A family night out in Scottsdale

My family, wife and two boys, and I live in south Scottsdale just east of Old Town and we love it. We have been here 10 years and love the community and its amenities. While we do enjoy cooking at home, some nights that just ain’t happening, more often than not on a week night after […]

What’s Going On Arizona? Williams Edition

Growing up in the Valley I often heard the statement “There is nothing to do in this town.” And besides the Grand Canyon and Sedona bit, most do struggle with what to do while you are in Arizona. Until now. I present you with the ongoing series: “What’s going on… Arizona? #WGOAZ I am raised […]

How to get around Phoenix without a map

It is a nightmare scenario that none of us wish for but must always prepare for. Your phone/GPS systems battery has died and you have to navigate a city you don’t know without technology. What do you do? What do YOU do!? Rest easy, the solution is right in front of you, at least in […]

Super Bowl XLIX Travel Guide

Welcome to Phoenix, wether you are in town for Super Bowl XLIX (49) or just here to enjoy the weather here is a list of some great places to enjoy while you are in town. Here are a few of my favorites: Ted’s Hot Dogs – Best hot dogs in town. Chino Bandido – Chinese […]

Four Reasons to Buy vs Rent

There are numerous articles telling you why to buy v. rent this year…here are my top 4 reasons. You know, so you don’t have to read all the articles: Mortgage rates are still historically low (check out the chart below). Which means you have more money to invest in your home which gives you more equity and more […]

Down Payment Assistance Programs

This is another great post by one of my mortgage partners, Aaron Alvarez and Alliance Home Loans. Call me or Aaron if you have any questions. A home that was once a distant dream can now become a reality! Often, potential buyers have what it takes to qualify for a mortgage but have not managed […]

Scottsdale Christmas Tree Collection 2015

The City of Scottsdale will begin collecting Christmas trees curbside January 5th – 10th 2015. The city will not collect any artificial trees or trees with ornaments or lights on as well. If you want to leave your tree up for a few more days you can drop it off on January 10th at these […]

FHA Property Flipping Regulation Waiver to Expire

Lets start with a little context. In 2003 HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) instituted a rule that prohibited a buyer using an FHA mortgage to purchase a “flipped” home. That means a home that was purchased, usually updated/remodeled and put back on the market in less than 90 days. HUD instituted the regulation […]

Fannie Mae Guideline Changes…the Good News

A good friend and mortgage loan officer Aaron Alvarez at Alliance Home Loans sent me some good information about the changes that Fannie Mae instituted on August 16th, 2014. Here is what he had to say: As many of you have probably already heard as of August 16, 2014 Fannie Mae will no longer offer an option […]

Just Listed in Tempe

This page is a list of homes that were just listed in Tempe in the past 7 days. They are not all my listings but I am able to show and negotiate all of these properties for potential buyers. If you would like more information on any of the listings you see here. Please contact […]