Buying a Home, Tips and FAQs

July 5, 2017

How Much of a Down Payment Do You Need?

There is increasing difficulty for first-time home buyers to save for their down payment as indicated in the graph. Several factors that contribute to this trend include rising rents, rising home prices, student loan debt and flat wages.down payment graph.png

Some would-be buyers feel they cannot buy a home today but …

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June 26, 2017

Don't Have a CLUE?


If you haven’t heard of a CLUE report, it has nothing to do with the table game searching for a murderer. It is a report showing the insurance claims on your home and car for the past five to seven years.10340976-250.jpg

This database is used by insurance companies to …

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May 10, 2017

Home Buyer Tips: Making an Offer to Win the House

 

In Arizona, we are still experiencing a seller's market due to low inventory. There is fierce competition out there for the prime homes and getting a seller to accept your offer over other's buyers is becoming more and more difficult. How can you beat the competitor and win …

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May 1, 2017

How to Beat the Competition When Buying a Home

How to Beat the Competition When Buying a Home in the West Valley

*Updated 09/14/25

It's important to know what the local market is like in the area where you want to purchase a home. Each city and even each community within a city can have a …

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April 30, 2017

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home

Indecision May Cost More

“More has been lost due to indecision than was ever lost to making the wrong decision.” Interest rates have as much effect on housing costs as price and when they are both trending upward, it can be very expensive to wait.

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April 27, 2017

Goodyear, Arizona Communities and Subdivisions

Goodyear Arizona

Goodyear, Arizona

Named one of the five "Most Livable Cities" in America, Goodyear is located west of Phoenix off the I-10 freeway and close to the Loop 303 making it easy to get just about anywhere in the Valley. Goodyear was also named an All-American City and features …

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April 27, 2017

Buckeye, Arizona Communities and Subdivisions

Buckeye Arizona

 

Buckeye, Arizona  

Buckeye is the furthest city west on I-10 from Phoenix Metro. The city has a rich history dated back to the 1880's. The main street is still there today and has been revitalized through the years. The City of Buckeye covers 600 square miles …

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April 27, 2017

Avondale Arizona Communities and Subdivisions

 

Avondale Arizona

Avondale, Arizona

The residents of Avondale say it is a great place to live! Avondale has a rich history and has transformed from an agricultural city to a modern city close to Phoenix but nestled at the base of the Estrella Mountains. There are tons of …

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April 26, 2017

Litchfield Park Communities and Subdivisions

Litchfield Park Arizona

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Litchfield Park, Arizona was named best city to live by Movoto and those that live in Litchfield Park concur! Litchfield Park offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents. From Old Litchfield to the almost acre lots of Litchfield Vista Views, there's a great …

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April 24, 2017

Home Buyer Tips: Is it time to buy a home?

Is it time to buy a house?Is it time?

Some would-be buyers have emotional reasons to own a home, like having a place of their own where they can raise a family, feel safe and secure and enjoy their friends’ company. Other buyers’ dominant reasons might be financial in nature such as building equity or …

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