How to Buy A House...in a Nutshell! A simple Step-By-Step process for buying a house...it's not so hard...OK it's really harder than it looks but that's why they invented real estate agents! But seriously, there are 5 basic stages to buying a home here in Arizona: Get yourself a purchase contract Open escrow Do your … [Read more...] about How To Buy A House (In A Nutshell)
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The Beauty of the SPDS (Not the Potato Variety)
Ready to sell your house? Well don't forget your SPDS!! The Seller's Property Disclosure Statement, or what we in the biz affectionately refer to as the "SPUDS" is a detailed checklist of all the material facts that you as the seller need to disclose to the buyer who is looking to buy your house. Don't think of this exercise … [Read more...] about The Beauty of the SPDS (Not the Potato Variety)
What? You Aren’t Using the AZ Buyer’s Advisory??
Two of my clients recently discovered that a really good deal can sometimes be a really bad deal. How did they do it? By using the Arizona Buyer's Advisory to research the properties they were interested in purchasing. By using the resources summarized in this document, they discovered deal breakers that made them decide to … [Read more...] about What? You Aren’t Using the AZ Buyer’s Advisory??
When Should You Get A Home Inspection? Always!
A professional home inspector should be one of the first people you call when your offer to purchase a home has been accepted. A home inspector will go over your home with a fine tooth comb and provide a detailed report on the condition of the home. He will check the condition of your roof, your AC unit, your electrical and … [Read more...] about When Should You Get A Home Inspection? Always!