Savvy Scottsdale home buyers know that working with an experienced Realtor produces the best outcome for their investment dollar. However, some people like to try things on their own. For those DIY’ers, we have a few tips. DIY Home Buyer Tips aka The Hard Way Do your Proper Prep before you start looking for a…
A comparativemarket analysis (CMA) CMA is an informal estimate of your home’s market value. The value is determined through comparison to similar property transactions located within a certain radius. A CMA will accurately establish a sale price. Your local real estate agent is familiar with the local market and can more accurately determine a market value than a…
When first considering buying or selling a home, many people will take to the internet for answers to their questions. The information available is vast and trying to decide who to believe can be difficult. There are some great sources of real estate information available like Realtor.com Trulia and Zillow. However, nothing beats the personal…
Not everyone gets to plan a wedding while purchasing a home and if you do, there is something to be said about your dexterity, as they can add a considerable amount of stress financially and emotionally. However, where there’s a will, there’s a way and what better means to test your strength as a couple…
After all the data breaches in the last couple years, consumers have been feeling vulnerable to identity theft. Many have utilized a Credit Freeze to prevent would be thieves from opening new accounts in their name. However, what happens when you need to open a new account? Here’s what you need to know. Don’t Get…
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…
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,…
There are lots of things that you should and should not do after you apply for your mortgage so picking just a few to discuss here is no easy task. But it is safe to say that if you do anything that has anything to do with your credit or your work or the money…