What will you do with this BIG backyard in Gilbert? Let your imagination run wild!

Arizona offers plenty of sunshiny days to enjoy one of the largest lots in Gilbert’s Towne Meadows community (and this location can’t be beat!). There are endless possibilities. Imagine a refreshing pool or a bubbling spa. Picture barbecues and birthday parties, entertaining friends and family on a sunny weekend afternoon. Envision lounging around a firepit… Read More

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The Housing Market Reflects Consumer Caution in September

Consumers Show Increased Caution in Home Purchase Sentiment in September September was indeed a quiet month for the Real Estate industry. In itself, this is not unusual however October is also beginning a little sluggishly. I find this a bit puzzling considering remarkably low interest rates and stagnant home prices. I feel that this is… Read More

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Video: Moving Can be a Hassle, Make it Easy on Yourself

Video: Moving Can be a Hassle, Make it Easy on Yourself If you’re like me you’ve moved several times and learned a lot with every go-round. This video touches on several great points, but one thing I would stress is to pack very fragile or sentimental things yourself. The only other piece of advice I… Read More

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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

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Are Title Insurance Companies Requesting Inspections?

Are Title Insurance Companies Requesting Inspections? I read the article below with great interest. In all my years in the Real Estate industry, I’ve never heard of a Title Insurance Company doing a physical inspection of the property itself, only investigating the legal history or the ‘paper trail’ of the property. I talked with my… Read More

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5 Home Design Looks Now Trending

5 Home Design Looks Now Trending Have you wondered when remodeling or buying a new home, whether or not to go with the style that’s trending? Current trends in home design might be more durable than you think. In my experience it takes around 15 years or more for a home to look dated, and… Read More

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New Construction Homes: Is Building Better?

If you’re weighing the Pros and Cons of building a home rather than buying a resale property, there are a few perks in the article below, to add to your Pro List. An additional bonus that you may not have considered is our New Construction Discount program. We offer a considerable discount on our services… Read More

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Will Mortgage Rates Rise in December? All Fed Signs Point to Yes.

Will Mortgage Rates Rise in December? All Fed Signs Point to Yes. By Suzanne De Vita The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark rate unchanged on Wednesday, in a divided vote that alludes to the possibility of a hike before the end of the year. “The Committee judges that the case for an increase in the… Read More

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Hearst Compound, One of Two Uber-Listings On the Market Right Now

This Beverly Hills (home?) is luxury and elegance taken to the extreme! Parts of this compound have been background scenes for acclaimed movies. It was once the home of mega-publisher William Randolph Hearst. It also served as a campaign headquarters for John F. Kennedy. This compound’s history alone is worth millions. Hearst Compound, One of… Read More

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A Larger Percentage of Home Hunters are Single Buyers According to NAR

A Larger Percentage of Home Hunters are Single Buyers According to NAR In my experience, most single home buyers possess impressive buying power and tend to look to the future. There is little to distinguish the wants and needs of a single home buyer from those of a family. The one subtle contrast, if indeed… Read More