You’ve made the decision, you want to buy a home. So what’s next? What do you need to do NOW to make your home buying process a smooth one? How does planning ahead effect your future costs?  What can you do

Spring is lurking just around the corner, which means if you plan to sell your house during “moving season”, now is the time to start getting your ducks in a row. If you are like most homeowners you want to

Thinking About Selling?
Well 2017 was a fun year, huh? With 2018 off and rolling it’s time to take a look at the 2018 Real Estate Market predictions.  For years now, it’s been a “Sellers’ Market”. Low inventory paired

Have you ever heard the expression “Cash is King”?  Of course you have, but when it comes to buying and selling property is it REALLY true? Does cash open up any different doors than financing? Would a home seller in

We all have some sort of idea on how our dream home might look. It usually includes something like a “big kitchen island” or “pool with a great yard” or maybe even a “spa-like master bath”.  While those are certainly

The Appraisal – It’s the little discussed part of the home buying/selling process that has BIG effects on your wallet. Without question, it can be the most misunderstood, challenging, and downright frustrating parts of a real estate transaction. On the

Energy Efficiency. No, it’s not the sexiest subject, but the right moves could line your pocket with some extra cash – and who wouldn’t want that? Whether you are buying a new home, or considering making an investment in your

Some pretty amazing homes were sold so far in 2017 in Arizona, so it’s time for another go around of “Let’s see how the other half lives”.  By the other “half”, I of course mean the top .001%. While we can

Do you know your obligations as a home seller?  Should you be aware of them of even if you are not planning to sell? Will your house appraise? What do you have to disclose to a buyer? Out of all the

You’ve more than likely heard the word “Escrow” thrown around when it comes to real estate. But do you know what it REALLY is? Is it, a person? An account? A process? Do I really even need to know?! Escrow