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How much does a home appraisal cost? It depends on several factors

Source: Ruben Caginalp via MSN.com A home appraisal is conducted by a licensed professional to determine what your home is worth before you put it on the market and sell it. The process could cost several hundred dollars, depending on factors such as property size and location. How does a home appraisal work? appraiser looks at a number of factors, including comparable homes within the local market, location, age and condition of the home, structural construction and materials, size of the home and square … [Read more...]

3 Tips for Home Sellers in 2022

Source: MSN.com | via The Washington Post - Opinion by Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Experts are forecasting that 2022 will be another year of the housing market favoring sellers over buyers. As we learned last year, the housing market is short by as much as 6.5 million homes, according to the National Association of Realtors. Redfin reports that buyers are facing the fewest number of listings on record, as the number of active listings fell 27 percent from a year ago. One example: … [Read more...]

New Year’s Eve events and parties 2021: Where to celebrate the start of 2022 in the Valley

Source: ABC 15 - Josh Frigerio PHOENIX — Update (Dec. 28): Because rain is in the forecast, the NYE block party at Margaret T. Hance Park will be relocated to Walter Where?House, an indoor events venue in Phoenix. All tickets already purchased will be honored at the new event. Refunds are also being accepted for those unable to make it. We've updated that specific listing below. Adios. Good riddance. Goodbye, to 2021. And, hello — maybe. We hope. — to 2022. If you're looking for a spot to ring in the … [Read more...]

Events & Festivities in and around Scottsdale

There are so many fun things to do and see in our great city! Check out these links to get the details: https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/events/ Holiday Lights at Salt River Fields PlayStation Fiesta Bowl https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/event/holiday-lights-at-mccormick-stillman-railroad-park/367081/ … [Read more...]

11 Of The Most Beautiful Fall Destinations In Arizona

Source: Only In Your State | Katie Lawrence Fall in Arizona is a truly enchanting time, with so many magical places to explore. From the Snowbowl to Apple Annie’s and everywhere in-between, here are the 11 most beautiful autumn destinations to visit this year in Arizona. 1. Aspen Nature Lollipop Trail (Flagstaff) At just under three miles long, this easy, short-and-sweet trail is one of the most iconic fall destinations in Arizona. You haven't lived until you've hiked through a grove of brilliantly … [Read more...]

This Is the US City Where Home Prices Are Soaring

Source: Douglas McIntyre | 24/7 Wallstreet for MSN Money | August 31, 2021 Home sales, and prices, are at unprecedented levels for several reasons. Among them, mortgage rates sit near all-time lows, which makes homeownership more affordable. The incomes of upper-class and middle-class Americans were, for the most part, not affected by the pandemic, which has allowed them to remain in the market for homes. The pandemic did trigger a migration of people from large coastal cities to those that are more affordable. … [Read more...]

What Is a 1031 Exchange? How Real Estate Investors Can Put Off Paying Capital Gains

Source: Realtor.com | Ana Durani | August 2, 2021 Anyone new to real estate investing may hear some terms thrown around that they may not fully understand. One of these terms is the “1031 exchange,” which is a common tax strategy that can help real estate investors expand their portfolios and raise their net worth. Planning to sell an investment property and want to defer paying a barrage of taxes, including capital gains? Here are answers to common questions surrounding the 1031 exchange, from the … [Read more...]

How To Create a Hummingbird Hangout in Your Garden

Source: Realtor.com | Ana Durrani | June 21, 2021 Hummingbirds have long been considered a symbol of joy and happiness and are said to bring good luck and positive energy to those who encounter them. So why not keep the good vibes going by creating a hummingbird hangout in your garden that can ensure these beautiful creatures return year after year? “Adding a hummingbird-friendly spot in your garden, with a foundation of native plants, is an amazing way to support local wildlife and the broader natural … [Read more...]

Buyers have to act fast in this tough housing market

Source: ANNA BAHNEY, CNN BUSINESS - 02/19/21 Buyers looking for a home right now need to be ready to pounce. Inventory of homes is so low that, in January, homes sold in half the time they did a year ago. Properties sold in January typically remained on the market for 21 days during the month, down from 43 days a year ago. Most homes, 71%, that sold in January were on the market for less than a month, according to the National Association of Realtors. As of the end of January, housing inventory fell to a … [Read more...]

Dwell On This: Make Your Bedroom a Device-Free Zone

Source: Gregory Han | Dwell.com | February 12, 2021 Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary. Admit it—you’ve long been mired in an unhealthy relationship, and you’re probably losing sleep over it. The toxic entity that we’re talking about is none other than your phone. The average person spends more than three hours a day messaging, shopping, and doomscrolling on their devices, and for many, a sizable portion of that happens in bed. Needless to say, we’ve all been trained by the algorithms that … [Read more...]

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