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Save Time and Money, the Spring Home Selling Season Starts… … …NOW!

And the Spring home selling season starts… … …NOW! Perfect timing is everything, and never more so than choosing the ideal moment to put your house on the market. The real estate market is most definitely picking up and just so you know, it’s usually a very short leap between gathering steam and full-on crazy…. Read More

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Lower Mortgage Rates, it’s Deja Vu All Over Again

Home Buyers are never quite sure of the precise moment to lock in their interest rate. Quite frankly, I’m not sure you’ll find a better time than now. Thought the Spring home buying season is right around the corner, home prices seem to be fairly stable, by which I mean we’re experiencing a normal rise… Read More

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First-Time Home Buyers, Where is Your Sweet Spot?

Gilbert, Arizona recently earned a spot on WalletHub’s list of the Top 10 best places for first-time home buyers. I’m not exactly sure how this happened. Gilbert has been experiencing the same shortage of inventory as the the rest of the country and though it has been easing up a bit, availability is still not… Read More

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Video: 5 Money Saving Tips for Cooling Down Your Home

Though Summer temps in the Phoenix area routinely register in triple digits, there are ways to survive the heat. The Phoenix.org website cautions that we all should know the signs of heat illness, and take some basic precautions when Summer sizzles. Suggestions range from staying hydrated to, believe it or not, covering your head, arms… 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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Permanent Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness… To Be or Not to Be?

I’d love to hear where the general public stands on this. I’m in the middle of a debate with myself about folks this would help and who it might harm. Short Sales and Foreclosures are not nearly as prevalent as they used to be but they do still exist. Mortgage debt tax forgiveness during the… Read More

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Buyers Encountering a ‘Perfect Storm’ But Not in a Good Way

When I bought my first home, the fad at the time was to purchase a fixer-upper at a good price then rehab it to death building ‘sweat-equity’ right away and increased value over time. But the fascination with finding a bargain seems to have lost its cache. I’m thinking that homes in need of TLC… Read More

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Begin Your Spring Cleaning on the Outside!

Spring is in the air… the traditional season of home cleaning, yard renewal and a crazy busy Real Estate market has arrived, and homeowners are quickly morphing into home sellers. Whether your property has been on the market through the Winter or you’re just getting ready to list, you’re likely weighing your Spring cleaning options…. Read More

Your HELOC Might be Deductible, IRS Explains

This year’s income tax season is nearly at a close and many of us have already moved on to determining and tracking deductions for the 2018 tax year. Mortgage and Home Equity loan interest tax guidelines will be changing but the general public’s initial knee-jerk reaction to these adjustments was largely premature. Fortunately the bottom… Read More

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Looking for NEW Without the New Construction Wait?

Like new, just 2 years old with valuable upgrades! Beautiful Queen Creek home, well cared for and set on a nicely manicured corner lot. Don’t have the time or patience to wait for new construction? This 3 bedroom treasure might be just what you’re looking for! — VIDEO TOUR — – Find Out More About… Read More