Investment home buyers have dropped off noticeably compared to years past, due in large part to the perception that home prices are artificially inflated and interest rates are high. But home prices seem to have stabilized at least for the time being, indicating that the surge in home prices may not be ‘artificial’ after all…. Read More
Nothing is truer than the cliched catchphrase”Real Estate is all about location, location, location”. And in no case is this more valid than when you’re investing in rental properties. Some states, regions and even specific neighborhoods are more ‘rentable’ than others and before you drop even a dime on a downpayment you need to know… Read More
Texas has long been the bar against which all other Real Estate markets were measured. But recently the Phoenix Valley in Arizona, or to be more precise Maricopa County burst that particular bubble, and with style I might add. The influx of new residents to the Valley of the Sun has always been fairly consistent…. Read More
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
By Alan J. Heavens (TNS)—Informality, especially increased outdoor living space, is one of the key trends in home design being reported by the nation’s architects. That’s the word from the American Institute of Architects’ chief economist, Kermit Baker, who says 600 architects surveyed earlier this year also noted a greater emphasis on wireless technology, the… Read More
Arizona is a highly desirable vacation spot and second homes are popular here. Of course the weather is the primary factor but golf, baseball spring training, State and National parks, outdoor recreation, Active Adult communities and luxury resorts all play a major roll. Check out the video below for some great thoughts on buying a… Read More
