Phoenix is a great place to live. Just ask the more than 4.6 million people that live in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Which is why I get regular phone calls, particularly from folks living in States that experience a frozen-tundra type of winter, asking about moving to Phoenix. ASAP. I have noticed a common thread among … [Read more...] about Moving to Phoenix? Things I Get Asked ALL The Time
Phoenix Real Estate FAQs
What Does It Take To Buy A House In Phoenix?
Watch this video!!! I don't know if you knew this, but it takes $4,000,000,000,000 to buy a cheap, dilapidated home in Phoenix. Do you have that in your bank account right now? I mean, everyone else does, why not you? JUST KIDDING. Seriously though, it does take some money to buy a home. (Key word here: … [Read more...] about What Does It Take To Buy A House In Phoenix?
We Need Listings! #NotABubble
Come on already! Why are you hording your own house? Put it on the market already! Don't get cast in that hypothetical TV show, "House Horders"! (Is this a show already? I'm not sure. I would probably watch it.) Weather-wise, it's becoming an early spring, and it's the perfect time to begin selling your home! Yet as you can … [Read more...] about We Need Listings! #NotABubble
Buying a House and Selling a House — At the Same Time?
What’s the Easiest Way to Invest in Real Estate?
A friend of mine recently asked me about investing in a REIT, which is a Real Estate Investment Trust. There's been a lot of them poppin' up over the last 15 to 20 years - especially online. This particular one that she was looking at had $1,000 minimum. My friend asked, "I don't have the $1,000 now, but if I did is this a good … [Read more...] about What’s the Easiest Way to Invest in Real Estate?
Hot Spots in Phoenix Real Estate
There are some real hot spots in Phoenix this winter. These Hot Spots are fueled by two things: Jobs Lifestyle There's been a lot of job growth recently in the I-10 corridor, the I-17 corridor as well as right around North Tempe and South Scottsdale. So let's use a fun bee analogy, shall we? These … [Read more...] about Hot Spots in Phoenix Real Estate
Big Box Banks vs. Local Mortgage Banker
Does it really matter who you choose to do your mortgage? Can't you just go down to any ho-hum bank and get a home loan? Or call that spammy 1-800 number (that is most likely a sex hotline) you got from a quick Google search? Yes, it matters! And it’s a big FLIPPIN’ deal! You might be thinking, “Big Box is the way to go … [Read more...] about Big Box Banks vs. Local Mortgage Banker
Are We Headed For Another Real Estate Bubble?
Sorry to interrupt your regularly scheduled PBS program in the drab, grey fields of irrational paranoia, fear and anarchy, but I have an important message for you: IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD. WE ARE NOT IN A HOUSING CRISIS. We are not about to be in one either! I know what you're thinking, "Oh, but Kristin, you're a REAL ESTATE … [Read more...] about Are We Headed For Another Real Estate Bubble?
