When making an offer on a home, it’s hard to plan for every contigency. What do you do if the home inspection finds flaws? You don’t have a crystal ball to know in advance every issue that might be found. What is your recourse? Here are some tips for dealing with these issues. How to…
Most home sellers have read articles about staging (or at least should have), your Realtors are working hard to get your home marketed but what else can you do to get more visibility during the holidays? Here are 3 avant garde ideas that are highly likely to add to your list of prospective buyers. Read “Can…
You want to buy a home. Great. Before you jump in the car to go house hunting, be sure to know the correct steps to go about it. Not having a good game plan can delay or derail your quest for the perfect home. Work smarter, not harder and avoid making the following mistakes. 1.…
There seems to be a manual for just about everything – how to pack up a box, what to look for in a professional mover, how to unpack, and tips to keep the kids occupied. What about how to move with a dog? Lucky for you, this infographic has you covered, leaving you and your…
Nearly half of Americans had their personal information stolen last week from Equifax. Are you one of them? If you plan to purchase a home, now is the time to find out. New accounts opened while trying to obtain financing can derail your home purchase. Here’s what you need to know. The information stolen including…
Does it feel like you need a crystal ball to choose a lender for your new home. We have some tips that are a bit more scientific. Print out this list of questions and take it with you when you interview or research lenders. If you need assistance with a real estate sale or purchase,…
Before Putting Your Home up for Sale Here are a few items to take care of before listing your home. This can make the sale process quicker and easier in the long run. Consider a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will…
You’ve committed to buying a home. Now what? How much home can you afford? Where should you live? Will you even qualify for a mortgage? There is a lot involved in the home buying process. Here’s an outline of the process. The first thing you should do is check your credit score. A free credit…
Make plans to attend the Maricopa County Home show, the largest and most attended Home Show in Arizona. You will find everything here you need for decorating and maintaining your home inside and out. Enjoy browsing hundreds of exhibitors and meet the host of Food Network’s Chopped, Ted Allen. (See more show highlights below.) Shop Arizona’s…
The neighborhood amenities you enjoy could also boost the value of your home. It’s a good bet that certain home upgrades — the kitchen and master bathroom in particular — will increase the value of your home. But some neighborhood features are so attractive to buyers that they can increase your home’s value too. Here…