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Decoding Energy Efficiency Lingo, According to Home Builders

Energy efficient homes are far from trendy now, they’ve become the norm. In fact, in the world of New Construction, the efficiency of the newly built home is right at the top of most buyer’s frequently asked questions. Everyone who owns a home or who ever will own a home should know the basics. I’ve… Read More

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Construction Employment Increases as Firms Struggle to Keep Pace with Growing Demand

Construction Employment Increases as Firms Struggle to Keep Pace with Growing Demand Construction employment increased in 243 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 43 and declined in 72 between January 2015 and January 2016, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released this week by the Associated General Contractors of America…. Read More

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Video: Beware of New Home Flaws

The advice in this video is, in my humble opinion, priceless. I always, ALWAYS, suggest that a home buyer have an in-depth home inspection, but very often the buyer of a New Construction home believes that because the home is brand new there can’t be anything to fix. Wrong! Home Builders attention is divided among… Read More

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10 Houseplants That Can Actually Improve Your Health

10 Houseplants That Can Actually Improve Your Health. Our backyard is known for what we like to call our ‘No-Kill Cactus Shelter’ but inside our house is not nearly as flora friendly, in fact we have only one houseplant that we’ve managed to keep alive for any length of time. Maybe we should try a… Read More

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Gentrification: How to Identify Promising Markets

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

Puzzle pieces forming a house - Home Sellers, Home Buyers, Mortgage Regulation, Title and Escrow - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley - Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952

Average Time to Close a Loan Increases to 49 Days

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

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Builder Confidence Holds Firm in January

By Robert Dietz Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady at 60 in January from a downwardly revised December reading of 60, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The January HMI reading is in line with NAHB’s forecast of modest growth for housing. NAHB expects… Read More

72 New Construction homes for sale in Chandler, Arizona

Starting in the mid 200’s, 72 brand new homes are listed for sale in Chandler. There are some really unique designs including a sleek Contemporary in the Jacaranda Place community. Did you know we offer a New Construction Discount to help with your closing costs when you purchase a brand new home? Now you can… Read More

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Included in Mesa New Construction, beautiful homes at Eastmark

Included in Mesa New Construction, beautiful homes at Eastmark. Looking for a brand new home? See all 97 New Construction homes for sale in Mesa, Arizona. Think a brand new home is out of your price range? Newly built homes for sale in Mesa start under $200,000 AND we offer a Cash Back Discount to… Read More