The closing process isn't a crazy one, but it's usually longer and more involved than most people think when they sell their house. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. When you sell your house, there are few specific things you can always expect during closing. While we're still in a seller's market, it's not as easy as simply getting an offer on your house and closing the next day. In fact, many sellers misunderstand how involved ...
May 08, 2017
When you start looking for financing to buy a home, there’s one key mistake that many buyers make that you should try to avoid at all costs. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. When you talk to a lender for the first time, there’s a big mistake that many people make that you should try to avoid. That mistake is signing up with the first lender you talk to. Whenever you work with us, we like to recommend a lender and also that you g...
Apr 25, 2017
A lot of people have been asking me when the best time to sell is. The answer is right now, and here’s why. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. A common question I get asked is, “When is the best time to put my home on the market?” The answer is now. I know you may think that I’m just trying to get your business, but the truth is the market has extremely low inventory right now, which means there are more buyers out there than ther...
Feb 27, 2017
In today’s competitive market, it is more important than ever for buyers to hire experienced real estate agents. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Why is it important to work with an agent who has a lot of buyer experience? In today’s market, inventory is very low, which causes a lot of issues. If you want to buy a home, you are facing a lot of competition. Last year, if you submitted an offer on a house, it was probably the only...
Feb 10, 2017
Interest rates recently went up. What does that mean for buyers? Will they continue to rise? I’ll go over everything you need to know today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Recently, interest rates went up. What does that mean for you? Rising interest rates are not a bad thing; in fact, they indicate that the economy is improving. Ultimately, it’s still a good time to buy a home because you won’t have to pay the 9% interest rat...
Jan 04, 2017
Real estate transactions can fall apart for a number of reasons, but I have noticed three in particular that cause deals to fail in today’s market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Whether you are buying or selling a home, you may end up in a real estate transaction that falls apart. Why do some real estate deals fall through? There are many factors that go into a real estate deal, but there are three main reasons why a transact...
Nov 15, 2016
Inventory is extremely low in the Tucson metro area and we're seeing the market turn into a seller's market. We're even seeing sellers receive multiple offers on their homes. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Tucson is really turning into a seller's market, so I wanted to stop by with a quick market update. There is extremely low inventory all over the Tucson metro area. I've talked about this before, but I can't stress it enough...
Oct 28, 2016
This loan program will gift you up to 10% down to purchase a home. There are limited funds, so acting fast is essential. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I’ve got a great new loan program for buyers that I want to discuss with you today. This program is called “Pathway to Purchase,” and it’s one of the best programs I’ve ever seen for a conventional loan. This conventional loan product gifts you up to 10% down, and you don’t hav...
Oct 04, 2016
I wanted to take a minute talk about a great new loan program that’s only available here in Tucson. This loan provides up to $20,000 that you don’t have to pay back for properties in Tucson. The only small caveat is that you have to live in the house for five years. You can’t use this program to buy a house, get $20,000 in free equity, and sell it right away. This program is not for people who want to flip properties. I’ve never seen a program like this for first-time home buyers. If you’re a fi...
Sep 16, 2016
We’ve got a second quarter update for the Tucson market for you. Today’s market is a double-edged sword for both buyers and sellers. It’s great for sellers because of low inventory, and it’s great for buyers because interest rates are still low and there are a lot of down payment assistance options out there. At the same time, we are still seeing issues. For buyers, low inventory means you’ll likely be competing against multiple offers on anything priced right in the $250,000 or below price rang...
Aug 16, 2016
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. For those of who you follow the news, I’m sure you’ve heard by now about the U.K. deciding to leave the European Union, or the “Brexit.” This event has actually benefited us in the real estate market as it has lowered interest rates a considerable amount. Whether you’re buying a house or selling a house, the impact has been positive. If you’re selling, there will be more potential buyers out ther...
Aug 04, 2016
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Typically, when we work with buyers, many assume that the down payment is the only money they will need to pay out of pocket for the property. These buyers get a rude awakening when they realize there are other costs. That’s why today, we’re talking about closing costs. First of all, there’s the down payment. There are some loan programs that don’t require any money down. In Tucson, there’s even ...
Apr 15, 2016
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. As a buyer in the Tucson housing market, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering your buying power. Check out these four important factors below! Your credit score is the most basic way for a lender to know where you stand financially. This also accounts for your ability to pay back each loan every month. Your initial down payment is important. The more money you’re able to offer ...
Feb 17, 2016
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Before listing your home, do a walkthrough of your own house as if you were a buyer. Look for leaks around toilets and sinks. See if you can spot any problems that need to be addressed sooner than later. Buyers will most likely see these problems if you can. You can always contact a home inspector, too. They can perform a pre-inspection for your property. This can cost around $300 to $400, but it...
Jan 22, 2016
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. When buying a home, should I get a home inspection? In Tucson, when you go under contract, you have ten days for due diligence. Due diligence allows you to inspect the property. Recently, many clients have asked if a home inspection is worth the fee. We always say yes! Generally, home purchases are the most costly transactions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to get what you bought. Make su...
Jan 21, 2016
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. If you’re thinking about buying a home, there are some important questions to keep in mind. We’ve listed the most important for you today. Consider this a prospective buyer’s preliminary checklist! Why am I buying a home in the first place? Forget about the finances for a second. This is the most important question to ask yourself. Do you want be safe? Do you want a better school district for you...
Nov 23, 2015
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Any property under $275,000 currently sits in a seller’s market. More buyers are looking for homes within this particular price range. If you’re selling within this price range, sell today! However, beware that there are sellers still paying closing costs at the end of a transaction. The market above the $275,000 price range remains a little slower. Nonetheless, it’s still considered a balanced m...
Nov 23, 2015
