Tatum Highlands Open Houses Saturday & Sunday 9/2/17 & 9/3/17 from 1-4 pm both days

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We will be holding Open Houses this weekend on Saturday 9/2/17 & Sunday 9/3/17 from 1-4 pm both days in the Desert Ridge/Cave Creek area Tatum Highlands neighborhood at 4016 E Prickly Pear Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85050. Call us at 480-754-9477 or 480-754-9077 if you would like more information. This immaculate, updated home has just been listed, and has 2 master suites and a pool. We hope to see you there.

If you would like to see homes in other Scottsdale neighborhoods such as Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Desert Mountain, Troon, Sonoran Hills, Desert Ridge, Terravita, etc, let us know. We will send you listings for homes in your area of interest, and schedule showings for access to any homes that you would like to see.

Choosing a Good Moving Service

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Unlocking a front door photoWhen you’re moving to a new home, you may be inclined to take care of the move yourself. After all, you don’t have that much to move, right? Unfortunately, you may find yourself in over your head sooner or later! Even if you could reasonably take care of your move on your own, you may still want to go with a moving company simply because it’s much easier and more convenient. If you choose to use a moving service, there are a few things you need to know to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible. Check out the tips below to help make your moving service experience a good one.

Ask About Discounts: The company you’re considering may offer some discounts depending on your status or memberships. For example, if you’re a member of AAA or AARP, you probably qualify for some discounts from moving services in your area. If you’re a student or a member of the military you may qualify as well. If your company doesn’t offer any discounts, don’t be afraid to shop around and find one that does.

Check for Reviews: Look online or ask around in your area to find reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations that may help you choose the right moving company. A company with a lot of great reviews is always going to be a better choice than one that doesn’t have anyone talking about it.

Ask About Insurance: Most moving companies will offer their own insurance plans or contracts that specify what will happen if some of your belongings are damaged or go missing during the move. If yours doesn’t, ask about this right away. And if they don’t offer any information about potential insurance, then you should choose a different company. It’s up to you whether or not you want to pay for additional insurance for your belongings during a move, but you should always have that option. You may also want to call your own insurance company to ask about this possibility too.

Understand The Details of the Contract: Last but not least, always ask for the details of any moving company contract. Be sure you understand who will be at fault if anything goes wrong, and make sure you understand the fees completely before you sign. Always get the fees in writing, too, so that they cannot be changed after the move has taken place. Find out, too, how you’ll receive payment or compensation if you use the company’s insurance and something from your belongings is damaged or goes missing.

Are you considering moving the the northeast valley?  Click here to learn about about Scottsdale and surrounding area homes and neighborhoods.

Tatum Highlands Open Houses Saturday & Sunday 8/26/17 & 8/27/17 from 1-4 pm both days

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We will be holding Open Houses this weekend on Saturday 8/26/17 & Sunday 8/27/17 from 1-4 pm both days in the North Scottsdale/Cave Creek Tatum Highlands neighborhood at 4016 E Prickly Pear Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85050. Call us at 480-754-9477 or 480-754-9077 if you would like more information. This immaculate, updated home has just been listed, and has 2 master suites and a pool. We hope to see you there.

Also, if you would like to see homes in other Scottsdale neighborhoods such as Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Desert Mountain, Troon, Sonoran Hills, Desert Ridge, Terravita, etc, please let us know. We can send you listings for homes in your area of interest, preview homes, and schedule showings for you to see any homes that you would like to see

Hiring the Right Real Estate Lawyer

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Scottsdale home photoDuring the process of buying or selling property—or even owning or renting property—you may encounter situations in which you might need a real estate lawyer. If this happens, you may feel overwhelmed trying to choose the right lawyer to get the job done. Follow the tips outline below to help you make the right decision and choose the right lawyer to suit your specific needs.

Be Proactive:  There’s nothing worse than having to scramble at the last minute to find a real estate lawyer to handle a situation that just came up. Take your time looking for someone when you don’t necessarily need their assistance, or when you know something is coming up but it hasn’t happened yet.  Ask your friends, family and realtor for recommendations and schedule a phone interview or a consultation to see if it’s a good fit.  This way, you won’t wind up choosing someone who may not be the right fit for your needs.

