Buying Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and […]
Selling The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between […]
Uncategorized When Is the Perfect Time To Move? When Is the Perfect Time To Move? It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the […]
Markets Mid Jan 2024 Market Update For Buyers and Sellers, the good and the bad: Buyer’s season has begun and new listings for January are the strongest Greater Phoenix has seen since 2020. New listings waned in November and December, so this rebound is a refreshing start for buyers in 2025 as supply is rising and sellers continue to be open […]
Buying One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets […]
My Monthly Market Summary Market Summary for the Beginning of 2025 Market Summary for the Beginning of 2025 Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for January 1, 2025 compared with January 1, 2024 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 20,007 versus 14,593 last year – up 37% – but down 7.3% from 21,593 last month Under Contract Listings: 5,496 versus 5,127 last year – […]
Selling Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort? Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much you should prioritize staging as you prep for […]
Buying New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025 This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year. And as you picture what you want your 2025 to look like, one thing that may pop into your mind is the vision of you in a new home. But how do you get […]
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Selling Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent Some Highlights More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side. Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and repairs, paperwork, negotiation, and more can be a real […]
Selling How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? Here’s something you should know – homebuyers are increasingly looking for homes with environmentally friendly features. What Energy Efficient Features Do Buyers Want? According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), when buyers think about eco-friendly features, […]
Buying The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here’s why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too – and that works in your favor. You Likely Won’t […]
Uncategorized Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This. When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. But what many people don’t realize is that even in today’s market where there are more buyers than homes for sale, there […]
Markets Predictions for 2025, What to Expect in Q1 for sellers and buyers Predictions for 2025, What to Expect in Q1 for sellers and buyers It’s a Buyer’s Market. Will Prices Drop? For Buyers: The buyer’s market in Greater Phoenix is still young at just over 5 weeks old but isn’t getting worse thanks to supply stabilizing over the past two weeks. For some, this scenario brings anticipation of […]
My Monthly Market Summary Phoenix Housing Market Update Dec 2024 Hello to all my readers.  Please feel free to call me for a no-obligation buyer or listing consultation.  Maybe you’re just curious about how much equity you have in your home.   I think you’ll be pleased! Market Summary for the Beginning of November Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for December 1, 2024 compared with […]
Mortgage Rates When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? 12/2024 When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we’re all eager for some relief. While no one can project where rates will go with complete accuracy […]
Mortgage Rates What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? 11.20.24 What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the major reasons why […]
Uncategorized More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have More Options To […]
Uncategorized Q & A How Do Presidential Elections Impact The Housing Market
Selling Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make […]
Mortgage Rates What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s […]