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Video: Looking to Save When You Buy a Home? It’s Easier Than You Think!

Video: Looking to Save When You Buy a Home? It’s Easier Than You Think! What’s the first thing you think about when shopping for a home? Is it getting the best deal? Finding the lowest mortgage interest rate? Decreasing your closing costs? Consider this scenario: You make an offer on a home that is $10,000… Read More

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Low Inventory Gives Home Sellers More Options. Can You Say “As Is”?

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

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Video: Selling your home? Be sure it’s camera-ready.

Photos are the first impression a home buyer will get of your home. As a matter of fact, many potential buyers weed out their options based on the photos they see in MLS so it is critical that those photos present your home in the best possible light. The tips in this video are very… Read More

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Don’t Trade off Chic for Safety, These 6 Stylish Tips Will Help

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

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Tips for a Trendy Home in 2017

Tips for a Trendy Home in 2017 This season’s design and paint trends combine the crisp essence of autumn foliage with soft pastels to help bring outdoor-inspired colors into your home. According to Ace Hardware design experts Nathan Fischer, Katie Reynolds and Julie Richard, from cool blues and smoky greens inspired by scenic mountaintop views… Read More

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Positive Trends in Housing Confidence

Positive Trends in Housing Confidence. Though the Real Estate market is quieter than in recent months, there is still a slight upward trend, though I’m not sure how long this will last. I believe low interest rates will remain but the historic lows we’re seeing right now may soon be a thing of the past…. Read More

Best Buy in October - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley, 602-999-0952

Consumer Best Buys in October

October is a particularly great month to do your Real Estate shopping. Buyer competition is low and inventory is generally favorable. You’d likely be able to close before the holidays and Home Sellers would most certainly hope to do the same. In addition to October being a fantastic month to buy a home, there are… Read More

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My agent didn’t do a thing! What your Realtor won’t tell you.

from Home Buyer’s FAQ on www.yourvalleyproperty.com A lot goes on behind the scenes of a home purchase but your Realtor isn’t going to tell you about most of it because you, as a Home Buyer, have enough to think about. If you feel that buying a home is going to be complicated or intimidating, someone… Read More

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Yes! You can challenge property taxes.

Typically, every few years American homeowners have the value of their property assessed by local government. The property tax you pay is based on the local tax rate, which you have no control over (except at the voting booth!), and the assessed market value of your home, which you can appeal and thus potentially lower… Read More