The Luxury market is indeed an entirely different animal. Timing, pricing, expectations, marketing and exposure, even showings must be customized. Luxury home buyers have the ‘luxury’ so to speak, of polar opposite alternatives… being super selective or offhandedly dismissive. Allow me to explain. You might conclude that all Luxury Home Buyers can afford, and so… Read More
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Gilbert, Arizona maintains coveted position on Safest Cities list.
I can personally attest to Gilbert’s ubiquitous appeal. Gilbert, Arizona is an eclectic Phoenix Metro Suburb with a rich and charming history, a deep sense of community and an energizing contemporary flavor. I’ve lived here nearly 15 years, and having moved here from the frozen north I can tell you, I experienced exactly zero culture-shock…. Read More
8 steps to guarantee that your location will suit your lifestyle.
You might think that when you make the decision to become a Home Owner, your first logical step might be to shop for a home. After all, that is the fun part, right? Actually, home shopping should be your third step. Imagine finding exactly the home you’re looking for, then being told that it’s way… Read More
Your $400,000 investment in the nations hottest Real Estate markets. 10-City Comparison.
Your $400,000 investment in the nations hottest Real Estate markets. 10-City Comparison. In the Greater Phoenix Valley, the $400,000 market falls somewhere in the middle, compared to the 10 metro regions in the chart below. Depending on East Valley or West, Phoenix or Suburb, the $400,000 price range will garner a 3 to 4 bedroom… Read More
Location, Location, Location, 4 Reasons Why it’s Essential
Location, Location, Location, 4 Reasons Why it’s Essential Maybe the most overused phrase in Real Estate “Location, Location, Location”. Maybe also the most meaningful. You can change nearly everything about a home, except its location, and I always advise my clients of this. As a matter of fact, I’m currently working with clients who were… Read More
Historic South Western Presidential Retreat, Rancho de la Osa Hits Auction
I’ve never been to Sasabe, Arizona but apparently several U.S. Presidents have. Sasabe is located on Arizona’s southern border with Mexico, west of Patagonia (a charming, quirky little desert town famous for it’s nature and bird preserve) and on the Southwestern edge of the Coronado National Forest. Though not heavily traveled, there is a border… Read More
Designing the Houses Today’s Buyers Want
By Alan J. Heavens (TNS)—Informality, especially increased outdoor living space, is one of the key trends in home design being reported by the nation’s architects. That’s the word from the American Institute of Architects’ chief economist, Kermit Baker, who says 600 architects surveyed earlier this year also noted a greater emphasis on wireless technology, the… Read More
How Single Women Are Changing the Home-Buying Market
How Single Women Are Changing the Home-Buying Market. Single females make up a significant portion of the home buying market, much more so than single males according to the National Association of Realtors®. Among them, home buyers of the Boomer generation lead the pack but Millennials are creeping up in numbers very quickly. My hunch… Read More
Celeb Status: Move into This Hollywood Home
Celeb Status: Move into This Hollywood Home– This Gregory Ain creation is as relevant now as when it was imagined in 1953. Sleek and contemporary, this home would fit right into the desert landscape here in Arizona equally as well as it does in Hollywood. ~Bill By Zoe Eisenberg This 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom home located in… Read More
Millennials Look beyond Urban Areas When Putting Down Roots
The lives of the Millennial generation are mellowing, and so is their taste in housing. Though the data below indicates that Millennials are moving to more suburban areas, I think you’ll agree that close proximity to the city experience and amenities still has significant value. Community pools and sports courts, entertainment and fitness venues, access… Read More