The lives of the Millennial generation are mellowing, and so is their taste in housing. Though the data below indicates that Millennials are moving to more suburban areas, I think you’ll agree that close proximity to the city experience and amenities still has significant value. Community pools and sports courts, entertainment and fitness venues, access… Read More
I know… the relief of tax season being over has just had a chance to set in. However, if you’re a home owner or a real estate investor you know that tax season never quite leaves your consciousness. You have to be alert all year-round if you’re going to take full advantage of available tax… Read More
I know everyone is probably sick of hearing it, but no matter where you live or when you sell, the key to getting the most for your home in the shortest amount of time is accurate pricing. Especially now, when appraisers seem to be overly cautious and home buyers are more savvy than ever before…. Read More
Foreclosure activity is back to “normal” across much of the nation. Low mortgage interest rates, which were ironically a result of the market crash, likely also play a part in the good health of today’s Real Estate market. First quarter foreclosure activity was below pre-recession levels in 78 out of 216 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas… Read More
The average list price for homes in Gilbert is up slightly this week, from 407,826 last week, to 413,346 for the week ending May 26, 2016. See the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report here. * Real Estate Market Update Reports courtesy of Greystone Title Agency Thinking about buying a brand new home?… Read More
Demand is down this week but so is inventory, keeping Chandler in the Seller’s Market mode. You can see the complete Real Estate Market Update Report for Chandler, Arizona, week ending May 26, 2016. * Real Estate Market Update Reports courtesy of Greystone Title Agency What would be the best Phoenix area city for you?… Read More
It takes a lot to bring tears to my eyes but a recent letter from an Army Vet did just that when he wrote in his Thank You note, “These great people saved my life”. This is a very special Thank You Thursday to Landmark Home Foundation, Joe Duffin, and Sun Tech A/C We do… Read More
Not everyone is a pet person, but pet owners make up more than half of my home buyer or seller clients. Pet-friendly features in a home are in great demand. With the popularity of smart home innovations, pets are more comfortable and more easily accommodated than ever before. By Terri Engels The smart home revolution… Read More
Unlike my tree trimming ability (it was a rough weekend and I do not want to talk about it), I have been up to something really rewarding. The video below, with the tongue-in-cheek title, Bill Speaks, contains the inside story about something that I’m very proud of. Oh, and note the Super Heroes band-aid… verification… Read More
I’m a pretty big fan of TED talks. This one “Our Lonely Society Makes it Hard to Come Home from War” is particularly powerful. Violence and and extreme stress may be the root causes of PTSD, but we all bear the burden for perpetuating it. Take a listen. ~Bill Learn more about the… Read More
