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Selling Your Home Doesn’t Have to be Overwhelming

When people think about selling their home, many focus on all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen; clean closets; prepare for viewings; find another home; arrange financing; start packing; etc. It can all seem very overwhelming, very quickly. In fact, if you focus on the long to-do ...

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Set Learning Goals Instead of Resolutions

Are you making a New Year’s resolution this month? Whether it’s to quit smoking, lose weight, or spend more time with your family, you’ll have a much better chance of success if you turn that goal into a learning goal instead.A learning goal is simply a commitment to learn something ...

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How Earnest Money Works When Buying a Home In Arizona

So what is earnest money?  When a buyer makes an offer on a home, they will also include a monetary figure called “earnest money” or a “good faith deposit” in the written purchase contract. The actual money is not needed at the time the offer is submitted but should be ...

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What Buyers Need to Know About the Appraisal

Are you new to homebuying process? Maybe you've heard the word appraisal but are unsure what it actually involves.  The appraisal occurs after the due diligence period.  The due diligence period or inspection period as it is referred to here in Arizona begins the day after an offer is accepted.  ...

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