Podcast appearances and mentions of phoenix home

Are you ready to enjoy fine art from around the world, all in one place? On today's podcast, Scottsdale Art Week founder and owner of Brennen Fine Art Trey Brennen and strategic partner architect Mark Candelaria share why you don't want to miss this year's Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, a three-day event filled with fine art from around the world and exciting activities for attendees to enjoy. BACK STORY Trey Brennen is a 2nd generation Art Dealer who has resided in 6 affluent art communities around the country, and has exhibited in multiple fairs from NY to Wyoming. Brennen is the founder of Artisor, an online platform that allows artists to illustrate their own markets and offers a 7-day Auction for artists, galleries, and Collectors. Mark Candelaria, AIA started the firm in 1999 after an 18-year career as one of the founding partners of CCBG Architects in Phoenix. During his time at CCBG he worked for and with the legendary George W. Christensen, FAIA who mentored Mark from the time he joined the firm at age 22 in 1982 until Christensen's retirement in 1999 whereupon Mark decided to go out on his own. Along the way Mark has carefully assembled a team very dedicated to the values that act as the soul of Candelaria Design. Named a Master of the Southwest in 2005 by Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine, Mark and his team all share the passion of good design coupled with warm and friendly personal service. From his tours to Italy to cooking for his clients upon the completion of their home, the process of designing a home means so much more than just producing a set of plans to his team – the process of designing a home means the creation of a whole new way of living that accentuates and celebrates every aspect of living in a home.    Website:     candelariadesign.com     thbrennenfineart.com   Instagram: @brennanfineart @candelariadesign   For Tickets: https://scottsdaleartweek.com/tickets/   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

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In the News--Cold front blasts the US--Human trafficking  prevention month--Alaska Airlines' passenger phone sucked out of plan is found and working--Lego bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day--Homeowner in West Phoenix finds 4 rattlesnakes in walls of house--No pants light rail riders ride the light rail in underwear--Feds say no more funny freeway signs--Can Mac Ruin It? Daughter anonymously donates kidney to fatherTales from the Crib--Car breakdown in a small townLast Word--Iowa State Patrol catches speeder going 92mph in a snow stormSupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

The median price for a home in the Valley is trending upward again, why and will it start taking off like a rocket again? We talked with Senior Housing Analyst with the Cromford Report about it...Take a listen!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Matt! Inventory levels are down in Phoenix. In this episode, I brief our viewers on why I have paused from podcasts due to our child starting online homeschooling. I share some deeper feelings on the change and some of my personal struggles with this change. I also share thoughts on our current real estate market and how inventory, equity, interest rates and focused buyers are affecting things. Here are some free "goodies"

Every wonder how those beautiful pictures of living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and more get into those magazines?  Nancy chats with John Roark, editor-in-chief of Phoenix Home & Garden.  John will explain how you can get your projects published.  Listen and follow these hints and ideas for any magazine or publication.  Keep it offline, do not publish on your social media.  Magazines like to be the first. Pitch One Publication at a Time. Don't contact all the magazines.  Wait for a response from one. Submit Professional Photography. Your smart phone takes great pictures. You will need permission from photographer and homeowner. Research + Carefully Select Which Publication You Submit To.  Tell A Story but Keep it Brief. Explain why and how. This podcast sponsored by Monogram Appliances Studio 41 email comments & questions toNancy@NancyHugo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homedesignchat-with-nancy/support

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Jerry Meek, Founder and CEO of Desert Start Construction. Known by clients and industry colleagues as “the best team in the luxury home business,” the last decade has been focused on continuous growth and expansion of the DSC brand, whose results have been published in dozens of magazines and earned honors such as multiple Gold Nugget Awards, Phoenix Home & Garden Home of the Year, Southwest Contractor, and NAHB Custom Home of the Year. In 2017, Jerry was the first-ever luxury custom home builder to receive Phoenix Home & Garden's Master of the Southwest, an award program in its 30th year that recognizes the best in design and craftsmanship. Jerry also served as the founding president of the Phoenix Dream Center Foundation, which aids young survivors of human trafficking. Jerry is an expert and addition to multiplication – how to scale your business and make an impact. He knows the critical and fundamental role client service plays in growing an influential business and he teaches how to make people your business while your revenue flourishes. We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

