Without question, the Real Estate market is tough for home buyers. Multiple offers, competition with cash buyers, escalating home prices, inadequate inventory and insanely limited showing times are all plaguing buyers in today’s Real Estate environment. It’s difficult to remain positive in the face of these unprecedented market conditions. Those who succeed are faced with… Read More
The short answer is Yes. But read on for a few considerations, suggestions and a caveat or two to prepare your finances before you apply. A large percentage of recent college graduates have student loan debt, often totaling tens of thousands of dollars. While having significant balances might make it harder to become a homeowner,… Read More
Few remain, but Victorian homes were once a somewhat familiar sight in Arizona, in and around the central Phoenix district in particular. In the mid 1800’s and early 1900’s migration from the east was starting to become more common. Well-to-do settlers and successful prospectors built what was recognized back east as an accepted sign of… Read More
Quality is a matter of value, not a reflection of price. What is valuable to you may mean little to the next home buyer. Top quality in Real Estate commonly refers to lifestyle, enjoyment and suitability. Does ‘home’ conform to and enhance the way we want to live our lives? Your home’s location will certainly… Read More
Most home owners consider both lifestyle enhancement and the value of their home when deciding which upgrades or improvements to undertake, but few take into account the affect those renovations might have on their homeowners insurance. For instance, installing a home security system does little to increase your home’s value. An appraiser will give limited… Read More
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
Are there environmentally friendly ways to eliminate insects? When home buyers ask about pests in Arizona I usually pass on a local adage that was conveyed to me when I moved here: “There are two kinds of houses in Arizona, ones that have termites and ones that will have termites”. Having said that, in the… Read More
What is the forecast for New Construction housing in 2018? The holiday season drop-off notwithstanding, builders recorded a robust close to 2017 and New Construction is seeing its strongest growth in a decade. Some financing regulations have been relaxed and builder confidence is rising. A statement from chief economist for the National Association of Realtors… Read More
The article below addresses the average size home that $300,000 will buy you in 20 different states, none of which is Arizona so I’ve done a little digging in my own area. $300,000 is higher than the median sales price in several East Valley cities and Phoenix. Gilbert and Chandler median home prices are currently… Read More
Buying a New Construction Home? Consider These Upgrades. Whether you’re building or buying a New Construction home, there’s great advice in the video below. But I would add a few climate specific details for folks here in Arizona. Good quality windows are a must! Energy costs soar in the sizzling Arizona Summers. In addition to… Read More
