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Walk-in Showers Add Value to Your Home
Replacing a bathtub in a master bedroom with a walk-in shower that packs a “wow” can be a strong selling point for a home going on the market. Designed with low or no entry curbs, walk-in showers are easily accessible especially for those who have mobility issues....
Practical Solutions to Keep Your Outdoor Space Cool
Having an outdoor space, no matter how well it's designed, requires a few extras in order to use it to its full potential. The overall design should be reflective of your style and don't forget comfort! When I say comfort, I'm not only talking about what you're...
What Can You Do With Abandoned Tenant Property
It is not uncommon for a tenant to move out and leave behind a considerable amount of their belongings. There are many horror stories about irresponsible tenants leaving a property in less than ideal condition. While some tenants just leave large amounts of garbage...
How Big of an Undertaking is Buying a Ranch?
A ranch can be a great place to chase your dreams, start your own business or just get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Though before you start contacting Realtors, you should probably figure out what you are getting yourself into. One thing that you must...
The Good and Bad of Rising Home Prices
Rising home prices are a good sign of a recovering housing market, but not all increases are happy ones. It's true that these higher home prices help homeowners that were underwater before gain more equity and enhance their wealth. Those with more equity are likely...
Be Aware of Wire Fraud During Real Estate Transactions
Wiring funds in a real estate transaction are not uncommon, but unfortunately, fraud is not uncommon as well. I recently spoke with a local Maricopa attorney and was made aware of some pretty frequent wire fraud happening across the nation. For instance, in a recent...
How to Find a House When There’s Just No Inventory
Have you tried searching for a house to buy in today’s market? If you’re like most buyers in 2021, you’re likely very frustrated with how difficult the process has been. It’s easy to feel like you have no chance of finding your new home anytime soon, but I’d like to...
7 Things to Look for in a 55+ Community
Arizona is known for its retirement communities. There are a plethora of distinct neighborhoods and communities in Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, and San Tan Valley. If you're currently on the market for an active adult community and you just want that low...
4 Things to Know About Living in a Desert Home
If you’re thinking about moving into a house in the desert, there are a number of things to keep in mind when making this transition. Sure, you obviously need to find a home, in general, to live in; however, finding the right home that can help protect against the...
7 Tips on Being a Successful Home Buyer
Advice on Being a Successful Home Buyer So what is a successful homebuyer? 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?...
The Return of First Time Home Buyers
Millennials, first-time home buyers, have been the topic of conversations in the housing industry all year. Most talk was about the first-time home buyer lack of presence. They were not stepping up and buying. Now the powers that be are predicting that first-time...
Home Buyer Guide: Where Do You Want to Live?
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 Making the decision to buy a home is not a decision that is made lightly. It can be an exciting time but also often scattered with nerves,...
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 In a world full of go getter’s and I can do it attitudes, oftentimes people think that they can forego using a realtor when purchasing a...
Moving an Aging Loved One
Moving is tough; ask any 10-year-old coming to grips with the first move from his or her childhood home, or a 60-year-old baby boomer pondering the thought of moving his or her aging parent or loved one to a senior living community. A recent survey commissioned by...
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...
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...
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...