I totally agree with the tips in this video. In fact I would take the first bit of advice one step further. ‘Scope out the neighborhood’ is something I tell all of my buyers but my opinion is that you should WALK the neighborhood, at least twice, once in the evening and once during the… Read More
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Take the Uncertainty Out of the Buying and Selling Process with These Simple Tips
The tips below are certainly helpful but I always take issue with anyone telling you that Real Estate transactions are difficult, stressful or overwhelming. If your agent is doing their job there should be no stress or difficulty involved. The article suggests you hire a lawyer. This is never bad advice, but you should also… Read More
Transaction Communication Is Key to a Smooth Closing
I highly agree with the transaction tips below but my biggest concern is not so much a lack of communication as it is a lack of urgency. The dates on your contract are what make it a contract, and they probably more important than the hundreds for words surrounding them. ~Bill By Deborah Kearns If… Read More
HVAC Testing Necessary for Off-Season Homebuyers
Did you know colder temperatures can make it harder to determine the functionality of a home’s systems? If you’re purchasing a home at a time when temperatures are falling, it’s important to enlist the services of a seasoned home inspector, says the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA), especially when assessing the HVAC system. When… Read More
Buying a Home? Remember the Important Details – Video
A quick video with some very important tips on buying a home. From Seller’s Disclosures and Home Inspections to taxes and easements. A special note about here in Arizona: It’s fair to say that most properties are located within an HOA. Home Owners Associations can allow or restrict so many different things including the color… Read More
Think it’s just a home inspection? Think again!
From ‘A Heads-Up for Home Buyers‘, 11 Things you might not have thought about. Look left, look right, and look again – Your home purchase contract contains a clause granting you a certain number of days for an inspection period. Do not just schedule a home inspection then sit back and wait for it to… Read More
Home Buyer Tips – Use Your Inspection Period Wisely
Look Left, Look Right, Then Look Again. Your contract to purchase a home contains a clause granting you a certain number of days for an inspection period. Did you think this meant your Home Inspection? That’s only one very small piece of the puzzle. The customary time period for inspections is 10 days and you… Read More
Tip #1 from “A Heads-Up for Home Buyers, 11 Things You Might Not Have Thought About”
You can find the complete article “A Heads-Up for Home Buyers, 11 Things Your Might Not Have Thought About” here, and additional home-buying hacks on my. www.yourValleyProperty.com ~Bill #1. Look Left, Look Right, Then Look Again. Your contract contains a clause granting you a certain number of days for an inspection period. Do not just… Read More