[caption id="attachment_10938" align="alignright" width="143"] Elise Fay, REALTOR®[/caption] Our last update in December 2015 talked about the strength of the market and we predicted that we would see approximately a 7.5% price appreciation, year over year. So what has happened during this quarter of 2016? So far we...
What exactly is title insurance? And, why is it necessary when purchasing a home? The simplest explanation is that title insurance is another form of insurance for your home. Just as homeowner’s and flood insurance protect against loss from theft or fire or floods, title...
As the inevitable triple-digit days are quickly approaching, many residents here in the Valley of the Sun start looking for ways to stay cool. Whether you having visiting grandchildren, have young children of your own, or you are just young at heart, here are a...
Real estate experts are heralding the return of a stronger real estate market, post the 2007 recession. Therefore, nowadays more people are choosing to buy homes instead of rent homes. Arguably, while there are several advantages to renting a home such as reduced maintenance costs...
Why do you need a realtor if the Internet shows you all of the homes for sale? There are three major reasons why using a realtor to look for and buy your home will serve you better than going the DIY route. While the numerous property...
Another year has come and gone. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a healthy and happy 2016! So what happened in 2015? Here are some market stats: 84,171 homes sold in 2015. 10% increase over 2014 Approx...
It's that time of year...
Environmentally friendly features are updates that will only increase the value of your home, whether you are listing your home for sale, or simply seeking to update your current home. One simple way to go green is to install a digital thermostat. Digital thermostats...
First impressions are everything when it comes to preparing to sell your home. Curb appeal is the initial preview of your home for potential buyers. In today’s real estate market, potential buyers will first view your home on the Internet. If your home matches the...
When financing a mortgage for a home, there are a few mortgage loan terms that you will need to be familiar with: pre-qualification and pre-approval. Here’s a quick summary of these two terms: Pre-qualification is typically the first step that you will take with a potential...