It’s surprising to me, how many people believe that they can not buy a home. With rents soaring, home prices stable, interest rates low, and tax breaks still in place, you have nothing to loose by looking into purchasing a home. In fact I’ve had several clients who called looking for rentals, and were pleasantly… Read More
Great advice in the article below. Efficient HVAC is indeed the number one concern here in the Greater Phoenix Area. The roof is clearly next whether you have a shingle roof or tile, as our hot sun can really bake the underlayment and flashing. Not mentioned below but still a major consideration in most parts… Read More
The lives of the Millennial generation are mellowing, and so is their taste in housing. Though the data below indicates that Millennials are moving to more suburban areas, I think you’ll agree that close proximity to the city experience and amenities still has significant value. Community pools and sports courts, entertainment and fitness venues, access… Read More
I know… the relief of tax season being over has just had a chance to set in. However, if you’re a home owner or a real estate investor you know that tax season never quite leaves your consciousness. You have to be alert all year-round if you’re going to take full advantage of available tax… Read More
Unlike my tree trimming ability (it was a rough weekend and I do not want to talk about it), I have been up to something really rewarding. The video below, with the tongue-in-cheek title, Bill Speaks, contains the inside story about something that I’m very proud of. Oh, and note the Super Heroes band-aid… verification… Read More
I’m a pretty big fan of TED talks. This one “Our Lonely Society Makes it Hard to Come Home from War” is particularly powerful. Violence and and extreme stress may be the root causes of PTSD, but we all bear the burden for perpetuating it. Take a listen. ~Bill Learn more about the… Read More
A brief but powerful line from President Obama’s Armed Forces Day Proclamation this year, says it all: “They give their best for America, and they deserve the best from us.” Today is the 67th observance of Armed Forces Day. We owe our thanks to 2,500,000 active and reserve military personnel, with more than 150,000 active… Read More
It’s not exactly fireplace season here in Arizona but it IS the season to think about maintenance while your fireplace isn’t getting as much use. A few of the tips in this video apply to firepits as well, and we all know how popular firepits are, here and everywhere else. — — — More Resources… Read More
My theory is that with families planning their move for the Summer while the kids are out of school, higher inventory will temporarily drive prices a little lower. I don’t believe this is a long-term trend as folks will want to get settled again before school starts in the Fall. You can view the complete… Read More
We don’t hear as much about Bridge Loans as we used to, and though they were nearly nonexistent for a while they seem to be creeping back into favor. A bridge loan may not be the most financially prudent option, interest rates are higher and the amount of time you will carry the loan is… Read More
