Let’s Talk about FHA Loans: A Good Option for Home Buyers Are you planning to buy a home? If yes, then you might have come across the term “FHA loans.” So, what are they exactly? FHA loans are mortgages that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans offer flexible approval requirements and lower down payments compared to traditional mortgages. However, many people are still not aware of the benefits of FHA loans. Let's discuss the advantages of FHA loans. Firstly, the biggest benefit of FHA loans is their low down payment requirements. Usually, the down payment is only 3.5 ..read more

The Benefits of a VA Loan: A Comprehensive Guide for Homebuyers Are you a veteran, active-duty service member, or surviving spouse of a military member wondering how to finance your dream home? Look no further than a VA loan. This type of mortgage has revolutionized the homebuying process for eligible military borrowers, offering unique benefits and advantages that traditional loans do not. In this comprehensive guide below, we'll walk you through all the benefits of a VA loan so you can determine if it's the best choice for you. No Down Payment Required - One of the most significant advantage ..read more

The 1031 Exchange Process: Understanding the Basics Are you looking to buy, sell, or exchange a property? If so, you might have heard of the 1031 exchange process. This is a popular tax-deferment strategy that can save you money, but it can also be a bit confusing. In this blog post, we’re going to break down the 1031 exchange process and explain the basics. Whether you’re a real estate investor, a property owner, or just curious, keep reading to learn more. What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a tax-deferment strategy that allows you to exchange one ..read more

A review of the Westin Kierland Gold Club By: Clark Hogan The Westin Kierland Golf Club is a Scott Miller designed golf course that features 27 holes (three 9 hole courses - Acacia, Ironwood and Mesquite) with over 300 bunkers, lakes, dry washes and desert trees. Many people describe the course as beautifully manicured, unforgettable and relaxing (“relaxing” depends on who you’re asking and what they shoot that day lol). The cool thing about this golf course is that you don’t have to ride in a golf cart if you don’t want to. They have other options, such as a Segway or a custom designed Electr ..read more

It’s no secret Arizona is one of the most desirable states to live in within the United States. With the ever growing economy, consistent sunshine and affordable cost of living we are seeing an average of 200 people moving to the greater phoenix area daily! What if I told you there is a hidden gem Arizona has to offer you? And no it’s not Gilbert. It’s a place where you get the best of both worlds, desert living and a sense of community. Where you can visit your favorite brunch spot and run into a friend. Where you can maintain your active life without having to drive in the busy Arizona traff ..read more

Arabella in Scottsdale, Arizona. New build community by DR Horton. Visit: www.arabellascottsdaleaz.com for more details. This development has over 420 homes sites with single family homes and duplex/townhouse options. Arabella is also the last piece of land to be developed in the sought after 85254 Zip Code. It’s surrounded by great Shopping, Dining, Movie Theaters, Hiking, Golf, and other activities. Prices and Floorplans are now available, please register for additional information. Great Location Arabella is also the last piece of land to be developed in the sought after 8525 ..read more

Real Estate Market Update for Arvada, Colorado - December 2020 ..read more

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The Data is CLEAR- Supply is LOW and Demand is STRONG! Watch the video and GEEK out on the data w/ me ..read more

Phoenix, Arizona Real Estate Market Update April 15, 2020 By:  Karl Freund Well, needless to say April 2020 has been an interesting month so far.   You know I will always keep it real and I'm very open and transparent about what is happening in the Phoenix real estate market. For the first time in my nearly 20 year career I can say that I really don't know.  I can usually tell you with relative certainty what is going on just by looking at the numbers or how the market "feels" - I know, very subjective. This time around it's different.  There are so many people on the ..read more