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...
Maximizing the amount of light in your home is a great way to brighten your living areas, whether you are considering selling your home, or just wanting to update your current home. Here are four suggestions of ways to brighten up the interior of your...
[caption id="attachment_12285" align="alignright" width="300"] Courtesy of Barrett-Jackson[/caption] The world's greatest car collector auction, Barrett-Jackson, headquartered in Scottsdale, is igniting the auction block this weekend for its 45th Anniversary. The event, taking place at WestWorld, runs from January 23 through January 31. Ranging from the outrageously expensive to...
Whether your home is updated is often one of the many factors that determines what the price of your home should be. This calculation is based on a comparison to other homes in your neighborhood (ie, the comparables). Many home buyers are looking for homes...
Here are some general tips that anyone can implement when listing their home for sale. First, walk through each room in your home and look for any personal items that may distract a potential buyer from looking at the actual features of your home. For...
The family friendly Northwest Valley has several beautiful public parks and preserves for everyone to enjoy. Having a multitude of popular parks is a fantastic amenity for both buyers and sellers of homes as they provide opportunities for fitness activities, sports and play. Farther north is...
Choosing the right updates for your home can be a challenge. If you live in Glendale or the surrounding area, and you’re looking to update your home, you’re certainly not alone. As homes age, we look to add upgrades, some simple and others large...
Arizona Restaurant Week Fall 2015 is September 18-27. This affair offers foodies and those looking to expand their Arizona restaurant experiences a plethora of dining options they might not typically choose, often in different neighborhoods, providing a great opportunity to experience something new. Options are...
New Home Community in Peoria So I was out with these buyers last weekend and they started asking me about what new home communities are available in Peoria, AZ. (As opposed to Peoria IL or Peoria, CA) Funny because I had just visited a brand...
Living in a gated or non-gated community can be a tough decision for some people in the market for a new home. Sure, there are polarized opinions on both ends of the debate which are completely pro or against one or the other, but what...