A: According to the Millennial Housing Commission created by Congress, few lenders are willing to administer home improvement loans. Most prefer to make home equity loans or unsecured (personal) consumer loans because they are easier to manage. Home improvement loans usually require detailed estimates, inspections and irregular draws on the loan amount as work is… Read More
Earlier this month we closed another home through the AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage Program. This particular transaction happened to be a Teacher. Paul Saggau is a Teacher for Special Needs children, U.S. Marine Veteran and a remarkably dedicated man. He squeezed in evening showings, and even made himself available for a 6:30am signing so that… Read More
Fun and informative, a rare combination! Tennis balls are for more than playing catch with the dog. MLS Property Search Set Up a Custom Search
Great advice in this video about how to make sure your renter’s insurance will cover everything you own, what it doesn’t cover and what it should, and discounts you may qualify for. My best advice to both Renters and Home Owners… Take photos of everything you own. Think you can’t afford to buy a home?… Read More
Military members and their families face challenges not necessarily encountered by families in the general public; frequent relocation, long periods of separation, and an occasional interruption of income. “Military families do an amazing service for this country,” says American Bankers Association (ABA) President and CEO Frank Keating. “The nature of their jobs is inherently stressful… Read More
I recently spoke with several people that I had assisted finding a rental last year. Two have since purchased a home and the third is house hunting as we speak. The article below pertains to the US as a whole but I can tell you, rising rents are an undeniable issue here in the Phoenix… Read More
A quick video with some very important tips on buying a home. From Seller’s Disclosures and Home Inspections to taxes and easements. A special note about here in Arizona: It’s fair to say that most properties are located within an HOA. Home Owners Associations can allow or restrict so many different things including the color… Read More
It’s amazing how much the price of Smart Home technology has dropped. Even security cameras are ridiculously affordable, and virtually everything can be controlled from your smartphone. Nice! Smart Home Home Buyer’s Frequently Asked Questions. Home Sellers Frequently Asked Questions.
Teachers budgeting the historical norm for housing will have an easier time finding a home in some parts of California than in Salt Lake City or Portland, Ore., according to new Zillow research. Homes are cheaper in the middle of the country, but wages are lower, too, and people who live there are accustomed to… Read More
I was 11 when ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’ debuted on TV screens all over America. Most kids my age were already familiar with Charlie Brown and with Christmas specials of every kind, but this was the first special for my favorite holiday, Halloween! Back then shows were on one time, just one night,… Read More
