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  • A 3-Step Downsizing Plan
    When it’s time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place. Moving into a new house is often bittersweet. You are excited for the change, but sad to leave a home so full of memories. Downsizing can be even harder — a…Read More→
  • 5 Mortgage Questions Home Buyers Always Ask—Answered
    If you’ve got mortgage questions, you’ve come to the right place. Not exactly sure how a mortgage works? Don’t feel bad—the average home buyer doesn’t either. When mortgage questions come up The whole home buying process is filled with head-scratching questions, from how to find the right agent to figuring out which home is “the…Read More→
  • What to Look for in a Strong Cash Buyer
    A seller’s goal should be to find the highest offer with the strongest probability of closing. While a near asking price offer may look great after initial review, it may be full of unnecessary contingencies and red flags that may put you in a bad position as the seller. What if you knew what to…Read More→
  • How to find your Dream Home
    A dream home is something that you have a vision of even before you have actually laid your eyes on it. Because it’s a part of your dream, one can have certain wishes and expectations from their dream home. Having a clear picture in your head will always point you towards the right direction while…Read More→
  • Buying a Home? Plan for These Hidden Costs
    Get those rainy day funds in order — you’re going to need them. You’re excited because you just found the perfect home. The neighborhood is great, the house is charming and the price is right. But the asking price is just the beginning. Be prepared for additional — and often unexpected — home-buying costs that…Read More→
  • How to Actually Afford to Buy a Home in America
    Home buying hurdles exist — but research, creativity and flexibility will help you clear them. Home buyers today face tough challenges — housing prices have soared, a dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did and rent is more expensive than the past. How are people today making such a large purchase despite these…Read More→
  • How to Plan the Perfect Patio
    Starting to daydream about dining under the stars? Make that dream a beautiful patio reality. For many homeowners, the patio borders on magical: a place to relax, entertain, cook out and take a break from the day-to-day. It’s surrounded by vibrant hues, and a meal prepared in an outdoor kitchen somehow tastes better than anything…Read More→
  • Planning a Home makeover – Revitalize your space and boost your mood
    With many Americans spending a lot more time at home, you may find your house taking on the roles of office, classroom, gym and community center — and it’s easy to feel uninspired by your surroundings after occupying the same space day in, day out. But all hope is not lost: There are simple and…Read More→
  • Selling Your Home Safely During The COVID-19
    While it may seem like the world has come to a standstill because of the ongoing pandemic, operations in the marketplace are still quite active. Real estate buying and selling is very much still ongoing. With that being said, COVID-19 has definitely pushed the market to take new and different approaches when it comes to…Read More→
  • 6 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors at Home
    In this current moment when many of us are staying home, one of the best remedies to help alleviate some of the stress is to head outside and get some fresh air — preferably at least six feet or more away from your neighbor. If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space, whether you…Read More→
  • What to Look for in a Strong Cash Buyer
    A seller’s goal should be to find the highest offer with the strongest probability of closing. While a near asking price offer may look great after initial review, it may be full of unnecessary contingencies and red flags that may put you in a bad position as the seller. What if you knew what to…Read More→
  • Looking for a New Place? Use This Time to Create Your Wishlist
    If your move is delayed, evaluate the features of your current home so you know just what you want in your next one. Now that many of us have spent several weeks living inside, we’ve become quite familiar with our homes — in some cases, maybe too familiar. If you were planning to move before…Read More→
  • Navigating Rental Ownership during the Pandemic
    Rental property ownership is filled with ups and downs. If you currently own residential real estate you may be faced with the most difficult period of your ownership. In addition to trying to navigate your personal financial situation, you have to worry about rent coming in from your tenants. The protection of your lease may…Read More→
  • What is a Safe Distance to Live from Power Lines?
    One of the most controversial topics on the internet these days about the risks of power lines near your house. What Is The Safe Distance Of Living Near High Voltage Power Lines? People are now more aware of the dangers of living near power lines. You will get the various question and answer regarding the…Read More→
  • Selling? Get it Ready for Virtual Tours….
    With home showings going online during COVID-19, learn how to make your listing stand out on screen. If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy. Nearly the entire country is following public health orders to stay at home…Read More→
  • Common Traps Investors Should Avoid
    No two real estate investors are the same. You may have similar styles & tastes but there is always something about you and your business that makes you start at the same point but where we go from there is completely up to us. There is no sugarcoating the fact that investing is difficult at…Read More→
  • 10 Creative Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look BIGGER…..