What if, instead of letting comparison-itis stop you in your tracks, you could use what others do as PROOF that you could do it too?That's exactly what this week's guest, Bari Ackerman has done over the past 20 years as she's built her painting, fabric design, art licensing, and home decor business.Whenever she saw somebody else doing something, she allowed herself to believe that it meant it was possible for her too.And this attitude has served her well. She now has her celebrated, signature floral style licensed on furniture (Joybird), rugs (Loloi Rugs), fabric (Art Gallery Fabrics), wallpapers, bedding and more.She's also been featured in House Beautiful, HGTV Mag, TodayShow.com, Better Homes and Gardens, House and Home, Phoenix Home and Garden, AD Italia, and many more.Bari's most recent book, Bloom Wild (Abrams 2020), is on the Book Authority list of 100 best interior design books.This was a delightful conversation, and we meandered through so many juicy topics.This episode discusses topics like…How getting fired from her job over 20 years ago may have been the best gift everHow the mindset of “if somebody else can do it, so can I” has propelled her into achieving things she couldn't even have imagined at the beginning of this journeyBattling with body image issues, but not letting that keep her from showing up on social media.What “paint through the ugly” means, and how you can apply it to your own business & life whether or not you're a creative.The massive uplevel she went through creating her home decor book, and the lessons you can learn from it.Links from the episode:Bari's website and shopFollow Bari on InstagramLearn more about Brand Spark sessions here!Follow me (Sarah Ehlinger) on Instagram for honest conversations about business, mindset, and my life.

How can you care for the trails when you pull on your boots and go for a hike? Arizona hiking aficionado Mare Czinar joins us on this episode of the episode to discuss! Mare has been hiking all over the state for more than 30 years and has reviewed 1000+ trails. She shares her favorite places to hike, and the ways you can mindful of the trails, nature, and other hikers.Check out the projects where Mare contributes, and read her interview in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine where she discusses her guide "The Hike Book" (volumes 1 and 2). • Director of Production & Outdoor Writer at Cities West Media: PHOENIX  and Phoenix Home & Garden magazines• Contributing writer to "Hike of the Week" in USA Today/Arizona Republic, and dog hikes in Pets & People magazine• Author of ArizonaHiking.blogspot.com and PHOENIX magazine, "The Hike Book" volumes 1 and 2• Founder of Arizona Hiking, a 30,000-member Facebook group  • Member of Arizona State Committee on Trails (ASCOT)

This episode features three very special Phoenix Home & Garden Master's of the Southwest, Walter Spitz, of Creative Designs in Lighting, Donna Vallone of Vallone Design, and Jeff Berghoff of Berghoff Design.  We all share how each of us got started in the design industry and then a revisit some of our earliest collaborations from the 1980's and 90s' to some of our current works underway some 30 years later. Many times referred to as "The Dream Team" this group has created 100's of homes including the historic El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley. In addition to talking about the past we look ahead to the future and the trends and new technologies that are changing the design industry. We also talk about the transition and our plans for the future of all of our firms. Jeff and Walter have been on prior Inspiring Living podcasts and you can listen to them below. Jeff and Walter have been on prior Inspiring Living podcasts and you can listen to them here:Jeff Berghoff: https://www.candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2020/3/23/jeff-berghoff?rq=berghWalter Spitz: https://www.candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2021/3/28/lighting-it-up-with-walter-spitz-of-creative-designs-in-lighting?rq=walter%20spitzJeff Berghoff's Phoenix Home and Garden Master of the Southwest feature: https://www.phgmag.com/phoenix-home-garden-masters-of-the-southwest/

Today's inspiring episode features Contemporary Figurative Artist and fellow Scottsdale Arts Board Member, Priscilla Nelson. Together we talk about art, creativity, family, passion, motivation and upcoming art events. Priscilla's art career spans over 40 years and the majority of her work falls under two categories, Figurative, which explores the figure, clothing, and water to capture "a poignant mood and the hint of a story that can be interpreted in many ways".  In her more Contemporary paintings she takes a very organic approach with inspiration from reflections and movement. http://nelsonart.gallery/ For photos, links and more on this episode and all of our others, visit our Podcast Page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Join us at the Phoenix Home & Garden Fall Home Tour Nov 13, where I will be serving Paella at our featured VIP home: phoenix-home-garden-home-tour-tickets

For today's podcast episode we are recording from the Alfanso Marina Showroom in Greensboro, NC during the annual High Point Furniture Market. It was so much fun to see all these showrooms and mingle with others in the design field from all over the country! Our guest today is Jamilyn Fournier, Founder and Curator for The Collector's House, a beautiful design studio and store in Scottsdale, AZ. We discuss much more than design in this episode, we are going to dive deep into Jamilyn's life journey, her inner work, taking risks and starting an interiors business.Connect with Jamilyn: Website: www.shopthecollectorshouse.biz/ Instagram: instagram.com/thecollectorshouse/ Facebook: facebook.com/thecollectorshouseaz For photos, links and more on Matt Gottesman and our other podcast guests, visit our official Podcast Page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Join us at the Phoenix Home & Garden Fall Home Tour Nov 13, where I will be serving Paella at our featured VIP home: phoenix-home-garden-home-tour-tickets

