The purchase of a new home is really big deal. The sale of your home carries both financial and emotional weight. But how much thought have you given to the actual act of moving? For instance, have you considered the best way to label your boxes for the most convenient and efficient unpacking? How big… Read More
According to SmartAsset, Chandler, Arizona is one of the cities chosen most often by Single Home Buyers, and I’m not surprised. Chandler has an animated vibe and a progressive philosophy. The downtown area has grown from one sleepy laid-back main street to a whirlwind of eclectic activity in just the past few years. Chandler’s relative… Read More
For most, our pets are our family. We indulge them with pricey foods, blingy collars and cushy beds. In addition to seeking out pet-friendly communities, most pet owners shopping for a home will even concede a few of their own preferences to accommodate fido. During all my years in Real Estate, I’ve seen a few… Read More
Real wood flooring is gaining popularity in every room of the house for New Construction or remodeling. Hardwood adds style as well as value, is easy to care for and eco-friendly. Both inside and outside your home, the environmental benefits are undeniable. According to the nwfa, “Wood flooring is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available…. Read More
Will Staging Help Sell My Home? There’s no question that staging can lend a hand when you’re selling your home. It’s the degree of staging that’s debatable. A home that looks lived in may be fine but if a potential buyer might get the idea that you just had a party last night… not so… Read More
Are there environmentally friendly ways to eliminate insects? When home buyers ask about pests in Arizona I usually pass on a local adage that was conveyed to me when I moved here: “There are two kinds of houses in Arizona, ones that have termites and ones that will have termites”. Having said that, in the… Read More
The Gig Economy – Mortgage App Tips for Contractors and Self Employed The Gig Economy has been a hot topic lately. As the work-from-home concept cycles yet again into the fashionable zone, freelance and contract entrepreneurs are flourishing. But current mortgage regulations in our country are not self-employment friendly. That doesn’t mean you can’t get… Read More
I can personally verify Allied’s evaluation of relocation stats for Arizona. The volume of folks moving here ‘from away’ has been noteworthy for the past two years. Investors from Canada and California lead the pack alongside a greater than usual influx of home buyers from cold weather spots like the Dakotas and the Chicago and… Read More
Before You Buy a Home Investigate the Neighborhood… 4 Questions to Ask. I sell homes, I do not sell neighbors. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a closer look at what’s going on around the houses that I’ve shown you to determine the best places for you to live. Actually, one of the first suggestions… Read More
Here there be Jobs & Salaries in Sync with Rents & Mortgages… namaste. It’s not everywhere that you’ll find salaries that are perfect harmony with rents and mortgages, but several major U.S. cities,including Phoenix AZ, can boast that distinction… especially if your field is in one of the ‘in demand’ arenas like Health Care. Phoenix,… Read More
