Our Advice on Making an Offer




Should I make an offer on a new listing? It really depends on your situation.

 If you’re an investor, it’s better to wait sixty to ninety days before making an offer. If it’s a reasonable price and something you like at that point, there is no reason to wait. Ensure your offer is fair, but don’t wait. Make a move!


 Once the contract is approved, you have ten days to do your due diligence. This gives you some confidence and an opportunity to get everything done.

 The bottom line: you probably shouldn’t wait.

 If you have any questions about buying or selling, reach out to us today! We would love to hear from you!
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The Importance of a Home Warranty!




If you have a home insurance policy, why do you need a home warranty policy? The answer is simple: the home insurance policy and home warranty cover different things.

 The home insurance policy covers the exterior of the home. If you have a fire or your roof gets damaged in a hailstorm, your home insurance will cover it.

 However, a home warranty covers what's inside of the home, including appliances and HVAC systems.


 If you sell your home, a home warranty gives the buyer confidence that the systems and appliances inside the home all work. When the warranty gets transferred to the buyers, they can rest assured that if something goes wrong during the first year, they're covered.

 For instance, if you have a home warranty and your dishwasher breaks down, call the home warranty company. They will try to repair it, and if they cannot, they will replace the dishwasher or other broken appliance at no extra cost.

 Therefore, it's important to have both the home warranty and the home insurance policy. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Are Home Prices Rising in Sun Lakes?




We know right now that the market volume in Sun Lakes is up. We have more houses on the market right now than we have had in a while. We're in the middle of November, and we have approximately 150 homes on the market.

 With the listing volume up, the average home price now stands at $235,000, which is up from $229,000 last year. That's an appreciation of 2.6%, which is very healthy. The average sale price in October actually fell by 7%, and this is due to a large amount of inventory on the market.


 If you're looking to buy, now would be an excellent time to get into the market. There are lots of homes to choose from and interest rates are still sitting at historic lows. You have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your loan.

 On a side note - the Cormorants have returned to the lakes! These birds are excellent fishers and we don't see them very often. They literally come in and clean out our lakes. In parts of Asia these birds have actually been trained to capture fish!

 As always, please don't hesitate to contact me in regard to Sun Lakes real estate. I look forward to speaking with you!
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How Should You Prepare Your Home for the Market?




Today, Scott De Losa of 1st Insight Inspections joins me to cover the three things you should do to your home before putting it on the market. He's been in the industry for a while, so he's seen it all.


 1. The roof: Have a professional roofer come out and take a look at the tiles or shingles on your roof. Many homeowners don't put any thought into the condition of their roof, so it's not a bad idea to have a professional come by and take a look at it.

 2. Air filters for the AC: Make sure that your filters for returns for your air conditioning system aren't dirty. This might result in poor temperature splits in the system, which is very important in Arizona. Having a licensed professional come out and take a look at your system could save you a whole lot of trouble down the road.

 3. Subterranean termites: These critters are predominant in all locations in Arizona. It doesn't matter how clean your house is because they come from the soil. Keep in mind that it's not a matter of if you'll get termites, it's a matter of when. It will only take a half hour to an hour for an inspection to be done, and once you know whether you've got termites you can take further action. Being proactive about termites will certainly impress potential buyers.

 If you have any questions about these three things, you can reach Scott at (602) 625-6644 or Scott.1stInsight@gmail.com. Of course, if you need real estate assistance of any kind, we're always available to chat. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Where Are We Seeing Improvement in Our Market?




Today we are excited to share with you the latest news and statistics for the Sun Lakes real estate market. The first thing we want to talk about is inventory. Last month, we had 75 total single-family homes for sale here in Sun Lakes, a population of 10,000. 

 Right now, we have approximately 115 single-family homes available. This is quite a jump in inventory over the last few months. What does it mean for the buyers and sellers out there?


 For sellers, it means that there is more competition for your home than there previously was. We have a lot more homes on the market than we did a month or two ago. 

 For buyers, interest rates are still very low, so it definitely makes sense to buy. The inventory increase will help soften prices a little bit, but you’ve got to be aggressive if you want to secure the best home possible. 

 This is a good market for both buyers and sellers in general. If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!
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What Should You Know About the Sun Lakes Area?





Many people have asked us about Sun Lakes, so today we thought we would share some information with you.

Sun Lakes is a new development centered around, you guessed it, lakes. Construction on Phase 1, which is called Sun Lakes Country Club, has begun. Development of Cottonwood - Palo Verde, which is Phase 2, has also begun. Phase 3 is still developing as well, and it includes Ironwood and Oakwood.


Each of these communities has their own facilities: swimming pools, a club house, activities, fitness centers, golf, tennis, and many other things. Each community (Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood - Palo Verde, and Ironwood - Oakwood) also has its own HOA.

These are very active communities with unique features. To get a better sense of everything going on here, we recommend taking a look at a magazine called The Splash. It's put out every month and can be accessed at www.SunLakesSplash.com.

If you have any questions about this community, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us an email at any time! We would love to hear from you.
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Sun Lakes Real Estate Market Update




A lot of people have been asking me if we're seeing a buyer's market or a seller's market here in the Sun Lakes area. Before I tell you what we're seeing, let me explain buyer's markets and seller's markets.

 A buyer's market occurs when there are a lot of homes for sale. Buyers have a lot of homes to choose from, and they can get a good price on them if there are a lot of homes available.

 A seller's market occurs when there are not a lot of homes for sale. When the supply of homes is low, the prices rise and competition from buyers stiffens. This gives the upper hand to home sellers and they can get very good prices for their homes.

 Our market is currently favoring sellers, as we only have 4.5 months of inventory available on the market. There are less than 80 homes for sale out of the 10,000 homes in the Sun Lakes area.


If you're looking to sell your home, now is a great time to do so. There is much less competition from other sellers, and you can get top dollar if you price your home correctly and attract multiple buyers that are willing to fight over your property.

 If you're buying, you will need to be quick and aggressive when you see a home that you like. It's still an incredible time to buy a home because interest rates are extremely low, but they won't stay this low forever.

 Please contact me if you're looking to buy or sell a home in the Sun Lakes area. I look forward to speaking with you!
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