Phoenix | Scottsdale | Restaurant | Arizona restaurant week kicks off May 17th and lasts until May 26th. Over 100 valley restaurants participate in the event by offering a 3 course pre-fixe meal at a special price. The price ranges anywhere from $30-$40 and sometimes that price is per couple. This is a great time […]
New Program from Phoenix Public Works
Phoenix | Public Works| Home | Organic Public Works Department, City of Phoenix CITY Starting July 7, the Phoenix Public Works Department will be launching two waste diversion programs for Phoenix residents: “Save As You Reduce and Recycle” (SAY R&R) and the “Green Organics Curbside Collection” program. SAY R&R offers a medium trash container to customers to encourage […]
Ready to Refinance? Home Loan Rates hit record Lows last week
Refinance| Mortgage | Loan | Insurance Home Loan Rates hit 2014 Lows Last Week, aided in part by the Fed’s continued massive Bond buying– © 2014 Vantage Production, LLC. All rights reserved. What does that mean for you? Now is a great time to refinance! With many home values increasing there could be more equity […]
5 Quick-Fix Credit tips that don’t work
Phoenix| Buying | Credit Tips| Loan | Mortgage A new article from Credit.com gives some good advice. By Christine DiGangi April 25, 2014 11:30 AM There’s nothing wrong with looking for an easy solution to your problems — except for when your quick fix is a waste of time. You can find a lot of tips […]
Phoenix housing market a buyers market
Phoenix | Housing | Buyers | Sellers | ASU | Real estate A new article from the Phoenix business journal reports that a year ago the Phoenix area housing market was facing a housing shortage, now a new report from, Arizona State University’s center for Real Estate suggest otherwise. Michael Orr the report’s author and […]
Here is a great article for sellers from Houzz
The Phoenix and Scottsdale markets are looking more and more like a buyers market. You want to make sure as a seller your house looks the best. This article has some great advice. Fix It or Not? What to Ask When Prepping Your Home for Sale There are times when repairs need to be made, […]
7 Common Home Buying Mistakes, Part 7
Mistake #7 Rushing the Process Lets say you found your dream home and put in an offer. What happens next? If your sale follows most standard sales, the home is inspected and appraised, the information is shared with the buyer (via the agent) and the mortgage company. The mortgage company processes the loan agreement, the […]
7 Common Home Buying Mistakes, Part 6
Mistake #6 Working without and Agent Many people start looking at homes by driving by a home for sale, visiting an open house or visiting popular sites like Zillow and Trulia. While that’s a great way to get a feel for the market, it’s also easy to make a commitment to buying a home that […]
7 Common Home Buying Mistakes, Part 5
Mistake #5 Overlooking New Construction Many Buyers focus on existing homes, and don’t consider newly constructed homes. It’s hard to see the final vision of a planned home community, especially when touring though a development that is merely empty lots and partially built homes. However these homes have great value, especially when you get in […]
7 Common Home Buying Mistakes, Part 4
Mistake #4 Focusing on a Single Feature If you develop microscopic vision when looking at house it’s possible to overlook fare greater potential problems. Interior Decorating: Don’t get caught up in decorating features. These are all easy features to change. However the layout and floor plan of the home isn’t easy to change. Exterior: It’s important to […]