by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 23, 2016 | Home Ownership, The Attorney-Broker Advantage
Unlike me, agents have no legal training. Yet they are allowed to prepare contracts. An example of what can go wrong when an agent plays attorney occurred to Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek, who lost a $100,000 cash earnest money deposit when he tried to buy a...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 20, 2016 | Home Ownership, Renters and Renting
According to the Wall Street Journal, when asked what was their primary reason for renting, 49% of those aged 18 to 34 said they were not financially ready to own. Of those 35 and older, 26% cited that same reason. In the younger below 35 group, 15% said they rent...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 18, 2016 | Home Ownership, Renters and Renting
A study of renters by Fannie Mae revealed the top 3 reasons that they were renting: a. 57% said it allows them to live within their budget; b. 52% said its less stressful; c. And 50% believed its the best decision given the current economic climate. Next: Part 2 of...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 16, 2016 | Home Ownership, Real Estate Facts & Figures
Builders tore down and reconstructed about 55,000 homes – or about 7.7% of all single-family housing starts last year, according to estimates by the National Association of Home Builders. As the housing stock continues to age and builders are hard-pressed to find...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 10, 2016 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Did you know there are dozens of energy efficiency incentives, rebates and tax credits available to Phoenix area home buyers and owners? Even installation of an ordinary water heater can qualify. And are you aware that various loan programs will pay for you to make...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 22, 2016 | Home Ownership
RealtyTrac’s new website homedisclosure.com lists #sex offenders, #drug labs and environmental problems in metro #Phoenix and other selected areas.
