One of the most often overlooked moving details is transfer of utilities. It’s right at the top of my list of items to double-check with a client during final walk-through, but I always mention it several times before that. Frequently I receive a surprised look in return and a comment somewhere along the lines of… Read More
Food Hype: Do You Err on the Side of the Latest Craze or Common Sense? I’m not usually one to venture into the badlands of ‘healthy eating’. Most of my culinary preferences run along the lines of pizza and pasta. I have nothing against fruits and veggies, anything fresh and tasty works for me, it’s… Read More
The Where, When, Whys and Hows of Housing… Pets Speak Out! Pets do indeed weigh in on Home Buyer’s and Home Seller’s housing decisions. As beloved members of the family, I’ve seen a multitude of dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and the infrequent tortoise leverage their final say-so on their human’s housing decisions. Often in the… Read More
Meeting the Housing Needs of a Growing Active Adult Population. The U.S. has been aware for some time now, that our population is aging. There has been intense debate about Medicare, Social Security, Emergency Services and the capacity of Medical Facilities, and perhaps most obvious, Housing. Active Adult communities are plentiful here in Arizona but… Read More
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
Infographic – Making the Big Move: Get Help or Go it Alone? When we moved across country we had some help. Indeed, we undertook almost none of it on our own. Movers packed all but the most personal or delicate items, loaded it all on a truck, stored it until we were prepared, unloaded, unpacked… 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
Popping up among the newest homes for sale in Gilbert, Arizona is one that I’d consider an incredible buy… it’s located on the golf course in Western Skies Golf Community. In its single level, split-floorplan of 2,740 square feet, are 4 bedrooms plus an office, 3 baths, formal living and dining areas, separate greatroom with… Read More
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
We’ve been talking a lot lately about the newest features of today’s New Construction Homes so these 4 things may not surprise you. Some, like universal connectivity and charging stations are now standard fare but others like Geofencing to enhance your security system, are still relatively new and generally just an option. Read on for… Read More
