from Home Seller’s FAQ on yourValleyProperty.com Q. Is it possible to schedule showings only when we’re at work so our evenings and weekends are not disturbed? A. Possible, maybe. Advisable, no. Ease of showing is one of a listing’s most critical selling points. The harder you make it, the longer it will take to sell…. Read More
For a long time, the “man cave” held a singular position in the creation of private space in the home. It was erroneously believed that men were the only members of the family who needed a fortress of solitude. Things have changed, and today both men and women are looking for places to retreat in… Read More
Thinking of selling your home? Besides the standard listing contract and the marketing packet I’ve put together for you, I have a guarantee. This is it. ~Bill Once you have negotiated a contract and agreed on a sales price, the real work begins. Below is a list of some of the details I will be… Read More
from Home Buyers FAQ on yourValleyProperty.com How will I know how much to offer? I begin by providing you with sold comparables, the most recent carrying the most weight. They must be within a reasonable distance to the property you are considering purchasing. Here in Arizona, as neighborhoods are fairly dense, that is customarily 1… Read More
Expanding your living space beyond the walls of your home can give you additional room and help you connect with the world around you. Here are some great ways you can decorate your outdoor spaces to make them inviting places to spend time. A conversation space: Covered spaces make a great outdoor conversation area. Use… Read More
A peek into the Sales Process from Bill at yourValleyProperty.com While there’s no such thing as a typical home sale – each has a character and a flow of its own – there are certain procedures you can reasonably expect. While local real estate practices may vary, here are the basic activities that occur during… Read More
If working a corporate job for the rest of your life sounds like your worst nightmare, you may want to consider arranging your finances in a way that can give you some freedom at a younger age. Many people love the idea of working until they’re over the age of 60, but if that thought… Read More
Fully preparing your home for sale can make considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it and the price that you get. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements. Some can be done once and forgotten. Others should be checked before every showing. There is… Read More
from A Heads-Up for Home Buyers. Home buying tips, 11 things you might not have thought about. Home Buyer Tip #8. Ever Get the Feeling That Someone is Watching You? Home Owners Associations or HOAs don’t miss a thing so you’d better be prepared! If the home you are purchasing is located in an… Read More
Adjustable rate mortgages are loans with variable interest rates that change according to the market rates, as opposed to fixed rate mortgages, which guarantee a set rate for the entire period of the loan. ARMs may seem like a great idea some years, but in other years, you may wonder what you were thinking when… Read More
