Home Buyer Guide: Where do you want to live
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” Albert Einstein So you want to buy a home. That is a huge decision! So much to decide.....where should I live, what kind of house do I want, how big should my home be, what features do I want...
Buyers Guide: Why use a Realtor
“When you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than they are.” Henry Ford How will a Realtor Help me As a buyer, it is in your best interest to work with a Realtor because this will ensure that you have someone that is working for you...
Is Wallpaper Making a Comeback?
If the word “wallpaper” conjures images of tiny pastel flowers covering your grandmother’s bedroom or dining-room walls, think again. In 2020, wallpaper in many colors and materials has become a decorative accent in any room in a home. Trends for today’s wallpaper...
4 Ways COVID Has Changed Real Estate and Does it Affect You?
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of the way we live our lives. We're doing more things online, even school. The pandemic has certainly changed what we used to call “normal.” The real estate industry is one huge aspect that has dramatically changed. 4 Ways COVID Has...
Facts About Credit Scoring and a Home Loan
The way credit companies score a potential borrower seems to change year-by-year and the three big guys, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax are technically all the same company with various scoring methods. If you research online, you'll find hundreds of different...
How to Sell a Tenant Occupied Property in Mesa
We have a lot of homeowners around the Mesa area that rent their homes various people throughout the year or even on a seasonal basis. So, how do you sell a home that already has tenants? This can be one of the biggest challenges in figuring out how to sell this...
Should We Really Have an Open House?
Are open houses even a thing anymore? Do they really sell a house? Are they just setups for nosy neighbors and burglars? These are just some of the questions I often get asked when it comes to open houses, so let's break this down. Open houses were really a way to...
Common Home Improvements That May LOWER Your Home’s Value
10 Common Home Improvements That May LOWER Your Home's Value - The last thing we want to do is devalue our home, especially when we think we are improving it. But there are some common home renovations that homeowners dues that can actually have a negative impact on...
Is There a Real Estate Lottery for New Construction Homes in Arizona?
People are moving… And they are moving to Arizona by the masses. With record-low mortgage rates pushing homebuilders to offer higher sales, the supply of existing homes is low throughout the state. Homebuyers have been using a lottery system to sell a limited supply...
Radon Makes for an Uninvited House Guest
Radon Makes for an Uninvited House Guest - This was written about the West Valley....but people in the east valley should take note. A ghost may be haunting your West Valley home –– and your family’s health. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but if it’s...
Advice on Being a Successful Home Buyer
So what is a successful home buyer? That is easy—the person that finds the home of their dreams at a price they can afford. The next piece is trickier, how was the process? Were any lives lost during the home buying process? Did it take 2 years? As an AZ...
Downtown Mesa a Happening Place
Downtown Mesa is a happening place. With so much going on in Mesa, things are changing all the time. Check out what's happened in the last couple of years and where we're going. Mesa Transit Mesa has dreamed of transforming its quiet downtown area into a...
What to Know About Downsizing
A lot of people downsize for many different reasons, perhaps your empty-nesters, looking for a little less space, or a change in family status. Whatever the reason for going from a large house to a small house, there are some key points to keep in mind. You want to...
Can a Seller Rescind a Counteroffer if a Better One Comes in?
Do just a little bit of research and you'll realize there are millions of real estate questions and because every situation is different and you are dealing with multiple parties in every transaction, there will always be a question. Which is why I always say that...
Mesa Farmers Market Recipes and Events
The Mesa farmers market is a local legend happening at Pioneer Park at 526 E. Main St. every Saturday from 7 AM until 11 AM. You might not think that that's too long, but when it gets hot out here, our fruits and veggies just don't like it so make sure you get up, get...
How a Buyer can Prepare for Multiple Offers
This is an interesting real estate market and even though we're not where we were just ten years ago, inventory is low and because interest rates are also low, it becomes a bidding war for many multiple offer situations. It can also be a very frustrating time for...
The Proper Home Seller Etiquette
What unwritten etiquette rules should home sellers follow to show their home to potential buyers? Don’t stay for showings. Homeowners who lurk during an open house or showing can unnerve buyers. “Buyers don’t feel as comfortable when the owner is at the home watching...
Top 5 Neighborhoods in Mesa Arizona
Top 5 Neighborhoods in Mesa Arizona- The best neighborhood… It's all relative, right? Well, it depends on what you consider to be one of the best neighborhoods. Is it close proximity to family fun, schools, work, easy commute routes, gated, amenities? All of these can...
Home Buyer Guide: Getting a Loan
"Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius." An Wang So you want to make an offer on a house. You need to show the seller you can afford to buy the house. A Pre-approval from a lender is necessary. Why a Pre-approval? Getting a Loan:...
Buying a Home in Summer and What to Look For
Buying a Home in Summer and What to Look For - The Housing Market is doing surprisingly well given the recent pandemic, and buyers are looking for homes now more than ever. Purchasing a home in the Mesa area will ensure stunning views as well as beautiful...
How to Keep Bees and Wasps Out of Your Pool
Bees hanging around the pool does not make for a fun time. Someone is playing an active and they unknowingly make a bee feel threatened and then they sting. It can put an end to your fun day in the water. Bees like to hang out around swimming pools because to them it...
6 Steps to Buying a Vacation Home in Mesa
A lot of people choose to have vacation homes in and around the Arizona, Scottsdale, and Phoenix area but what are the logistics about actually buying a second home? The rules are slightly different than if this was an owner-occupied or primary residency. So here's...
10 Things to Know if Moving During the Pandemic
If you have bought or sold a home during this time you're obviously moving so how can you move to keep your family safe and what should you know about moving during the current state of our world right now? Here are 10 things to know if you're moving during the...
5 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Living Space
Due to the pandemic, we all spent more time at home than we expected to. Because of the long hours in our homes, many Americans looking to purchase a new home have new must-have items on their lists. One of those items is a personal outdoor space. Here is how you can...
Should You Co-Sign on Your Kids’ Mortgage?
Should You Co-Sign on Your Kids' Mortgage? We are living in some unique times where a lot of our kids are staying at home until their late 20s and even early 30s. This millennial shift is due to the high student loan debt and the ability to buy a house is a little...