Phoenix, Arizona
You’ve probably heard lots of advice on how to pack before moving. But what about advice on how to unpack after a move? Read on to learn more about how to tackle this task strategically. If you follow this advice, you should be on track to become fully settled in your new Phoenix home in less…
Congratulations — you’ve finally found a house in Phoenix that you love, and your offer has been accepted. Now what? The next step in home buying is doing your inspections. While this process isn’t extraordinarily difficult, it does help if you go into it as informed as possible. Inspections are optional Put simply, you don’t…
One of the most important decisions to make — and something you should decide before you start shopping for homes in Phoenix — is whether you’d prefer building versus buying a home. Both have specific pros and cons that can drastically affect your new home experience. Look at building versus buying from every angle to…
Picking a real estate agent is a huge step toward becoming a homeowner. However, sometimes that’s easier said than done. There are often more than enough agents in your area to choose from, but how do you know when you’ve found the right one? If you’re about to enter the real estate market, this post…
Home sales may be slowing overall, but not among first-time home buyers, according to a new report. Genworth Mortgage Insurance culled all publicly available government and proprietary mortgage industry data to see how this segment of buyers is faring in the housing market. In the first half of the year, first-time buyers purchased 985,000 single-family…
HOA rules: Read them If you fall in love with a home in Phoenix with a homeowners association (HOA), check the HOA rules as soon as you can. There may be deal-breaking provisions in that document. For instance: Many associations ban outdoor smoking They may also tell you what kind of plants you’re allowed to…
What are you hankering for when you buy a home? Good space and great bones? You bet. Nice neighborhoods and highly rated schools? Check. Maybe even some awesome shiplap design notes? No prob, "Fixer Upper" obsessives! But when you put all of those different factors into a grinder, there's one thing that comes out the…
If you want affordable housing in one of the nation’s biggest cities, Detroit’s your answer. According to a recent ranking by Point2Homes, Detroit is also one of the most affordable big cities -- the most, in fact – both in the U.S. and all of North America. Where affordability reigns supreme Point2Homes recently ranked the continent’s 50 most…
The housing market is on an upswing - at least that's what most American buyers, sellers and even renters think. According to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), all three are feeling optimistic about their chances in today's market. A good time to buy From August to September, the number of consumers who said…
If you’re looking for a great place for your family, you might want at the Midwest. According to WalletHub’s study, this region claims the bulk of the nation’s most family-friendly cities. "Family-friendly" cities are those that boast good schools, quality health care facilities and plenty of opportunities for family fun. The list ranks cities based…
