Area Real Estate News & Market Trends

You’ll find our blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings. That’s because we care about the community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. We’d love to talk with you!

Oct. 15, 2022

4 Common Home-Buying Myths

Home buying tips

There are a lot of myths out there about home buying, and unfortunately, these myths can often deter people from taking the plunge into homeownership or lead them down the wrong path. Today, we're busting four of the most common home-buying myths:

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Posted in Buy a Home, Homeowners
Sept. 15, 2022

9 Tips for Protecting Your Home During Vacations

Protect your home while on vacation

Fall break is just around the corner, which may mean a family vacation! Unfortunately, in the run-up to a vacation, people often neglect to take simple steps to protect themselves from becoming victims of theft or vandalism. Here are a few safety tips to keep your home and possessions safe while you're gone. 

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Posted in Real Estate Tips
Aug. 15, 2022

10 Sneaky Tricks to Make Your Living Room Look Expensive

Tim Anderson Realtor Prescott Arizona

 

Although the kitchen is deemed the essential room in the house, the living room comes in at a close second! It's where life happens, where you spend lazing evenings and is one of the first spaces you see upon entering your home.

 

Don't you want it to look luxurious?

 

Fortunately, you don't have to spend an excessive amount of cash to make it look like you spent a lot of money. In some cases, you won't need to spend a thing!

 

Here are ten sneaky tricks to make your living room look expensive:

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July 15, 2022

Home Warranty Pros & Cons

Home Warranty

The National Association of Realtors defines a home warranty as “a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect homeowners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for systems and appliances in good working order at the start of the contract.”

 

There are a few things to consider when exploring home warranties:

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Posted in Buy a Home
June 15, 2022

10 Small Fixes to Sell a Home Faster

 

 

Want to sell your home faster? Lots of everyday wear and tear that you don’t even notice can ding your home in the eyes of potential buyers. Here’s my list of ten simple improvements you can make to help your home sell faster:

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Posted in Sell Your Home
May 15, 2022

6 Simple Steps to Buying a House

Buying Homes in Prescott

Buying a home is a considerable investment. Before you jump into the beautiful world of homeownership, make sure you are prepared with these six steps:

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Posted in Buy a Home
April 15, 2022

4 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying Your First HomeLooking to Buy a Home in Prescott, Arizona?

Prescott, Arizona, is a popular place to call home. It has been named one of the top ten places to retire in America! 

 

Buying a home can be exciting and scary all at the same time, especially for first-time homebuyers. Here are some steps that can be taken to help make the process go as smoothly as possible.

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Posted in Buy a Home
March 15, 2022

Adding an Independent Living Area to Your Home

It wasn't uncommon to have multiple generations living in the same home years ago. In today's market, many households are going back to having multi-generational homes. Aging parents are moving back in with their kids, and college students are moving back after graduation. 

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Feb. 15, 2022

10 Home Repairs To Sell Your Home Fast

 

When preparing your home for sale, it is important to remove 'issues' that can make a buyer think twice about your asking price. Below is are some valuable repairs that can be done to your home that will help you sell your home faster and for more money. 

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Jan. 15, 2022

10 Tips To Get The Best Mortgage Interest Rate

After finding the perfect house and negotiating to get within your target budget, now you need to secure the best financing possible. MSN has compiled the "10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage" in a recent article. 

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Posted in Buy a Home