Buying a Home with Great Resale Value: Factors That will Affect Property Resale Value Whether you are buying a house as an investment, a lifestyle upgrade or both, one of the most important decisions you will make is where you want to live. Most home buyers, especially first time home buyers in search of their […]
Why My Mortgage Has Increased?
First Time Home Buyer: Why My Mortgage Has Increased? Shopping for mortgages can take just as much time as shopping for a home for sale in Phoenix AZ. But when you finally decided on a fixed-rate mortgage, you most likely thought you were committing to a set the same mortgage payment for the life of […]
Buying your first house: Where to start?
Getting ready for buying your first house in Phoenix AZ For most people, buying a home is the biggest financial transaction in your life. Before you jump into the wonderful world of homeownership make sure you are prepared, willing, ready and able to buy. Buying your first home takes time, desire, preparation and commitment. It […]
What is the Timeline when Buying a Home in Phoenix AZ?
A general timeline when buying a home in Phoenix AZ from contract accepted to close Buying a home is a complicated process after all, buying a home maybe one of your biggest financial transaction in your life. As a Realtor, I found out that my buyer is more relaxed when they have a good understanding […]
Questions to Ask During an Open House
Making the most of an open house visit questions to ask during an open house For buyers, visiting open houses should be more than just a casual walk-through of the home, with commentary on the paint colors or color of the carpet. Open houses are a good opportunity to not only get a feel for […]
Should You Buy A House with Solar Panels Already Installed?
Buy a house with solar panel: Leased solar panels can complicate or kill a home sale Rooftop solar panels are a rising, especially in Arizona as we had sunshine almost 365 days a year. Although studies have suggested that the addition of solar panels on a home can boost a home’s value. But sometimes those […]
A Buyer’s Guide to Open House
Dos and don’ts when visiting open house An open house is the real estate world’s version of window shopping. It’s an opportunity to sneak a peak at a neighbor’s home and a chance to size up a potential house or neighborhood. New buyers should leverage the open house opportunity to get a feel for the […]
Infographic Life of Escrow
Infographic Life of Escrow When Buying or Selling House in Arizona Also Read: What is Escrow in Real Estate Transaction? Swee Ng, Realtor and Phoenix East Valley resident specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients’ best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about […]
Closing Cost Who Pays What in Phoenix Arizona
Closing Cost Who Pays What When Buying or Selling Home in Phoenix Arizona Here are closing cost and escrow items breakdown for seller and buyer (FOR REFERENCES ONLY). Wondering how much house you can afford? Click here to access the Mortgage House Payment Calculator. Simply add in the price of the home you are considering […]
Common FHA Appraisal Repairs
Common FHA appraisal repairs when buying home with FHA loan When buying a home with FHA mortgage, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that properties financed by the FHA meet its minimum standards of safety, security and soundness. Essentially, the home must be habitable, with […]
