With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were going to rise a lot, more people would need to be late on their payments. Since most are paying … [Read more...] about Will There Be A Wave Of Foreclosures?
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Are These Home Prices Normal?
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices. They’re basing their negative news by comparing … [Read more...] about Are These Home Prices Normal?
Call The Seller’s Bluff
When you’re told there’s another offer coming in on a house you’re interested in buying that’s been on the market for a while, it’s easy to wonder if it’s true, or a bluff. But it’s even more difficult to believe in the current market where houses are supposedly taking longer to sell, prices are coming down, and there are fewer … [Read more...] about Call The Seller’s Bluff
Mistake Young People Make
This is a mistake young people make in real estate. It's because no one teaches this! Waiting for the right time to buy a home can cost you money. Real estate estate prices go up over time, even when they pull back, so waiting can cost you money in the long run. https://youtube.com/shorts/9DjCY14vknU … [Read more...] about Mistake Young People Make
Why Hire a Realtor – Avoid These Mistakes
Real estate is typically the highest value transaction someone will make in their life and the least frequent. What is the down side of making a real estate mistake? Tens of thousands of dollars, getting kids in the wrong school district, safety, longer commutes and so much more. You want to avoid this, you want an expert to get … [Read more...] about Why Hire a Realtor – Avoid These Mistakes
Real Estate and Horse Property Knowledge in Arizona
My whole extended family has been involved with horses in some capacity. I have done 4-H and high school rodeo and my kids have carried on the tradition of 4-H, rodeo, cutting, and reining. We've also built three horse properties from scratch and have been able to learn first-hand what works best. I bring this knowledge to my … [Read more...] about Real Estate and Horse Property Knowledge in Arizona
2008 vs Today In Real Estate
You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. In 2006 the lending index had gone up to over 850. Today, the story is quite different with an index about 100. Since the crash, … [Read more...] about 2008 vs Today In Real Estate
Deed Fraud/Vacant Land Fraud
Attempts to commit deed fraud are becoming more pervasive in Arizona. Read below to learn more about how to protect yourself from this ever happening to you. Red Flags: Unencumbered, vacant land; Vacant parcels owned by the same owner for several years; Non-local owners; Low sales price; … [Read more...] about Deed Fraud/Vacant Land Fraud