2024-04-08 22:59
Due Diligence and The Inspection Period
Once the offer is signed it becomes a contract and the inspecti… Read More
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2024-01-30 22:40
What Happened in the real estate market in 2023?
Let’s sit back and take a look at what happened in 2023 in the Phoenix real estate market. There was a lot going on! Price… Read More
2023-12-19 00:28
Most Unique Phoenix Real Estate
Waterfront or lakeside living is a hidden gem in the Phoenix area representing a very unique type of real estate for a desert environment. It rep… Read More
2023-11-16 21:34
Scottsale Ranch – Scottsdale’s Luxury Lake Community
The gem of Scottsdale Ranch, a lake community is Lake Serena, a 42 acre lake that allows pontoon boating, canoes and kayakin… Read More
2023-10-03 23:10
Prevent Title Fraud – Pinal County
There are all kinds of fraud in our society today. Another one to be added to the list is title fraud. Unfortunately, it can be done without a… Read More
2023-08-15 22:54
What happened in real estate this year?
This year has been like the last couple of years in the Phoenix real estate market, loaded with change. That’s the only constant. We… Read More
2023-07-25 21:53
The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado
The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado is a 575 acre lake community in the city of Maricopa in Pinal county with a variety of floor plans from many different builders.&n&hell…Read More
2023-06-19 22:45
Tool to avoid title fraud
The Maricopa county recorder recently rolled out a tool to help homeowners avoid title fraud. It has been on the rise and can be financially devasting to a ho… Read More
2023-06-07 23:26
Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Ruling
On May 25, 2023 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Tyler vs. Hennepin County case. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Hennepin County v… Read More
2023-05-09 21:53
Boat Friendly Lake Communities in Phoenix
Some potential home owners want to look at something besides a block wall when they’re in their backyard. That’s where waterfront proper… Read More
2023-03-23 03:18
Critical questions for the lender
Once you’ve uploaded and sent all the documents that your lender has asked for, it’s your turn to ask the questions. How do you know the l… Read More
2023-02-22 00:12
What is Home Equity Theft?
Home Equity Theft is a phrase that is used when governments and investors use tax liens and tax deeds to legally take a homeowner’s property and their equity… Read More
2023-02-06 01:29
2022 Phoenix Real Estate Market Update
The Phoenix real estate market in 2022 was quite a ride! Appreciation in the first half of the year was followed by falling prices in the last 6 months… Read More
2022-11-15 00:20
Things to know when buying a new home
A brand new home can be so appealing in many ways. You can choose your flooring, cabinets, type of counter tops and numerous upgrades.  &hell…Read More
2022-11-04 03:51
What is a Community Facility District?
A community facility district is often referred to as a CFD. You may not always be aware that a house is located in a CFD. So what are the drawba… Read More
2022-09-27 23:12
Can Sellers Contribute Toward Buyer Closing Costs?
Does the Arizona Association of Realtors contract allow for sellers to contribute toward buyer closings costs? What about assisting w… Read More
2022-09-13 04:33
How Much House Can I Qualify For?
Have you ever wondered how lenders calculate how much you can qualify for when you’re looking for a house? What do they take into account? … Read More
2022-08-20 21:32
How’s the Phoenix Real Estate Market started off in 2022?
Has the trend of multiple offers within 48 hours waiving appraisals and inspections continued through the first half of 2022?… Read More
2022-07-20 22:15
Can your credit score affect your prequalification?
Getting prequalified before looking for a home and especially prior to submitting an offer is mandatory. What can be done to prepare… Read More
2022-03-07 04:19
Eliminating MIP on a FHA Loan
When you review your mortgage statement every month you are reminded of something called mortgage insurance. For a FHA loan it is called MIP, Mortgage Ins… Read More
2022-02-02 22:09
Phoenix 2022 Outlook & 2021 Real Estate Review
What a year 2021 turned out to be! And now our focus turns to 2022 and what changes we’ll see in the Phoenix real estate market… Read More
2022-01-10 21:41
You’ve closed, now what?
It all started with searching the internet for that dream house, then getting prequalified and uploading bank accounts, tax returns and more. This was followed… Read More
2021-12-27 21:24
Gilbert Lake Community – Playa Del Rey Estates
One of the three water ski lakes in Gilbert is Playa Del Rey Estates, a short 20 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport. Another rea… Read More
2021-12-19 23:59
Townhouse or Condominium – Can you tell the difference?
