The Future Is Calling! Homebuilding Innovations to Watch – Green homes and eco-friendly building options are no longer on the fringe. More and more often, Home Buyers are requesting the latest and greatest innovations in their new home. Small but powerful generators, sliding window walls, networked refrigerators are all well on their way to being… Read More
Discounts for Home Sellers
Future Homebuyers Uneasy about Credit, Survey Says
It’s surprising to me, how many people believe that they can not buy a home. With rents soaring, home prices stable, interest rates low, and tax breaks still in place, you have nothing to loose by looking into purchasing a home. In fact I’ve had several clients who called looking for rentals, and were pleasantly… Read More
Further Easing of Mortgage Credit Standards on the Horizon, According to Lenders
Home prices are rising slowly and interest rates have remained incredibly buyer-friendly so far in 2016, yet there is still some hesitation in the market. A bit of mortgage credit reform is long overdue. I’m thinking that government over-regulation and a recent history of tight mortgage credit standards is scaring the affordable-price and entry level… Read More
Gilbert passes Chandler as average home prices inch upward
After remaining fairly stable for several weeks in a row, home prices in Chandler, Arizona saw a slight increase. Not surprising as this is the beginning of our busy season. See the complete Chandler Real Estate Market Update Report for the week ending March 21, 2016. Until this past week, the average home price in… Read More
Take the Uncertainty Out of the Buying and Selling Process with These Simple Tips
The tips below are certainly helpful but I always take issue with anyone telling you that Real Estate transactions are difficult, stressful or overwhelming. If your agent is doing their job there should be no stress or difficulty involved. The article suggests you hire a lawyer. This is never bad advice, but you should also… Read More
Video: Help Kids Handle Moving
Great tips in this video to help you kid’s transition to a new home. One thing we always found helpful when trying to assimilate kids to their new environment was a “moving pack”. Fill a brand new backpack for their new school, with travel brochures from the area they’re moving to, featuring of course some… Read More
What Will Homes Look Like in 10 Years?
Accessibility. Automation. Conservation. Health. Safety. These themes are expected to shape the future of residential home design, according to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) report. “Historically, the dominant factors in home design have been economic and demographic shifts,” says AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. “Residential architects are seeing these forces at play in… Read More
Video: How to E-Cycle Your Devices
There are helpful tips in the video below however before you watch, consider my favorite eCycle option Cell Phones for Soldiers. They’ll accept cell phones, smart phones and tablets and you can even donate talk time through Minutes that Matter. In addition, you can donate to the Helping Heroes Home program, providing emergency travel funds… Read More
Mortgage Rates Fall Further
Right now mortgage interest rates are the best I’ve ever seen. As someone who is not a financial expert, I am stunned by another drop in mortgage loan rates. As a Realtor I am thrilled! This bodes well for all of my Buyer clients who are on the verge of making an offer, as well… Read More
Thank You Thursday honors Nurses everywhere!
Two fundamental traits of our health care professionals, hard work and kindness, often go unnoticed and unrewarded. I deal with Nurses on a regular basis through an amazing program called AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage, and I’ve come to respect the immense burden they accept each time they step into their workplace. I am acutely aware… Read More