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...
Home Prices and the effect of Mortgage Rates Will the recent rise in mortgage interest rates have an effect on the housing market? Well the answer may surprise you. No. There is NO inverse correlation between interest rates and home prices. Historically housing prices have gone up when...
Home Prices On The Rise. The Case-Shiller Home Price Index (HPI) was published today. Although this report is very promising, it does not reflect activity thru May but from the 1st quarter of this year, January thru March. The median date of sales for this Index...
Distressed Home Sales - Phoenix Real EstateThis home is currently listed by Elise Fay with the Sibbach Team and will be coming on the market in just a few days. Here is your opportunity for a sneak preview! Details: Beautiful curb appeal on this 4 bedrooms, 2 bath home in Bristol Manor,...
It’s Sept. in Arizona, the kids are settled into school and even though the weather is still a bit more hot and humid than I would like, I can’t help but get a sense that “Fall is in the Air”. With cooler weather just around the corner my thoughts turn to my home and all the projects that I would like to do around the house as we get ready to really enjoy the great outdoors in Arizona.
We all like to head out of town to relax and enjoy ourselves. The last thing you want to do while away is stress about the security of your home and everything you love that is inside of it. Living in the safest areas like Glendale Homes for Sale will provide some sense of security but let’s be realistic, crime can happen anywhere! Here are some tips to keeping your home safe.
1. Hire a house or pet sitter. Having someone come in your home on a regular basis while you are away is a great way to deter crime. They will pick up newspapers in the driveway or packages left on your door step, turn on lights or off, bring in the garbage cans and if you have a pet take care of them too. It leaves the illusion that you are home or at the very least someone is coming in and out at varying times. This option can be a little costly but may be well worth it.