Real Estate Tips

Nov. 11, 2016

Is a Home Addition a Good Idea?

If you’re considering adding a room onto your Terravita Scottsdale home, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons. Interest rates and property values can impact your investment. Before making a decision, consider the following.

 

Cost

The first thing you probably want to consider before doing any home addition …

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Nov. 8, 2016

How to Lower Your Mortgage Rate

So, you’re ready to buy a Cactus Acres home for sale. Now, it’s time to apply for a mortgage. It’s best to get pre-approved before you start home shopping. A few things go into deciding what interest rate you’ll get along with if you’ll be eligible for a lower rate …

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Nov. 6, 2016

Home Insurance Info for Beginners - Terravita Scottsdale

Buying a Terravita Scottsdale home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your lifetime.  And finding the right home insurance plan to go along with your purchase is just one part of being a homeowner. In fact, it’ll likely be a requirement when applying for a mortgage …

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Nov. 5, 2016

Rookie Mistakes to Avoid as a Home buyer

Let’s face it. We all make mistakes. But when it comes to buying a home, mistakes can be costly.  Now that millennials are starting to become the largest group of U.S. homebuyers, more rookie mistakes are likely to be made. These mistakes can easily be avoided when buying …

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Nov. 4, 2016

The Warning Signs that You Maybe a Picky Homebuyer

I know at Sotheby’s Phoenix, no one is ever going to find the “perfect” home, especially with the limited number of homes on the market. So some compromising is in order. Basically, if you’ve been looking for your dream home for over a year, chances are, you’re being too picky …

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Oct. 30, 2016

Money Tips for New Homeowners

While there are definitely benefits of owning a home — 60 percent of Americans do —there is a downside and that’s cost. You might think after saving for a down payment for a North Scottsdale home for sale, you won’t have to save anymore. Unfortunately, there are many costs associated …

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Oct. 29, 2016

Why Your Mortgage Rate May Go Up All of a Sudden

Mortgages are expensive, to begin with. By the time you’re done with the process, though, the total costs could end up going up on your Terravita Scottsdale mortgage before the loan closes if you don’t plan correctly. Fees associated with a home loan can change for many reasons but here …

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Oct. 28, 2016

Why Selling a Home in the Winter Months is a Good Idea

Believe it or not, right now is a good time to sell your Sotheby’s Phoenix home.  Depending on where you live, looking for a home when it’s a little chilly outside might not appeal to everyone, but there are plenty of buyers who are looking!

There’s a perception that …

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Oct. 28, 2016

How to Determine a Home’s Value

Whether you’re looking to buy a home at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s to move into or a home as an investment property, sometimes it’s hard to determine how much a piece of real estate goes for. Many real estate investors and first-time homeowners like to focus on the “style and functionality” …

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Oct. 27, 2016

Getting Started as a Landlord

If you’re thinking of buying a property for an investment, it can be a good way to make money.  However, I know at Sotheby’s Scottsdale, being a landlord isn’t for everybody.  But if you think you’re up for the task, rental demand is expected to be strong which …

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