If you are a potential home buyer trying to determine what your closing costs will be, you need to know about this. Are you aware that you could unknowingly be held liable for a tax aimed at foreign home owners? Don’t be caught by surprise. Be certain from whom you are buying a home and… Read More
Help with Closing Costs
Interactive Infographic – Investing in the Best Recovering Neighborhoods to Buy a Home
If you’re thinking like an investor, there’s no such thing as a bad neighborhood. Increased investment in the residential real estate sector often leads to expanded retail and additional services, resulting in ‘bad’ areas bouncing back. …down payment assistance and help with closing costs…
A Sincere Thank You Thursday – To Police Officers for the Multitude of Good Things (Videos)
A Sincere Thank You Thursday – To Police Officers for the Multitude of Good Things (Videos) We know the best media ratings don’t come from the ‘good stuff’, nevertheless we feel compelled commit today’s Thank You Thursday blog to our nation’s Police Officers and all the good that they do. Law Enforcement has taken an… Read More
Rents Are Up Again. Are Rising Faster for Low-End Apartments? (Video)
Rents have gotten way out of hand, in the Phoenix area and it would appear, throughout the country. You might believe you can’t buy a home, but you might be wrong. Watch the video about a couple I recently helped to buy a great home … they thought they couldn’t buy when they came to me to find a rental…
Down Payment Assistance Programs Save Qualifying Homebuyers More Than $17,000 on Average over Life of Loan
Down Payment Assistance Programs Save Qualifying Homebuyers More Than $17,000 on Average over Life of Loan **See below for Down Payment Assistance Programs available in Arizona Analysis of the impact of down payment assistance on the cost of buying a home— including the down payment and monthly house payments for a median-priced home in 513… Read More
Superheros are made, not born. A Thank You Thursday nod to Shannon Weber
If you’re one of Shannon Weber’s Superheroes, it’s likely you’ve been ‘caped’. I first read about Shannon in a blog posted by one of my favorite wordies, Seth Goddin. Shannon runs a blog called LoveYou2.org and among other things, she’s an artist, a lover of life and maker of heroes. Shannon introduces San Francisco’s local… Read More
Discovered: Geographical Sweet Spots for Homeownership
The article below mentions what I believe is the biggest obstacle renters encounter when thinking about buying a home… down payment. Here in Arizona there are several fantastic options for down payment assistance, sometimes covering the whole thing. There’s also the zero down VA loan for Veterans or Active Military members. Combine any of these… Read More
The Future Is Calling! Homebuilding Innovations to Watch
The Future Is Calling! Homebuilding Innovations to Watch – Green homes and eco-friendly building options are no longer on the fringe. More and more often, Home Buyers are requesting the latest and greatest innovations in their new home. Small but powerful generators, sliding window walls, networked refrigerators are all well on their way to being… Read More
Video: Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom
Video: Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom – Spa-like baths have recently transitioned from a luxury to a standard feature. In most New Construction homes you’ll find at least one. May people are remodeling their master bath or guest bathrooms to incorporate the spa-like atmosphere. This video highlights some quick, easy and inexpensive ways to… Read More
VA Loans: What They Are and How They Work
By John Voket Most active-duty service members and veterans and some National Guard members and reservists can seek out home-related loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA home loan programs may be used to finance the purchase of homes, condominiums or manufactured homes, refinance an existing home loan, or install energy-saving improvements…. Read More