A brief but powerful line from President Obama’s Armed Forces Day Proclamation this year, says it all: “They give their best for America, and they deserve the best from us.” Today is the 67th observance of Armed Forces Day. We owe our thanks to 2,500,000 active and reserve military personnel, with more than 150,000 active… Read More
It’s not exactly fireplace season here in Arizona but it IS the season to think about maintenance while your fireplace isn’t getting as much use. A few of the tips in this video apply to firepits as well, and we all know how popular firepits are, here and everywhere else. — — — More Resources… Read More
My theory is that with families planning their move for the Summer while the kids are out of school, higher inventory will temporarily drive prices a little lower. I don’t believe this is a long-term trend as folks will want to get settled again before school starts in the Fall. You can view the complete… Read More
Inventory of homes for sale in Gilbert is up this week, perhaps indicating a slight slow-down in Real Estate sales in the Valley. On the other hand, it’s possible that with school getting out, families are now comfortable putting their homes on the market. We’ll see where the trend goes in the next couple weeks…. Read More
My intention was to make Thank You Thursday a tribute to Police Officers anyway as this is National Police Week. But today especially, emotions are running very high here in Arizona and Police Officers are top-of-mind for so many folks in the Phoenix Valley and throughout the state. So today’s Thank You Thursday recognizes… Read More
We don’t hear as much about Bridge Loans as we used to, and though they were nearly nonexistent for a while they seem to be creeping back into favor. A bridge loan may not be the most financially prudent option, interest rates are higher and the amount of time you will carry the loan is… Read More
I always stress the importance of location, first and foremost, when purchasing a home. It is the one feature of any property that can not be changed. But in my experience, at least half of all home buyer’s focus is on the kitchen. The floor plan ranks right up there. Overall condition is always a… Read More
I’ve had some personal experience with a botched title and I can tell you, it’s no party clearing it up. It took almost 2 years and over thousands of dollars in attorney fees before we were able to sell our home, and mind you, this was someone else’s error, not our own. When you’re buying… Read More
It’s encouraging to see new construction again underway all around us. Formerly abandoned residential new build neighborhoods are actively selling and new retail is popping up everywhere. This is not only good for (more choices) but home owners as well (evidence of demand). Have you ever wondered what towns in the U.S. are currently booming?… Read More
All I can say is… WoW!! Everything about the Gilbert Real Estate market says “Hot”! Find the complete Gilbert Real Estate Market Update Report for the week ending 5/9/16, here. * Market Update Report courtesy of Greystone Title Agency — — — What’s My Home Worth? MLS Property Search Set Up a Custom Search More… Read More
