According to a new survey, first time home buyers are willing to give up cable, a new iPhone or even their beloved Starbucks to save some dough for that down! Did you forgo certain things when saving up for the down payment on your first home? As a third generation real estate agent and native of […]
Buying a home can be stressful, confusing, overwhelming and of course, FUN! Check out this great resource by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure your home buying process stays in the FUN category! From topics such as “How Much House Can I Afford” to Finding out what home buying programs are […]
In the often confusing and overwhelming process of buying or selling a home, your real estate agent serve as a guide, helping you to determine the best price to list your home at as well as navigating complex documents and regulations. While most Arizona realtors are committed to serving you to the best of their ability, they […]
Home improvement projects don’t have to be large-scale to return a big value. In fact, the 2015 Cost vs. Value report points out that even something as simple and cheap as replacing a steel door returns on average 101.8 percent nationally.Read more: Tips for Increasing a Home’s Property ValueIf home owners want to save even […]
The difference between closing costs and down payment doesn’t really affect the bottom-line dollar amount that’s needed at the closing table. After the escrow officer tallies up the buyer’s debits and credits on the HUD-1 Settlement Sheet, there will only be one check to bring in when it’s time to sign escrow papers. Understanding the […]
If you are in the market to purchase a home, here some things to keep in mind to make sure you are getting the home you really want. Connect with a reliable and reputable mortgage lender This will make all the difference in the world. Communication is key when purchasing a home so you’ll want […]
As Gilbert, Arizona’s population continues to grow with folks coming from all over the U.S., it looks as though some of their home town favorites are following suit. Check out a couple cool eateries joining Gilbert’s growth as well as a 250-acre business district bringing major job growth to the town. RIVULON Rivulon is a […]
If you think the temperatures are on the rise in the Phoenix Metro area, you should check out the new home construction going on! Builders such as KB Homes, Ryland Homes, Taylor Morrision, Pulte, Meritage, Richmond, Shea, Beazer and Maracay, just to name a few. are building from Surprise, AZ to Gilbert, AZ. Back in […]
A number of Arizona renters are raising concerns about a bill sitting on Governor Doug Ducey’s desk. Opponents of SB1185 want Ducey to veto the legislation, because they say it gives landlords the power to remove any tenant’s guest. Amber Mendez rents an apartment in Phoenix and does not like the idea of her landlord having […]
Enjoy Mr. Richard Branson’s Top 10 Quotes. If they are a favorite of Mr. Branson’s, they must be words to live by… 10. You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. – Buckminster Fuller 9. Everyone thinks of changing the world, […]