Our guest on today's podcast episode is the dynamic Dorie Morales, Publisher and CEO of Green Living Magazine. This monthly magazine has been around for 11 years now and is an eco-conscious lifestyle publication based in Phoenix that aims to educate, inspire and empower readers to make eco-conscious choices for a healthier lifestyle and planet. In this episode we talk about eco-conscious living, which is just taking a moment to be conscious about your actions. Today everything is so readily available, so we take for granted our earth's resources and indulge in consumerism and disposable items and just don't value all the time and effort that goes into making something or the unlimited fresh water streaming out of our faucets. Dorie shares her inspiring life story, how she ended up starting the Valley's first conscious magazine and keeps it afloat today, and I share the details on our 3D printed home we designed for Habitat for Humanity that's nearly complete! Check out our cover feature about the home on August's issue of Green Living Magazine here:  3d-printed-home-first-ever-in-united-states Lastly, join us on the Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine's Fall Home Tour - one of our PV Estates will be the special VIP Home and I will be there cooking and serving my tasty Paella! Don't miss it, get your tickets today:  phoenix-home-garden-home-tour-tickets-164532584389For more info and photos on this episode and all of our other episodes, visit our website's podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Episode 08: Stealth Strike A new ship captures Phoenix Home, which forces the Ghosts to go undercover! Submit corrections to us here: Bit.ly/BothanReport Cherriielle's shop First aired on November 25, 2015, written by Matt Michnovetz, and directed by Brad Rau. Music by Zen_Man

Welcome to Spring! Today’s Inspiring Living episode celebrates Spring perfectly as our guests include Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine Editor-In-Chief John Roark and Interior Designer and my lovely wife, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria.  We talk about the Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine Garden Tour coming up this Saturday, April 17. You can get your tickets by clicking the link below, you will not want to miss this as we have a fabulous Candelaria Design home with Gardens by Refined Gardens on the tour! We also discuss the fabulous feature we have in this month’s Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine showcasing a Candelaria Design ~ Earth and Images home that is one of our favorites, click here to view the article. Give our podcast a listen, give us a subscribe and review for a chance to win a custom Candelaria Design Pasta Machine! For more on this and other episodes, including photos and links, visit our website's Podcast Page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast www.phgmag.com/phg-events 

Carrie Evans is a photographer here in the Valley and Scottsdale-native, specializing in fashion, lifestyle and corporate photography. Her range, charisma and talent have landed her work in a multitude of local and international magazines such as Institute Magazine UK, Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden, Obscurae Magazine, and Veux Magazine in Toronto. I met Carrie many years ago on a photo shoot for a "Modern Man" article in Luxe Magazine. Carrie has done many shoots of my partner's and I for various magazines over the years and I hired her for a very special shoot of my wife Isabel and I while she was going through chemo a few years back (photo on our website's Podcast Page). We discuss her journey graduating from U of A to working at a TV and print Ad Agency in Las Vegas, to moving back to Scottsdale to pursue a photography career. She talks about her travels, some memorable shoots and her determination and unwavering belief in herself and her passion. For photos and more info on this episode and all our others visit: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Way back in February B.C. — and by that I mean February, Before COVID — a Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine editor named Carly Scholl reached out to request an interview. She sent an email and wrote: I’m working on a story for our upcoming April issue about local flower farms, and my research consequently […] The post Episode 465: High desert flower farming in Arizona with Aishah Lurry of Patagonia Flower Farm appeared first on Debra Prinzing.

