Arizona is adding homeowners faster than any state in the nation, a sign of continued growing economic momentum in the state. The state’s quarter-over-quarter homeowner rate change increased by 7.7 percentage points in Q2 2020, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the best in the nation.“The American dream of owning a home is alive and well in Arizona,” said Governor Ducey. “People continue to flock to Arizona for our growing jobs market, unbeatable quality of living, and affordable … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads Nation In Homeownership Growth
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Now That the Children Are Gone, Should You Downsize Your Home?
It’s a question as old as retirement itself: Now that the children are gone, should you downsize your home? Maybe move to your favorite vacation spot to enjoy the sunshine and natural beauty? Or should you stay put, relaxing in familiar surroundings and a community you know well? Today’s retirees enjoy more freedom than ever to choose where and how they live. Many retirees choose to downsize or move to be closer to family and to reduce housing costs. As with most important personal and … [Read more...] about Now That the Children Are Gone, Should You Downsize Your Home?
Re-Roofing Your Home
Most homeowners don’t pay much attention to their roofs until they need a new one, which is one of the main reasons you should inspect your roof before winter. Are there places where your roof appears to be sagging? Are there signs of water damage or areas where you can actually see light showing through from the inside? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be time to re-roof your home. Now, you can undertake a basic re-roofing project yourself if you have the know-how to get … [Read more...] about Re-Roofing Your Home
Painting Your Home
I have a customer who repaints at least one room in her house every other year, but she’s never happy with the results. The color is all wrong once it’s on the walls, paint ends up splattering on the floor, no matter how many drop cloths she and her husband put down, and she realizes – after the project is done – that some things like faux finishes are better left to the experts. Painting is one of the simplest home improvement projects to manage. However, as my customer has learned the hard … [Read more...] about Painting Your Home
Selling Your Home
Summer in Flagstaff just cannot be beat! We have amazing weather and lots to do here in the summer months. Attractions like the Grand Canyon bring thousands of visitors through our little town. These visitors may turn into BUYERS! So if you are considering selling your home, now is the time to do it! Here are a few tips to get you started. Pricing Your Home: The prices are coming up, but the fact is that it is still a tough market. Sellers may think their home is worth a lot of money. Most … [Read more...] about Selling Your Home
Is There an App for Getting My Life Back?
A recent article in The Atlantic states that nearly half of Facebook users aged 18-34 check their Facebook just minutes after waking up; 28 percent even before getting out of bed. An informal survey with my university students finds that it’s the last thing many of them do at night before going to sleep (with a good number also checking in periodically throughout the night). According to late-night comic Jimmy Fallon, Facebook is working on a feature that allows your friends to see your … [Read more...] about Is There an App for Getting My Life Back?
How the Proposed PMO Could Affect Home Values
For 15 years, Art Gastelo hasn’t lived in the home he owns in Flagstaff’s Plaza Vieja neighborhood. He’s rented it for some of that time, and on several occasions, he’s tried to sell it. He’s finally found a buyer, after dropping his asking price from $150,000 to $110,000. As for profits, “I’ll be lucky if I get five grand,” Gastelo lamented. He blames his bum luck on an abandoned house next door. “I’ve had two buyers. They went through the entire process. Then they said, ‘We need to look … [Read more...] about How the Proposed PMO Could Affect Home Values
Market Changing Rapidly
Phoenix home prices are coming up. In the past 12 months, prices have risen 20 percent. We know that this typically means that Flagstaff prices will follow. Flagstaff has always been a stronger market but is tied to the rest of the state and country. This trend is projected to continue throughout the year, although at a slower pace. Arizona’s market seems to be much stronger than most of the United States. The rest of the country is slowly starting to recover. For buyers in the Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Market Changing Rapidly
Growing Food, Growing Community
Blessed with high altitude and a finicky growing season, Northern Arizona is often criticized as a frustrating place to grow food. In spite of these challenges, the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Foodlink are proud to celebrate the overwhelming success of the 2011 growing season. In just two community gardens, over 160 community gardeners raised 6,600 pounds of food to help supplement not only their diets, but those of friends, family and the local community. In addition to getting to know … [Read more...] about Growing Food, Growing Community
Flagstaff Home Sales Report
Monthly Flagstaff Home Sales Report What March Flagstaff home sales tell us about the coming summer. Flagstaff’s March real estate market was exciting to live through – the statistics aren’t quite as exciting, but they are certainly interesting. Total closed Flagstaff residential transactions increased from 55 in February to 91 in March – a whopping 65%. Pending contracts also rose, while listings were static. No wonder Flagstaff home shopping felt like a whirlwind for buyers and agents … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Home Sales Report
