The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll, 75% of respondents who have begun working remotely would like to continue doing so—and 66% would consider moving if they no longer had to commute as often. Some of the top reasons … [Read more...]
Are you a Home Owner Thinking of making repairs or remodeling your home. Or are you a Flipper
Are you a Home Owner Thinking of making repairs or remodeling your home. Are you a Flipper? What you need to know: Should you use a General Contractor, licensed contractor or handyman? "A.R.S. § 32-1121(A) (14) (Arizona Revised Statues) is commonly referred to as the "handyman exemption" as it enables persons other than licensed contractors to perform tasks for which the aggregate … [Read more...]
What’s Your Home Actually Worth? Discover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market
What’s Your Home Actually Worth? Discover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market. It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier. As a seller, knowing your home’s worth helps you price it correctly when you put it up for sale. If you price it too high, it may sit on … [Read more...]
10 Staging Secrets for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, and typically sell for more money.2 Source: National Association of Realtors Following … [Read more...]
Real Estate Market Phoenix AZ
The Real Estate Market Phoenix AZ Is good for sellers with low supply of homes for sale and low interest rates. It continues to be more expensive to rent than own a home. This situation is good for homeowners as they see their home values rise and investors who see both their equity and rental income increase. Average Sales Price up 4.3% to $295,800 and Median Prices up 6.6% to $245,000 year … [Read more...]
Real Estate Market Snapshot Greater Phoenix Market Area October 2017
We continue to see a strong seller's market with low supply and low interest rates. Rents continue to increase throughout the valley. It is more expensive to rent than own a home. This situation is good for homeowners as they see their home values rise and investors who see both their equity and rental income increase. Average Sales Price up 4.1% to $291,800 and Median Prices up 5.1% to … [Read more...]
Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense
Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. The truth is, much of what they’re selling are high-risk tactics that aren’t a good fit for the average investor. … [Read more...]
Top Homeowner Tax Deductions That Decrease Your Tax Burden
You can't avoid paying taxes, and we all need to pay our fair share. However, paying your fair share shouldn't place an unjust burden on you. As a homeowner, your tax burden is doubled because you pay both income and property taxes. To decrease that burden and boost your tax savings, take advantage of these homeowner tax deductions. As a result, you can use your tax savings to go on a vacation, … [Read more...]
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