Seller-Paid Closing Cost Assistance Coming Back
This Price Point is Declining the Fastest in Greater Phoenix

For Buyers:
Good news for buyers, the number of closings with seller-paid closing costs rose 27% in July compared to June equating to 7% of all closings for the month. That may not sound like much, but that’s the highest it’s been since March 2021. Prior to 2020, the established baseline for seller-paid closing cost assistance averaged 25-28% of MLS sales and over the past 15 months the average has been just 3-4.5%. The increase is expected to continue as large cash-based investors have pulled back their acquisitions, leaving many sellers to cater to normal buyers once again. For most of 2021 and the first part of 2022, buyers had very little time to decide on a property before it went under contract. Last May, half of all homes that went under contract were on the market for only 7 days or less. This month homes are on the market a median of 21 days prior to C ...

How To Ask For Help
 
Many people struggle with asking for help. But it’s unrealistic to think any one person will know how to do everything. We have no qualms about asking for experts to help with leaky pipes or car maintenance, after all—why should it be any different if you feel depressed, or you’re stumped on a work project?

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you realize you need a little help but you’re still feeling uncomfortable asking for it.
 
Figure out what you need help with.
Be as specific as possible. You might be frustrated and just thinking, “I can’t figure this stupid project out”—but your helper will need to know exactly what the hurdle is if they’re to be of any use. Think about a piece of information, for instance, that might unlock a clear path to completion, and then seek out someone who can help provide that information.
 
Skip “sorry.”
When you apologize first, it. ...

Are mortgage rates finally stabilizing?
If you are reading this, chances are you have seen the roller coaster ride that mortgage rates and home prices have been on the past 2.5 years. In recent months we have seen mortgage rates tick up from the all-time lows of 2020 and 2021. What does this mean for the future? Experts believe we may be at the top of the mortgage rate trajectory and will soon be seeing stabilization. Although interest rates and home prices are higher than they were a year or two ago, this does not mean it is a bad time to buy. We are beginning to see homes sitting on market longer which is positive aspect for buyers. Along with longer time on market, we are also beginning to see things like seller concessions, sales price negotiations, seller covered repairs, etc. back in play. The negotiating power is going back to the buyers which indicates now may be a great time to buy.
Call or email to learn more information about what's going on in todays market. 
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You are under contract on your dream home you are done right?

Getting your offer accepted is not the end of the home buying process. If you’re not careful, that dream home can quickly become a missed opportunity.

Over the years we have seen many buyers make these mistakes after they’ve gone into contract on their dream homes.

Follow these 10 Commandments of buying and you will make the process that much easier!

1. Don’t change jobs, become self-employed, or quit your job.
2. Don’t buy a new car, van or truck - you may end up living in it!
3. Don’t use any charge cards or let your accounts fall behind.
4. Don’t spend any money you have set aside for closing.
5. Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application.
6. Don’t buy any furniture even if the payment is deferred until closing.
7. Don’t allow any additional inquiries on your credit except for insurance purposes.
8. Don’t make any larg ...