Buying a home is one of the most important investments you will make in your lifetime. Most states require that home sellers disclose any defaults of a house before a contract is signed and you should never sign a contract before a professional home inspection. However, some hidden problems can be missed, or [...]

Arizona has the 3rd highest rate of foreclosures and pre-foreclosures in the country and more home buyers are drawn to foreclosed Arizona real estate because of the bargain prices. Obviously, the opportunity to buy a home below market value is a huge benefit to buying a foreclosed home. However, there are also some [...]

Q: Anthony, If I am buying a new home, do I still need a home inspector?
A: In one word: absolutely. Just because the home is new, doesn’t mean there won’t be defects that need to be corrected. It is not unusual for a general contractor not to know what his subcontractors have [...]

If you are a homeowner, you also have homeowner’s insurance to protect your home and valuables. Insurance premiums can vary according to location, and often times can be costly. But there are some simple things you can do to lower your rates and save money:
1. Install a home security system
Home alarm companies recognize that [...]

Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience. But with a bit of planning, patience and education, you can become a successful homeowner. Before you decide to invest in Arizona real estate, here are some questions to ask yourself:
1. Am I ready to buy a home?
If you are unsure of whether [...]

Many of the homes sold in the Arizona Real Estate market today are bought by investors hoping to make a tidy profit in the future when the market fully recovers. It’s true that during this economic downturn, many good deals exist. However, if you aren’t careful, you can become victim to several investor [...]

Thinking about purchasing Arizona real estate? Each year thousands of people move to Arizona because of a career move, to be closer to family, or because they just need an escape from the cold weather. If you are contemplating whether or not you should buy a home and live in Arizona , here [...]

Congress is working on a plan to extend and expand the home buyer tax credit which will cost taxpayers $10.8 billion dollars. More details include:

$8,000 tax credit is available for first-time buyers or those who have not owned a home for 3 years.
Homeowners who buy a new principal residence after living in their current [...]

The residents of Arizona can take advantage of seven financial incentives for using renewable energy:
1. Green Building Incentive – The Green Building incentive was created to encourage environmentally responsible building. If you live in Scottsdale or Buckeye and build your home to the green standards given in the Green Home Rating Checklist, you can [...]