One of the biggest surprises for buyers moving to Arizona is realizing that a home can feel completely different once summer arrives. During a 20-minute showing, most people are focused on the obvious things: the kitchen the flooring the layout the pool the upgrades But very few...
One of the most important moments in a home showing happens almost immediately. Before buyers look at the kitchen. Before they notice the flooring. Before they even start discussing layout or upgrades. They’re reacting to how the home feels. And in Arizona, especially during the hotter months, that...
I’m going to say something that might surprise people. Home inspections are one of the most important parts of the buying process in the Arizona real estate market, but they can also create a lot of unnecessary stress. Over the past few listings I’ve worked on in...
A lot of homeowners assume that if they invest money into their home, the value automatically goes up. But that’s not always how it works, especially in the Arizona real estate market. I had a conversation recently that really highlights this. A homeowner installed a $30,000 solar system,...
This is one of my favorite times of the year in Arizona. The weather cools off. We're spending more time outside. And it's the perfect window to take care of things around your home that you may have been putting off. A lot of homeowners think maintenance...
Inexpensive Ways to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value When you’re looking to sell or refinance your home, it’s important to consider your home value and take as many measures as you can to make sure that you set yourself up for success as much as possible. There...
Earth Day Tips for Your Home In observance of Earth Day, The Fay Group is here to help our clients and readership with valuable information that will help make a greener home. Right now, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and...
When it comes time to move you might be faced with more than a few decisions and actionable items to handle, all while adjusting to a new environment. Whether you’re moving across town, across the country, or even to an international location, it’s important to have...
One of the early purchases you might make as a homeowner is your home warranty. In fact, a home warranty is such a common helpful resource for homeowners that it’s often negotiated into a purchase contract which means you receive warranty coverage as soon as...
Whether a person is buying or selling a home, the kitchen is one of the major areas of a home that factor into that final decision. Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a chef, the kitchen is often a general meeting space in a...