Tax Reform That Effects Real Estate Owners and More 1. Mortgage Interest Deduction Tax reform - There was concern that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) would be eliminated. That didn’t happen. However, the bill has made the following changes: Reduces limit on deductible mortgage debt to $750,000 or new loans taken out after 12/14/17 (from [...]
Veterans day parade 2017 is being presented by the Honoring Arizona’s Veterans (HAV) organization that has presented the annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade 2017 for its 21st year in a row. This year it was held on Saturday, Nov. 11. Television and film actress Loretta Swit appeared in the parade as the Celebrity Grand Marshal. Swit [...]
WWI Bonus Expeditionary Army - Veteran's Day will soon be upon us. It's been said that the Active Duty Military would never take up arms against its brothers and sister veterans. It could never happen - But it did! The WWI Bonus Expeditionary Army was the popular name of an assemblage of some 43,000 marchers—17,000 [...]
Hiring Agents - There is no doubt that it is easier to sell your house when using the services of a local real estate professional. The agent will provide: Greater exposure to more buyers The skills of a professional negotiator A layer of protection from possible legal liabilities Professional guidance in navigating any pitfalls [...]
Thinking selling? - That headline might be a little aggressive; however, as August 2017’s housing market data begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME TODAY! In a recent article by CBS News, they explained that the number of existing home [...]
Market Insider 85266 2017-10-14 - The data on this page is consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, and more. Whether you're a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions. Call or email anytime to discuss how this information can benefit you! [...]
Significant Equity - A recent article from a reputable news source was titled: Here's why some homeowners still can't sell. In the opening bullets of the article, the author claimed, “Negative equity is one of the main reasons why there are so few homes for sale.” The article then goes on to soften that stance [...]
Real estate team - How do you select the members of your team who are going to help you make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important characteristic that you should be looking [...]
Selling Your Home - Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. [...]
Fall Inventory Slows - There is no doubt that the largest challenge in today’s housing market is a lack of housing inventory for sale. This challenge has been defined as an “overwhelming lack of supply,” and even a “straight up inventory crisis.” First American just released the results of a survey which sheds light on [...]