Top 5 Reasons to Buy a House Right Now!!!

Top 5 Reasons to Buy a House Right Now By Chrystal Caruthers   Buying a house is a highly individual decision—and a local one—but current trends are creating a favorable situation for many would-be homeowners. Interest rates are low, employment is rising, home prices—in most markets—are still well below their peaks, and rents are through the roof. Read more, click HERE!   How to Live in Your Home While It’s on the Market By Brendon Desimone   Homeowners looking to sell usually face the tough task of not only getting their homes ready to go on the market, but also keeping them in “showing” condition once they’re listed. It is a delicate balance to have your home showing in its best possible light while also living there comfortably. If your home is priced right and shows well, the amount of time you need to live in your “for sale” home should be minimized. Read more, click HERE!

US home values set to moderate until 2018, according to latest expert survey The pace of residential property price growth in the United States is set to slow this year and continue doing so into 2018, according to real estate experts. The result of the latest quarterly Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey, which takes into account the views of more than 100 expert panelists, suggests that home values will end 2014 up an average of 4.6% from 2013, to a median value of $177,895. Read more, click HERE!   11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100 By Cara Greenberg First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend a warm welcome to all comers — and needn’t cost a bundle. Read more, click HERE! Pending Home Sales Bounce Back in July By Josh Boak, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, a sign that buying has improved as mortgage rates have slipped, the number of listings has risen and the rate of price increases has slowed. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 3.3 percent to 105.9 last month. Still, the index remains 2.1 percent below its level a year ago. Read more, click HERE!   The 3 Things Homes With Great Curb Appeal Have In Common By Samantha Toscano   While "curb appeal" remains one of those painfully overused real estate catchphrases (especially on house-hunting and renovation TV shows) we have to admit, it's something we all wish we could master. A house with quality curb appeal doesn't just welcome guests -- it can actually help you sell ... Read more, click HERE! Google finds 2 out of 3 house hunters research agents online By Inman News Real estate agents have a better chance of pitching themselves to potential clients in person if they’re easy to find online, data from search giant Google shows. Half of prospective homebuyers get serious about looking for a home 6 to 12 months before buying, and about three-quarters start within a year of the purchase, according to a consumer survey Google conducted in April. Read more, click HERE! Choosing the Right Flooring: Information & Picture Gallery Of all the surfaces in a room, floors take the most abuse: a constant parade of feet -- some wearing dirty or wet shoes, the occasional sink or tub overflow, misdirected shower sprays, and spilled food and drinks. Fortunately there are plenty of flooring materials that can stand up to abuse and do so with style. Read more, click HERE!

Arizona boasts 8th lowest closing costs on homes By Tim Gallen Anyone who’s purchased a house knows that the price on the property is only one cost to securing the home. There also are those pesky closing costs that buyers – and sometimes sellers – pay when they sign that mountain of paperwork at the title company. Read more, click HERE! Industry slowdown leads to homebuyer incentives By Catherine Reagor   This year's slowdown in new-home building and sales across metro Phoenix isn't good for the economy or people with jobs in the construction industry. But the slower-than-expected sales are prompting builders to offer buyers more deals. Read more, click HERE! Phoenix home listings up 54 percent from 2013 By Mike Sunmucks Two new reports show inventories of Valley homes growing and sales volumes shrinking. That includes the high-end home market in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Arcadia, according a new analysis by Walt Danley Realty. Read more, click HERE! Phoenix Events – September September starts to back off the triple-digit temperatures, and outdoor events start to pop up. Even some Halloween events and harvest festivals make their appearance in September. Check out Halloween Central! Thankfully, the warm weather doesn't stop the summer bands from including Phoenix on their tour schedules. Read more, click HERE!