By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Summer may be lazy and hazy, but in many areas of the country, it’s also a time of sweating and sweltering in scorching temperatures. To cope, homeowners employ a variety of methods to [Read More…]
Archives for July 2015
Hot Liability Issues in the Summertime By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Who doesn’t love summer? Hot fun such as waterparks, road trips, cookouts and boating generate part of the thrills. But for insurance providers, the word “thrills” translates to “risks.” And they hate risk. [Read More…]
Everything You Need to Know About Jumbo Mortgages By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Jumbo mortgages are more flexible than many home buyers realize, and typically have lower rates than most other available mortgages today. The guide below will help you understand what a jumbo loan is, [Read More…]
Making the Most of an Open House Visit By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Open houses are the gold standard in real estate. They’ve been around for decades and will be ingrained in the buying and selling of homes for years to come. But as a buyer, [Read More…]
June 2015 Paradise Valley Arizona real estate market update
As things really start to heat up in Paradise Valley let’s take a look at how the real estate market faired in June 2015. New listings are down 10.7% from May with a total of 50 new listings vs. 56 [Read More…]
June 2015 Scottsdale Arizona real estate market update
As things really start to heat up in Scottsdale let’s take a look at how the real estate market faired in June 2015. New listings are down 10.9% from May with a total of 810 new listings vs. 909 in [Read More…]
5 Repairs You Might Encounter During the First 5 Years of Owning a Home By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Fact: Things in your home can break. Faucets might leak, windows can stick and ceiling fan motors occasionally burn out. Whether your home is newly constructed or listed on the historic registry, repairs [Read More…]
You Could Be Making Money on Your Home … and Not Even Know It By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team A home is the biggest investment most Americans will ever make, yet most of us know surprisingly little about our largest asset, according to Zillow’s Housing Confidence Index. Twenty-five percent of Americans think [Read More…]
4 Ways to Keep Your Closing Process Moving By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Buyers and sellers typically plan to meet the closing deadline in good faith. In some parts of the country, there are no consequences for closing delays, while in others, a few days’ delay [Read More…]
5 Home Updates for $10,000 or Less By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team
By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Whether you’re moving in, moving out or just looking to move up without leaving your current home, a mini-makeover can be every bit as satisfying as a complete renovation. At the right price [Read More…]
