Posts by James

Our last post gave important information on the changing rules about FHA financing and the effect those changes will have on 1st time home buyers. Today I would like to discuss another topic that in my opinion directly affects those first time home buyers and the housing market – Student Loan Debt. As many know, […]

I came across this article on Yahoo! and wanted to share. At some point or another our paths cross with those little critters we call PESTS.  If you find that you are sensitive to traditional bug sprays, don’t want your children running through them, or perhaps you have a tight budget and can’t pay for […]

Did you know that Federal Housing Administration is the world’s largest mortgage insurer? Fact: The FHA has insured over 34 million properties since 1934. How does the FHA operate? What does it mean to have an FHA loan? When you apply for a mortgage on a house, you have to pass certain credit and income […]

  The economic climate over the past few years has lead many of us to the conclusion that less is more. Why continue to pay month after month for rooms in your home that you seldom use? The challenge is where to begin on the road to downsizing your home.

My heart and thoughts go out to all of those in Oklahoma who have suffered from the recent storm. There are many relief efforts underway and I encourage my readers to find one you can contribute to. Many of us know that parts of Oklahoma are considered to be in “Tornado Alley” and thus you […]

  History shows that upwards of 60% of moves occur throughout the summer. The kids are out of school and the tax refund check is in the bank. This is the time of year when the lawn is green and the flowers are in bloom and moving just seems to make the most sense. In […]

Pricing Update and Forecast Each month about this time we look back at the previous month, analyze how pricing has behaved and report on how well our forecasting techniques performed. We also give a forecast for how pricing will move over the next 30 days. For the monthly period ending May 15, we are currently […]

Did you know that living in Arizona gives you all kinds of opportunities for outdoor enjoyment that other state residents might not have? When you you say you live in Arizona, many people get a picture in their head of the bright sun, hot days, saguaro cactus, tumble weeds, desert animals, and swimming pools. What […]

The first impression of your home is critical. A buyer may opt not to see the inside of a home based on the condition of the outside! Here is a quick check list of exterior maintenance items to consider when listing your home: 1. Power wash the outside walls, walkway, driveway, etc. 2. Remove debris […]