In case you haven’t heard, this is a Sellers Market! (that was a joke-of course you’ve heard 🙂 ) More than just an inventory of basic amenities like number of bedrooms and baths, your listing description should pique the imagination of potential home buyers. Of course every home has a kitchen, but is yours sleek… Read More
With the optimum home selling season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about prepping your home to attract 2019’s crop of potential property buyers. In order to maximize your home’s appeal, begin by researching the most recent design trends. Simplicity – In 2019 the design buzzwords are ‘Less is More’, as evidenced… Read More
The Importance of a Home Safety Check Both Realtors and Homeowners need to be aware of what is included in the Home Seller’s listing disclosures, as what is not disclosed may come back to bite you. The first step in identifying items that might need to be disclosed is by doing a thorough safety check… Read More
Besides closing costs, what expenses do I need to plan for when buying or selling my home? In the excitement of moving to a new home, don’t forget to budget for the little hidden moving expenses… they add up. Not all moving costs are as obvious as renting a truck or employing a moving van…. Read More
Will Staging Help Sell My Home? There’s no question that staging can lend a hand when you’re selling your home. It’s the degree of staging that’s debatable. A home that looks lived in may be fine but if a potential buyer might get the idea that you just had a party last night… not so… Read More
Most home buyers recognize the value in a home inspection during the buying process. It helps you solidify your decision to buy the home, and prepare you for what you’ll need to watch for in the future. When the home inspector sums up his report after your home inspection, don’t just begin making your list… Read More
FIRPTA – A Tax on Home Seller’s that Home Buyer’s May be Liable For FIRPTA has been around awhile but I ran up against it so many times in the past year that I’ve learned a lot more about it lately. The friendly folks at Pioneer Title were especially knowledgeable and helpful, explaining the finer… Read More
The Gig Economy – Mortgage App Tips for Contractors and Self Employed The Gig Economy has been a hot topic lately. As the work-from-home concept cycles yet again into the fashionable zone, freelance and contract entrepreneurs are flourishing. But current mortgage regulations in our country are not self-employment friendly. That doesn’t mean you can’t get… Read More
I can personally verify Allied’s evaluation of relocation stats for Arizona. The volume of folks moving here ‘from away’ has been noteworthy for the past two years. Investors from Canada and California lead the pack alongside a greater than usual influx of home buyers from cold weather spots like the Dakotas and the Chicago and… Read More
Home Buyers- How Much do You Know About Smart Home Tech, and How Much do You Want? What to Look for and What to Consider. It would appear that everyone is in the game of making our homes smarter and Amazon is as always, a major player. Amazon Key in-home delivery attempts to put the… Read More
