Rising Interest Rates: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Fed? You Probably Shouldn’t Be. According to RISMedia, mortgage rates actually dropped this week after several rounds of rises. But even prior to this moderate dip interest rates still stood very firmly in favorable territory for Home Buyers. Read on to see how the Fed’s decisions… Read More
Do You Live in an Equity Rich State? Foreclosures are no longer common, short sales are almost non-existent, and in most areas of the country homeowners have regained, if not exceeded, the equity in their homes that they enjoyed before the ‘bust’. In the mainstream market in most American cities and towns, home prices are… Read More
Be sure to take a look at the slideshow below of this brand new community. -Sanctuary at Desert Ridge- We’ll be closing We just closed a brand new home in this beautiful North Phoenix neighborhood! My clients specifically sought out Sanctuary at Desert Ridge for its upscale ambiance, ultra-convenience and superb builder. Taylor Morrison is… Read More
Builder Confidence Grows to Highest Point Since 2005 Home builders’ confidence in the housing market increased to its highest reading in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) since July 2005, indicating a renewed sense of optimism in the first quarter of the new administration. The Index now reads 70…. Read More
2017 Sees Changes in Regulations for Title Companies. I’m very fortunate to have solid, dependable contacts in the Title industry. The folks at Pioneer Title are always willing and quick to resolve any issues I have. On the few occasions when I couldn’t get an answer immediately, they’ve researched and returned my call within a… Read More
There seems to be some hesitation among home buyers when it is revealed that a home is a “Flip”. In one sense I agree, you do need to be cautious. On the other hand, I’ve seen many, many well done and fairly priced flipped homes. Here’s the thing… Do Your Research! How long has the… Read More
Just a little heads up… these tips are great for homeowners but you’re wise to pay attention to the tips in this video even if you do not yet own a home, but simply if you plan to. When you’re getting pre-qualified to buy a home, one of the questions your mortgage lender will ask… Read More
7 Simple Ways to Make Your Style More Functional. One of the first things most home buyers note when they’re touring a listings is closet space. 99% of homes in the Phoenix area do not have basements so well designed floorplans incorporating plenty of closet space are always in demand. HINT for Home Sellers: You… Read More
It’s National Pizza Day!! It’s Thank You Thursday!! What better time for us to show our appreciation for our favorite local Pizza restaurant? Brooklyn V’s, an awesome Gilbert, Arizona pizza shop is well-known among its regulars as a business that gives back. Besides making the best pizza in the East Valley, Brooklyn V’s owner Vito,… Read More
Video: 5 Creative Ideas to Help Home Buyers in a Competitive Market. In a competitive Real Estate market it’s easy to be apprehensive, or to feel that you might over pay for a home. Keep in mind that if you are getting a mortgage, it’s nearly impossible to overpay unless you want to. The property… Read More
