November 2022

According to a recent report by Redfin, the Phoenix metro area experienced a 23% price drop between February and October—the most dramatic among the 99 most populous U.S. metros. This presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to purchase their dream home.Now may be the Time to Buy Your Dream Home in PhoenixFor anyone who has been patiently waiting...

We've all been there. You click on the listing to find out...it's way out of your price range. But you keep scrolling because you just can't help yourself. Suddenly, you see it. That perfect house, in your perfect neighborhood, and it's...wait for it...wayyyyyyyyy overpriced. But you think to yourself, "It's okay. They're just leaving room for negotiation." WRONG. So wrong. Here's the thing about...

It's that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and the home buyers seem to have gone into hibernation. If you're thinking about selling your home this year, you might be wondering if you should just wait until spring. After all, isn't that when everyone starts house hunting?Not so fast. While it's true that the number of buyers does tend to pick up in the spring, there...

We all know that real estate is a solid investment. It's always been a safe bet, but in recent years it has become an increasingly popular investment vehicle, especially among Millennial women. And while there are many different ways to get involved in real estate, one of the best deals out there right now is foreclosure properties. What is a foreclosure? A foreclosure occurs when a homeowner is unable to...

It’s no secret that real estate can be a great investment. But if you’re not interested in being a landlord or property manager, there is another option for earning money in real estate: flipping homes. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, flipping a home simply means buying a property, fixing it up, and then selling it for a higher price. And while it may seem like a simple enough concept, there...

Whether you’re living in your forever home or thinking about putting your house on the market, it’s always good to be on the lookout for ways to boost your home’s value without having to spend a lot of money. Focusing on your kitchen and bathrooms will likely give the best bang for your buck. You will also catch the attention of buyers if you plan to list. With that in mind, here are some...

You’ve accepted an offer on your home, but suddenly your dreams of a smooth transaction are shattered by a home inspection report. The buyers are requesting over a dozen repairs and say they will walk if the issues aren’t addressed. Even in a seller’s market, the thought of starting all over again is less than appealing. Besides, the next buyers may ask for the same repairs. You can market your home...

There are a lot of times when a seller wants to sell their home quickly, but that doesn’t always mean they are ready to move quickly. Situations like waiting on a new construction home to be finished, the start or end of the school year, problems scheduling movers or the timing of a work-related relocation are just a few of the reasons a seller may want to stay put for just a bit longer.Rather than...

If you’ve done your homework, you know how important it is to get your financial house in order before applying for your mortgage. But in many ways, that’s just the first step. A lot of buyers let out a big sigh of relief once they’ve gotten through their application, and end up making some mistakes that can cost them time, money and headache. In some cases, a misstep could even cost them their loan...

The mortgage process can be one of the most anxiety-ridden steps in achieving new homeownership. There are all the necessary documents to pull together, the need to avoid large purchases or opening lines of credit, and often, repeated requests for additional information along the way. And, one of the biggest pain points is understanding how much money you need to bring to the table when it finally comes...