Real Estate Arizona
Renting vs Buying a Home
Deciding whether to rent or to a buy a home can be a challenging decision. Many weigh the aspect of "throwing" equity or potential future value away when renting a home. That said there are many other reasons to rent over buying a home and vice versa. Here are some considerations I would recommend when making this type of decision. Renting a home [caption id="attachment_250" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Arizona Apartment"][/caption] The pros of renting a home: As a renter you don't assume any of the major responsibilities of owning a home. Of course you should keep the home in good order; however, you're not required ...
Arizona Cardinals Couch
I was looking for some new furniture and found these really cool couches. Most of my friends are sports nuts and I thought these would go great in a bar or entertainment room. Baseline Arizona Cardinals NFL Pub Sofa Sports Fan Arizona Wildcats NCAA Teamseats Leather Sofa Sports Fan Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Teamseats Leather Sofa
The Gaslamp District Says It All
I was finally able to get out of dodge and head over to San Diego to enjoy the amazing weather and activities. Last night I went out with my lady friend and enjoyed an amazing meal at one of the coolest restaurants ever, the Gaslamp Strip Club. We grilled our own steaks and sipped on delicious martini's, I highly recommend checking it out if you have a chance. Luckily we were able to grab an outside table and indulge on the amazing atmosphere that the Gaslamp District has to offer. To my surprise the streets seemed duller then usual and didn't ...
Comparable Homes
When looking to buy or sell an Arizona home it is important to have your real estate professional provide comparable home sales, pending sales, and current listings. Buy obtaining this information prior to making a purchase or sales decision you will have past information as a way to indicate the future. For selling your Arizona home, you will be better equipped to price your home. Of course the quality of agent you deal with will make a difference, but don't always be angry with your real estate agent, because you don't like the listing price. This is a tough real ...
Arizona’s Median Home Sales Price Drops Again
According the Arizona Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS), Arizona's median home sales price dropped to $119,900 in March. Only 1 year ago the median sales price was $210,000. So over the past year Arizona has experienced a net drop in median price by $90,100. That's staggering to say the least. That said, I believe their are factors that are skewing this number. As an example, I was in the cell phone store getting my now destroyed Palm Treo replaced and overheard someone talking about flipping properties. Turns out they were flipping a house in buckeye for $70,000. In my reality I can't ...
Green Apartments?
So I was doing a little bit of research and came across what I thought was an interesting marketing idea. Archstone Apartments which has several apartment buildings in Arizona is doing a promotion connected with Earth day. "The four-day event being held between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April 23 to 26 at Archstone communities in the West Region will offer prospects a 'Go Green and Get Green' savings offer of up to $500 in rent with the signing of a new lease and a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize." Has our society become so green conscious that ...
Buying an Arizona Home
Buying a home in Arizona is actually not as difficult as it can be in many other states. Some states, such as New York, require intervention from a Real Estate Attorney. We are fortunate that in most cases a Real Estate Attorney is not needed. This of courses varies based on the type of real estate purchase, but a typical Arizona home buyer will not need one. I thought it might be useful to breakdown the steps. Like any new process, understanding the home buying process before starting it, should be useful. 1. Find yourself an experienced agent. The more experience a ...
Anyone for Tile? Carpet? Wood flooring? This is for you Phoenix and surrounding valley!
With many experienced companies spread valley wide offering many different services, there is one that stands out among them all. I present One Stop Flooring. A company devoted to a wide array of tile, carpet, and wood floorings covering any project for residential and commercial for any budget. I recently visited the showroom in Phoenix located on Thomas and 44th st (on the north side of the street). Gorgeous displays of thousands of samples are intelligently presented so not to overwhelm you. The staff on hand, owner Stan Upiter included, present a friendly relaxed environment with no pressure leaving you free to ask question without reserve. Being a resident of Arizona for most of my life... [Read more...]
Renting vs Buying a Home
Deciding whether to rent or to a buy a home can be a challenging decision. Many weigh the aspect of “throwing” equity or potential future value away when renting a home. That said there are many other reasons to rent over buying a home and vice versa. Here are some considerations I would recommend when making this type of decision. Renting a home Arizona Apartment The pros of renting a home: As a renter you don’t assume any of the major responsibilities of owning a home. Of course you should keep the home in good order; however, you’re not required to replace the broken water heater or maintenance the AC. Your responsibility is to keep the home in good condition less... [Read more...]
Arizona Cardinals Couch
I was looking for some new furniture and found these really cool couches. Most of my friends are sports nuts and I thought these would go great in a bar or entertainment room. Baseline Arizona Cardinals NFL Pub Sofa Sports Fan Arizona Wildcats NCAA Teamseats Leather Sofa Sports Fan Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Teamseats Leather Sofa Read More →
The Gaslamp District Says It All
I was finally able to get out of dodge and head over to San Diego to enjoy the amazing weather and activities. Last night I went out with my lady friend and enjoyed an amazing meal at one of the coolest restaurants ever, the Gaslamp Strip Club. We grilled our own steaks and sipped on delicious martini’s, I highly recommend checking it out if you have a chance. Luckily we were able to grab an outside table and indulge on the amazing atmosphere that the Gaslamp District has to offer. To my surprise the streets seemed duller then usual and didn’t contain the hoard of people that normally would be walking the streets. After dinner we walked down 5th Avenue, the main Gaslamp District street,... [Read more...]