    A little design magic can make even the tiniest bathroom feel spacious. Small bathrooms aren’t the easiest spaces to work with. They’re usually cramped and crowded, with limited natural light and awkward layouts. Whether it’s your powder room or your apartment bathroom that’s cramping your style, here are a few tips for making any small bathroom seem…Read More→
  • 5 Steps to Purchasing Your First Rental Property
    Nothing is more beneficial to your long term financial health than the right rental property. Sure, quick flips and rehabs are great for the short term but a strategic acquisition of a rental property can completely change your portfolio. Not only are they a source for surplus monthly cash flow, but they also build equity…Read More→
  • Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Home
    The work of a rehabber doesn’t end once the property is finished. In fact, in many respects, it is just beginning. You need to push the ball over the goal line and get the property sold. It is not enough to rely on the work you and your team did to find a buyer. With…Read More→
  • Why Home Buyers and Agents Need to Have Each Other’s Backs
    It can be all too easy for over-eager shoppers to waste a well-intentioned agent’s time. Here’s what both sides should know. Searching for a home and engaging with a real estate agent today is not the same as it was a generation ago. The space (both physical and virtual) between the buyer and the real…Read More→
  • Should You Sell Your Investment Property?
    Take a minute and consider how much your investing business has changed over the past twelve months. There is a good chance that you have probably undergone some subtle, and not so subtle, changes in philosophy and direction. It is always better to be a step or two ahead rather than chasing outdated trends and…Read More→
  • Time to buy, or to buy time…
    Everyone has heard the mantra “location, location, location” when it comes to buying a home, but timing is just as important. There’s no sense in moving into the perfect house if circumstances are likely to force you out a year or two later. Can’t see into the future? That’s okay. A quick dip into the…Read More→
  • How to Successfully Purchase Rental Property
    Starting any new venture in life is a big step. Purchasing rental property or investing in a new land is an example. To make sure that a venture goes out smoothly, you need to have enough knowledge about it. Moreover, you need the proper guidelines to make it successful. While starting something new like this can sound…Read More→
  • 4 Things to Do Before Gutting a Home
    Put down the sledgehammer unless you’ve already got these covered. Do you have a bit of a fixer-upper on your hands? Or maybe you’re just ready for a major change? Remodeling your home can be a lot of work, but the results, when done well, are well worth it. Before you get too excited and…Read More→
  • Top 5 challenges of selling an inherited property
    In the world of real estate, you never know what is on the horizon. There are plenty of times when situation is thrown on your lap completely out of the blue with unfamiliar circumstances. Such can the case with inherited properties. Dealing with an inherited property  or a property in probate can be one of…Read More→
  • 6 Ways Home Buyers Mess Up
    Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. In a recent survey, 42% of home buyers said they found the mortgage experience “stressful,” and 32% found it “complicated.” Even lenders agree that it’s often a struggle. “A lot can go wrong,” says Staci Titsworth, regional manager at PNC Mortgage in…Read More→
  • New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy a Home in 2020
    New year, new home? Whip your financial resume into shape to improve your home-buying odds. 1. Avoid job hopping Employment history and income are two of the biggest factors lenders look at when evaluating a mortgage application. A new job may be a good career move, but if you plan to buy a home in the…Read More→
  • Guide to Airbnb vs Hotels for 2019
    Join the travel generation. Not only has modern technology put thousands of cheap flights at our fingertips, but we have the opportunity to sleep at the most quirky, luxurious or frankly odd places in the world. Read on for more in the Airbnb vs Hotels debate. With the emergence of Airbnb and other accommodation solutions,…Read More→
  • Find New Deals Without Spending A Dime
    The best way to build your pipeline is to increase the number of leads you generate. If you have been in real estate for some time you have probably heard that investing is a numbers game. The more leads you generate the more chances you have of turning a lead into a deal. Real estate…Read More→
  • 28 Stats That Sum Up the American Housing Market
    Renters More Americans are renting today than in recent decades — some by choice and some simply due to market conditions. Thirty-seven percent of American households are renters — about 43.7 million homes — which is an increase of 6.9 million homes since 2005. While part of this increase is due to the 8 million…Read More→
  • 3 Ways Ensure Your Confidential Financial Details Remain Secure While Buying A House
    Make sure your cyber house is in order. A lot of sensitive information will be shared throughout the process of buying a home and getting a mortgage. Now is a good time to ensure that all of that information is well-protected, Johnson said. This includes changing passwords to make them more secure and enabling two-factor authentication whenever possible. And since…Read More→
  • 4 Sources Of Capital For Your Next Deal
    The first step of any real estate deal is securing financing. Any grand real estate plans you have are based on your available capital. It will directly impact the market you choose, the purchase price, repair budget and everything about your transaction. One of the most common complaints in the investing business is the inability to…Read More→
  • Stop Foreclosure Before It’s Too Late
    Visit us at www.stopmyazforeclosure.com to get your free ebook “The 10 Fastest Ways to STOP Foreclosure in Less than 7 days”
  • 5 Common Rehabbing Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs
    Anyone can rehab a property, but not everyone will be successful at it. From the outside it would appear that all you need to do is buy a property, throw some money at it and wait for offers to pour in. If you have ever flipped a house before you know that this is not the…Read More→
  • 5 Reasons to Sell your Home Without an Agent
    Here are the 5 best reasons to sell your home without an agent 1. No agency fees or commissions- The best part about selling your home without an agent is the thousands of dollars that can be saved.  With some research you have the ability to price your home at the right price and make…Read More→
  • 4 Things To Consider When You Are Selling A Property
    There are a handful of subtle things you should be doing if you are selling your property. Some of these are common sense but all of them can have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Even in a seller’s market, it is not enough to list your home and wait for the offers to…Read More→
  • Bambi house Update Nov 10 – Last few weeks
    Our renovation in Mesa is almost complete, flooring is finished and looks amazing. Can’t wait to get the kitchen cabinets in and really see this place come to life!