Have you ever stood in awe of a large scale painting? When was the last time you felt like a painting sucked you in so totally that you could almost say you lost yourself in that painting? I love to explore and encounter the sheer magnificence that large scale paintings have to offer. Here to give us a welcome peek behind the curtain of his large scale paintings is the artist, Jivan Lee.  Jivan Lee is an oil painter based in Taos, NM. He grew up in Woodstock, NY, and studied painting at Bard College. His work explores the nature of paint as raw material, creator of image, and catalyst for emotional response, and is increasingly addressing the complexities of how humans see and shape the environment.  Jivan's paintings have been exhibited nationally and covered in publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur, The Denver Post, Hyperallergic, Southwest Art, Phoenix Home and Garden, Art Business News, and Two Coats of Paint among others. In addition to painting as much as time allows, Jivan occasionally teaches. Large scale paintings Jivan says he always gets chuckles from people when he tells them that his approach to large scale paintings doesn’t differ very much to his approach with smaller-scale paintings. Of course, the real challenge when it comes to painting these large projects is the logistics - where, when, and how become a bit more complicated on a large scale. While it might sound complicated and a bit of a nightmare, the way that Jivan describes it, the process sort of unfolded before him - as he takes each logical step at a time. Make sure to check out the images of Jivan’s artwork located at the end of this post! Letting your light shine I know, we are all sick and tired of hearing about how COVID has impacted and changed everything - we get it. I don’t want to dwell too much on how much COVID continues to impact the shape of things in the art community but I thought it was really helpful to get Jivan’s perspective. Many of us find ourselves with a ton of emotions and anxieties around our finances, the state of global and national politics, and of course COVID. Jivan was kind enough to open up about some of the personal struggles he has experienced over the last couple of months. He shared that when he takes the time to get alone with his canvas, it allows for emotional catharsis. I have felt that way too when it comes to painting during COVID - don’t want to let my light fade, I have something to share with the world and so do you! Creating art is a marathon, not a sprint  As Jivan encourages us to keep shining our light even when the darkness feels like it’s closing in, it’s good to also keep in mind that the creative process is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t have to do your best work now or consistently - just stay at it. Even when it gets challenging, remember, we need your voice. I get it, sometimes it feels like you just want to throw in the towel but every artist that I’ve talked to over the years have told me that staying in the game is worth it. What keeps you in the game? How do you stay motivated when times get tough? I want to hear from you, make sure to leave a comment!  Outline of This Episode [1:30] I introduce my guest, Jivan Lee.  [2:45] What led Jivan to his career as an artist?  [8:30] Jivan talks about why he pursued grants as he got started.  [10:45] Getting students engaged with art.  [15:50] What is the point of painting during a time of crisis.  [29:30] Jivan opens up about his solo exhibit, “Dynamics of change.”  [40:15] How COVID has impacted Jivan’s schedule.  [44:30] Why you need to think of your creative journey as a marathon, not a sprint.  [52:00] Jivan explains his process in the studio when it comes to large scale projects.  [1:04:00] Common tools and materials that Jivan uses. [1:12:00] Closing thoughts.  Other artists mentioned on this episode Mark Rothko Kara Walker Resources Mentioned on this episode Website: www.jivanlee.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jivanlee_art/ Solo Exhibition: “Dynamics of change” at LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe August 14th - Sept. 19th, 2020 40+ paintings, some pieces as big as 10 feet tall, many in the 48x72” range. The Moth Podcast

Fear grips all of us in some form and if we haven't developed skills to help us cope with our fears, they will hold us back from our full potential. Today’s podcast features Interior Designer and my wife, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, who was just awarded Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine. She will share what it was like to get the news that she was being given this award, but then the fact she would have to give an acceptance speech and face her phobia of public speaking.Again, we all experience fear to some degree including now as we collectively fear the effects of the coronavirus, the markets, the economy, frankly there is always something to fear but how we deal with it makes the difference in how we enjoy our lives.Listen to how Isabel faced her fear of speaking and gave her speech and accepted her award in front of a packed house. We hope this inspires you to go after your fears and push through to the other side and all the amazing things waiting there to take your life to the next level.For photos and more on this episode and our other podcast episodes, visit Candelaria Design Associate's Podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

PHOENIX HOME AND GARDEN MAGAZINE 2019 HOME TOURWelcome to the 26th Annual 2019 Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine Home Tour and the VIP Home by Candelaria Design and Earth and Images Interiors, built by True Performance Construction. Now we know this is a podcast and you cannot see the home but you can check it out on our Candelaria Design YouTube Channel here. This is a whole house remodel completed three years ago and it is a project we are very proud of. Enjoy interviews with Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine Editor in Chief John Roark, Interior Designer, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria of Earth and Images, Musician and Tour Guide Jolie Renee, Architect Michael Higgins who also had a home on the tour, homeowner Gini O’Malley, and my cooking and serving crew, Maxi Castillero and Rob English. Fabulous day and wonderful tour! www.phgmag.com www.earthandimages.com www.candelariadesign.com www.trueperformanceconstruction.comwww.mayberryblues.com www.rojotours.com www.higginsarch.com

Mark Candelaria –Celebrating my 59th with the Ladies in My LifeOk this podcast will give you a little glimpse into my life and my family as I celebrate my 59th birthday with some special ladies in my life; my mother, Karin Candelaria, my mother-in-law Alette Thomson, my oldest daughter Tiffany Candelaria, and my lovely wife, Isabel! I hope this podcast shows you I am just an average guy who was born in Denver,grew up in Durango and made it to Arizona where I now have a wonderful life I am so thankful for! Mom will share stories from the day I was born. You will get to meet my wonderful mother-in-law Alette and she will fill you in on some of the things we all do together and some of the projects she is working on. Then my oldest daughter Tiffany will share stories of what it was like growing up with her architect father. Finally, my Isabel will share stories from this year’s birthday celebration, her week and freak accident, her recovery and thoughts along the way. Keeping it pretty light and simple this week guys so enjoy and get to know me and my ladies a bit better! Special shout out to two of my besties, Bill and Andra Miller and the special gift you gave me and my daughter Bella. Love you both. Thanks for all the birthday wishes this week. You are all the best. Next week’s podcast is from Highpoint, NC and the Furniture Market. Catch tickets to the Phoenix Home and Garden VIP Tour featuring a combined Candelaria Design ~ Earth and Images whole house makeover where we will be serving Pozole and Prosecco!For photos on this and our other podcast episodes, visit Candelaria Design Associate's Podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

