Are you looking for ways to reduce your energy expenses? Concerned as you may be, be very careful accepting a free energy audit. Audits billed as “free” are often perpetrated by scammers hoping to make off with thousands of dollars from unsuspecting homeowners. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), most of these cons start… Read More
Today I found out that I was recommended by someone I don’t even know. Real Estate agents are an odd lot. Among the brood attracted to this profession there doesn’t appear to be a type, unless that type is ‘different’. Lawyers and Engineers seem to have just been born that way. Computer geeks are recognizable… Read More
The article below makes some valid points. It is indeed a good thing that appraisers are, by regulation, not beholden to either banks or realtors. My feeling about recent appraised home value is that appraisers are finally feeling less threatened by government regulation and more comfortable with the ‘independent’ label placed on them. ~Bill By… Read More
Gilbert, Arizona – The most expensive home sold in Gilbert this week had a sales price of $2,290,000. See complete Real Estate market stats in our City Overview for Gilbert, AZ. Chandler, Arizona – The median list price in Chandler this past week was $339,950. For complete Real Estate market stats check out our City… Read More
Drum Roll Please… seriously, our Thank You Thursday goes to… I can’t wait any longer to express my appreciation to the individual responsible for declaring National (whatever) Days. I just have to admire the fact that virtually EVERYTHING has a day of it’s own; ‘Brownies’, ‘Turtles’, ‘Curling’, even ‘Quiet’ for pete’s sake! With unique calendar… Read More
By John Egan Curb appeal is in the eyes of the buyer. But as Texas Tech University researchers Emmett Elam and Andrea Stigarall point out, the precise factors that influence a homebuyer’s perceptions of curb appeal are debatable. What is not debatable is the lift that curb appeal gives to the value of a home. Improving… Read More
By Jim Burch The home of the future doesn’t just live in science fiction anymore. You can own it today. Better yet, it doesn’t require thousands of dollars or long construction times. Home automation is available and affordable thanks to wireless Internet and smartphones. If you want to make your home smarter and work for… Read More
If you experienced a financial event that dinged your credit such as a short sale or foreclosure, you’d naturally want to know if your credit score has recovered. Be very careful where your credit information comes from, the only truly free online credit report can be obtained at www.annualcreditreport.com. More Resources for Home Sellers… Read More
Title and Escrow are two of the least understood elements of any Real Estate transaction. I have some great sources in the Title and Escrow industry so if you have questions don’t hesitate to contact me. ~Bill More Resources for Home Sellers and Home Buyers Our Buyer’s FAQ page has 9 of the most frequently… Read More
Mortgage companies and loan officers will tell you that it is not uncommon for a credit report to contain errors, and those mistakes can cost you! The interest rate you receive on a mortgage depends in part on your credit score, and mistakes in your credit report can have a negative affect on your score…. Read More