Find Reviews:  Look around online or talk to people in your area to ask for recommendations. A few recommendations or positive reviews can help you see which real estate lawyers in your area are the best options and which ones you may want to stay away from.

Ask About Similar Cases:  Call the lawyer you’re thinking of working with and ask specific questions. Don’t be afraid to explain your situation and ask if the lawyer has worked with any similar cases before. If so, you may even be able to ask for some general details, but remember that your lawyer won’t be able to give you a lot of information about someone else’s case.

Get Fees in Writing:  Always ask for your lawyer’s fees in writing before you get very far into your communications with him or her. Also be sure to ask if there’s any chance of these changing in the near future. Having something signed and in writing from your lawyer can make a big difference when it comes time to talk money. Although most good lawyers won’t try to change the fees  at the last minute, it always helps to know exactly what to expect when payment is expected.

Ask for References:  Ask the lawyers you’re considering for references from happy clients. A good lawyer should have no problem putting you in touch with a few people who can validate their skills and abilities. When you call these references, be sure to ask specific questions rather than leaving it open-ended. Don’t ask, “Is this lawyer good?” but instead ask things like, “Did this lawyer help you reach an end result you were happy with?”

Of course, there are many other ways to settle real estate issues.  Click here to read Ways To Settle Disputes Between Buyer and Seller

Contact us for your real estate needs.  We are local area experts helping buyers and seller in the northeast valley.

 

 

We would definitely work with them again in the future

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Written about Cheryl & Chris Park on Zillow 8/17/17

Rating: 5 stars – Highly likely to recommend

As my wife and I are first time buyers Cheryl was very patient and super helpful with all the rules and property viewings, etc. Her advice and help was very honest and extremely helpful. We would definitely work with her again in the future.

Ways To Settle Disputes Between Buyer and Seller

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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, there are various reasons why you might encounter a dispute between yourself and the other party or parties involved in the sale of the home, but it’s important to ensure that you’re both able to take care of any problems that may arise in a manner that works well for both of you. This is one of the many reasons why it can be especially beneficial to work with a seasoned realtor who can help you if something should go awry with your attempt to either buy or sell a home.

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Mediation:  This is one of the most common methods for settling disputes between the seller and the buyer of a property. This can usually be achieved by working with your agent. In the mediation process, a third party who is not the realtor associated with either the buyer or the seller can be called in to help both parties work together to find a happy medium that works for everyone involved.

The mediator is not called in to make a final decision or judgment based on the situation, but instead to encourage polite and effective communication between both parties to help reach a good agreement together. The mediator can also help explain any problems that may arise and may help steer the conversation toward a workable end result. However, mediator may not help sway the decision one way or the other.

Negotiation:  This method of dealing with disputes between buyers and sellers is also very common, and sometimes it occurs without anyone actually realizing it’s going on. With this method, a third party is not involved. Both parties will try to negotiate with each other to help reach an agreeable end result that they will both be happy with.

There are many ways negotiation may take place. Of course, when a buyer and a seller are trying to work together to find a selling price and contract that works for both of them, this is one type of negotiation. However, the realtor may also be involved in negotiations. For example, if some type of small damage to the home is bothering the buyer and preventing them from signing the contract, the realtor may step in and offer to fix that damage out of pocket to encourage the final sale.

Arbitration:  With arbitration, both the buyer and the seller agree to send any problems to a neutral third party who will make the final decision for them. This is very similar to mediation, but instead of helping encourage the buyer and the seller to make the decision together, the arbitrator will choose based on the situation.

 

Bella Vista Open Houses Saturday & Sunday 8/19/17 & 8/20/17 from 1-4 pm in North Scottsdale

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We will be holding Open Houses this weekend on Saturday 8/19/17 & Sunday 8/20/17 from 1-4 pm both days in North Scottsdale’s Bella Vista neighborhood at 23267 N 77th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Call us at 480-754-9477 or 480-754-9077 if you would like more information. This gorgeous home has been completely remodeled, and is gated. We hope to see you there.

