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 […]
ARM vs Fixed Rate Which Mortgage Is Better
First Time Home Buyer: ARM vs Fixed Rate Which Mortgage Is Better When Buying Home in Phoenix AZ? If you are thinking of buying a home in Phoenix area, chances are you’re debating on whether to get an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) and a fixed-rate mortgage. So what’s the difference between them and which one is […]
4 Things to Look for When Buying a Fixer Upper
What to Look For When Buying a Fixer Upper House? Buying a house with a little TLC might seem like a bargain, especially for buyer who love older houses — and love to work on them. The notion of buying a fixer-upper can be irresistible. Just think: You can get a good deal a rundown […]
Parties Involved in Real Estate Transaction in Arizona
Parties and Responsibilities Involved in Real Estate Transaction in Arizona Buying and selling a home in Phoenix may be the biggest business transaction in your life. Ever wonder how many people are involved in the buying and selling of a residential property? The typical sale of a home today involves more than 20 steps and […]
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 […]
Buying a House with FHA Loan in Phoenix AZ
What you need to know when buying a house with FHA loan in Phoenix AZ Home buyers today don’t often buy homes with 20% down payment. Low and no down payment mortgages remain popular with first-time buyers and repeat buyers and one of the most popular low-down payment mortgage program is the FHA loan. Read […]
