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City vs Suburbs – Rent vs Buy – New vs Resale

We’ve been teetering on the edge of an uncertain housing market for some time now. The Rent vs Buy decision has become even more debatable than ever. Wondering about the stability of home prices in certain areas has caused buyers to question their choice of locations, and erratic mortgage rates certainly don’t help in determining… Read More

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Buying a New Construction Home? The Devil is in the Details.

Most people would not normally begin the home buying process until they felt that they were ready to make a move. In the case of a New Construction home however, it is almost always advisable to initiate your search much sooner than that, even up to a year in advance of your desired moving date…. Read More

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Residential New Construction Sales Skyrocket, and For Good Reason

Sales figures for New Construction homes closed in July are not in just yet. But I’ve spoken with several builders in the past few weeks and they’ve told me they are crazy busy, even having difficulty keeping up with the limited number of lots they are permitted to release for sale each week. The timetable… Read More

Buying a Brand New Home? First Do These 5 Things.

I’ve worked with a number of superb builders in the Phoenix Valley area. I’ve also worked with a few who were far less impressive, the majority of whom are no longer in business. I make a practice of becoming familiar with as many of the local builders as I can, and have had a genuinely… Read More

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Do You Live in an Equity Rich State?

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

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Video: Before You Buy a Flipped Home, Know This!

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

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Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market

Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Market Report – Inventory sufficiently low to keep us in a Sellers Market. Read the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report or download the PDF, for week ending June 20, 2016. *Real Estate Market Update Report courtesy of Greystone Title Agency What’s My Home Worth? MLS Property Search Set… Read More