How Many Subs Will It Take to Build Your New Home?

When you hire “The Builder” to construct your new home, do you know exactly who you’re hiring? The information in the article below is PRECISELY why I tell every new home buyer that I work with, to part with the minimal cost of having a home inspection on a New Construction home. With so many… Read More

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Video: Home Equity Loan Dos and Donts

Home Equity loans are coming back into favor with most banks. You might consider a home equity to make major improvements to your home, which could ultimately boost your home’s value giving you even more equity. With interest rates still remarkably low, now might be the time to think about making the equity you have… Read More

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New Federal Measure Would Offer Tax Deductions to Millions of Homeowners

New Federal Measure Would Offer Tax Deductions to Millions of Homeowners U.S. Representatives Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) have introduced a measure that would allow homeowners in community associations who earn $115,000 or less in annual income to deduct up to $5,000 of their community association fees and assessments from their federal… Read More

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K9s for Warriors gets our vote for Thank You Thursday

I recently read a fantastic National Geographic article online. It lead me to the K9s for Warriors website where I was thoroughly impressed. I’ve been following K9s for Warriors on Facebook for quite some time. Befitting its name, the organization provides service dogs to Veterans and active duty military personnel with PTSD and traumatic injury…. Read More

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Video: Buying Beats Renting in More Than Half of Markets

Note from Bill: Regulations for buying a home after a financial event; short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy, could be changing for the better! Call me for the latest information. You might be pleasantly surprised. Video: Buying Beats Renting in More Than Half of Markets This is definitely the case, at least right here, right now…. Read More

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Spring Buying Season Starts Early. Check the chart, is your city in the top 20?

Note from Bill: Wondering what the median list price is for homes in your area? Average days on market? Which price ranges are moving fast due to low inventory? If you’re looking for specifics on anywhere in the Greater Phoenix area I’d be happy to get you those numbers. I have complete Real Estate market… Read More

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Video: Home Buying and Maintenance Advice

I totally agree with the tips in this video. In fact I would take the first bit of advice one step further. ‘Scope out the neighborhood’ is something I tell all of my buyers but my opinion is that you should WALK the neighborhood, at least twice, once in the evening and once during the… Read More

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Surprise! Tell-Tale Signs That Your Home May be Less Energy Efficient than You Think

Believe it or not, keeping a home warm in Arizona can be almost as much of an issue as keeping it cool. Air Conditioning has gotten so efficient that our scorching summers are not nearly as much of a challenge for A/C units as they used to be. But in spite of the mild winter… Read More

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Further Easing of Mortgage Credit Standards on the Horizon, According to Lenders

Home prices are rising slowly and interest rates have remained incredibly buyer-friendly so far in 2016, yet there is still some hesitation in the market. A bit of mortgage credit reform is long overdue. I’m thinking that government over-regulation and a recent history of tight mortgage credit standards is scaring the affordable-price and entry level… Read More

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2016 is the Year of the Remodel

Through the economic downturn, appraisers were not considering the worth of many remodeling projects. Updated roofs, structural components and systems still carried weight but improvements in kitchens, bath, flooring and the like were largely ignored. Lately it’s been noticeable that most upgrades including cosmetics, are again being factored in, as was the case before the… Read More