What a difference a few months make. Just this spring, we seemed to be entering a buyer’s market. Demand was receding, home price growth was slowing, and more and more homes were being listed for sale. But this is not true today. Home prices are heating up again. The average price of homes sold this May rose 3.6% from a year earlier—the biggest gain in seven months. Demand is up, too, with more buyers showing up for viewings. So what changed? It’s simple: Mortgage rates have dropped steadily since April, and are currently at the lowest levels in a year and a half. In fact, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is just 0.5% higher from the all-time low they reached in 2012. “Now is a golden moment if you’re considering selling.” This has improved affordability, gotten more buyers interested in making a move, and caused the market to heat up once more. All of this is good news if you’re looking to sell. Right now, demand outstrips supply so much that if you were to put your home up for sale, you could still sell quickly and for top dollar.  Mortgage rates are likely to start trending up once again in the coming months. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicted an increase up to 4.4% through the rest of the year. For reference, that’s the same rate we saw a few months ago when it seemed we were entering a buyer’s market.  That’s why now is such a golden moment in case you’re considering selling. If you want to get the process started or if you have any real estate-related questions for me at all, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

  Interest rates are moving in a downward direction and are showing no signs of changing for at least a year—but why? I’m joined by Tom Ross from Bay Equity to answer that.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportToday I’m alongside Tom Ross with Bay Equity Home Loans and, together, we’re here to discuss our current interest rate environment. By the end of this May, we saw a notable development with regard to interest rates: The combination of tariffs and various other economic conditions are driving rates down, and this downward trend doesn’t look like it’s going to slow or move in the other direction anytime soon.“The combination of tariffs and various other economic conditions are driving rates down.”Although market indicators tell us that rates will continue their current trajectory for the next year or so, it’s worth pointing out that, last year, we were confident that rates would continue to rise well into the high-5’s. It wasn't until the Fed announced a change of course in their policy decisions early this year that we knew we could see rates flatten out or begin to fall. All things considered, conditions are very favorable at this moment, and it’s a great time to get into the market.  Whether you’re considering buying or refinancing, go ahead and give Tom a call at 602-791-5861. We’d love to help you as a team! And if you have any other questions regarding your real estate needs, please reach out to me as well. We hope to hear from you soon!

  If you’re a homebuyer, the time to buy is now—here’s why.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportAre you waiting for the market to soften to buy a home?A lot of buyers have this plan because they’re afraid that what happened during the last economic downturn will happen again soon. However, according to my guest today, Tom Ross of Bay Equity Home Loans, the last economic downturn was a once-in-a-century event, and the current market features a totally different set of circumstances. If you plan on staying in your home for at least three years, there are plenty of underlying reasons why now is a great time to buy.“The last economic downturn was a once-in-a-century event, and the current market features a totally different set of circumstances.”According to the statistics, Phoenix is the fastest-growing city in the U.S. Not only are we ranked in the top 10% of all cities in terms of job growth, but we’re also in the top 20% in terms of historical appreciation. We have about 70,000 households being formed annually, but only 25,000 homes being built. To be exact, we have less than three months of inventory, and we don’t see supply catching up to demand in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, appreciation is also expected to continue to rise. If you look at the big picture, it’s a great time to buy or sell, so if you plan on doing either anytime soon, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.

  If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, now’s your chance!Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportWhen is the largest number of homes sold? In springtime, of course! And since it’s now officially spring, it’s the perfect season to jump into our thriving real estate market. We see the most sales from April to June, so now’s the time to prepare for listing your home. If you or someone you know is thinking of selling soon, I’m here to help—I’d be more than happy to give you a home estimate and help you find the perfect buyer. Give me a call at 602-413-8195 or send an email to Monique@MoniqueSells.com, and let’s begin the home selling journey together. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

  How will these changes in our market affect you? You may be, well, surprised!Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportOur market is simply full of surprises lately! First of all, though we’re still in a seller’s market, we’re currently experiencing the largest inventory of homes we’ve seen in a long time. Our number of months of inventory—or how long it takes to sell all homes currently on the market—is at 3.06.“Our market could be balancing out.”On top of this, in the last 30 days, we’ve had the lowest number of homes sold. Together, these factors mean that our market could be balancing out. It also means that it’s now easier for people to sell their homes and purchase new ones. As each area has its own unique market, so if you want to find out more about your specific neighborhood, your best bet is to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

