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...
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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...
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Fun Mesa Events for March 2019
From Farmers Market to kid events, there's a lot of stuff going on this March. Here's a list of fun events happening around Mesa Arizona for March 2019. Motorcycles on Main – happening at 1 N. McDonald Street in downtown Mesa, get ready for a parade of motorcycles...
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How to Find a Home That Works for Your Medical Needs
You want your home to feel comfortable and finding a property that caters to your health and well-being can be a huge priority! According to US Senses Bureau report, over 12% of non-institutionalized Americans are living with a disability so it only begs the question,...
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Bank Statement Loans are Perfect for the Self-Employed
Bank statement home loans are the new stated income loans. Back when the subprime mortgage bust ruined just about everyone in the housing market, many lenders were conducting unethical practices by using stated income as the proof of income for home loans. But now,...
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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...
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The Unrealistic Expectation of Real Estate Photos
Have you ever seen online listing photos of the property only to see the place in person and the images simply don't match? It's important to take amazing photos of a property if you're planning on selling it, but if those photos are simply unrealistic, you'll have a...
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Who Actually Comes to Open Houses and Are They Necessary?
Is an open house even necessary these days? In our "smart phone" world, people have the technology to take virtual tours, look at everything about a house, and even browse the neighborhood via Google maps, so is an open house even essential to the home selling...
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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 their value. If you're planning on selling or just don't want to...
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4 Parental Home Buyer Regrets
Have kids? Looking for a new house? This article is for you. This post, adapted from a Realtor Magazine article, talks about four common regrets that buyers have if they have children. Children definitely bring a whole new set of rules and priorities when it comes to...
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7 Design Trends Buyers Will be Looking for in 2019
Convenience and comfortability seem to be one of the top things on people's 2019 design list. As we head into the new year, sellers and homeowners might want to take a couple of minutes to understand what buyers are looking for so you can plan, prepare, and stage your...
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Buying a Vacation Home in Mesa for Christmas?
Okay, maybe you're not buying home or a piece of real estate for Christmas, but you might be thinking about purchasing in the new year and if you're looking for a seasonal home, vacation property, or just want to get out of the cold this time of year and into the...
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Mesa AZ Real Estate Agent for Out of State Buyers
I love helping folks find the right home in the Mesa area. AND I love it even more when they are so tickled they offer me a review. These reviews are powerful and I am so grateful for all my clients that took the time to share their experience with the next person....
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New Report: Retirees Choose Quality Over Quanity
A new article in the business insider stated that luxury homebuyers are surprising agents all over the country by choosing quality over quantity. This means that instead of bigger properties, larger lots, and more extravagant homes, their choosing smaller properties...
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Senior Homeowners Beware! Scammers Target You
No one likes to be the victim of a scam but it seems like every year scammers are finding new and more creative ways to weasel people out of their money and even their homes. A new scam that targets seniors is prevalent, especially in snowbird states like Arizona....
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New Job Growth Potential for Southeast Mesa
Mesa is growing by leaps and bounds and much of that growth is in southeast Mesa. Sleepy Mesa-Gateway airport is taking off (see what I did...airport/take off). The expectation is that Mesa- Gateway will exceed Sky harbor's capacity in the next 7 years. Time will...
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How to Quickly Get Involved in Your Community
We have a lot of snowbirds down in the Mesa Arizona area and when you only stay in a community for 4 to 6 months you want to make the most of that time. Getting involved quickly and early is the key to really enjoying your retirement years or even just a few months...
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Flying South for the Winter? 5 Things to Consider
You don't have to be like one of our feathered friends to consider flying south for the winter. Mesa Arizona is getting an influx of snowbirds this time of year. Typically, many snowbirds had out right before the Halloween season or around mid-October before snow sets...
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Welcome Snowbirds! It’s Winter in Mesa Arizona
Well, it's that time again when Mesa Arizona plays host to the annual migrating flocks of snowbirds! Halloween is behind us and now we are looking to the holidays and the winter season in Arizona. Snowbirds are flocking in from all over the northern states to enjoy...
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What You Should Know Before Buying in a 55+ Community
The Mesa and Phoenix Arizona region has a plethora of 55+ communities. Whether you're looking for an active social calendar, convenient landscaping, and maintenance, or just an active and vibrant community with everything from restaurants and swimming pools to golf...
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Rent and Purchase Home Affordability in Mesa AZ
Home Affordability Holy cow! Rent in the greater Phoenix area is getting high. I mean really high. Sources tell me that renters in the Phoenix area need to earn $20/hr and work full time to afford a decent 2 bedroom apartment. Home affordability is not too...
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Temple renovation and redevelopment in downtown Mesa
Linchpin Billed as a linchpin to downtown Mesa’s rebirth, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rolled out a massive redevelopment plan last week to the eastern side of downtown Mesa. This is more than a Temple renovation it is redevelopment in downtown...
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Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Children's Museum of Phoenix The Children's Museum of Phoenix is an ever-popular attraction for families, and for good reason. Designed especially for kids from 1-10, this museum is jam-packed with child-friendly activities that will help small ones learn through...
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Why the Price You Set to Sell your Home is Critical
Why the Price You Set to Sell your Home is Critical Selling your home is a big deal. You want to get top dollar. You understand that the more you sell for, the more money you will make....basic math. The price you set for your home will determine many things thru...
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Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits and more designed to help the people understand, protect and...
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House Hunting Tips
House Hunting Tips House hunting is exciting. These house hunting tips will help keep you on track. There is lots to consider when you are house hunting. Once you start looking online you can easily be drawn into premature jubilation. A process is actually...
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Wants vs Needs?
Wants vs Needs? Buyers who try to get everything may end up not getting a home at all! Dividing your desires into the two lists (wants vs needs) will force you to reveal to yourself what is truly the most important quality in a home. This allows you to start your home...
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Improve Your Credit Score
Everyone wants a quick credit score fix. Google--fix bad credit---3,200,000 results! Unfortunately it takes time to fix a credit score. In fact, out of all of the ways to improve a credit score, quick-fix efforts are the most likely to backfire, so beware of any...
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Niagara Bottling will build 450,000-square-foot facility in Mesa
What is that huge building on Elliot near 96th? Niagara Bottling, LLC is building a 450,000 Square foot plant. City leaders hope to attract a mix of manufacturing facilities to the area, which already is home to an Apple Data Center. The bottling facility is expected...
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Bella Via Village Shops at Warner and Mountain
Bella Via Village Shops Everyone wants to know what is going in on the corner of Warner and Mountain. This will be the home of the new Bella Via Village Shops. This corner has been dirt and weeds for quite a while. A sign was posted about leasing space. But nothing...
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Painting Mistakes That’ll Show
But homeowners can also make a lot of mistakes with this common DIY job. Realtor.com® recently spoke with staging and color experts to find out some of the most obvious mistakes that they see most often. 1. Choosing the wrong finish. Homeowners need to select a...
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Home Renovations You’ll Get Your Money Back On
Do you want to do some home renovations and sell for top dollar? Work smart not hard and get your money back on these home renovations. Front Door Curb appeal, people. You might miss this focal point since, well, it’s hiding in plain sight. But a replacement door, or...
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5 Ways to Make Your Home Look Bigger
5 Ways to Make Your Home Look Bigger What can you do to make your home look bigger? Bigger is better. Ask anyone from Texas. Compare 2 meals that are the same price. Everyonee wants more from their dollar! This hold true in homes. BUT the feeling of more...
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