How to Get a Smart Home for Less: Vantage West can help you get the home of the future
Smart technology has become an ever-present part of our lives, so it was only a matter of time before our homes became as smart as our phones. A smart home is one that features lighting, heating, and other electronic devices that are connected to the internet and enable you to better control how your energy […] Read More
Tucson Neighborhood Explorer
As the housing market heats up in Tucson, it’s a great time to start exploring the city for the perfect spot to call home. Whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife, world-class restaurants, or tranquil hikes, each of Tucson’s dozens of neighborhoods provide unique character and culture. Sure, you could spend months exploring the city to […] Read More
Phoenix Neighborhood Explorer
As the housing market heats up in Phoenix, it’s a great time to start exploring the city for the perfect spot to call home. Whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife, world-class restaurants, or tranquil hikes, each of Phoenix’s hundreds of neighborhoods provide a unique character and culture. Sure, you could spend months exploring the city […] Read More1 min read
Spring Home Buying: How to Save for a Down Payment and How Much to Save
Spring has arrived and with that comes peak home buying season. It’s the busiest time for homebuyers, as people come out of their winter hibernation and start exploring what’s available on the market. Prices are climbing, inventory is moving quickly Since spring is such a magnet for interested homebuyers, competition is fierce. Inventory, or the […] Read More
Keeping it in the Family: Multigenerational homes enrich lives and wallets
Over the past decade, the U.S. experienced a steady increase in the number of Americans living in multigenerational homes, defined as having three generations living under one roof. The trend represents a return to an earlier time, when families regularly lived together. The Growth of Multigenerational Living In 1940, multigenerational homes were the preferred style […] Read More
So You Want to Be a Snowbird? The Real Costs of Buying a Second Home in Arizona (or Anywhere Else)
In Arizona, snowbirds are as common as cacti and gorgeous sunsets. But becoming a snowbird is more complicated than just buying a second home and spending your winters sunbathing by the pool. The two-household lifestyle demands some compromises. Here are some of the issues and costs to explore if you’re thinking about making the switch […] Read More
8 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Use and Save Money on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
January 10 marks National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, which encourages us to look for ways to reduce our energy use and save on monthly energy bills. A study by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory found that over 66% of our nation’s energy was wasted in 2016 through activities like leaving cars idling and leaving […] Read More
How to Leverage Home Equity to Help Build Your Future
Home equity loans serve as a powerful tool in providing homeowners with extra funds to make home improvements and other investments that they might not otherwise be able to afford. But remember that a home equity loan is not free money and these loans work best for specific situations. In this article, we will discuss […] Read More
Rent vs Buy: How to Make the Right Choice for You
Homeownership is as American as apple pie, baseball, and unreasonable food portions. The value placed on private property helped define our nation’s identity since its founding and continues to serve as a major driver of our economy. With that said, it doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone should be a homeowner. There are various issues to […] Read MoreOnline Banking
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