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Low Inventory Dictates Direction of Real Estate Market in the Phoenix Valley

The inventory of homes for sale in the Greater Phoenix Valley is paralleling a similarly reduced demand, resulting in a static resale market. Not really surprising considering the beginning of the new school year. If history is a predictor, the real estate market will pick up briefly before the holidays and resume ‘normal’ activity sometime… Read More

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The Importance of Culturally Competent Mortgage Professionals

The Importance of Culturally Competent Mortgage Professionals Home Buyers in Phoenix and surrounding suburbs represent an abundantly diverse population, and I believe there is no business that supports diversity better than the real estate and mortgage industry. According to the statistics in this article, much of the increase in home ownership over the past year,… Read More

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Sellers: What Every Buyer Wants to Know about Your Home

Sellers: What Every Buyer Wants to Know about Your Home Real Estate statistics still indicate a seller’s market. These things cycle constantly, so if you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ll likely want to take advantage when the data is inclined in your favor. Regarding value to a Home Buyer, the Residential Seller’s Property Disclosure… Read More

Rent vs Buy, Rent or Buy - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley - Arizona Elite Properties

New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory

New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory According to the statistics below, most of the country is well beyond the break-even point when it comes to renting vs buying a home. In all but two major cities, it is now far more financially sensible to buy. The latest… Read More

Thank You Thursay, Pasta

Thank You Thursday applauds the Moli-sani Project and 23,366 Italians

Could there be better news? Certainly not for me. IRCCS (Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed) of Italy has determined, in a study of 23,366 Italians consuming a Mediterranean diet that included pasta, that PASTA DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT! As a matter of fact if I’m reading this right, pasta may actually be beneficial to your… Read More

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Is Freedom just a cliché?

Is Freedom just a cliché? I believe that very often Americans take their lifestyle for granted. We talk a really good game as we celebrate and defend the ‘self evident truths’ of American independence.  But over time, truth becomes cliché, and cliché eventually creeps into the territory of overuse i.e. “Freedom Isn’t Free”… unquestionably this… Read More

Commentary: Thanks, Brexit! Well-Qualified U.S. Buyers Reap a Windfall

My advice? If you’re a potential Home Buyer and you’re on the fence, GET OFF!  The new low for mortgage interest rates is unbelievable!     ~Bill By Jonathan Smoke The surprise victory in Britain of the campaign to leave the European Union may be spurring panic across the Continent (and among some regretful British voters), but… Read More

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5 Ways to Curb Energy Costs

Our utility bills seem to rise and fall along with the thermometer. Certain steps and upgrades can help cut down on heating cooling costs and other seasonal home expenses. One minor task that has major impact is cleaning the HVAC filter, says Ameeta Jain, co-founder of Homeselfe. Regardless of the unit you own, cleaning the… Read More