When you are considering selling your home in Arizona, and you know there is an issue with the property, the best thing to do is correct the problem before prospective buyers take a tour. When your ready start interviewing at least three different Real Estate Brokerages. A couple of things to ask during the interview […]
Staying a Step Ahead, Do Not Change Careers: Changing careers before or during the loan process can create a real problem qualifying you for a loan, particularly if that job is in a different line of work or at a lower rate of pay. Do Not Switch Banks Or Move Money Around: It’s difficult to […]
Borrowers who lost their homes as a result of a direct hardship may be able to get an FHA loan in as little as one year! If you lost your home do to a hardship, this program might be able to help you become a homeowner in the great Phoenix metro area quicker then you […]
Here are some ways we will keep you in the game while demand is outpacing supply? Get pre-approved: For starters, get pre-approved before looking at houses. This is a crucial, perhaps more than ever, because of the tight time frames homes are selling in. We encourage you to gather documentation you will need to submit […]
In preparation of the sale… […]
Appliances: Wrap small appliances in inkless newsprint or your kitchen towels or linens. Tape the bottom of a medium box securely and put down a layer inkless newsprint for padding. you can pack several small appliances to a box. For large appliances, make sure you check your owner’s manual for any special instructions before you […]
Planning for your move… PREPARING FOR YOUR PHOENIX MOVE: Previous residence Leave keys & garage openers (with your Realtor or new owners). Travel funds (cash & travelers checks), Defrost freezer, and clean refrigerator. Prepare pet transportation and Personally transport valuables & jewelry ADDRESS CHANGES: 2-3 weeks prior to moving day. Notify friends and family of […]
What to accomplish one month prior to your moving date: Let everyone who’s anyone know that you’re moving. This entails sending out the “I’m Moving” notices. These cards should provide your new mailing address and contact information. Send these to friends, family, doctors, magazines subscriptions, insurance companies, banks, and credit card companies. (Obtain the change […]
The SELLER can generally expect to pay for: • Owner’s title insurance premiums • Real estate commission • 1/2 of the escrow fee (except VA)* • Any loan fees required by buyer’s lender (according to contract) • Payoff of all loans • Interest accrued to lender being paid off, statement fees, re-conveyance fees and […]
Here in Arizona property taxes might be done a little different then your use to, so we took the time to explain it. ANNUAL TAX STATEMENT 1. Annual statements are billed for the calendar year, although they are not issued until the fall of the current year (September or October). 2. Taxes may be […]
Great News for Home Buyers in Maricopa County Arizona, housing just became more affordable for you, with the Home in 5 program. This is a grant program that provides the down payment assistance to low and moderate income to individuals and families purchasing a home. Home buyers like yourself can receive 5% (6% to a […]
While money can decide what you can afford when it comes to owing a home, there are many other motivators and drivers of a real estate decision. Here are the top 3. 1. Family When considering if you should buy a new home, family is usually the number one factor. Maybe you’re just starting […]
Introduction – Emotion vs. Reason When conversing with real estate agents, you will often find that when they talk to you about buying real estate, they will refer to your purchase as a “home.” Yet if you are selling property, they will often refer to it as a “house.” There is a reason for this. […]
The Best Investment As a fairly general rule, homes appreciate about five percent a year. Some years will be more, some less. The figure will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, and region to region. Five percent may not seem like that much at first. Stocks (at times) appreciate much more, and you could earn over […]