Real Estate Climate: Investment Home Prices Trump Traditional Home Prices. We’re in the midst of an unusual real estate market, and smart investors are taking advantage. Inventory is low, which under normal circumstances would inspire climbing prices. But that’s not the case. This the time of year when demand is also rather sluggish and this… Read More
An Ocotillo Golf Course Property is Featured in Today’s Chandler, Arizona Fast 15. 15 of the newest homes for sale in Chandler Arizona – Tuesday, September 13, 2016. There’s an interesting townhome in Cantabria Shores, number 5 on our list. 3800 S Cantabria Circle #1039 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with views of Ocotillo… Read More
Fannie Mae Broadens Access to Credit for Eligible Home Buyers. Home Buyers have long been overburdened by the mortgage application process and simplification of the lending regulations is long overdue. There have been a few policy shifts recently that make the mortgage process smoother, and in my humble opinion fairer, for qualified and qualifiable home… Read More
Of course plumbing, major electrical and anything involving paint, are not advisable in cold winter weather. You don’t want to go anywhere near an attic during an Arizona Summer. But in addition to the ideas mentioned in this video, there are plenty of home improvement tasks that can be accomplished any time of the year…. Read More
Scottsdale Fast 15 is Always Interesting Scottsdale, Arizona may have the widest array of residential properties in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. #8 on today’s list of Scottsdale’s newest homes for sale is 9855 N 87th Way. Built in 1981, the 3842 square foot, 4 Bedroom home has tons of character; vaulted ceilings, arched doorways,… Read More
We’ve seen a lot of variation in the kitchens of homes for sale in the Phoenix area, and many of them, even in New Construction homes, are beginning to adopt a retro look… sleek-surface cabinetry, bright accent colors, polished metal hardware and fixtures. Even lighting has taken on a nostalgic look. Comeback Kitchen: 3 Chic… Read More
In addition to the good advice in the video below, there are other considerations when you are renting out your home. You’ll need to inform your insurance company that the home is now a rental. Be sure that you can pass on the additional cost of insurance in the monthly rental fee. You are also… Read More
The inventory of homes for sale in the Greater Phoenix Valley is paralleling a similarly reduced demand, resulting in a static resale market. Not really surprising considering the beginning of the new school year. If history is a predictor, the real estate market will pick up briefly before the holidays and resume ‘normal’ activity sometime… Read More
Anticipating Common Challenges during Escrow – I work a lot with the folks at Pioneer Title Agency. They are local, efficient, and very knowledgeable all critical attributes in such a precision-dependent occupation. They’ve taught me a lot over the years, but one thing I have not learned from them is that problems are inevitable. I… Read More
Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market. Read the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report or download the PDF, for week ending June 20, 2016. *Real Estate Market Update Report courtesy of Greystone Title Agency What’s My Home Worth? MLS Property Search Set… Read More