Let’s say you’ve decided that you don’t want to worry about the landscaping for a single family home, and in a… Read More
2021-11-08 23:56
Remove Private Mortgage Insurance As Soon As Possible
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required on a conventional loan when the down payment is less than 20% It will be removed once the e… Read More
2021-10-13 22:59
The Town of Gilbert is worth considering
Gilbert is a 69 square mile town in the southeast valley in Phoenix. Gilbert is consistently a top rated town in various polls that cover the b… Read More
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2021-09-19 05:25
Things to Know When Moving to Phoenix Arizona
Arizona consistently ranks high for states that receive many new residents relocating from other states. I relocated almost 25 years ago a… Read More
2021-08-24 16:58
Protect Your Earnest Money
Why is earnest money necessary for a real estate transaction? It is a deposit given to the title or escrow company indicating that the buyers are serio… Read More
2021-08-03 21:19
Housing Market Review and Predictions
We are now entering the post pandemic real estate market and there is a mountain of speculation what it will look like. The word “crash&rdqu&hell…Read More
2021-07-19 20:51
Waiving The Appraisal to Compete with Cash Offers
In this seller favored market, buyers requiring a loan are looking for ways to compete with cash offers which have two distinct advantages… Read More
2021-07-06 00:50
Pre Possession Agreement – Early Move-in
A written agreement to move into a house prior to the close of escrow can be know as a pre possession agreement, pre-closing occupancy or early… Read More
2021-06-15 18:31
Arizona post possession agreements are no big deal, right?
What is the solution when a seller needs an extra week to move out, or needs the funds from the sale of the home in which they&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-05-14 22:08
Pedestrian Friendly Lago Estancia Lake Community in Gilbert
One of the smaller lake communities in Gilbert is Lago Estancia with just under 100 waterview lots. A distinguishing charac… Read More
2021-01-28 18:41
2020 Phoenix Real Estate Market Review & 2021 Forecast
On to another year that will see a change for the better in regards to COVID19! With herd immunity and vaccinations rolling o… Read More
2021-01-04 22:48
Understanding Buyer Closing Costs
One of the least understood costs that a buyer will encounter when purchasing a house are buyer closing costs. In part, this is because buyer closing… Read More
2020-11-19 03:28
Relaxing 55+ Active Adult Waterfront Communities
If you’re looking for a waterfront retirement home in the Phoenix area but also want to enjoy the amenities of an active adult communi… Read More
2020-11-03 22:45
Recreational Paths And Trails Along The SRP Canals
If you’ve ever looked for a safe and leisurely place to go for a walk or ride a bike without the risk of competing on busy stre… Read More
2020-08-27 20:42
Spring Mountain Ski Ranch in the west valley
Hidden in the west valley are two water ski communities; Spring Mountain Ski Ranch and Lakeside S… Read More
2020-08-18 00:03
Lakewood: Ahwatukee Foothills Lakefront Community
Adjacent to the Ahwatukee foothills you’ll find the city of Phoenix’s largest residential lake that features over 170 waterfront… Read More
2020-08-07 23:40
Phoenix Real Estate Market Update – First Half 2020
Who could have predicted such a crazy six months as we’ve seen in the first half of… Read More
2020-05-06 00:53
What are CC&R’s for a home owner’s association
Chances are if you are a homeowner in the Phoenix area, you’ll become familiar with HOA’s because the majority of h… Read More
2020-04-14 20:49
Has the coronavirus or COVID-19 put the real estate market in the ICU?