  We’re excited to announce our new program that will allow us to give back to the heroes in our community. Learn how it works here.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportI’m here today with my preferred lender, Tom Ross of Bay Equity, and we’ve been talking about how we can give back to our community, particularly to the people who have and still serve us in the community.I’m so excited because we finally have a program designed to do just that: Giving to Heroes. Who qualifies as a hero? In this context, a hero could be any person who dedicates their lives to serving us in the community—such as a teacher, a nurse, a firefighter, a police officer, an active duty military serviceperson, a veteran, or, slightly controversially, an employee of the government sector.“We’re so excited to be able to contribute and give back.”With this program, we’re able to contribute toward these heroes' closing costs as our little way of thanking them for spending their lives serving us. We’re so excited to be able to contribute and give back.If you have any lending questions for Tom, he can be reached at (602) 791-5861 or at tross@bayeq.comtross@bayeq.com.If you’re curious about purchasing a property and you’re a hero, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to serve you back.

Our Good Vibes Sunday guest this week is Joel Contreras. Joel is a real estate agent turned developer and interior designer based out of Phoenix AZ. Adam and I first discovered him on instagram through a friend’s profile. Being modern architecture fanatics, we instantly were mesmerized by Joel’s modern designs. However we became even more impressed when we realized that he was doing in Phoenix, exactly what Adam and I have planned to do in our hometown here in Cali. That is transforming neglected homes by preserving the architectural integrity and melding it into modern additions and finishes; all while keeping a sustainable budget. In a nutshell, this guy has created a design movement in his city and continues to shift the paradigm. Design can sometimes feel unrealistic to middle class america, but Joel proves that with proper education and an eye for design, everyone can own a one of a kind home. It’s no wonder that he’s caught the attention of publishers such as Dwell Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden and more. Today we probe at Joel’s mind and discuss what inspires him, how he got his start, his wife’s life changing experience with cancer, his advice for aspiring designers and developers and so much more.

  What should you do about interest rates knowing that they’re on the rise? Tom Ross from Bay Equity is here to explain.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportI’m here today with my preferred lender, Tom Ross from Bay Equity, to discuss a question about interest rates: “What should you do about interest rates, knowing that they’re on the rise?”Tom’s short answer is: Lock your rate in now.People have it in their head that if they just wait long enough, they’ll end up with a lower rate eventually. But rates in the 3% area are long gone; at our highest this year, we’ve brushed 5% and came back down into the high fours. This time next year, the 4% rates will be long gone as well.“Try not to turn down any showings, if possible.”Those in the market need to wrap their heads around the fact that this climb in rates we’re going into will be long-term and sustained. We’re in the midst of a sort of trade war with China, and inflation tends to raise interest rates as well. In fact, the Federal Reserve has gone on record to say that they’re going to raise the federal funds rate at least four times between now and the end of next year. Two of those jumps might occur even before the end of this year.Now the federal funds rate doesn’t directly impact mortgage rates, but as it rises, you tend to see interest rates come up.If you have any questions for Tom about rising interest rates, you can reach him at Bay Equity by calling (602) 791-5861 or by sending an email to tross@bayeq.com. For any questions about real estate in general, we always encourage you to reach out to us here at RE/MAX Excalibur. We’d love to answer your questions.

  If you’re listing a vacant home, there are certain safety tips you will need to follow.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportWhen selling a vacant home, following certain safety tips will be essential. Today, we’ll be sharing seven such tips: 1. Set up a security system.2. Install motion sensors and timed lighting. 3. Ask a friend or neighbor to keep a car parked in your driveway. 4. Have someone routinely pick up your mail.5. Maintain your landscaping.6. Keep blinds and curtains closed.7. Check on the property after storms. Following these tips will help keep you and your asset protected during the listing process. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

  We’ve got plenty of tips for potential home sellers out there. Here are five of them.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportAre you in the process of getting your house ready to put on the market? If so, here are a few tips to help you:1. Don’t overprice your home. Pricing is everything when marketing your home for sale. Even a well-priced home with a bad marketing plan will sell, but an overpriced home won’t.2. Failing to make repairs. If the dog chewed something up or there are other minor damages that a buyer would spot immediately, get those fixed before you get the property listed and start taking pictures.3. Neglecting to declutter your home. If you have a lot of personal items, boxes, or general clutter, that’s one of the first things a buyer will notice. As part of our services, we bring a professional stager out to our buyers’ properties to help declutter and stage the property.“Try not to turn down any showings, if possible.”4. Don’t turn down showings. To get your home sold quickly and for top dollar, it should be about when it’s most convenient for an agent to show your property, not the other way around.5. Getting overly emotional about your home. Think of your home as a property or an asset than as your home. This shift in mindset will help you maximize the sale price.If you have any questions for me or want to know why my performance outsells all those promises out there, give me a call or send me an email today. I look forward to hearing from you.

