As a real estate professional, one of the most common questions I hear from sellers is:“Do I need to stage my home?” My answer? No, but if you want top dollar, yes—but that doesn’t mean you need a Hollywood-sized budget either. Whether you’re working with $50 or $5,000, there is a smart way to elevate […]
Recession fears are the talk of the town for financial markets this week with newly announced Tariff policies – but don’t be scared! How would a possible recession affect real estate markets, and specifically Arizona? How does the current stock market affect the real estate market? (And if you haven’t looked at your 401k today, […]
As MLB spring training gets under way and temperatures begin rising, I’m starting to think Punxsutawney Phil was wrong about 6 more weeks of winter this year. With the Phoenix area at maximum occupancy from seasonal visitors, the real estate market is showing it’s true colors. An interesting trend has developed that is segmenting the […]
So you think you’re pretty real estate savvy?? Let’s put your knowledge to the test! I put together this short real estate based trivia with questions on buying/selling a home, as well some interesting facts you might not know. It’s just for fun, takes just a minute to do, and I bet some of the […]
Whether it still feels like a broiler outside or not, the fall season is technically here. While we don’t see a lot of leaves changing color in Phoenix, the colors of the license plates certainly do. With the seasonal influx of ‘snowbirds’, and the cooler weather lifting the locals’ spirits, it’s not uncommon to see […]
The only constant is change – that is certainly the case for home buyers and sellers dipping their toes into the real estate market this year. With uncertain market changes and new nationwide rules, successfully navigating the market is ripe with challenges, and opportunity alike. Here’s what you can expect if you want to sell […]
Whether you’ve heard about the new changes made to buying and selling real estate or not, the time has come for these changes to officially go into effect. As of August 1, 2024 new rules mandate what sellers and buyers are allowed to pay for in a real estate transaction. As a buyer, or as […]
As the Phoenix real estate market puts the finishing touches on another spring market, the Phoenix mansion scene saw some stunning properties change hands. With 15 properties in the valley selling for over 10 Million so far this year, here is a look at the 5 most expensive homes to sell in the valley in […]
The best week to list a home for sale is…well, right now. In honor of the Realtor.com report that proclaims the best time of the year to sell a property as mid to end of April, let’s explore if that holds up in Arizona in 2024 in the latest Market Update. Spring has historically been […]
Massive changes announced on Friday will impact the way homes are bought in a big way. For home buyers, there are a few critical items that you need to know when starting your home buying journey under these new proposed rules. Changes have not gone into effect yet, but if buying a home is on […]
