by jeanwfry | Jul 6, 2018 | Buyers, Sellers
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...
by jeanwfry | Apr 7, 2018 | Buyers
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...
by jeanwfry | Apr 7, 2018 | Buyers
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...
by jeanwfry | Sep 18, 2017 | Buyers
Just not affordable! Leaving California for affordable areas Residents of coastal Southern California are increasingly making the decision to move away to find affordable housing — a trend many economists blame on a housing shortage driving rents and home prices...
by jeanwfry | Aug 9, 2017 | Buyers
You want to buy a house. You are committed to the process. You want to be successful in your quest. And yet many buyers are their own worst enemy. Here are some bad habits to avoid. Too secretive: You should think of yourself and your Realtor as a team, but the...
by jeanwfry | Jun 17, 2017 | Buyers
Home shoppers are increasingly facing steep competition for the limited number of homes for sale. Follow these buying tips. 1. Stick to a budget. Have buyers get preapproved by one or more lenders to ensure eligibility. Be sure to also take into account extra...
