RobinW, Author at Real Estate in the Verdes Arizona

September Market Report

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Post published:September 30, 2019
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Fall is on it’s way, and inventory is SLOWLY picking up. Median sales prices of single family detached homes continue to rise. With lower or stable interest rates, the table…

Staging a dining room to sell

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Post published:August 30, 2019
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The NAR published a slideshow of before and after staged dining rooms. What staging tips can we draw on to make your home for sale pop!

July Market Report

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Post published:July 31, 2019
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NAR is reporting that dollar volume of homes purchased by foreign buyers has fallen 36% in the last year. Tight inventory and Chinese currency government controls and to blame.Realtor.com has…

Renovation rate of return: Bang for your buck

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Post published:April 21, 2019
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Choose wisely when making renovation decisions that will add value to your home when you sell.

When the Veteran buys your home

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Post published:February 19, 2019
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The VA appraiser is looking not only for the home to appraise for value, but also that the property meets the safety standards required by the VA. The veteran deserves a clean and safe home. The VA appraisal can be a concern to a seller. This extra level of scrutiny added to the myth that VA appraisals are tougher to appraise for value makes a seller nervous and concerned about their extra costs to sell.

For Sale by Owner. Yes or No?

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Post published:January 18, 2019
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For Sale by Owner or use a Real Estate Agent? When you are thinking of selling you ask yourself this question. So what are the pros and cons of selling Real property without an agent?

Termites and roof leaks and rodents. Oh my.

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Post published:October 21, 2018
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Part of the process of selling a home involves an inspection of the property before the buyer and seller can finalize the sale. Termites and roof leaks are two maintenance…

Wire Fraud and Cyber-hackers

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Post published:July 15, 2018
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Wire Fraud and someone hacking into email to take advantage of the public is nothing new. Now business email compromise or wire fraud has targeted real estate transactions and buyers…

The OpenDoor home buying process

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Post published:June 1, 2018
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They are calling them the i-Buyer. We know them by names such as OfferPad or OpenDoor, and now Zillow is sticking their toe in this market. The May 2018 Cromfort…

Beware the remodeled home with new room addition…

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Post published:May 13, 2018
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The neighbors have enjoyed an enclosed patio on their home for the last 10 years. They are moving and putting the house on the market and have listed the home…