  If you are wondering how an agent earns their commission, here is a rundown of everything we do for our clients.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportHow do we agents earn our commission? There are six important ways: 1. We identify and solve problems quickly by providing solutions to our clients.2. We pre-qualify buyers. If I am your listing agent, it is my job to ask buyers the right questions so you can go under contract with one who is fully qualified and can close within the escrow period. 3. We manage expectations. I need to manage expectations for my clients so they know what the process is like and we can work together to execute it properly.“My ultimate goal is to get them the most amount of money in the least amount of time.”4. We have communication skills. We have to communicate with both our clients and the public at large. We get paid to tell the truth, which is difficult sometimes because of market conditions we have no control over. Part of these communication skills also involves forecasting what’s to come in our market in the near future. 5. We can find buyers for our seller clients. One of my favorite things to do in my job is prospect for buyers.6. We can effectively and efficiently guide buyers and sellers through the whole home sale process. I have a full-service team working with me, and our whole goal is to prevent clients from waiting on me. Rather, my team should be waiting on them. When people hire me, my ultimate goal is to get them the most amount of money in the least amount of time. If you would like to know more about how I am able to accomplish this goal or you have any other real estate questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you.

  How can you determine whether your listing agent is the right choice to help you sell your home? Start with these three questions.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportToday we are going to talk about the three most important questions that you should be asking your listing agent:1. What is my home worth? A good listing agent should be able to tell you what you should list the home for and what it will sell for within a couple of percentage points.“The agent should have a specific marketing plan that will attract the most possible buyers.”2. How long will it take to sell my home? They should also be able to show you the average time on market for your area and what their own average is based on past sales.3. What will you do do get the property sold? There should be a specific marketing plan that will attract the most possible buyers and get your home sold quickly.I would be happy to go over my answers to these questions with you. If you would like to know them or if you have any other questions about the market, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email today. I would love to hear from you soon.

  It is time to take a look at the latest market conditions. But alongside today’s update, allow me to also share a great, new listing.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportIt is time to take a look back at our April real estate market. But before we get into those statistics, I want to tell you about a great new listing. Located at 3542 East Hazelwood Street, this 4-bed, 2-bath Phoenix property is one you will certainly want to check out for yourself. To see photos of this 2,000 square-foot, $675,000 home, click here. “We are still in a strong seller’s market.”Now let’s get back to discussing our market. Currently, we are still in a strong seller’s market. As of April, there were 10% fewer homes on the market than in April of 2017. And there were 4% more sales year over year, as well. If you have any other questions, would like more information, or are curious about how market conditions will impact your real estate goals, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

  Before hiring a real estate agent, you need to do some vetting. Here are the questions that we recommend you ask.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportSelling or buying a home can be one of the largest transactions of your life. A trusted consultant and Realtor can be an invaluable partner to have. When you interview a Realtor to hire, here are three really good questions to ask them:1. "How many homes have you sold in the last 12 months?" It’s interesting to find out how long an agent has been in the market, but noting their productivity in the last 12 months is a better indicator of whether or not they are a productive, full-time agent.“You want to get a sense that this agent is somebody you can trust.”2. "Can I have the contact info for your last three deals?" This question may be a surprise to the agent, but it could provide you with an honest, authentic answer to help you feel comfortable with them.3. "What specific strategies are you going to use to get my home sold?” Some agents specialize in buyer sales. Some agents specialize in listing and selling. A specific, proven plan is essential for any buyer or seller.To get my answers to these questions and more, feel free to reach out and give me a call or send me an email. I would love to hear from you today.

  This spring is a great time to sell your Phoenix home. Here are three reasons why.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportSpring is my favorite time to sell real estate. If you are looking to sell your home, there are three reasons why we are in a very strong seller’s market right now: 1. Demand continues to increase while inventory remains low. The number of homes for sale is down 8% year over year. Why? The job outlook is strong, and more millennials are coming into the market. 2. Home prices are still surging. We have appreciated 6% year over year, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.“Our current market is great for both buyers and sellers.”3. Interest rates are rising. Right now, interest rates are at 4.5% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. Although that is a three-year high for interest rates, it is still historically low and very affordable for buyers. I don’t know how much longer this favorable situation will last.If you are looking to sell your home, now is a great time. Demand is high and prices are high, so our current market is very favorable for sellers. If you’re interested in finding out what your home is worth, we would be happy to come by and let you know what we can sell it for, how long it’s going to take, and what we’ll do to make that happen. If you have any other real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

  If you’ve ever thought about buying or selling real estate outside of Arizona, I would be more than happy to connect you with the right Realtor for the job.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportAs you will see in the background of today’s video, I’m definitely not in Arizona. Actually, I’m coming to you from San Diego for a real estate conference with 2,000 of the very best Realtors in North America. So if you’re looking to buy or sell property outside of Arizona, call me and let me connect you with the very best Realtor for the job. To see my full message, watch this short video.

