2017 Sees Changes in Regulations for Title Companies. I’m very fortunate to have solid, dependable contacts in the Title industry. The folks at Pioneer Title are always willing and quick to resolve any issues I have. On the few occasions when I couldn’t get an answer immediately, they’ve researched and returned my call within a… Read More
A Quick Outline of HUD’s Buyer Select. A few clarifications before we begin. If you’re not working in the Real Estate industry you may not be sure what a HUD Home is or how an FHA loan differs from other mortgages. These condensed definitions might help. FHA loan or FHA mortgage: An FHA loan is… Read More
Our list of 15 of the newest listings in Gilbert AZ includes a gorgeous Mountain View home on a Half Acre cu-de-sac lot with pool and spa. With 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a remarkable greatroom floor plan and guest quarters in the Casita there’s plenty of space for entertaining. Check out number 9 on today’s… Read More
Arizona offers plenty of sunshiny days to enjoy one of the largest lots in Gilbert’s Towne Meadows community (and this location can’t be beat!). There are endless possibilities. Imagine a refreshing pool or a bubbling spa. Picture barbecues and birthday parties, entertaining friends and family on a sunny weekend afternoon. Envision lounging around a firepit… Read More
A Larger Percentage of Home Hunters are Single Buyers According to NAR In my experience, most single home buyers possess impressive buying power and tend to look to the future. There is little to distinguish the wants and needs of a single home buyer from those of a family. The one subtle contrast, if indeed… Read More
Late Summer Tips to Ready Your Home for Fall The suggestions below apply to most of the country, in Arizona we have a whole other ‘prep for Fall’ routine. Still, the same advice applies, there are home projects that need attending to. We’ve been hibernating all Summer so we’re excited to get out there and… Read More
The facts below pertain to California law but are equally relevant here in Arizona. It’s the rare Phoenix Valley property that is not located in an HOA, these are usually homes in older neighborhoods or outlying areas and “county islands”. Most Home Owners Associations are in no great hurry to produce the required documents for… Read More
Anticipating Common Challenges during Escrow – I work a lot with the folks at Pioneer Title Agency. They are local, efficient, and very knowledgeable all critical attributes in such a precision-dependent occupation. They’ve taught me a lot over the years, but one thing I have not learned from them is that problems are inevitable. I… Read More
