$2,000 Discount for Military and Veteran Home Sellers I read a quote the other day that pretty much sums up the interesting but transitory life of the Military and their families. Beloved author of ‘Chronicles of Narnia’, C.S.Lewis was a great lover of adventure and the unexpected- a lifestyle Military members are well… Read More
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
Increased acceptance of working remotely has had an undeniable influence on home buying trends, here in Arizona and nationwide. Extra bedrooms or enclosed offices have replaced the open-air office spaces that decades ago gained favor with home buyer’s. People are moving farther out in the suburbs in order to afford additional space and more privacy…. Read More
New Construction Permits Up After a Slow Start in 2017 Home-building overall stalled in January, but more permits indicate construction will pick up in the months ahead. Single-family construction rose 1.9 percent in January to a rate of 823,000, up from 808,000 in December, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing… Read More
New Construction homes are getting more and more energy efficient every day and the minimal extra up-front expense will be well worth it in long term savings. The cost of energy is skyrocketing so whether you’re buying a brand new home or upgrading the one you’re living in, insulation should probably be your first consideration…. Read More
That seems to be the question of the day. Prices have been fluctuating for years, “stable market” seems to be lost phrase. Fortunately the answer is fairly straight forward. You need to use comparisons an appraiser is going to use, these are the only numbers that matter. Your neighbor’s opinion or that of a friend… Read More
And I always answer, absolutely! Pre-qualification or Pre-approval is the clout behind your offer. Your Realtor will have much more power in negotiating for you when your contract is accompanied by proof of your capability to purchase. In addition, pre-qualification saves time, yours and mine. With pre-approval your lender will delve into credit, employment and… Read More
