Living 48 Real Estate Team

Hello Living 48 Real Estate Family! With Veterans Day weekend quickly approaching (How are we already almost to October?!), we thought for this weeks blog, we would give you some of our favorite ideas and places to be a tourist in our own beautiful state of Arizona so that you could plan ahead for a fun excursion! One of our many family traditions growing up was to be a tourist in our own state on long holiday weekends! We went everywhere from Route 66 in Holbrook to The Haunted Burger in Jerome. Here are some of our favorite locations and things to do while there! 1. If You Don't Want to Travel too Far From Home- Saguaro Lake Fun Fact: Did you know that Katie, and her husband, Jason, love riding motorcycles (especially Harley Davidson bikes, is there any other way?) One of Katie's favorite quick getaways is at Saguaro Lake, which is just a quick get away out of Mesa. At the lake they have a delicious restaurant with beautiful views of the lake (see below). ...

8 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A NEW BUILD CONSTRUCTION HOME Curious to know what your property could sell for in today's market?   Click here for your free home valuation! Newly built homes hold a lot of appeal for home buyers.  The idea of having something that is brand new and all yours is probably one of the biggest draws to purchasing a new home construction.  In times of limited inventory for sale a new build may also be a great option for a buyer.  But with all home purchases, new or used, there are some important considerations that need to be made.  In this article, we will briefly discuss 8 Important Questions To Ask When Buying A New Build Construction Home. 1.  Who is the builder? Who is the builder, what is their reputation, what types of homes do they normally build, how long have they been building in your state and how long have they been in business are all questions that need to be asked.  A quick G...

CAN AN HOA REALLY FORECLOSE ON MY HOUSE? CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT YOUR HOUSE MIGHT SALE FOR IN THE CURRENT MARKET?  Click here to get your free/instant/no obligation valuation. We recently had an urgent call from a lender friend of ours who had been working with a client/friend of theirs who had just recently found out that their HOA had started foreclosure proceedings on their property.  My first thought was, “Can an HOA foreclose?”.  So I decided that I would do a little more research on the matter.  The short answer – Yes, an HOA can foreclose on a house.  According to an article posted on Nolo.com, “If you live in a house, condo, or townhome that is part of a common interest community, you are responsible for paying dues and assessments to the homeowners’ association (HOA) or condominium association (COA). If you don’t pay, in most cases the HOA or COA can get a lien on your property that could lead to a foreclosure.” When a homeowner falls behind...

4 TIPS TO HELP BUYERS ENVISION LIVING IN YOUR HOME Wondering what your home could sell in this market?  Click here for a free instant Home Valuation. When you have a large number of properties to compete with, or even just a few, you need to help potential buyers envision living in your Mint Hill home. If a buyer can see themselves living in your home, they are far more likely to make an offer. Here are four easy tips to use to help buyers envision themselves living in your home. Proper Staging The right staging can go a very long way to helping buyers see themselves living in your home. A big part of the staging process is depersonalizing the home. When it’s more neutral, it’s easy for potential buyers to walk through your home and picture how they would decorate or where they would put their furniture. When a professional stager comes into your home and sets it up properly, buyers will certainly see themselves living there. Every room will have a purpose and will h...

WHAT DOES A REAL ESTATE AGENT DO ALL DAY Wondering what your home could sell in this market?  Click here for a free instant Home Valuation. Key Takeaways A real estate agent's job is to make sure everyone else involved in the transaction is doing their job. Agents have to continually shift gears to quickly adapt and respond to customer needs. What does a  real estate agent  do? Oh, where to start. Trying to explain to the public how real estate agents spend their time is akin to explaining what a doctor or lawyer does all day. There’s a lot more that goes into “treating patients” or “handling legal matters” and the same goes for “helping people buy, sell or rent property.” From a consumer’s first thought about making a real estate move to actually taking the leap (whether that means right now, next month or three years from now), the agent is incubator, initiator, action-taker, coordinator, scheduler, personal concierge, resource person, problem-sol...