Build Your Future: 5 Renovation Projects to Add Home Value In Arizona
The Arizona housing market continues to show strength after several years of continuous growth. This has left many homeowners with strong home equity. According to a report by Black Knight, American homeowners possess three times more home equity than they did in 2012, when the housing market bottomed out. Arizona has seen similar trends, with […] Read More
Go Small and Go Home: Decluttering and Downsizing for Peace of Mind
The kids have finally fled the nest and you’re left with a house full of stuff and rooms you’ll never use. Unless you’re looking to construct a time capsule, it’s probably time to downsize your life. That means getting rid of those old newspapers and kindergarten art masterpieces and finding somewhere that accommodates your new […] Read More
Designing Your Life: A Glimpse of the Latest Design Trends in New Homes
Buying a new home presents an exciting opportunity to explore new designs and patterns available in new and recently updated homes making their way into the market. Your new home presents an opportunity to incorporate the latest trends into a style that’s entirely your own, a blank slate to express your personality and shape your […] Read More
One Home Is Better Than Two: Guest homes for affordability and family
The past decade has seen a surge in multigenerational living where more than one generation lives in the same home. Perhaps due to the costs of caretaking and the desire to reconnect with family, 1 in 5 Americans now lives in a multigenerational home, according to a Pew Research analysis. But with Tucson’s median new […] Read More
Affordable Starter Homes: Begin your home owning experience with Vantage West
Going back to at least the 1950s, starter homes have been one of the best ways for families to initiate their homeownership journey. While there’s no specific definition, starter homes generally feature one to two bedrooms and are priced under $200,000 according to Trulia. Due to the crippling effects of the Great Recession, starter homes […] 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 MoreDisclosures
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