For Buyers

Jan. 14, 2019

Where does Arizona rank in the housing market?

What are the real estate markets that will rule 2019?

These are the Top 10 metropolitan areas where both the number of sales and prices are expected to jump in 2019, bucking the national slowdown trend. Phoenix, Arizona falls into 5th Place in the nation for the Hottest Housing Markets ...

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Nov. 7, 2018

Arizona Property Taxes

What You Need To Know About Arizona Property Taxes


So your are researching if Arizona is a great place to purchase your next home. We have great weather, affordable housing and a long list of outdoor activities and entertainment available. There is one other reason why you want to consider ...

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Sept. 27, 2018

More home buyers looking for multi-generation homes...

The last buyer I worked with to help find a multi-gen home I met at an Open House in Queen Creek. They were being relocated from South Carolina and were bringing their parents with them and wanted to live under one roof… the search began. After two months looking at ...

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Sept. 22, 2018

What are Baby Boomers looking for?


I work with many out of state buyers looking for a second home as well as empty nesters wanting to downsize.  Neville and Sharon are a couple I recently worked with from California looking to downsize from their current home. We looked at various communities in North Scottsdale looking ...

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April 4, 2018

Is the Valley heading towards a real estate bubble?

 

Growth or “Bubble”?

The Phoenix/Scottsdale appears to be steadily emerging from the real estate crash in 2008, but is the city headed toward a re-bubbling of the market and repetition of all the sordid problems of that historical time?

While some critics believe history is destined to repeat ...

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Nov. 13, 2017

Tips for Seasonal Residents Buying a Home in Scottsdale

Are you a “snowbird?” Are you thinking of becoming a “snowbird” in the near future? When you’re looking for a seasonal home in Scottsdale, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to make sure you’re buying the right property to suit your needs. Buying a ...

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Sept. 12, 2017

Private Schools in Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, Arizona is a great place for families. While the public school system is always a good option, you may find that you prefer to send your kids to something a little different. And if you’re interested in private schools, Scottsdale is definitely the place to be. This area features ...

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July 18, 2017

Tips for Home buyers with Student Debt

If you’re thinking about buying a home but concerned your student loan debt is going to be a barrier to your success, don’t worry. Although you may need to rethink how you go about buying a home with a lot of student loan debt, having these kinds of loans doesn’t ...

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July 6, 2017

Top 5 Remodel Project To Add Value To Your Home

Whether you are planning to stay put or put your home on the market, consider which projects will add the most value to your home.

  1. modern kitchen photoKitchen remodel–For many families the kitchen is the heart of the home. According to HGTV, you can expect to recoup 60-120 percent of your investment ...
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June 14, 2017

Ever Wonder How CNN Makes Their "Top Places To Live" List?

The methodology is more scientific than you may think. Here’s how they do it.

Start with all U.S. towns with populations between 50,000 and 300,000. Screen out places with a median family income of more than 200 percent or less than 85 percent of the state average ...

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