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 is all of these things and more. It’s the mighty
Buying a home can present its fair share of challenges and obstacles – especially for first timers. Fortunately, you are not the first person to run into these home buying roadblocks and you certainly won’t be the last. So before you set out on your next home buying venture, get
Buying a house is not something most of us do every day. You may do it once a decade, or even once in a lifetime. Despite the fact that most of us enter the world of real estate rarely, we all think we know how it works. Maybe it’s based
When home shopping in the Phoenix area, or just about anywhere for that matter, the biggest factor for most buyers is location. To get into the best neighborhoods in town, we sometimes sacrifice elsewhere – size, bedrooms, upgrades, etc. But let’s forget about all that for a second, and talk
Whether you’re new to the Phoenix area, or you are just looking for a new place to hang your hat, finding the right neighborhood that matches your lifestyle is key. In today’s digital age, it should be easier than ever to find neighborhoods that ticks all your boxes. In fact,
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 kick off the year interest rates spiked up about half
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 of course a pool for some summertime fun. You have done
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 and the transaction went smoothly. He closed on the house,
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 these negotiable items you must decide to include in your
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 BIG was about to happen….my birth! But shortly after that
