We’ve been teetering on the edge of an uncertain housing market for some time now. The Rent vs Buy decision has become even more debatable than ever. Wondering about the stability of home prices in certain areas has caused buyers to question their choice of locations, and erratic mortgage rates certainly don’t help in determining… Read More
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Price Reduced in Popular 55+ Community
Recently reduced, this 3 Bedroom home in a popular, Mesa active adult community is a great value! Dreamland Villa offers tons of great amenities, and a well-run association, and best of all, fees are OPTIONAL!! Choose from their long list of available activities. The location couldn’t be more convenient! Easy access to Rts 60 and… Read More
Real Estate as Investment Part I: Finding it Hard to Save a Downpayment?
Rising rents are making it more and more difficult for hopeful home buyers to save enough money for a downpayment and closing costs. Home ownership has a mountain of advantages, not the least of which is the ability to build equity while establishing stability for you and your family. While your investment appreciates, homeowners can… Read More
Beautiful Mesa AZ Home with Valuable Updates
Enjoy the resort lifestyle in your own back yard! From the moment you walk through the door, this house feels like home. Plank-style flooring combines the warm look of wood with the easy upkeep of tile, and creates a comfy atmosphere in modern, open living spaces. — Complete Listing Details, Video & Photo Gallery —… Read More
AZVHV is Honoring Our Heroes: Nurses
May is the national month of celebration for our heroes. All month long, events throughout the U.S. commemorate Nurses, Teachers, Police Officers and Firefighters, culminating in Memorial Day on the last Monday of the month honoring those who died while serving in the Military. We’re coming up on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale… Read More
Real Estate Crash or Simply Gridlock?
Right off the bat I want to set your mind at ease. The Real Estate market does not appear to be in crash mode, at least not of the 2008 variety with which we are all painfully familiar. This is an adjustment, admittedly an unusual one. I know… I too roll my eyes at the… Read More
Home Buying 101- Looking for Something Special? 10 Trends in New Construction Homes
If you’re in the market for a home you doubtless have an extensive shopping list. Even if you break that down into categories like ‘must-haves’, ‘recommended features’, and ‘purely a wish list’ it’s unlikely that any of the existing homes you have viewed can tick all right the boxes. So what are your options? Enter…… Read More
Great News! Affordable Homeownership Just Got Even More Affordable
A Big Break for Home Buyers In light of current real estate market conditions and FHA’s recent announcement, this is one of those rare occasions when the question is “do you want the good news… or the great news?” I’ll make your choice really easy, the great news first- if you’re considering applying for an… Read More
Home Buying Advantages in Today’s Real Estate Market
Home prices undoubtedly soared over the past couple years, but as any renter can tell you, rents have absolutely exploded. According to an article in the New York Post, rent increases in 2021 were more than double what they had been in any previous year. A recent decrease in home prices has been old news for a few… Read More
Best Places to Raise a Family? Gilbert Makes the Grade!
Gilbert, Arizona sits near the top of the list of ‘Best Places to Raise a Family‘. Using data compiled by WalletHub and released just this month, Gilbert scored #13 in the U.S. out of 182 similar sized cities and towns. The criteria are signifiant; Health and Safety, Affordability, Socio-Economics, Family Fun- which includes weather, walkability,… Read More

