Purchasing a new home can be an exhilarating (though sometimes tiring) experience, especially for first-time homeowners. Still, there’s always something to be done, even in brand-new homes – if not repairs, at least small tasks to make the house your own home. But when you start getting into repairs and renovations, the investment in both time … Continued
Moving to a new home, especially relocating to a new state, can be an exciting new stage in your life. But it’s never completely enjoyable and is often filled with more than a little trepidation and anxiety. But with some preparation, planning, and thought-out execution that takes into account the three stages of packing, moving, … Continued
Real estate wisdom holds that the best way to sell a house is to sell it fast. But when your Chandler home isn’t in the best condition possible, it may sit on the market unsold for a long time. We all know this. It’s just that in attending to the larger issues we sometimes neglect … Continued
A buyer’s agent is a real estate agent who works solely for the buyer, not the seller, and does only what is best for the buyer. Buyer’s agents also work on a commission that is contracted in the listing agreement, often splitting it with the listing agent. Your buyer’s agent will search for, evaluate, and … Continued
We all want to get the most bang for our real estate buck that we can. There are, of course, many angles to and many ways to go about getting more value for your purchasing dollars. But, as we all know, the best way to make money is simply to spend less on any purchase, … Continued
Selling a home is a huge financial transaction – probably the largest of your life and one that can impact you financially for many years to come. It’s only natural, then, that as a home seller you want to do everything you can to help you get the price you want. And if you know … Continued
Buying a home is stressful, with buyers’ emotions often running the gamut from excitement to fear. A buyer’s agent is there to help buyers navigate the process, prevent confusion and help get the best deal on the desired home. Finding the right person to help you find a home in Arizona isn’t as simple as … Continued
As the saying goes, statistics don’t lie. It’s important, then, to be aware of what the figures surrounding certain aspects of home selling can tell you – if, that is, you want to sell your home quickly and get a good price for it as well. It might behoove you, then, to take a look … Continued
You want to buy a house so you go to your favorite social media site and ask friends and family for recommendations. Within minutes, you have been tagged with 50 potential buyer’s agents that are just “absolutely wonderful.” But what does that mean? Not every agent is great and the last thing you want is … Continued
Buying a home can seem fairly intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but it doesn’t have to be all that difficult. Yes, there are some complex financial issues involved and some even more confusing legal matters. Still, the process of buying a home in Chandler can be quite manageable if you understand the process … Continued
It might seem like a smart thing to do: forgo a real estate agent when buying or selling a home to save on commissions paid. Don’t do it! Really, it’s a bad idea. Here are… 5 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent in Chandler Negotiations Middle Man A real … Continued
The whole thing can be pretty confusing. Fixed rate, adjustable rate, conventional mortgage, hard money loan, interest, and principal – all those financial terms don’t make things any easier either. But whether you’re buying real estate to live in or for investment purposes, you need to know your options and exactly what you’re getting into when … Continued