2016 was a pretty good year for most home sellers, but the fun isn’t over quite yet.  The 2017 predictions are in and if they are as accurate as the 2016 predictions, you ought to pay attention.  The boldest prediction

2016 was an interesting year for Real Estate in the Valley and there is some BIG news for 2017.  In 2016 we flirted with historical low interest rates while continuing to see nearly all neighborhoods and price ranges appreciate. To

So you’ve made the decision, your going to purchase a home in 2017, congrats! You know the neighborhoods you like, and you know exactly what features you want it to have – granite counter tops, tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, and

When listing a home for sale, the owner’s needs and timeline have a lot to do with how long it may take to sell a house.  It’s no a secret that overpriced homes take longer to sell.  In fact, many

For the first time in 10 years, the Federal Housing Finance Agency just announced it will be raising the maximum size of conforming loans starting in 2017.
In English please?
A conforming loan is the most common type of loan for residential

Once upon a time, an excited first time home-buyer was scouring the market for the perfect home. Finally, after months of searching he found it – the exact home he dreamt of! He wrote up an offer with his Realtor

Making an offer on a house (or receiving one) is much detailed than you might think! You see, an offer on a property contains so much more than just a price. First time home buyers might be surprised at all

The world we live in is changing at an exponential rate and real estate is certainly no exception. The real estate market has changed so dramatically in the past 30 years it’s almost unrecognizable.
It’s the summer of 1986, and something

How do I know my house will sell?
If your house is priced right and marketed correctly, it will sell.
When pricing a house, it’s important to get the house listed at the “correct” price.  The “correct” price doesn’t mean a

When working with home buyers, I’m faced with a plethora of questions.  Everyone has different needs, experiences, backgrounds and knowledge.  However, there are some common themes.  These are the top 3 questions I get when working with Home Buyers.
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