At the core, the real estate process of buying and selling relies on a trusting relationship for all parties. With showing homes or preparing homes for sale, we are bound to run into a few stories that are odd, shocking and downright funny. It seems like every realtor has a few good stories to share, like walking in on naked sellers, neighbors that want to tell you all about the home (good and bad), renters that have an ax to grind with the seller, sellers that don't leave during each showing or … [Read more...] about Sharing Sizzling True Stories from Real Estate Agents
Alana Bateman
Are We Heading for a Housing Market Crash?
With Halloween approaching, it seems like there are many things coming up to scare us: prices and rates and market shift, oh my! With the real estate market and economy going through changes, how do we sift through the jump scares and find the facts? If you’ve been worried about the housing market crashing, this is the article for you. In Flagstaff, home prices increased by 16% in 2020 and 24% in 2019. Why did home prices increase by unprecedented amounts? Following the quarantine, the … [Read more...] about Are We Heading for a Housing Market Crash?
Considering an Investment in Off-Campus Housing
While Flagstaff is known for its beauty and close community, it is widely known as a college town because of Northern Arizona University. There are several student housing complexes near the university. All of the student housing complexes have been leasing since October 2021 for the 2022-2023 school year. Did you know that several are currently at or near 100% capacity for the upcoming school year? What does that mean for potential investors? It is never too soon to invest in homes in … [Read more...] about Considering an Investment in Off-Campus Housing
Understanding the Home-Selling Process for Success
Selling your home is a big decision and a time that you want to be prepared. In Flagstaff, we are experiencing a seller’s market, meaning that the housing inventory is scarce and there is an abundance of buyers looking to find a home. Compared to this time in 2021, the total active listings in Flagstaff are down 15%, with new listings down 32%. However, we are seeing that the sold volume is up 18%. So while we are seeing fewer homes on the market, the ones that are available are selling … [Read more...] about Understanding the Home-Selling Process for Success
