I never thought of the word ‘normal’ as comforting before. But as it applies to today’s Real Estate market, ‘normal’ is a virtual security blanket for Realtors, home sellers and buyers alike. The statistics in the article below illustrate a Real Estate market that can easily be called normal, maybe even healthy. For comparison’s sake,… Read More
Note from Bill: Regulations for buying a home after a financial event; short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy, could be changing for the better! Call me for the latest information. You might be pleasantly surprised. Video: Buying Beats Renting in More Than Half of Markets This is definitely the case, at least right here, right now…. Read More
A document that few people pay attention to, can make or break your home purchase or sale. The Title Company often seems incidental to your real estate transaction but the role they play is critical. Other than that great kitchen or that sparkling pool, do you know exactly what you’re buying? The Title Company does… Read More
We’ve seen this happening in and around some of the older communities in the Phoenix area lately-urban renewal; small businesses incorporated into residential neighborhoods, the tearing down and rebuilding of older homes, new construction popping up on long-vacant lots, entire blocks being renovated. It’s working well in other major cities. There is controversy here however…. Read More
Wow, what an amazing property! Set into a hillside overlooking LA, this home’s design is as polished as its location. Sadly, this one sold recently. Where might you find a similar home in Arizona? Scottsdale, North Phoenix and Cave Creek all offer rolling terrain where you might discover a bluff-dwelling residence with gorgeous views. Call… Read More
Fixed mortgage rates remained steady, aiding homebuyer affordability amid a tight supply of for-sale homes in many markets, according to the recently released Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). Survey results show the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.62 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week, down slightly from last week when it averaged… Read More
Note from Bill: Wondering what the median list price is for homes in your area? Average days on market? Which price ranges are moving fast due to low inventory? If you’re looking for specifics on anywhere in the Greater Phoenix area I’d be happy to get you those numbers. I have complete Real Estate market… Read More
I totally agree with the tips in this video. In fact I would take the first bit of advice one step further. ‘Scope out the neighborhood’ is something I tell all of my buyers but my opinion is that you should WALK the neighborhood, at least twice, once in the evening and once during the… Read More
This past fall marked the dreaded TRID start date. Promises by lenders that closing schedules would not be affected proved to be, not surprisingly, empty. TRID has indeed had an impact on closing dates. However, home sellers seem to be accepting of the changes and I believe education is the key. Walking through a timeline… Read More
Believe it or not, keeping a home warm in Arizona can be almost as much of an issue as keeping it cool. Air Conditioning has gotten so efficient that our scorching summers are not nearly as much of a challenge for A/C units as they used to be. But in spite of the mild winter… Read More
