ADDED January 26, 2012
Today’s guest post comes to us from Cal Carlson with Prostaff Mortgage. Veterans Administration (VA) loans are special home loans given to current and past members of the U.S. military. They are guaranteed by the federal government, so there are several perks to VA loans that we afford to our veterans for their service. I’ve…Read More »
ADDED January 25, 2012
Clutter doesn’t just apply to people on the show Hoarders. Of course on TV we get to see the extreme examples of what happens when people fail to purge their belongings, but for most buyers clutter can squash their desire to purchase your home. For this purpose clutter is anything that is non-essential. We all…Read More »
ADDED January 20, 2012
How would you feel if you kids sought out another parent? Pretty extreme, but now I have your attention. Real estate can be alot like parenting. Someone invests alot of time, energy, and effort into you, helping you find a home, and looks forward to a payoff at the end. As a parent that payoff…Read More »
ADDED January 19, 2012
Often owners put so much time, energy, and money into making sure the inside of the home is stunning that they neglect the outside. The term “curb appeal” still applies and always sets up the expectation level for the buyer as to what they will see inside. Put minimal effort into the first impression people…Read More »
ADDED January 17, 2012
I took a new listing in Chandler last week. The owners David & Becky are looking to short sell their home in McQueen Park, which is located at McQueen & Ray in the 85225 zip code. Besides being on a lot over 10,000 square feet, the home itself boasts nearly 2,000 square feet on one…Read More »
ADDED January 15, 2012
Today we’re probably seeing more low appraisals than ever before. Appraisers were partially blamed for the major price increases from 2004-2006 in the Phoenix marketplace, and it seems now that the pendulum has swung the other way. Being conservative is the way business is being done now in the valley, but even more so with…Read More »
ADDED January 12, 2012
Yesterday while sitting in a continuing education class the instructor brought up the concept of win-win as it applies to real estate. His argument was that it simply isn’t possible to create win-win scenarios between buyer and seller in a real estate transaction because they are on opposing sides. He point was that the seller’s…Read More »
ADDED January 10, 2012
Paint is another item that homeowners really like to guard defensively. Because they like a particular shade of mauve they think the whole world must love it as well. After all it’s difficult to step outside of ourself and understand the likes and dislikes of others who’s opinions differ from our own. My wife and…Read More »