Buy or Sell Homes in South East Valley of Arizona

Living in the home you are selling will have challenges. So make sure you know there are great options out thereto allow you to buy your next home, move into it and THEN sell your current home!! Does that sound awesome to you?  Well then Let's chat!! Otherwise here are tips to sell the home you live in.   1. A Home Sold but Not Bought When you put your home on the market, getting an offer can be easier than finding a house you'd like to purchase. This can put you in the position of nearly having your home sold without a new place for your family to go. One way to avoid this is to research new homes before putting yours on the market. You can get all your research together so when the time comes, you can make informed decisions quickly. If your home is already getting offers, consider accepting one with a longer timeline for closing or making the acceptance contingent upon you finding a new home. In extreme cases, you can even rent your home from the buyer unti...

You’ve worked hard and are close to retiring. You and your spouse would love nothing more than to have a home in the sunny part of the country at least part of the year. Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa are perfect places to consider when buying a second home but don’t rush the decision. Take time to hire the right real estate agent, review your financial situation, and learn about the market before signing on the line. Financial Plan Before you look at housing inventory and mortgage rates, consider your financial plan, including short and long term goals. It might seem like a great idea to have a retirement home in Chandler but can you afford it? It’s worth a conversation with your financial advisor and tax professional. Things to consider include: When do you plan to retire? How much have you saved toward retirement? Do you have a mortgage on your first home? If yes, when will it be paid off? What is your debt payoff plan for consumer and student loan debt? The answers to...

Whether you’re in the East Valley year round or part-time, you’re sure to take advantage of the beauty, weather, and golf courses available in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and beyond. Dust off the golf clubs and come with me for a tour of the best east valley golf course communities where, in addition to golf, you can enjoy amenities like on-site restaurants, tennis courts, walking paths, and easy access to freeways and other attractions. Alta Mesa Located in the heart of East Mesa near McKellips and Higley Roads, the community offers a members-only golf club, family-friendly Alta Mesa Park with lighted basketball and sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, and horseshoes, and schools for all ages. The Alta Mesa Golf Courts is an 18-hole championship course designed by Dick Phelps. The 160 acre course is 7,093 yards and includes eight lakes and a restaurant with outdoor patio overlooking the ninth and eighteenth greens. Dobson Ranch If you’re looking for a family-friendl...

Life happens. Families grow, children leave the nest, and parents need home care. If your housing needs are changing, it’s time to consider listing your home and looking for a place better suited to your lifestyle. Do any of these sound like you? You’re expecting your second child and your starter home is a two-bedroom condo that won’t fit your family once the baby is born.  You’ve raised your family and it’s time to retire but you’re not sure where to start when it comes to downsizing and finding a 55+ community. The family is grown but your son, daughter-in-law and toddler need a place to stay to get back on their financial footing after job loss.  Your dad can’t live on his own anymore but he’s not ready for assisted living or your preference is to care for him in your home. If any of these ring true, it’s time to call Beery Realty. Let’s talk about what it takes to list your home and get ready for your new phase of life. Over time we accumulate stuff. Whether i...

Just driving around the valley I am sure you have noticed all the new homes being constructed-- just waiting for you and your family to call home. There are a few things you need to know about buying a new built. Some good and some bad-- but if you know what you are getting into and you have dome all your research, brought a REALTOR to view the homes before you pick the one you would like to buy and you’ve weighed all the options and decided a new construction home is right for you. Now you want to find the perfect builder for your dream home.  Congratulations! It’s a great undertaking – and a great reward – to walk into you own brand new house and make it home. The process to get from meeting builders to that moment can be stressful which is why we recommend working with a real estate agent. The good news is that you don’t have to deal with negotiating with a seller like you might with a previously owned home. The Most Important Step you can take is having your REALTOR go ...

http://listings.realbird.com/F8A2E2F7/418919.aspx Welcome home! You will find, this home has been lovingly taken care of, with 2 bedrooms+ Arizona room for an office or craft room, 1.75 bath, a large living and dining room and a very efficient kitchen floor plan make this house feel like a home. There is storage galore-- with a very large linen closet, coat closet, nice pantry, above cabinets for the washer and dryer inside the home, and each bedroom has 2 closets. But that is not all…the 2 car garage has natural light and a work shop area to tinker in. You will be able to enjoy the wonderful Arizona sunsets on your extended, private patio, and 2 orange trees in the back yard will keep the sun off the home and a smile on your face. Call now to see this home.

Some folks are saying "the lights went out this month".  Now I am and always will be an optimist.  Giving the choice- the cup will always be ½ full.  But I see our market flatting out, ebbing in a way that makes sense.    If we keep seeing the 15-20% equity build as we have in the past 2 years- then I think I would be worried.  As I think you would see the chart explain well- Click on the link to see all of them https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1b8g6jnkh1gs5m/Sept%20stats%202013.pdf    Summary Statistics Sep-13 Sep-12 % Chg 2013 YTD 2012 YTD % Chg Absorption Rate 3 2.69 11.52 2.82 2.54 11.02 Average List Price $377,728 $332,695 13.54 $291,739 $247,968 17.65 Median List Price $219,999 $179,900 22.29 $190,000 $153,900 23.46 Average Sale Price $236,389 $199,251 18....

First you get all of your finances in order and start the process of looking for the home you and your family need.  After a while of searching for the perfect home- You find it, this is the one you can see your furniture in, see your daughter come down the stairs for her first date, see your son hanging in the living room with his buddies and all of the other dreams you have for your home.  You are so excited you found it! However, you’re not the only one that loves the home, because there are multiple offers — and one of them is cash. Cash buyers are seen as desirable because they’re almost always a guaranteed quick close. They don’t have to borrow money from a bank therefore won’t have any financing hang-ups, which is where a large portion of offers fall through. Don’t worry; not all hope is lost. Follow the steps below to beef up your offer and get your foot in the door. So to speak; Get Pre-Qualified and Pre-Approved Have your lender do the DU app...

The Great “As Is” Debate » December 2012 When you are entering into a contract to buy a home and you are told that the home is being sold ‘AS IS’…what goes through your mind?   Some think of the old movie “Money Pit”.   In some cases you wouldn’t be completely wrong.   Now lately in some cases here in Arizona sellers are choosing to sell their home with this addendum attached.   So what rights are you giving up if you agree to “As Is”; And I quote from the link above; The buyer waives the seller warranties pursuant to Section 5a of the residential contract. Therefore, the seller has no obligation to make any repairs to ensure that heating, cooling, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems (including swimming pool and/or spa, motors, filter systems, cleaning systems, and heaters, if any), free-standing range/oven, and built-in appliances are in working condition at the earlier of possession or close of escrow. However, the seller is obligated to main...