Is There a Right Time to Sell Your Home? From my vantage point it’s all about the ‘when’. The increase in home buyer activity from the last quarter of the year (any year) to the first quarter, is not only remarkable but predictable. I think a combination of cabin fever and post-holiday momentum cause a bump… Read More
Interest rates on IRAs plummeted during the economic downturn but for the most part, they’re back. I’ve never been sure whether or not it’s a good idea to pull funds out of an IRA for the purpose of investing elsewhere. Having said that, you’ve got to live somewhere and I’ve always been opposed to paying… Read More
At number 24, Gilbert appears higher on this list than any other Phoenix Valley city. Completely understandable. Gilbert has built their stellar reputation on superior city management and lots of community involvement. Schools are good. Parks, biking and walking trails are plentiful. Entertainment opportunities are unmatched. Housing prices are slightly higher than most Phoenix Valley… Read More
Video: New to Homeownership? Don’t Make These Mistakes. When you’re renting a home you generally don’t live there long enough to notice long-term changes in the property so you might be completely unaware of any damage caused by your actions. If you’re new to buying a home, you’re going to want to be forewarned about… Read More
A Quick Outline of HUD’s Buyer Select. A few clarifications before we begin. If you’re not working in the Real Estate industry you may not be sure what a HUD Home is or how an FHA loan differs from other mortgages. These condensed definitions might help. FHA loan or FHA mortgage: An FHA loan is… Read More
It’s National Pizza Day!! It’s Thank You Thursday!! What better time for us to show our appreciation for our favorite local Pizza restaurant? Brooklyn V’s, an awesome Gilbert, Arizona pizza shop is well-known among its regulars as a business that gives back. Besides making the best pizza in the East Valley, Brooklyn V’s owner Vito,… Read More
Are Americans on the Move? Migration Projection 2017. The Phoenix Valley is projected by Realtor.com to be the top real estate market in the country for 2017. According to the Phoenix Business Journal census data “… Arizona, Maricopa County and metro Phoenix were all top 10 in growth.” But the Phoenix area has always enjoyed… Read More
Winter storms cause havoc everywhere but they take widely different forms in different parts of the country. Florida and other coastal states struggle with hurricanes and severe wind damage. In California and here in Arizona, January is customarily our winter rainy month and flash floods are not uncommon. There are designated flood plains dotted throughout… Read More
Real Estate Investing Outside the US is Easier Than You Think – Top 6 Locations. Costa Rica. Not only is Costa Rica a fairly short flight from the US, but beautiful condominiums right next to the ocean are reasonably priced and highly rentable. But Costa Rica is a fantastic investment for more than just a… Read More
You might think I have a mean streak… and maybe I do. But that used to be me with a shovel on top of a roof. I didn’t really think it was funny then, and I don’t think it’s funny now, and I know that as crazy as it is, there are folks who love… Read More
