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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...
Hidden Discounts for Seniors Starting at 50
There are a lot of discounts that senior citizens can start to receive, whether it’s a discount for a movie ticket or a percentage off of your meal at particular restaurants. This is really where age pays. Here are some unique senior discounts that you may not have...
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...
4 Easy Odor Removal Tricks for a Smelly House
Moving can be a fun and exciting new adventure, but what isn’t so fun is moving into your new home to discovering unpleasant odors left behind by the previous owner. Here are some ways to get those undesirable odors to move out so you can move on with enjoying your...
10 Steps to Creating a Backyard Oasis
If this is the year to make your backyard the retreat you've always wanted, you're probably doing a little bit of research to find out the best materials, how to go about it, and planning a budget. If you want a gorgeous backyard that's perfect for your family and for...
How to Stop a Pending Sale from Falling Through
You've finally agreed to the real estate offer and the earnest money has been deposited. So, what could possibly go wrong now? Ahh... The infamous question. Yet, unfortunately, many real estate deals have fallen through after mutual acceptance. So what could possibly...
How to Make Your House Stand Out in a Virtual Tour
Virtual tours, E signatures, digital closings, they're becoming the new norm and while homeowners use to use amazing photography to make their home stand out in a long list of listings, virtual tours are now the norm and sellers need to figure out how to stand out...
10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Buying an Older Home
While you may not find 100-year-old Victorian mansions or antebellum estates in Mesa and Scottsdale, we do have older homes around here. Some people like the charm of an older home; something they can put their own spin on or preserve a piece of the past. If you're...
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Our planet is changing, in the last few years, there were two wildfires that ravaged the homes and ecosystems of California and Australia. This may not seem important for people living in Mesa Arizona but if we do our part the world will be better for everyone. Here...
7 Characteristics of Move In Ready Homes
When it comes to the words “move-in ready” on a home listing it can mean different things. Sometimes it can be taken that the home is remodeled and up to date. Here are the characteristics of a home that is allowed to be classified as move-in ready when it is listed. ...
10 Places to Paint Before Listing Your House
If you're planning on selling your house this year, you're probably starting to get things ready, prepped him a pact, and all the little details covered. Who knows what the real estate market will really look like over the next few months, but, we are doing a lot of...
5 Positive Things You Can Do While Social Distancing
"Social distancing" will be the coined phrase for 2020, I'm sure. This is a new term for us but it's pretty self-explanatory. We need to distance ourselves from social gatherings to protect not only of us and our families but everyone around us as well. COVID-19 or...
Need to Buy a House but Nervous about COVID-19?
It's almost impossible not to talk about the coronavirus right now. It's everywhere and everyone is talking about it in some form or fashion. Weather is over the dinner table, over text or email with friends and coworkers, or in the workplace… If you can still go...
3 Things to Do Now if You’re Buying This Spring
3 Things to Do Now if You're Buying This Spring - I've talked to a lot of people that are considering buying in the spring but are not quite there yet. They either want to wait until kids get out of school or they have more choices on the market. Whatever your reason...
Mesa Arizona Top City for Jobs and Housing
High rent, student loans, and debt make it difficult for American families to achieve the American dream of homeownership. However, there are several cities across the country flourishing in jobs and affordable housing. Mesa Arizona is one of those cities....
Arizona’s Renaissance Festival 2020
Arizona's Renaissance Festival 2020 - Probably the biggest festival to hit the Mesa Arizona area is currently underway. The 32nd Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and Market are happening February 8 - March 29th. This unique event is open Saturdays, Sundays, and...
Mesa Margarita Festival 2020
Get out your line slices and margarita glasses, it's the Mesa Margarita Festival this weekend February 9 from 10 AM until 6 PM at the Mesa Convention Center. Yes, this type of festival does exist and if you're margarita lover, you won't want to miss this fun and...
10 Projects to Complete Before Selling Your House
Whether you like it or not, homebuyers are probably going to want some renovations or repairs if they plan on buying your home. If you're considering selling your home in 2020, start now with a few of the top projects to complete before listing and marketing your...
Are There Any Downsides to an Active Adult Community?
Of course and going to tell you how amazing our 55+ an active adult communities are around the Mesa area, but I would be doing you a disservice if I didn't tell you about any disadvantages that these communities have. While one person's advantage might be another...
Moving? Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes
There's no getting around it, moving is stressful but with a little bit of planning and preparation, you can make sure that your relocation is done as smoothly as possible. Here are 10 simple mistakes to avoid when relocating, packing, and moving. Tips and Resources...
3 Things You Should Do Before Applying for a Mortgage
Applying for a mortgage if you plan on financing a home purchase should be the first thing you do but even before you apply for a mortgage you should get your finances in order so that you're well-prepared when you sit down with a lender. Here are three things you...
January Purge – What to Toss in 2020
Out with the old and onto the new, right? It's 2020 and if you're slowly putting decorations and items away it may be time for a purge. Here are 6 things to toss at the start of a new year. January Purge - What to Toss in 2020 #1. Clothes you haven't worn in a year....
How to Clean and Decorate for Christmas When Your House is Listed
The way your home is cleaned and styled is important and highly beneficial to selling it, especially during a traditionally slower real estate season like winter. Adding some holiday decorations into your home during the Christmas season can also be beneficial. Here...
Tasteful Holiday Decorations While Your Home is on the Market
If your home is on the market this holiday season it might be a stressful time because you want to decorate but don't want to overwhelm buyers. And that's a good mindset to have. You certainly don't want to cover up all the amazing features that your home can offer,...
Tricks to Help Your Bathroom Sell Your House
The kitchen and the master bath are two major selling features when it comes to selling. You can do a lot with a little to sell your house. You may not have a 'spa' bathroom but simple things like towels, flower accessories create an atmosphere that will sell your...
Mesa Arizona Real Estate Foreclosures
We'll see as many foreclosures and short sales as we did about 10 years ago. They have since tapered off, which is a good thing for the economy, but there are investors out there still looking for them and when a good deal hits the market it won't be on the market for...
The Mesa AZ Real Estate Market is HOT
The Mesa Arizona housing market is very competitive and is extremely hot for buyers and sellers right now. The average home price went up nearly 11% since this time last year for an average sale price of about $280,000 the average per square footage, which also went...
5 Ways to Buy a Home Without a Mortgage
Is it even possible to buy a house without a mortgage? I mean, you can always pay cash and then you don't have to worry about it but did you know that 88% of homebuyers finance the majority of their home purchase? That means only 12% of the population out there is...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Vacant Land
Finding your own little piece of land to build your dream home definitely sounds like a great accomplishment yet the undertaking can be quite overwhelming. But learning as much is you can add ahead of time and be educated on the do's and don'ts, pros and cons of...