Something to note if you’re moving with a pet. Somewhere right around 50% of Home Buyers are looking for Pet Friendly Neighborhoods. It’s a lot tougher for Renters, but even Buyers will occasionally run into issues. Be sure to tell your Realtor if you have pets especially attack and large breeds of dogs and exotic… Read More
Lux lighting and edible arrangements are on the rise this year, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ list of the top landscape design trends for 2016, a gathering of data based on current consumer demands and lifestyle trends, as well as broader horticultural, architectural and design factors. “The latest trends reflect the desire to… Read More
Fisher House Foundation crossed our radar just last week when Arizona’s very first one opened in Tucson. Fisher House provides a ‘home away from home’ for military families when military personnel need medical treatment. Each home is placed near a VA medical facility and can accommodate up to 21 families with absolutely no lodging cost…. Read More
Gilbert, AZ – For the week ending March 01, 2016 – Inventory has been falling. This means that buyers are busy shopping and buying. See the complete Real Estate Market Update Report for Gilbert Arizona here. Chandler, AZ – For the week ending March 01, 2016 – The most expensive listing to close in this… Read More
The home staging advice in this video is basic but valuable. These really are some of the most common objections that home buyers have, and each one is an easy fix. Just one recommendation I often make and one that you might keep in mind- rent a storage unit. A storage unit rental will likely… Read More
In January, mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 14 percent relative to the previous month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data. By product type, conventional loans composed 67.4 percent of loan applications, FHA loans composed 19.5 percent, RHS/USDA loans composed 0.7 percent and VA loans composed 12.4… Read More
With Tax Day right around the corner, Homeselfe is raising awareness about large tax credits available for those who made energy efficiency upgrades to their homes in the 2015 tax year. Homeselfe wants to ensure American families receive the maximum refund they are eligible for in their tax returns by keeping up to speed on… Read More
For the week ending Feb 29: Gilbert – Inventory of homes currently listed is close to average at 972. According to our own calculations there are only 18 homes available in Gilbert under $200,000. Find the complete Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Market Report here. Chandler – Median home prices decreased slightly from last week to… Read More
This year started off with the average time to close a loan increasing to 50 total days, according to the latest Origination Insight Report released by Ellie Mae®. While the average time to close a refinance increased one day from 47 to 48 days, the average time to close a purchase loan climbed one day to… Read More
Today I found out that I was recommended by someone I don’t even know. Real Estate agents are an odd lot. Among the brood attracted to this profession there doesn’t appear to be a type, unless that type is ‘different’. Lawyers and Engineers seem to have just been born that way. Computer geeks are recognizable… Read More
