by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 23, 2022 | Renters and Renting
Home sale prices in the Valley of the Sun are at an all-time high. As of late last year, metro Phoenix has led the nation in annual growth for 30 straight months. And the rental market isn’t far behind. Four Phoenix metro cities are in the top 10 nationally for rent...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 18, 2021 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
1. Low Mortgage Rates. Loan payments are affordable due to low interest rates, pushing housing accessibility higher, which has helped to offset our rise in prices. 2. Rent is High. It’s often cheaper to buy than lease as rents have been on the rise and are predicted...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 9, 2020 | Real Estate Facts & Figures
Number 2 on the list of the top five consumer complaints is home improvement contractors. Problems include shoddy work, failure to start or complete a job, and failure to have proper licensing. Read 10 Musts When Hiring a Contractor about the importance of vetting...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 26, 2020 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
Metro Phoenix area apartment rent increases lead the nation, rising 7.4% over the past year. Almost every Valley of the Sun city beat the national 3% increase, with the city of Surprise leading the way with a remarkable 16% rent hike. Luxury complexes are still being...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 8, 2019 | Renters and Renting
In Part I of this blog (https://tinyurl.com/yxud3rpj), I discussed the limited info an HOA can request from renters. But what if those renters are short term, VRBO types. Can HOAs regulate or ban them? State laws prohibits it unless its already in the CC&Rs. The...