It never ceases to impress me that police officers are willing to lay their lives on the line every day. These heroic men and women are acutely aware that even an ordinary domestic call or routine traffic stop could be deadly. They know the risks, and yet it’s the career they’ve chosen and they leave… Read More
Real Estate Discounts
Would You Buy a Haunted House?
Only a handful of states require Real Estate agents to disclose paranormal activity in a home that they’ve listed for sale. But whether or not the home might be haunted, if it has been the site of a murder or suicide, many states have statutes that compel the home seller to include this in their… Read More
Celebrate Halloween Safely and Help a Good Cause
Am I dating myself or does anyone else remember the little paper boxes we used to carry with us when we went trick-or-treating? When I was a kid, this was my humble introduction to philanthropy. The boxes were usually bright orange and folded flat when the teacher handed them out at school. I remember carefully… Read More
Home Prices Rising While Interest Rates Fall
I’ve never seen anything like it… incredibly low, almost ridiculously low mortgage interest rates, in the high 2’s !! If you’ve been putting off that home purchase, now is probably the time to get off the fence. I could be mistaken, but I can’t imagine you’re going to find better (read LOWER) mortgage interest rates… Read More
Low Mortgage Interest Rates and Coronavirus – Unprecedented, Unified and Urgent
Along with Coronavirus being a novel occurrence, so too are Mortgage Interest Rates. I know I’ve never seen anything like it, some rates are under 3%. Personally, I would be thrilled if I were in a the market for a home right now. It might seem like a strange time to be buying a home,… Read More
Game Rooms are In! Brainstorm the Perfect One Before You Renovate
From fashion to entertainment, from the foods we eat to the electronics we use, what’s ‘on trend’ is a dynamic concept. Likewise, every few years there is a major shift in the features that home buyer’s are looking for; carpeting is out – plank tile is in, formica is out – stone surfaces are in…. Read More
Thank You Thursday – It’s an Honor, and I Appreciate Your Trust in Me
I greatly appreciate my customers and clients, every single one. But one client in particular placed an immeasurable amount of trust in me recently, and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank him for his faith and confidence over these past 11 months. Ski first contacted me by text last November, after discovering that… Read More
Moving? There’s an App for That… or 10
The purchase of a new home is really big deal. The sale of your home carries both financial and emotional weight. But how much thought have you given to the actual act of moving? For instance, have you considered the best way to label your boxes for the most convenient and efficient unpacking? How big… Read More
Chandler, Arizona’s on the Short-List for Single Home Buyers
According to SmartAsset, Chandler, Arizona is one of the cities chosen most often by Single Home Buyers, and I’m not surprised. Chandler has an animated vibe and a progressive philosophy. The downtown area has grown from one sleepy laid-back main street to a whirlwind of eclectic activity in just the past few years. Chandler’s relative… Read More
House Shopping for Your Dog? Why Not Get a Luxury Home?
For most, our pets are our family. We indulge them with pricey foods, blingy collars and cushy beds. In addition to seeking out pet-friendly communities, most pet owners shopping for a home will even concede a few of their own preferences to accommodate fido. During all my years in Real Estate, I’ve seen a few… Read More