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How Should I Hold Title To My New Home? by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
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How Do I Apply for a Loan? By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
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When Should I Close Escrow and Why Does It Matter? by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
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When I Go for a Showing, What Should I Look For? By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
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The Best and Worst of Using the Internet to Look for a Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
The internet can be a great tool in researching a new home. It is a good place to identify potential cities or neighborhoods you may want to live in. You can map out the distance to work or school. You can research the city or neighborhood you are interested in living in. Using a website like schoolmatch.com you can see how the schools rank in your area. You can check the demographics of the area and get a taste of what is on the market in the area. You can even shop around for a home loan online.
There are lots of great school sites that you can visit when looking for homes in a particular school district. If you have school age children, some of these sites can be very helpful in identifying the student teach ratio, the rankings of the school on a state and national level and you can often navigate to the school’s site itself and look at the facility, the curriculum and the sports and activities offered by the school.
Unfortunately the internet doesn’t offer information on every home available in every neighborhood. Websites may be out of date. Seeing a house online isn’t like walking around a neighborhood. You can’t get a feel for a neighborhood unless you see it in person. Last but not least, you can get overwhelmed with the information. Most importantly, some of the information on the internet can be complete incorrect or so outdated as to make it a detriment rather than an aid to your home search.
If you do decide to buy a home on the internet, remember buyer beware. Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into.
The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, contact Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Joe Szabo. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers for Scottsdale, Arizona, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.What are the Advantages and Disadvantages to Buying a Home That Needs Renovation by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
There are three types of homes available to buy: move in condition, good condition, and the fixer-upper or handyman’s special. The first two types are generally move in ready with the basic structure of the home in good condition and the appliances in working order. The fixer-upper could be anything from a home that needs minor repairs to a home that needs complete renovation.
When considering a home that needs renovation, the most important question you should ask yourself is, how much money do I have to spend? Most first-time home buyers don’t have much left to spare after coming up with the down payment and buying a few new things. If you have the money to renovate and you see the potential in the fixer-upper to become the house of your dreams then go with it. Be sure you know what the cost to renovate is going to be. Often the estimates given by the broker are not accurate. Have a contractor you trust give you an estimate that is likely to be closer to the mark so that you know how much to budget for the renovation.
Fixing up or renovating a home can be a deeply gratifying experience. By renovating, you are making the house your own, creating it in the image you have of the perfect home. If you have the money and the time to create the perfect home then consider the fixer-upper.
The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, contact Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Joe Szabo. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers for Scottsdale, Arizona, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.
Should I Buy A New Home or an Existing Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
One out of every six home buyers will purchase a newly constructed home this year. The question is, should you? The following are some guidelines that can help you make this very important decision.
New homes generally cost more than existing homes. This can be explained by the fact that it may be larger than a similar existing home with the same number of rooms. New homes also have more appliances and upgrades. In addition, part of the cost of a new home goes to impact fees, these are fees charged to the developer by the community to cover the cost of development of sewers, roads, and even new schools. They then distribute these fees amongst buyers. If money is an issue you are better to buy an existing home and add the amenities of a new home at a later date. New neighborhoods may not be established. You may need to travel to get to the nearest market. This is something to take into consideration if you have small children. Always make sure the developer is well funded so they don’t go bankrupt before the project is finished, leaving you with nothing to fall back on. On the upside, new homes may appreciate faster than an existing home. Existing homes have their benefits as well. They are usually in more well established neighborhoods. You won’t have the added burden of the impact fees increasing the price of the home. Many existing homes already have upgraded appliances. Of course if you enjoy renovating then an existing home is just the ticket.
Before you buy any home, existing or new, be sure you know what you want. Check out the neighborhood, the schools, the markets, and the general overall feel of the area to make sure this is where you want to live.
The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, contact Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Joe Szabo. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers for Scottsdale, Arizona, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.
