At this moment, the Real Estate market is experiencing a reluctance on the part of both home sellers and buyers. The ‘unavoidable’ activity is still taking place, folks for whom moving is a necessity. But where the sale or purchase of a home is nonessential, motion in the Real Estate market has come to a… Read More
The Greater Phoenix Valley has not quite reached the frenetic pace of Realtor.com’s Top 10 Cities Selling Above Asking Price, but we could be getting close. I rather hope not. I’m not sure activity in our market could be defined as ‘Bidding Wars’ yet. Multiple offers in the East Valley are common in lower price… Read More
We’ve featured several Hawaiian properties here recently… I suppose we just can’t resist the stunning views. In case a spectacular home on the Big Island hadn’t already secured a spot on your wish list, this one will certainly seal the deal. This one is quintessential Hawaii with the ubiquitous lanai, sliding walls of glass, gated… Read More
Homeowners, It’s Property Tax Time – Considering an Appeal? I’ve never felt the need to appeal my property taxes but I’ve known quite a few folks who have, some successful, some not so much. For the most part it was the homeowners who discovered inaccuracies in the information specifically about the property, who prevailed. I’m… Read More
Case Study: Your Home With a Solar Lease. Good or Bad? The article below brings up some valid points about leased solar panels. But practical application is often more helpful, so here’s a true-to-life, recent experience in case study format. The home owners have listed their home for sale. It is relatively new, has some… Read More
Have fireplaces become just an artistic addition to our decor? I distinctly remember when a fireplace was the ‘cool’ feature to have in your home. I am aware that the region of the country that you live in plays a major role but I’d be curious nonetheless to know how much use your fireplace actually… Read More
Earthquake Preparedness – Good Advice Wherever You Live Earthquakes are rarely predictable and not unheard of anywhere in the country. I’ve felt two in the past few years here in Arizona. The USGS, United States Geological Survey estimates that 16 states; Alaska, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee,… Read More
Home Buying: Think That Title Report is Trivial? Then You’ve Never Heard of Lis Pendens. When the Title Company was chosen to handle your Real Estate Transaction you probably didn’t care much who they were. You may have been blissfully unaware of their purpose or their process. In most cases, the first time a Home… Read More
Video: Recycle, Upcycle, Freecycle. We’ve been droning on lately about Real Estate market stats, Congress and tax credits, home values and the perils of home buyers ignoring the contents of their contract. Serious and important issues all, but lets take a breather. So on the lighter side, I possess this nagging reluctance to throw things… Read More
Think the final walk-through is a waste of time? Skipping it could cost you! I recently had a Home Seller client who was threatened with the loss of a deposit. I say threatened rather than ‘at risk’ because one very important procedure was ignored. Here’s the scenario. The Seller’s home was sold, closed and recorded…. Read More
