Happy Holidays, Flagstaff. Anyone who has been paying close attention to the real estate market in 2022 is a witness to the roller coaster ride buyers and sellers have been on. Flagstaff is still holding on to some pretty big gains from 2020 to early 2022, despite prices currently tapering … [Read more...] about What Do You Mean the Seller Financed?
Blake Cain
Seven Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid
Looking to sell your home this fall or winter? Here are some tips on how to prepare your home to hit the market. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2021, 95% of buyers used the internet to assist in the home-finding process. In this digital age, getting someone to stop browsing … [Read more...] about Seven Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid
What Are You Waiting For?
Summertime is Flagstaff’s busy real estate season, and what an exciting selling season it has been so far! There have been many interesting changes in the Flagstaff real estate market this year, and it seems to be evolving on an almost daily basis. Here are just a few examples: interest rates have … [Read more...] about What Are You Waiting For?
Projecting Flagstaff Real Estate Trends
Some may say the current Flagstaff real estate market is “hot” for sellers, but how will it look come spring or summer? A crystal ball would be nice to have right about now, right? But without a crystal ball, world events and unforeseen affairs can materialize and change any, or all, of the … [Read more...] about Projecting Flagstaff Real Estate Trends
Finding Buyer Success in a Seller’s Market
I always say, we are extremely privileged to live in such a beautiful part of the country. As summer comes to an end and Flagstaff’s sunflowers are in full bloom, I look back on what was one of the busiest real estate seasons of my career. It was a full-blown sellers’ market, where any listing was … [Read more...] about Finding Buyer Success in a Seller’s Market
Real Estate – Behind the Scenes
Do you ever wonder what your real estate agent is doing for you while his or her sign is posted in your front yard? Or maybe you ask yourself how much is my realtor helping with the largest purchase I’ll likely make in my lifetime? And what’s that six percent commission really buying me? The … [Read more...] about Real Estate – Behind the Scenes
How Home Selling has Evolved During the Coronavirus
When the pandemic hit, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey classified real estate as an essential service. Assisting home sellers and buyers continued unabated by many real estate professionals. There have been, however, some major changes in the real estate industry. With these changes, the industry is … [Read more...] about How Home Selling has Evolved During the Coronavirus
Should You Sell Your Home This Winter?
Winter has officially arrived and so has the time of year when home sellers wonder whether they should keep their properties on the market or take them off. Or, if owners haven’t listed their home yet, they may be asking themselves if they should wait until spring, or brave the cold and snowy real … [Read more...] about Should You Sell Your Home This Winter?
Exploring the Spooky Side of Real Estate
Happy Halloween, and happy house hunting – or so we think. Not all homes are brand new with fresh paint, sparkling countertops and new finishes. Some homes have an uneasy past, or even a creepy former life. It is well known that Flagstaff has many haunted accounts. Google “Haunted Flagstaff” to … [Read more...] about Exploring the Spooky Side of Real Estate
Understanding the Uncertain Home Seller
Hello, Flagstaff! As the home-selling season heats up, many homeowners begin considering the question: Is this the right time to sell, and if so, how can a realtor help me? Here are the four key advantages owners gain when hiring a real estate professional. Market Knowledge A local real estate … [Read more...] about Understanding the Uncertain Home Seller