Holiday Design Trends For 2021
This year, holiday design trends are veering away from the usual bright, bold, glittery décor that you might be used to. For the most part, trends for 2021 are much more toned-down and serene while still mixing in some of our sentimental favorites. If you’re hosting some of the festivities this year and need some […]
10 Reasons to Be Thankful You’re a Homeowner
It’s the time of year we get together with those we love and take a moment to reflect on what we’re thankful for. If you are lucky enough to call yourself a Homeowner, then you might even have more to be thankful for this season, than you realize! While we could think of hundreds of […]
How Long Should You Live in a Home Before Selling?
Very few houses turn into “forever” homes. The fact is most people who buy find that their needs change over time, and eventually, they move on. The National Association of Realtors reports that the average homeowner remains in their house ten years before selling. The most common reasons for selling are a growing family, […]
What is the Sellers Net Sheet, and why should I care?
Selling a home has a lot of moving parts. Knowing how much money you’ll have in your pocket at the end of the transaction so you can plan your next move is important. But with so many fees, it can be challenging to know for sure what to expect. That’s where the seller’s net sheet […]
Historically Haunted: 10 Most Haunted Houses in the U.S.
Spooky season is here! While some of us enjoy going to pumpkin patches and corn mazes, others get a kick out of the fear element of Halloween, and more specifically, haunted houses. But today, we’re not talking about your local haunted house with people wearing silly masks and carrying fake chainsaws. We’re talking about houses […]
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership
We all know that homeownership comes with many benefits, but many new homeowners are surprised to discover it comes with some unexpected expenses. When renting a home, you make one rent payment and don’t have to worry about paying for anything else. When you’re a homeowner, you pay your mortgage payment but then have to […]
Paying Cash vs. Getting a Mortgage, Which is Right for Me?
In the first four months of 2021, 30% of U.S. home purchases were all cash. This is the largest amount of cash buyers since 2014. If you are in the position to pay all cash for a home, that’s great! Although the argument has been made that with the current interest rates at record low numbers, […]
Winterizing Your Home: Inside and Out
Our winterizing routine does not need to be as complex as our friends in the Midwest or East Coast, but it is wise to take the time to do a few things around the house before the cooler weather gets here. Here are a few things you can do to prepare your home for the […]
What Would $350k Get You in the Phoenix East Valley?
The national average home price is $270,000 according to Zillow, but each major city is different. You’ve probably seen the reports that East Valley home values have increased 27% in the last year leaving you to wonder what you would be able to afford if you were to purchase a $350k home today. Of course, […]
How Home Sellers Are Giving Away $28 Billion A Year
It’s not a secret that across the country, the real estate market is on fire. Homeowners are seeing their property sell in record time and for record-high prices. One commonality reported by REALTORS® is that fewer and fewer of their buyer clients want to take on home improvement projects when they purchase a new home. […]