Real Estate Tips

Nov. 3, 2015

Time to Clean Your Chimney

 

Living in Arizona, if we do own a fireplace, many of us probably don’t think about cleaning the chimney.  After all, it doesn’t get much use due to the warm climate.  But realtytimes.com says it’s still important to get your chimney cleaned.   

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Nov. 1, 2015

Today’s Home Market: Older Buyers, More Bathrooms

In August, CNN Money says new home sales were at their highest level since 2008.  Even mortgage applications are climbing again. New home construction is at the fastest pace since the recession, as well.

CNN Money also reports the median age of today’s homebuyer has gone up from 35 …

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Oct. 21, 2015

Millennials’ Priced Out of Even the Cheapest Homes

The Cromford Daily Observation report shows the monthly average sales price per sq. ft. for homes across the Greater Phoenix area under $200,000 has increased about 7.5% or rather about $7.00.  

The monthly average sales price per sq. home priced between $200,000 and $500,000 …

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Oct. 19, 2015

What You Don’t Know About Home Appraisals that You Should

Just because you accepted a great bid on your home doesn’t mean it’s a done deal.  realtor.com says the closing process has only begun.  And when it comes to the appraisal, that can be one of the scariest parts for the seller.   

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Oct. 15, 2015

New Scottsdale Restaurant Opens 10/16

 

Pie Five Pizza is opening this weekend south of Scottsdale Quarter.  This is the chain’s first Arizona location.  AZCentral.com reports the franchise has 310 stores and five corporate-owned stores in 12 countries including the Middle East.  

One of the big attractions of Pie Five Pizza …

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Oct. 14, 2015

How to Avoid a Home Sale from Falling Through

A lot of time and energy goes into buying a home.  So, when it comes to closing the deal, you don’t want anything to go wrong.  But many times, it does.  Almost anything can happen in escrow.  money.com gives five reasons on why home sales …

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Oct. 12, 2015

What $400,000 Will Buy You in the East Valley

By buying a house in the valley as opposed to another big city, you’re already getting more bang for your buck.  But the valley city and neighborhood you zero in on can mean the difference between more square footage or perhaps a later model home.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s

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Oct. 10, 2015

Still a Sellers Market Although Demand is a Bit Weaker

In August, supply started to stabilize and demand got a little weaker.  In September, these cooling trends continued to the next level with supply starting to grow and demand weakening again, just slightly.  The Cromford® Market Index moved from around the 148 mark at the start of August …

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Oct. 8, 2015

What You Might Be Overlooking When Buying a Home

So, you’ve done your research, scouring neighborhoods, looking for the perfect home.  You finally find the perfect house, make an offer, and move in.  The last thing you want to discover at this point is that the house doesn’t come with all the essentials you were wanting.  …

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Oct. 6, 2015

Know the “CC and Rs” Before Buying

Almost every builder, developer, neighborhood/homeowner association have CC&Rs or rather “covenants, conditions and restrictions”.  These are limitations and rules placed on a group of condos, town homes, and homes.  about.com says all condos and town homes have CC&Rs; however, so do most planned unit developments and …

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