Renting Really Is Twice As Expensive As Buying
The stats are really quite simple. On average, homebuyers with median income who purchase the typical home spend 15.3% of their income on their monthly house payment. In contrast, renters spend 29.9% of their monthly income on rent. (Data source: Zillow, 12/9/14 article.) Those are pretty impressive numbers, or make that ‘distressing’ if you’re renting. […]
The Ten Home Selling Tips You Can’t Afford To Ignore
When it comes to selling your home, there are certain rules that are pretty hard and fast, regardless of the state of the real estate market you’re selling in. In a difficult market, even more creativity may be necessary so that your home stands out from the crowd and has a better-than-even shot at finding […]
Safety Practices For Realtors And Their Clients
The recent experience of a Realtor during an Open House event in Gilbert, Arizona is a fresh reminder to those in our industry that personal safety should always be at the top of our checklists. Because a real estate agent works so closely with the public, it is sometimes easy to forget how critical it […]
Las Vegas Housing Market
It is taking a little bit longer for homeowners to break even on their investments. Overall, buyers can expect a relatively quick return according to a recent Las Vegas Review Journal article. “Home-sales website Zillow set the Las Vegas Valley’s ‘break-even horizon’ at 1.5 years in the fourth quarter, up from 1.2 years in the […]
Southern Nevada: A Great Place to Live
Why is Southern Nevada a great place to live? Here are 4 reasons that don’t involve casinos! We’re well aware of the reputation that Southern Nevada has developed over the years. They say what happens here stays here. Sure, gambling and casinos is what put us on the map. But believe it or not, there […]
The Dangers of Taking too Long to Decide on a New Home
To overstate the obvious, purchasing a new home is a big deal. No one should rush into a deal without thoroughly thinking it through first. For most people, a house will be the biggest asset they have. That being said, many potential homeowners have a nasty habit of waiting too long to make a decision. […]
A New Year, A New Housing Market
In 2015, home sales are predicted to rise to 7% across the nation. If you are considering selling your home this new year, this may be the year to take the next step. The value of homes has been steadily rising in the last few years and is expected to continue that incline as the […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 4
When buying a home, it is a rollercoaster of emotions for the seller, buyer and real estate agents! One of the most difficult steps is agreeing on a price. Most buyers will try to “shake” down the sellers and more sellers will try to “strong arm” the buyers, leaving it up to the Realtor® to […]
Home Buying Myths Phase 3
In the world we live in today, many things are unpredictable, especially when it comes to the housing market. It used to be said that there were good times to buy a home and bad times to buy a home. Now, with the excessive use of the Internet, buyers are shopping the housing market 24/7/. […]
Where Did Your Fall Traditions Come From?
Just like every season or holiday, new decorations bring new life into your home. Even if the decorations are not actually new, they seem to be! You begin to see pumpkins, leaves and gourds to put you in the autumn mood! Click Here are a few decorating ideas we added to our pinterest page! We […]