Gen X, the Next Big Wave of Home Buyers Staying above the curve in the home buying market is not easy these days. The curve is firmly balanced on the shoulders of the Baby Boomer generation and has been for some time, ever since they were in their 20’s. That’s a good run! Though Boomers… Read More
Home Buyers are the Next Beneficiaries of this Precariously Balanced Real Estate Market The concept of “Buyer Territory” is vaguely familiar here in Arizona, it’s been happening for a few months. Inventory is low, but unlike historical Seller’s Markets with low inventory and high buyer demand, the current demand is flat. Homes are not ‘flying… Read More
Contrary to popular belief, buying a home should never be complicated, confusing, stressful, or frustrating, and if your Realtor is doing their job, it won’t be. With the proper systems in place your transaction can be smooth, exciting and even fun. There really are lenders who won’t lecture you, home inspectors who won’t alarm you,… Read More
I’ve never been to Sasabe, Arizona but apparently several U.S. Presidents have. Sasabe is located on Arizona’s southern border with Mexico, west of Patagonia (a charming, quirky little desert town famous for it’s nature and bird preserve) and on the Southwestern edge of the Coronado National Forest. Though not heavily traveled, there is a border… Read More
Bathrooms have been notorious for home accidents, and builders are responding. Many new home builders are incorporating safety elements in their New Construction homes. Safety features can be added to existing home with minimal cost and minimal inconvenience. Consider the statistics and the suggestions in the article below. The numbers tell the story… a little… Read More
Ready for Solar Power? Should You Lease or Buy? Whether or not a home buyer is willing to pay for your solar panels is still up in the air. Everybody talks a good game about conserving energy and cutting costs, but when it comes right down to a choice of properties, homes with solar panels… Read More
Video: Renew Your Home’s Aura with Color and Texture For your convenience there is a transcript directly below the video. Video Transcript: Renew Your Home’s Aura with Color and Texture Welcome to Today’s Home Update, I’m Brandon. When decorating a room remember that color and texture help bring new emotion to a living space. Here… Read More
The Top Real Estate Markets for Pet Owners Here in Arizona it seems we see an above average number of homeowners and home buyers who are pet owners. Most often beloved dogs and cats, but I have personally, on occasion, encountered tortoises, lizards, and a profusion of birds. Pet owners probably make up more than… Read More
Keep or Shred? A Post-Closing Document Checklist for Home Sellers and Home Buyers. My wife could not exactly be called a pack-rat but saving legal documents is definitely on her ‘must-be-OCD-about-this’ list. It’s really helpful to know what documentation should be saved and what can go. In my humble opinion, the document that needs to… Read More
Infographic: 12 Home Decor and Design Trends You Might Not Know About It’s interesting how quickly a design trend will take hold. Several of the design and decor features in the infographic below are even on the brink of becoming a craze. I can’t tell you how many sheds I’ve encountered with elaborately finished interiors,… Read More
