Rent vs Buy at the Tipping Point, 65 Percent into the Buy Zone. In several instances recently I’ve helped put folks into a home of their own for far less in monthly mortgage payments, than the cost of rental homes they were looking at or living in. In each case the homes they purchased were… Read More
Infographic: NAR Statistics Confirm that HOME Really is Where the Heart Is I can corroborate the National Association of Realtors findings. A substantial portion of home buyers and sellers cite being closer to family as their main motivation for relocating. I’m currently working with a Dad whose son and daughter moved closer to each other… Read More
Video: Think of Buying a Home? Do Your Groundwork. The only thing I really take issue with in the video below is the statement that home buying can be complicated. You’ve heard me say it over and over again… If your Realtor is doing their job, buying a home should never be “scary”, intimidating, complicated… Read More
Renter’s Dilemma… Accept Rising Rents or Save for a Down Payment? I’ve demonstrated to several rental clients recently, that owning a home will likely cost them less each month than renting. As a matter of fact, hundreds less for two new Renters-Turned-Home Buyers. There seems to be a misconception (perpetuated all over the web and… Read More
Low Inventory Gives Home Sellers More Options. Can You Say “As Is”? Most Real Estate markets follow National trends at some point and Arizona is firmly entrenched in this one as we speak. Inventory is low, demand is increasing, and if it’s for sale, it will sell. This isn’t to say that condition doesn’t matter… Read More
Don’t Trade off Chic for Safety, These 6 Stylish Tips Will Help (FamilyFeatures)–Home accidents cause nearly 13 million injuries a year. Some simple updates to your homecan help you avoid these accidents, as well as give your rooms a facelift. “People often think that home improvement projects mean a complete overhaul of a… Read More
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ~Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The folks at the Gilbert AZ Chamber of Commerce have a habit of making Christmas mean a little bit more. Thank You… Read More
Millennials faced a challenging job market when they graduated, but as the economy is looking up, Millennials are looking forward. From a lifestyle perspective, buying a home is still the American Dream. From a practical standpoint, Millennials realize the investment value of owning a home of their own. As in anything worth running after, there… Read More
I’ve been hearing massive amounts of babble about changes in the way mortgage applications and credit reports are handled for home buyers. These adjustments could mean more favorable interest rates for first-time home buyers and folks with limited credit history. Trended Data Expected to Help First-Time Home Buyers First-time homebuyers are expected to enter the… Read More
What will Home Buying Look Like in 2017? Check the Realtor.com(R) Consumer Survey The 2017 home buying season will be characterized by a large increase in first time home buyers, increasing affordability issues among buyers, and high demand for suburban homes, according to realtor.com®’s Active Home Shopper Report released today. The study, based on September survey data… Read More
