Phoenix Real Estate Professional
My Posts/Listings
So Your Offer has Been Accepted: Action Steps Following Accepted Offer
Order your home inspection immediately. Per the contract there is a specific number of day inspection period which begins on the date the purchase offer is accepted. You and your agent will have pre-determined the inspection period and listed it in the purchase offer. I can give you the name of two different inspections companies that I have dealt with in the past. HouseMaster 480-345-8570 Ecospec... [Read more]
Hang Your Christmas Lights in Arizona
As I was driving along the other day I wondered where the idea of Christmas lights came from. Each year thousands of people spend countless hours preparing their homes with strands of lights and extensive decorations to ring in the holiday season. So I went on a quest to share the origins of Christmas lights with our EXP Realty travelers and home buyers, and share some of the excellent displays of... [Read more]
Central Phoenix Charm
This home has it all, it even has quest quarters. This is a must see for all home buyers. It is a charming home in one of Phoenix’s most sought after historic districts. This is a three bedroom two bath home that has character and class. The back patio area between the main home and the guest area and detached shed is landscaped beautifully. It has a perfect central location for a professional’s... [Read more]
Cooper Commons 4bed/2bath Entertainers Dream Home $219,999
An adorable 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, single level home in popular Cooper Commons. This home features a split floor plan and separate office/den, or it can be used as a playroom. The master bedroom is spacious with a sitting area and lots of room to move around. The master bath has double sinks and a separate shower and garden tub. There is a formal dining room and a beautiful entryway. The spacious... [Read more]
Villa Antigua Scottsdale Condo $169,900
This Villa Antigua Scottsdale condo is an absolutely gorgeous home, it looks like a model. This is luxury living at its best! It is very open and bright and is next to walking and running paths. It is nestled in a gated community with a fabulous clubhouse, two heated swimming pools, and a great tennis court. Also for your enjoyment there are barbecue and picnic areas, an exercise and fitness room and... [Read more]
Avoid Hibernation. Arizona Your Fall and Winter Paradise!
If you are tired of the sleet and snow and driving rain, if you are tired of gray skies and blistering winds then it is time to make your way to Arizona. The Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area is your home for some of the best weather around this time of year and more activities than you can shake a stick at. Month High Fahrenheit High Celsius Low Fahrenheit Low Celsius October 87.7 30.9 59.1 15.0 November 74.3 23.5 46.9 8.3 December 66.4 19.1 40.2 4.5 January 65.2 18.4 39.4 4.1 February 69.7 20.9 42.5 5.8 March 74.5 23.6 46.7 8.2 April 83.1 28.4 53.0 11.6 Information... [Read more]
Arizona is Your Home for Baseball! Welcome Home!
What a Labor Day weekend it has been so far. My son just became a member of The Outlaws Baseball Club here locally and is playing in his first tournament at The Peoria Sports Complex. There are teams from all over the valley playing. If you love baseball then Arizona is the place for you. In addition to the Arizona Diamondbacks of the National League playing here during the regular season, we (the... [Read more]
Canadian Buyers: Considerations and Preparation
Canadians love Arizona. As time goes on I have had the opportunity to be of service to more and more Canadians buying homes in the Valley. This is the first in a short series of blogs that will cover important information for Canadian Buyers to keep in mind. There are items for both cash buyers and those choosing to finance a property. A future blog will go into more detail regarding financed properties.... [Read more]
22% Forgivable Seconds! Your Way Home AZ Grant Program
The “Your Way Home AZ Grant Program” is a program set up for purchase assistance of foreclosed homes. The borrower must qualify for a 75% 1st mortgage as they would with a standard purchase transaction. The state will provide a 22% 2nd mortgage with no interest (silent 2nd). A 3% down payment is required. 75% 1st + 22% 2nd + 3% Down Payment = 100% This program is for buyers of foreclosed properties... [Read more]
Common Ways of Holding Title to Real Property in Arizona
Many people ask me what is the best way to take title to the property they are about to purchase. I don’t have the answer as the answer truly varies from case to case. The best person to ask about how you should take title to a property is your attorney, your estate planner and your accountant. Below I have listed the common ways that title is held in the state of Arizona. This information has been... [Read more]
