The 2023 Real Estate market is experiencing a noticeable shift in the nature of home buyers; first-time buyers are apt to be older than in the past, whereas investment buyers tend to be younger. Reluctant to give up low interest rates of under 3 or 4 percent, move-up buyers are much more undecided than in… Read More
Baby Boomers
What’s New in Homebuying: Multi-Generational Living
Real Estate markets fluctuate daily but one industry trend has persisted for years- the most common expression is ‘lack of inventory’. It has been the motivation behind most of our ongoing problems with the real estate market. Home prices soared because of low inventory and current home buyers are in limbo for the same reason…. Read More
New Construction Home – A Contemporary Oasis in a Historic Arizona Town
Set in the quintessential western, gold mining town of Wickenburg Arizona, is a haven of luxury and leisure. The guard-gated community of Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch offers best-in-class amenities and an upscale lifestyle in a sprawling collection of unique neighborhoods. When you say “Someday I want to live there”, this is what you’ve been thinking… Read More
Baby Boomers Embrace the Co-Living Concept
Buying a home together has long been an economical solution for singles and couples alike. There’s the obvious financial upside, but there are also social, eco, safety and security benefits. Co-Living has grown in popularity in the past decade among people in all age groups. But according to a study sponsored by AARP, the Boomer… Read More
Are Higher Rental Costs Prompting More Millennials to Buy Homes?
Rental markets in the Phoenix Metro Area have exploded in recent months. As a matter of fact this article from AZ Central states that Phoenix ranks 9th for the most unaffordable cities for renters. And Millennials seem to be bearing the greatest rent-to-income liability. Great for investors. Not so much for Renters. Saving for a… Read More
Infographic, Size Matters: Are You Happy with your Home’s Square Footage?
Square footage isn’t always at the top of the list when you’re buying a home, but as the infographic below illustrates, it probably should be. Trulia conducted a poll surveying folks in several different demographics and the study showed that most people are not content with the size of their home. There are distinct advantages… Read More
The Jetson’s Future is Here… 7 Gizmos We All Said We Wanted.
I haven’t thought about the Jetsons in years. The show had an amazing original run and a fairly successful comeback. As a Baby Boomer, I watched the Jetsons in the 60’s, my kids watched the Jetsons in the 80’s, and with the introduction of every futuristic contraption that this enviable family enjoyed, we all said… Read More
Building a Home? Do This, Not That
Building a Home? Do This, Not That. Which home designs will yield the best results in terms of lifestyle and value? According to D.C.-area homebuilder, Miller & Smith, the following trends will change the way we occupy our living space. From technology innovations to creative ways to bring the outdoors in, the following do’s and… Read More
Are Americans on the Move? Migration Projection 2017
Are Americans on the Move? Migration Projection 2017. The Phoenix Valley is projected by Realtor.com to be the top real estate market in the country for 2017. According to the Phoenix Business Journal census data “… Arizona, Maricopa County and metro Phoenix were all top 10 in growth.” But the Phoenix area has always enjoyed… Read More