The coronavirus or COVID-19 has taken everyone by surprise and the effects of this pandemic will not be totally underst… Read More
2020-04-01 18:11
Most Common Mistakes Buyers Make
In order to make your home buying experience as successful as possible it is critical to avoid costly home buying mistakes. This is especially true since buy… Read More
2020-02-05 00:12
Understanding the 2020 Phoenix Real Estate Market
We’re now entering a new decade and putting behind us another year. Every year there are predictions about what is happening in the Ph… Read More
2019-12-27 23:28
Boat Friendly Arrowhead Lakes Waterfront Community
If you’re looking for a community where over 70% of the homes are waterfront, Arrowhead Lakes in Glendale is a perfect match. It is a… Read More
2019-12-19 16:53
Making the due diligence as effective as possible
An important element of a real estate purchase is the due diligence regarding the property. You’ve seen the professional pictures on l… Read More
2019-11-30 22:22
Gilbert Regional Park
The 272 acre regional park in south Gilbert opened it’s doors to the intial 30 acre phase on Sept. 21, 2019. The completion of Gilbert’s regional park that… Read More
2019-11-03 21:15
Water Sources for Phoenix Lake Communities
As a waterfront buyer develops their list of criteria and questions, one question seldom makes it on the list, What is the source of the water for… Read More
2019-10-07 22:08
Why is a Cash Offer Better?
Have you heard the investors give you their pitch that they’ll give you an “all cash offer”? And then you wait for the other shoe to drop and fi… Read More
2019-09-03 02:30
A/C Refrigerant Transition is Continuing
Air conditioning systems are continuing to transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants, phasing out R-22 commonly known as Freon. … Read More
2019-07-20 18:45
Sun City Waterfront at Dawn Lake
Sun City offers a retirement community that surrounds a 37 acre boat friendly lake known as Dawn Lake with 2 miles of shoreline. These waterfro… Read More
2019-06-19 04:55
Real Estate Market Update for First Half of 2019
If you are wondering how things in the real estate market have started in 2019, I’d like to share some information with you. Are short… Read More
2019-05-21 05:35
What does the close of escrow mean?
A term that is mentioned over 35 times in the AAR Purchase Contract is the phrase close of escrow. Many buyers from the east coast mistakenly… Read More
2019-05-03 04:59
AAR Residential Real Estate Contract Contingencies
When the contract has been signed by both the buyer and seller, it’s a done and the buyer must cannot back out, correct? Not so fast!… Read More
2019-04-25 21:57
East Valley Water Ski Lake Communities
Gilbert is home to three water ski communities; SanTan Lakeside Estates, Crystal Point and Playa Del Rey Estates. Nestled at the foot of the San… Read More
2019-04-16 04:31
East Valley Water Ski Lake Communities
Gilbert is home to three water ski communities; Santan Lakeside Estates, Crystal Point and Playa Del Rey Estates.
Santan Lakeside Estates
Developed… Read More
2019-03-26 03:53
Owner Occupied Residences Pay Less in Maricopa Property Taxes
Many Maricopa county residents don’t realize that they will receive a tax break when their property is owner occupied. The… Read More
2019-03-06 03:37
Gilbert Waterfront homes at The Islands
Gilbert is home to many popular lake communities which includes The Islands, over 1 square mile, and 80 acres of water among 3 separate lakes.&nb&hell…Read More
2018-12-13 18:40
2018 Real Estate Market Update
We’re almost at the end of 2018, so it would be appropriate to look back and see how the 2018 real estate market performed. If graphs a… Read More
2018-11-09 04:05
Boating on Phoenix Residential Lakes
A common question I receive about waterfront property is,”Can I boat on the lake?” Many waterfront owners want to use a pontoon… Read More
2018-10-12 19:34
Gilbert Waterfront Homes in Stonebridge Lakes Estates and Manor
created by dji cameraNext to the heart of Gilbert is Stonebridge Lakes with over 110 waterfront homes in a community with 2 co… Read More
2018-08-29 22:27
What is there to do on a hot summer day?
When it’s 110 degrees in the summer what else can you do besides jumping in the pool again? With some embarrassment we decided to try tubing do… Read More
2018-08-09 20:37
How private is your showing?
Technology is constantly changing our lives and we all enjoy the time saving apps and devices that accompany these advances. And what could be more reassuring t… Read More
2018-07-11 00:43
Central Arizona Project (CAP) – A long time coming and coming a long way!
