This past Tuesday was National Pizza Day. Seriously, who was it that saw fit to designate just ONE day to what is arguably the most enlightened culinary development of modern civilization? Do we not owe Pizza more respect than one day? Don’t you agree that a week would be far more appropriate? Since childhood I’ve… Read More
When it comes to home renovation, it’s smart to focus on improving the areas that see the most use, not only for increased functionality and enjoyment, but also to boost the home’s value come resale. Kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and game rooms top the list of rooms homeowners would most like to remodel, according… Read More
A: Yes, thanks to the many city and county governments that offer Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs, which allow first-time homebuyers to take advantage of a special federal income tax write-off. The credit reduces the amount of federal taxes paid by the buyer each year, if he keeps the same loan and lives in the… Read More
In the Phoenix Valley area rents are skyrocketing as investors are selling off their rental homes, it’s a simple matter of supply and demand. With mortgage interest rates still so low we’re finding that it makes much more sense to buy than to rent if there’s any chance at all that you can quality for… Read More
Anchoring your TV is worth talking about. A Wisconsin mom recently shared her story in hopes that other parents can avoid what she went through. Her 4-year-old daughter nearly lost her life when a TV fell from a bureau and fractured her skull. Kudos to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for spearheading a campaign… Read More
By Robert Dietz Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady at 60 in January from a downwardly revised December reading of 60, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The January HMI reading is in line with NAHB’s forecast of modest growth for housing. NAHB expects… Read More
This Thank You Thursday we’d like to honor Retired Phoenix Police Lieutenant Christopher Gentis. Upon noticing a neighbors home fully engulfed in flames, Mr. Gentis braved the fire and a partially collapsed roof to rescue his 86 year old neighbor who was unable to escape on her own. In an interview with ABC15 in Phoenix,… Read More
If you experienced a financial event that dinged your credit such as a short sale or foreclosure, you’d naturally want to know if your credit score has recovered. Be very careful where your credit information comes from, the only truly free online credit report can be obtained at www.annualcreditreport.com. More Resources for Home Sellers… Read More
The article below explains many of the dilemmas that pet owners throughout the country experience when buying a home, and how builders and communities are working to address them. Pets are indeed members of the family. In Arizona, you’ll frequently find that yards are completely enclosed, pet parks are common and there’s a PetSmart on… Read More
Wannabe home buyers rejoice—mortgage rates are steadily declining. Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing mortgage rates moving lower for the third consecutive week amid another week of market turbulence. “The Freddie Mac mortgage rate survey had difficulty keeping up with market events this week,” says Sean Becketti, chief… Read More
