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Custom Homes, the New “It” Thing for Retirees

Not every retiree feels the need or desire to change their living arrangements but when and if you do, you have a  considerable number of great alternatives. Active Adult and 55+ neighborhoods are popping up all over, with housing choices ranging from single family homes to seasonal mobiles and casita-style residences. Assisted living communities offer… Read More

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Retire in Your Dream Home with No Monthly Mortgage Payments

This is not as unreasonable as it might sound, indeed it’s absolutely achievable. This was all new to me and I found this information fascinating. Everybody has a dream for their retirement. Some folks want to downsize and travel more, others would like a larger home maybe to accommodate more family visits. Many seniors prefer the active… Read More

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New Construction Homes in Short Supply as Resale Inventory Remains Low

The battle over resale properties is still raging among home buyers. Once-upon-a-time the New Construction industry would have easily picked up the slack but that isn’t the case in our current Real Estate market. Contractors are encountering a widespread shortage of construction and utility workers, in addition to the infamous supply chain issues that are… Read More

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Price Reduced! on This Beautiful Trilogy Golf Community Home

Prestigious Location and a Brand New Price! Brand new… never lived in, oversized lot and valuable upgrades! Rarely can you purchase a new construction home without the 8-10 month wait, but this Arizona beauty with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a huge 3-car garage, set in a premier Trilogy golf community, is ready for you… Read More

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Chandler, Arizona’s on the Short-List for Single Home Buyers

According to SmartAsset, Chandler, Arizona is one of the cities chosen most often by Single Home Buyers, and I’m not surprised. Chandler has an animated vibe and a progressive philosophy. The downtown area has grown from one sleepy laid-back main street to a whirlwind of eclectic activity in just the past few years. Chandler’s relative… Read More

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Where is the Baby Boomer Generation Choosing to Live?

When you think of retirement communities what are the first places that come to mind? I’d venture a guess that Florida and Arizona are right up there. Both are dotted with well-designed, retirement friendly neighborhoods and frankly the weather can’t be beat. The Phoenix Valley has dozens of these master planned communities and all are… Read More

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Retirement Expenses Begin with Housing

What’s at the top of your retirement expense checklist? For most of us it’s housing. The first thing many retirees consider is reducing their budget by downsizing their home. This helps with more than just mortgage payments, taxes, maintenance, and insurance costs can also be reduced by moving to a smaller home. Medical and transportation costs… Read More

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‘Magnet States’ Report Credits Arizona and Florida with Dethroning Texas

I can personally verify Allied’s evaluation of relocation stats for Arizona. The volume of folks moving here ‘from away’ has been noteworthy for the past two years. Investors from Canada and California lead the pack alongside a greater than usual influx of home buyers from cold weather spots like the Dakotas and the Chicago and… Read More

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Housing Market Shows Continued Signs of Consumer Confidence

Housing Market Shows Continued Signs of Consumer Confidence The Arizona Real Estate market mirrors the majority of the nation with a record year so far in 2017. azCentral.com reports that barring the boom and bust years, 2005 & 20011, Arizona’s housing market is the best it’s ever been. As a matter of fact, even though… Read More

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What’s the ‘New Black’ in Kitchen and Bath Remodels?

What’s the ‘New Black’ in Kitchen and Bath Remodels? It seems that black is the new black, or at least black with various shades of gray. The complete black to white spectrum is definitely trending among remodeling home owners, especially in back-splashes and flooring. The recent movement toward grays, features flooring in wood-grain tile, gray… Read More