Also, if you would like to see homes in other Scottsdale neighborhoods such as Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Desert Mountain, Troon, Sonoran Hills, Desert Ridge, Terravita, etc, please let us know. We can send you listings for homes in your area of interest, preview homes, and schedule showings for you to see any homes that you would like to see.

Phoenix/Scottsdale Real Estate Market August Update- July 2017 Stats

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Here is the Monthly Real Estate Market Report for July 2017, which shows 8,008 homes sold in the month of July compared to 7,778 homes in July 2016. This is a 2.9% increase for the number homes sold year over year. And the average sale price is up 8.1% year over year, while the amount of listed homes is down by 11.4% to 17,490 from 19,723 in July 2016. Demand continues to remain strong even during the slower Summer months, and the supply of listed homes continues to fall, with the average days on market down 9.8% from July 2016 to just 65 days. (Click on the link below or the image to view the full Market Report)

Click here to see the full July 2017 Market Report & Statistics

Give us a call or text us at 480-754-9477 or 480-754-9077 if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, as the strong market now is good for both buyers and sellers, or if you have questions about this information. And don’t forget to explore our website AzDreamHomesScottsdale.com to see Scottsdale area homes and helpful articles.

 

Great knowledge of the Scottsdale area and if you are thinking of moving here they will definitely help you find your dream home

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Written about Cheryl & Chris Park on Zillow 8/11/17

Rating: 5 stars – Highly likely to recommend

Chris made the whole process very easy. We were moving from San Jose, California and we didn’t know a lot of the various areas of Scottsdale. Chris sent me hundreds of listings in various neighborhoods and that helped us to select the right one for us settling on North Scottsdale. We narrowed the search down to about 35 homes and I flew to Scottsdale and for three days we looked at homes. We narrowed it down to 6 homes and my husband flew in and we chose our new (perfect) home that day. We put in an offer, it was accepted and the entire closing process was extremely easy. Chris was always available to answer any questions and we were extremely impressed with his responsiveness. Chris did a great job during the negotiations and inspections. Reports came quickly and things were resolved quickly. He has great knowledge of the Scottsdale area and if you are thinking of moving here he will definitely help you find your dream home. Thanks Chris!

Challenges To Overcome When Buying a Home

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Scottsdale Home photoPurchasing a home can be a stressful experience, whether you’ve been through the process before or not. However, you may not realize the many different legal issues you might want to keep in mind when you get ready to purchase a home. There are a lot of potential scenarios and problems you may encounter during the process of buying your home, so it pays to know a little bit about the possibilities before you ever make your first offer.

Required Home Inspections

Understand that you are required by law to have a home inspection performed before you can purchase a home. Your seller should understand this as well, but always pay close attention to ensure that this crucial and legal step in the buying process is getting taken care of. Depending on the type of contract and mortgage you’re working with, you may be able to add a clause that states you can withdraw your offer if the home inspection turns up anything too significant, such as foundation or roof damage.

Backing Out on a Rent to Own

Unfortunately, buying a rent to own home is challenging from a legal perspective. The contract must be drawn up in a specific way to ensure that your seller cannot back out from this agreement. Otherwise, you may find yourself renting for years only to find that the seller decides to sell to someone else in the end.

Paying Property Taxes

Property taxes are a part of buying a home that many first-time homebuyers don’t know about or forget about altogether. You should always be prepared to pay your property tax bill when it’s due. If you don’t, you’ll run the risk of having your home repossessed, so make sure you have plenty of extra funds set aside to take care of this crucial payment before you ever purchase your home in the first place.

Problems After Moving In

Moving into your new home and finding that it’s not everything you thought it was can be disheartening. If the problems that arise specifically have something to do with the contract, you may be able to pursue legal action to get the previous owner to help pay for the repairs, as this could fall into the category of false advertising of the home. However, in most situations, you’ll be responsible for paying for these repairs. If the included refrigerator that came with your home goes out the next day, for example, this is the responsibility of the buyer and not the seller. It is always recommended that yo obtain a home warranty policy, at least for the first year of residence.

Key to a successful transaction and positive home buying experience is choosing an experienced, diligent realtor who will look out for your best interest.  We are local area experts, contact us if you are considering purchasing a home.