New Study Examines Housing Affordability Indexes. This study is fascinating. There’s a like to the complete study at the bottom of this post if you’re interested in this kind of thing. According to all the affordability indicators I’ve studies over the past month or so, Arizona falls just about dead-center for affordable housing in the… Read More
Many Big-City Renters Qualify for Homeownership. Here in the Greater Phoenix Valley, rents have skyrocketed. In most cases I have found that folks who call me to find a rental are much better off buying a home. It’s not surprising really, that many people are under the impression that they can’t buy a home. The… Read More
Video: Take the Stress Out of Your Move In addition to the practical advice in this video, there are a few bits of advice I always give my clients for moving day. Be sure the utilities have been turned on in your new home, and off at your old one. If you’re using a moving… Read More
Share and Separate: Remodeling for Multigenerational Living. In the world of new construction, engineering separate living spaces for extended family is becoming the norm. If you’re buying an existing home however, it may be a little more difficult to find just the right layout to accommodate multiple generations. Basements are uncommon in Arizona and garage… Read More
Infographic: The Top Cities to Flip Houses in 2016. There are some statistics here that might, at first glance, appear to be an anomaly. But if you’ve been watching the Real Estate market at all you know that the bulk of current data follows a predictable pattern. For instance, you’ll notice in the infographic below,… Read More
5 Credit Myths Debunked. A lender friend of mine once told me that credit is one of the most commonly misunderstood elements of our financial fitness. We all know it’s important yet we don’t take the time to comprehend its significant impact on our day-to-day lives. For instance, did you know that auto insurance rates,… Read More
Video: How to Shop for a Home with Instagram Instagram is far more entertaining than most social media sites. It caters to the quirky and the unexpected. Instagram welcomes the photos that you may feel don’t belong in other places. If I have artsy shots of homes for sale, a beam of sunshine through a… Read More
Is Voice Control of Smart Home Applications the Next Big Thing? I’m not at all sure that voice control of household appliances is a good thing. What happens when your systems are voice controlled and you say something unintentionally? I can just picture myself standing in front of the refrigerator with my little Tervis glass… Read More
Paradise Comes with High Closing Costs. Closing costs can change right up until the day that you close escrow. If your closing date changes, closing costs can change right along with it. Closing costs can, and do, differ in different places. Home buyers and sellers should always take estimated closing costs with a grain of… Read More
Infographic: How Many Hours Do You Have to Work to Afford Your Mortgage? True, owning a home is an expensive proposition. Yes you are paying a mortgage. If you’re renting a home you are still paying a mortgage, just someone else’s. True, you have utilities and upkeep. But you’ll be paying utilities either way and… Read More
