Investment home buyers have dropped off noticeably compared to years past, due in large part to the perception that home prices are artificially inflated and interest rates are high. But home prices seem to have stabilized at least for the time being, indicating that the surge in home prices may not be ‘artificial’ after all…. Read More
We’ve all heard and read about home renovations that can add value to our property. But those updates are pricy, right? Not always! There are a bucketload of projects that we can do to modernize our homes that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg and that do, indeed, add value. Sometimes value is in repairs, other times… Read More
The Your Valley Property Team once again honors and celebrates our heroes. Please join us in this hero-centric month of May! In 1999, Congress declared the Month of May National Military Appreciation Month to honor the service and sacrifice of the members of our Armed Forces. Six branches are recognized throughout the month: Army, Navy,… Read More
It’s warming up quickly here in the Phoenix Valley and the rest of the country will not be far behind. Arizona is acclaimed for their year round, top-notch hiking, golf, biking and horseback riding. Believe it or not, even recreational Boating is immensely popular here. The Arizona lifestyle is famous for being one of the… Read More
Tomorrow is Vienam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2024. But we thank you every day. Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tristan Miller, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons When the last combat troops departed Vietnam on March 29, 1973, they arrived home to a puzzling reception. Opinions had been mixed throughout… Read More
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
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
It’s hard to avoid the city feel here in the Phoenix Valley, convenience is clearly our thing. But if you’re looking for something quieter, a more idyllic lifestyle, one of the best places to find convenience with a distinctly rural atmosphere is Florence, Arizona. Surrounded by farms and open spaces, the Magma Ranch community in… Read More
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
Just Outside the Phoenix Valley, Arizona Few people realize that from anywhere in the Metropolitan Phoenix area and in any direction, you are less than an hour away from gorgeous back-country wilderness and outdoor recreation. And in fact, the city of Phoenix itself offers one of the best inner-city hiking experiences in the country! The… Read More
