2021 Housing Update and Prediction

Housing Market Review and Predictions We are now entering the post pandemic real estate market and there is a mountain of speculation what it will look like.  The word “crash” is used frequently as well as “bubble”.   As the economy returns to as normal as it can under the current economic and government policy, buyers

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Appraisal Contingency Waiver-Good idea or not?

Waiving The Appraisal to Compete with Cash Offers In this seller favored market, buyers requiring a loan are looking for ways to compete with cash offers which have two distinct advantages. One is there is no unfulfilled loan contingency and the second is there is nno appraisal contingency.  In an attempt to  remove concerns over

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Pre Possession Occupancy-Arizona

Pre Possession Agreement – Early Move-in A written agreement to move into a house prior to the close of escrow can be know as a pre possession agreement, pre-closing occupancy or early move in agreement. Regardless of the name, this addendum allows the buyer to move in prior to the buyer owning the home.  This

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Post Closing Occupancy Agreement

Arizona post possession agreements are no big deal, right? What is the solution when a seller needs an extra week to move out, or needs the funds from the sale of the home in which they’re living to purchase their next home?  What’s the problem with staying in the house they just sold for another

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Lago Estancia Lake Community in Gilbert

Pedestrian Friendly Lago Estancia Lake Community in Gilbert One of the smaller lake communities in Gilbert is Lago Estancia with just under 100 waterview lots.  A distinguishing character of Lago Estancia is the walking paths and bridges that allow residents to enjoy waterfront walks around the lakes.  Lago Estancia is located near downtown Gilbert that

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2020 Market Review & 2021 Forecast

2020 Phoenix Real Estate Market Review & 2021 Forecast On to another year that will see a change for the better in regards to COVID19!  With herd immunity and vaccinations rolling out,  there is reason for optimism. How did the Phoenix real estate market fare in 2020?  And what can we expect for 2021 with

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Buyer Closing Costs Explained

Understanding Buyer Closing Costs One of the least understood costs that a buyer will encounter when purchasing a house are buyer closing costs.  In part, this is because buyer closing costs come from different sources. There are lender fees, prorations for taxes and home owner’s insurance as well as funding the escrow account, title and

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Adult Community Waterfront Homes in Phoenix

  Relaxing 55+ Active Adult Waterfront Communities If you’re looking for a waterfront retirement home in the Phoenix area but also want to enjoy the amenities of an active adult community, keep on reading.  Active adult waterfront homes are found in Mesa, Sun Lakes, Goodyear, Peoria, Sun City and the city of Maricopa. Specifically, they

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Valley wide biking and walking paths and trails

Recreational Paths And Trails Along The SRP Canals If you’ve ever looked for a safe and leisurely place to go for a walk or ride a bike without the risk of competing  on busy streets with cars and trucks, consider the recreational paths and trails along the SRP canals. Throughout the valley Salt River Project

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Spring Mountain Ski Ranch -Water ski community

Spring  Mountain  Ski  Ranch  in  the  west  valley Hidden in the west valley are two water ski communities; Spring Mountain Ski Ranch and  Lakeside Ski Village.  Spring Mountain Ski Ranch was established in 2005 with initial sales of the one acre lots between $250K – $385K.   After surviving the real estate down turn along with 

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