We are so glad you asked! Often people decide they want to buy a home, but they aren’t super clear on the particulars of what they want that home to look like in terms of location, size, features, and price. The outer ring is the first step where you may begin to start looking at […]
If a buyer has the financial liquidity, they may choose to pay for a home in cash and forgo mortgaging the home. The process for paying for a home in cash works a little bit differently. The main thing to note is that: Instead, you can request a letter from your financial institution that states […]
Prospective buyers face a lot of big decisions and uncertainty during the journey to find a new home, especially around financing and logistics. What does that look like? It will vary by situation, but you want to present solutions to the challenges a home buyer might be facing. There are different clauses and contingency plans […]
You’ve probably heard it a dozen times: “I’ll buy once rates drop.” But here’s the reality: even as the Federal Reserve begins trimming interest rates, mortgage rates have actually crept higher. It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s not uncommon. And that’s precisely why informed buyers, the ones who understand how markets truly work, are stepping in […]
You can use the internet to your advantage to curate a highlight reel of photos that allows you to market your home in it’s most favorable light. We’ve talked about some of the drawbacks of the online listing services, but there are also many benefits to selling a home in the digital world. By writing […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch whether strong buyer demand continues, with sales up 9% year-over-year even as prices hold flat. Inventory remains tight at just 2.73 months, but rising Expireds and Cancelled properties show that sellers who overprice may struggle to find buyers. With mortgage rates steady around 6.27%, the market’s direction […]
The answer is no! Someone might think it’s amazing that their home listing was viewed by thousands of people, but in reality that metric is meaningless if none of those online viewers are interested buyers. Always remember, the internet does give homes way more exposure online to reach a vast audience, but that also means […]
Pre-qualification is one step you can take to make your home buying process go a little bit smoother. That is why one of the first items of business to get squared away when you are in the home buying process is: financial pre-qualification. Some people might think this is only relevant if you are planning […]
The Metro Phoenix housing market is shifting as we move into fall, with average home prices down 15% and price per square foot dipping to $347. While inventory rose slightly in August, the market still holds over five months of supply, giving buyers more leverage and keeping sellers competitive when pricing their homes. Meanwhile, mortgage […]
If professional staging is not an option for your home, that’s ok too! It’s still possible to stage your home on your own and with your own furniture. Your mantra while in the staging process should become: less is more. Let that be your mindset while you work on staging your home. The first rule […]
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