by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 22, 2015 | Home Buying
According to a leading new home analyst, there is little evidence to suggest that the new-home segment of the housing market in the metro Phoenix area has begun to recapture any significant level of market share versus the resale market. New home construction by both...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 19, 2015 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Although not always present on Arizona lots, the number of trees can be a powerful influence on home buying nationally. In an eastern-U.S. centered study, 18% of repeat buyers and 25% of buyers purchasing a new home said that being on a wooded lot or on a lot with...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 8, 2015 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Home Buying
Homes listed for sale in Tucson and Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico are available on the Phoenix area Multiple Listing Service. You can search in both those localities through REALTOR.com – or let us do it for you. Tucson is about 120 miles south of the Phoenix...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 5, 2015 | Home Buying, Mortgages + Lending
Fannie Mae announced the HomePath Ready Buyer Program, that allows first-time home buyers of its properties to receive up to 3% of the purchase price in closing cost assistance. On a $150,000 priced home, buyers could receive up to $4,500 in closing cost savings....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 1, 2015 | Home Buying
Are the buying habits of Millennials helping to destroy certain industries? A Wall Street Journal article last year said that Millennials are killing 5 industries. One of those businesses was new home builders, because Millennials don’t seem to be interested in owning...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 26, 2015 | Home Buying
Your selection of agent will be a decisive factor in whether your home purchase will be a success. A good agent will educate you about the buying process, protect your interests, and be able to accurately value the selections you make. How do you get those benefits?...