The history of Arizona’s most precious resource, water is fascinating. For example, after forming the Co… Read More
2018-05-14 23:02
Short Term Rentals and Neighborhood Harmony
As the popularity of STR’s (Short Term Rentals) continues to increase, homeowners that have extra rooms or do not occupy their home full-ti… Read More
2018-02-16 21:08
The Most Important Things to Remember When You’re In An Car Accident
This post is not a topic I can claim to be an expert. My experience comes from talking to my insurance agent… Read More
2017-12-28 21:26
Val Vista Lakes – Premier Gilbert Lake Community
If someone is looking for a waterfront property on a larger residential lake in one of the safest communities in the country, Val Vista… Read More
2017-11-20 23:12
Home Insurance Facts That Should Not Be Overlooked
A home buyer has found his/her dream home and is making plans to move in in a few short weeks. But how well is their most expensive p… Read More
2017-08-11 23:02
Air Conditioners and Humidity
A common saying in Arizona which is frequently used is, “but it’s a dry heat!” Well that doesn’t always apply during the monsoon season… Read More
2017-08-02 00:50
Arizona Summer Thunderstorm Season is know as Monsoon
The beginning of July, the monsoon made its entrance. The monsoon brings with it high winds, dust and down pours which can result i… Read More
2017-07-06 03:46
Phoenix lake communities look to different water source
One of the most precious resources for a state where the majority of its population lives in a desert is water. As the populati… Read More
2017-04-28 21:48
Waterfront Community for Active Adults
Province is an active adult community with a guarded entry and a community center that is sure to impress. Province boasts a 32,0… Read More
2016-09-10 17:22
Chandler Waterfront Home in Ocotillo Lakes for Sale
One of the more popular waterfront communities in the Phoenix valley is the Ocotillo area in south Chandler. Defined by an acti… Read More
2016-07-31 00:21
Riverview Park in Mesa is Impressive
Does it make sense to take children to the park in Phoenix when its 105 degrees? Only if there’s a splash pad! That wa… Read More
2016-06-28 22:29
Concrete tile and composition shingle roofs
In colder climates the standard roof is asphalt composition shingle. However in Arizona concrete tile roofs are now more common than c… Read More
2016-04-08 00:14
HOA Reserve Study – Another document in the HOA disclosures
If you have the patience to wade through all of the disclosure information that is provided by the HOA when you buy a… Read More
2016-01-30 16:59
Waterfront townhouses and condominiums in Chandler
Chandler offers a broad range of waterfront property including townhouses and condos. These include Lakeshore at Andersen Springs, Bri… Read More
2015-09-11 23:53
Or you can wait for a Phoenix Monsoon storm to find out!
The recent string of Monsoon storms has demonstrated the power of mother nature and the destructive effects of high wi… Read More
2015-08-08 20:36
City of Maricopa Waterfront Homes
For a long time the only waterfront option in the City of Maricopa was Province, a retirement lake community. As the City of Maricopa has grown f… Read More
2015-08-01 00:12
Custom Waterfront Homes in The Islands
One of the largest and most popular lake communities in the valley is located in the southeast valley in Gilbert. The Islands lake community that… Read More
2015-06-23 02:29
Mark Twain is credited with popularizing the phrase, “Lies, damned lies, and statistics”. Obviously, he was aware how data can be manipulated, misleading and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Obstacles that prevent homes from selling When a home doesn’t sell it can be attributed to one or more factors. Some homes sell in a matter of hours while others languish o… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Solar Panels in Phoenix – A Good or Bad Idea? With a nickname, The Valley of the Sun, doesn’t it make sense for Phoenix and surrounding cities to readily embrac… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Pinelakes Estates in Chandler Buyers who are looking for luxury waterfront homes on a boat friendly lake in south Chandler need to consider Pinelake Estates. What makes this commun… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Termites and Phoenix Homes At some point in the inspection process, a diligent buyer will need to have a termite inspection, also known as a Wood-Destroying Organism or Insect Inspectio… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Getting to know waterfront neighborhoods and determining lot sizes We all know that pictures of a house for sale may allow you to fall in love with a house, but what does the lakefront… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Determining if a Phoenix lake community allows boating One of the most frequently asked questions I recieve is “Does this lake community allow boating?” The second most fre… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Starting your Phoenix area waterfront home search Not all Phoenix waterfront property is created the same. Some residential lakes provide ample room for pontoon boats and kayaks… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
How 2013 ended and where is the market going in 2014? The past 2 years have provided Phoenix area homeowners with double digit gains, and the market has been in the sellers&r&hell…Read More
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