Think buying a home will be more affordable in 2019? There’s no denying that it’s tough out there for buyers. The inventory shortage has created a market that’s more competitive than normal. As a potential buyer, you might be thinking, “I should probably wait until next year to make a move.” But if you want to get the best deal on a home, you might want to ...
According to a recent report from CoreLogic, housing prices have made their most significant leap in almost 4 years. Housing prices increased in all 50 states and were almost 7% higher in June 2018 than they were in June 2017—the biggest jump in pricing since May of 2014. Directly following the jump, consumer confidence in the housing market skyrocketed;...
The results are in: the best long-term investment you can make? Real Estate. The results are in: the best long-term investment you can make? Real Estate. Each year, Gallup surveys Americans to find out what they believe to be the best investment options for building long-term wealth. And in their most recent survey, Americans overwhelmingly chose real estate, making this...
https://youtu.be/9s9x9UBJ_fM The downtown Phoenix skyline is about to undergo a dramatic change as more than 5,700 apartment units are under construction or being planned in this revitalized section of town. Downtown phoenix is vibrant. It has a heartbeat. There's jobs here, there's art here, there's amazing restaurants here, there's festivals and lifestyle here. It's an amazing time to be in an amazing...
For many people, a large, sprawling home is part of the American Dream. But with additional space comes bigger utility bills and oodles of upkeep. Depending on your lifestyle, you may suddenly find yourself with more house than you actually need or want. While the thought of moving to a modest home can be daunting, you don’t need to sell off all your belongings and join the tiny home craze to downsize...
When you’re selling your home, one of the keys to successfully finding a buyer – and getting the best price for your home – is effectively staging. Staging refers to setting up your home in a way that maximizes its saleability to potential buyers and can involve everything from minor repairs to a complete overhaul on your home decor. Staging is an incredibly...
One of the main gripes that people have with real estate agents is their commission. Many homeowners (mistakenly) think, “Why should I pay a real estate agent to do something I’m perfectly capable of doing myself?” The reason people avoid working with agents is that they think it’s going to cost them money. But in reality, working with a qualified real estate agent is worth far...
When buyers are ready to purchase their first place, most are in the market for something relatively small and economical - in other words, a starter home. These diminutive dwellings are a smart first move for newbies because, ideally, they offer a chance to build equity without over-burdening the budget or requiring more maintenance than a novice homeowner is prepared to undertake. But, as time passes,...
Plenty of home sellers consider their places to be coveted properties that others would be lucky to own. But, that hubris can often lead to trouble when it comes to actually landing an offer and closing a sale. First-time sellers in particular exhibit some self-sabotaging behaviors that can trip them up on the way getting the deal done. The following are the most common mistakes they make and how to...
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