  • Arcadia Update Sept 26
    Behind on my posts, here is an update from Sept 26, 2018 on our remodel in Arcadia Light on 33rd Place. This house will be spectacular when it is finished. #ArcadiaCuldeSac
  • Arcadia Walk Thru with Christian
    Arcadia Light remodel is moving along, we have about 4-5 more weeks to go.  Christian as always is excited to make videos with his mom!  I love walking through properties with my boys and letting them see the weekly progress on our renovations. And of course they like to play in the dirt! #ArcadiaCuldeSac
  • Landscaping, and framing, and plumbing, oh my! #bambihouse
    Plumbing in, removing the texture to make all smooth walls in this remodel, finishing up the in-law suite! Tile goes in on Monday.
  • Bambi walk thru Oct 16
    Bambi walk thru with Chris on Oct 16, lots of work happening! Stellar Property Solutions at work with another quality residential renovation in Mesa, Arizona.
  • The Difference Between Short Sales and Foreclosures
    If you’re in bad financial shape, you may find that you’re in danger of losing your home. Although it’s not an ideal situation, knowing the difference between foreclosures and short sales can help you out during a tough time. You may find that you have more options than you previously thought. Most people immediately jump…Read More→
  • How To Stop Foreclosure
    Today’s housing market can be difficult for homeowners in danger of defaulting on mortgages. The foreclosure process can be incredibly quick. In some states, if you miss just one payment without taking action, you may find yourself homeless in less than a month. If you’re concerned that you may default on your mortgage, never fear:…Read More→
  • 4020 N 33rd Pl Waiting for the inspector!
  • 9203 N 13th St Renovation Completed – Final Photos
    Final photos of the renovation at 9203 N 13th Street.  This was a featured property on the FB Phoenix Rehab bus tour! More Property info here: http://www.sellpoint.com/propertyDetails.aspx?caseId=9928419Previous PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Classic Sunnyslope renovation is the perfect place to call home in Phoenix! This single level home has been completely refurbished and features an open concept kitchen…Read More→
  • Selling Your House When Joint Owners Won’t Cooperate
    Can you still sell your house when there are other owners that you aren’t in touch with or may not want to cooperate? This scenario has become an increasing problem for many U.S. homeowners in the wake of the last 7 years. Properties have changed hands multiple times, people have been added onto title deeds,…Read More→
  • 9203 N 13th St Renovation Completed – Final Video Walkthrough
    Here is the final walkthrough of a completed residential redevelopment project at 9203 N 13th St in Phoenix. Get more info at this link:  http://www.sellpoint.com/propertyDetails.aspx?caseId=9928419
  • 9203 N 13th St PreReno and Reno Photo Overview
    Here are some pre-renovation photos and during renovation photos…we are wrapping this up this week.  Open House Thursday 8/30/2018 from 4-7pm. Stop by before your labor day weekend and Check out the final reveal!
  • 5 Steps to Probate in Arizona with a Will
    Step 1: Verify the Will and Assign a Personal Representative The judge will confirm the death certificate and if the deceased left a will, the judge will verify that it is the most recent version of assets signed by the deceased. The court will then approve who will be the estate’s personal representative. This individual…Read More→
  • Arcadia Property 33rd Place First Walk-through

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