can’t Get Your Offer Accepted? Consider This…

Without question, the Real Estate market is tough for home buyers. Multiple offers, competition with cash buyers, escalating home prices, inadequate inventory and insanely limited showing times are all plaguing buyers in today’s Real Estate environment. It’s difficult to remain positive in the face of these unprecedented market conditions. Those who succeed are faced with… Read More

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Market Conditions Motivate Home-Buying Millennials

Who are the Home Buyers? A large percentage are Millennials. What’s motivating the current Millennial home-buying frenzy? First and foremost, interest rates! Rates have remained at historical lows, partly in an effort to maintain the strength of the housing market, but that’s not the only force driving home buyers. As the RIS media post below… Read More

Make that Tiny Kitchen Work for You

When you’re buying a home, the kitchen can induce an instant go or no-go reaction, size being the most scrutinized detail. But a small kitchen needn’t be a deal-breaker. Small kitchens are by nature, designed to be more efficient. Not to mention the infinite number of clever storage options available to improve the functionality of… Read More

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Learn the Lender Lingo! (#2- Mortgage Options for First Time Home Buyers)

You’re fortunate, not to mention unusual, if you are a first-time home buyer who has the means to obtain a Conventional mortgage. Commonly the biggest stumbling block is down payment. For the majority of home buyers, their first purchase will not be their forever home. I generally tell buyers to consider their first home to… Read More

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Applying for a Mortgage? Learn the Lender Lingo! (#1-Types of Lenders)

Shopping for a home before you’ve nailed down your price range is not only unwise but can be truly disappointing. You may have a vague idea of what you can afford, but before you’ve talked with a lender, it’s hardly possible to grasp all the costs involved or the options available to you including those… Read More