What Are Fiduciary Responsibilities and How Do They Relate to The Home Buying Process? We can explain! When purchasing a new home, it’s typical to hire a real estate agent who can provide representation and counsel with fiduciary responsibility to you throughout the home buying process. Fiduciary responsibility means that your agent acts as a […]
Staging your home is an easy way to give prospective buyers a vision about how they could turn your property into a beautiful home of their own! Some sellers mistakenly assume all home buyers will be able to see the value of a home right off the bat. When in reality this can be a […]
A fresh round of headlines broke this morning: the U.S. and Japan have reached a new tariff agreement, cutting auto duties from 27.5% to 15%. On paper, it appears to be a win. In practice? That 15% rate is still well above pre-trade-war levels, meaning the pressure on consumer goods—and inflation—remains very much intact. That […]
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data sent a clear message: inflation isn’t done yet. June’s CPI report showed a 0.3% monthly increase, pushing the annual inflation rate to 2.7%, up from 2.4% in May. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also increased, rising 0.2% month-over-month and standing at 2.9% year-over-year. It’s the kind […]
Seasonal Population Shifts Scottsdale and Metro Phoenix are renowned for their winter appeal, attracting snowbirds, seasonal renters, and tourists who significantly boost the region’s population and economy between November and April. However, when summer arrives and temperatures soar well into the triple digits, the Valley undergoes a notable shift. The winter months bring a significant […]
When your home is for sale, you want your property to shine both inside and outside. Before you sell your home, you will want to have a landscaper come by to spruce up the outside to make sure that your yard looks tidy, as this will maximize your home’s curb appeal. On the inside, you […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch for continued inventory growth, which is giving buyers more choices and shifting negotiating power away from sellers. Although average sale prices are holding steady, the decline in price per square foot and longer time on market Hint at softening demand. If mortgage rates continue to ease, even […]
At the European Central Bank’s prestigious annual forum in Sintra, Portugal, on July 1, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took the stage alongside global counterparts, offering a clear message: the Fed is exercising caution, not making hasty decisions. While markets had been hoping for a signal that interest rate cuts were imminent, Powell instead […]
The end goal of a property transaction is for both the buyer and seller to come together and say yes to both the price and terms of an offer. There are many factors that go into the final price, including the market and the condition of the home, and it is inevitable both the buyer […]
Getting the cost of major upgrades at your place is a great starting point when you are looking to sell your home. When you decide to put your home on the market, one of the big decisions you have to make is whether you should complete those major renovation projects you have put off. If […]