Buying A Home With Cash vs. Financing in The Northwest Valley
We’ve all heard that going into debt is a bad idea but sometimes it makes sense to finance a large purchase, like a home. There’s a lot to consider when making a large purchase and every situation is unique. So which is better — buying a home with cash or financing in the ? We’re […]
How To Lower Your Real Estate Costs When Buying in Northwest Valley
We all want to stretch our real estate money as far as we can. There are many ways to approach getting the most value for your purchasing dollars. The simplest of these, of course is to simply get the best purchase price especially when we’re talking something as big as a house. Keeping these ideas […]
The Process of Buying A Home in The Northwest Valley Explained
Buying a home can seem fairly intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but it doesn’t have to be all that difficult. Yes, there are some complex financial issues involved and some even more confusing legal matters. Still, the process of buying a home in can be quite manageable if you understand the process beforehand […]
How Appraisers Determine the Value of Northwest Valley Properties
Part of the home buying process is getting an appraisal. Your lender will require an appraisal, and even if you’re paying cash, it’s a good idea to have an appraisal done to make sure you’re not overpaying. It’s not always easy to understand how appraisers determine the value of properties. An appraisal is the process […]
Understanding Millennial Buyers in Northwest Valley
A new set of home buyers have entered the market and they are shopping differently than their parents or grandparents did. Yes, I’m talking about millennials and they’re currently the largest purchasing group in this country. According to the National Association of Realtors, millennials accounted for 38% of homebuyers in 2019. Most of these millennials […]
Ready To Buy A Home In The Northwest Valley? You’ll Need This First!
So you found the perfect home and you’re ready to make an offer on it…Well there’s one thing that you should have on hand when you are ready to buy a home in the Northwest valley and before you start looking. Hi, I’m Braiden McKee with the Desert Charm Living Real Estate team, and I’m […]
How To Find The Perfect Northwest Valley Home In 2019
In the not so distant past, searching for the perfect home was both much easier and much more difficult. It was because resources were limited. The many online options today provide more resources, but that also means you have to sort through more to find what you’re looking for. Here’s how to find the perfect […]
The Biggest Misconceptions About Buying A Home in The Northwest Valley
Buying a home, especially for first-time buyers, can be a complicated, confusing undertaking. And to further complicate matters, the housing market is different from what it was just a decade or so ago. Some of the rules that once applied no longer matter now. It doesn’t help matters any that there is so much bad information and […]
Owing a Home vs. Renting In The Northwest Valley? Homeowners Have A Net Worth 44x Greater Than Renters
Owing a Home Did you know that when Owning a Home, the net worth of a homeowner is 44 times greater than that of a renter? Hi, I’m Shawna Kurowski with the Desert Charm Living Real Estate Team. Net Worth of a Homeowner Every three years the Federal Reserve conducts their survey of consumer finances. […]
The Homeownership Dominant Gene – Key Reasons Why There’s An Increasing Chance Kids Will Own A Home If Their Parents Do!
There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Hi, I’m Shawna Kurowski with the Desert Charm Living Real Estate Team. Did you know, children are more likely to own a home if […]