  What do you need to know about our 2018 market so far? Let’s find out in our first update of the year.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportHappy New Year! Now that we’ve entered into 2018, it’s time for us to have our first market update of the year. Our current market is great for both buyers and sellers. Sellers should know that we have 10% less inventory right now than we did last year. This means less competition for you.“Our current market is great for both buyers and sellers.”It’s also a great time to buy because interest rates are still hovering around lows of around 4%. As always, I’m here to help you with whatever your real estate needs may be. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

  Buying power has just gone up in Maricopa County. Tom Ross is here with the latest news.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportI’m back once again with my preferred lender, Tom Ross of Bay Equity, to give you guys some important new information about mortgage loan limits here in Phoenix. Some big changes have come out this last week and we wanted to explain what was going on to you guys.Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have both raised their loan limits for conventional financing to $453,100 in Maricopa County. What this means is that you can essentially buy a $477,000 home with only 5% down. “Your buying power has increased as a result.”It’s a big assist to the buying power of anybody who is looking to buy a home with conventional financing. It opens up the market a bit more as well.If you have any interest in buying a home or just want to know more about these loan increases, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.

On this edition of Manage My Home, Lisa from RPMWV Phoenix the #1 Phoenix Property Manager & Phoenix Homes Sales Guru goes over Buildium's 2017 Annual Tenant Survey with tenant preferences & statistics which are helpful for current landlords and for people looking to invest in rental property.  This is an important aspect of the Phoenix real estate  & Phoenix property management process and Lisa refers to the RPMWV Phoenix website to cover her points. Of course, as always, a Phoenix rental property tip is dealt at the end of the podcast. RPMWV Phoenix rpmwvphx.com info@rpmwvphx.com 623-748-7800

  One Home at a Time Housing Solutions can help anyone facing difficulties making their mortgage payments.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportToday I’m joined by special guest Maurice Brundidge of One Home at a Time Housing Solutions to discuss how they can assist anyone who has missed several mortgage payments and is facing foreclosure.First, Maurice and his company perform a financial assessment of that individual or family to determine whether they can realistically afford to keep their house. If they can, they’ll put together a financial package that they can submit to their lender to request a loan modification. This package will consist of a hardship letter, their financial documents, and the lender application. If your application for a loan modification was turned down and you found the process intimidating or frustrating, they’ll make the experience much easier the second time around. “  We know that life happens, but there are options out there for you. ”If you’re on the verge of missing a payment, Maurice’s first piece of advice is to contact your lender and inform them of your situation. Lenders have programs in their imminent default area that will consider a loan modification on your behalf before you become a delinquent. If you previously received a modification and you’re on the verge of becoming a delinquent again, you can apply for another modification, but you can’t apply for the same reason as your previous application. We know that life happens, but there are options out there for you that can allow you to keep your home. If you’d like to get in touch with Maurice or would like a free consultation from him, just give him a call at (602) 703-4228. If you have any more questions for us about this topic or want to know what’s going on in our market, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be glad to help you.

  Is a cash offer always best? Not always. I’ll go over when a cash offer is and isn’t necessarily your best option when selling your home.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportAs a seller, is a cash offer always your best option? You may be surprised, but the answer is no.Cash offers are great if you need a fast close and don’t care about getting the absolute best price the market will bare. However, if you do want top dollar for your home sale, we will take about 90 days from start to finish.“We know how to find you the right buyer. ”We know how to find you the right buyer in either situation. Whether you have time or need a quick close, we’ll make sure you get everything you want out of your home sale.If you are looking to buy or sell a home, or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

On this edition of Manage My Home, Lisa from RPMWV Phoenix the #1 Phoenix Property Manager & Phoenix Homes Sales Guru goes over a case study of the Peoria, AZ rental market.  This is an important aspect of the Phoenix real estate  & Phoenix property management process and Lisa refers to the RPMWV Phoenix website to cover her points. Of course, as always, a Phoenix rental property tip is dealt at the end of the podcast. RPMWV Phoenix rpmwvphx.com info@rpmwvphx.com 623-748-7800

 The 8th Annual Battle of the Sexes Tennis Festival is coming soon. This year, 100% of proceeds are being matched by The Guerrant Foundation.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportAnne Guerrant has traveled the globe as a professional tennis player. During her travels, what she saw in much of the developing world appalled her. Debilitating poverty. Families living on less than $1 a day. Anne and her husband, Terry, started The Guerrant Foundation to help these people by giving them small loans to start businesses. They make it easy for many people to be part of something bigger than themselves. The Guerrant Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up. The 8th Annual Battle of the Sexes Tennis Festival will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Phoenician (6000 E Camelback Road). This year, Anne and Terry are matching 100% of all the donations they receive and all of that money is going directly to help these budding entrepreneurs.“ This year’s event will be held on November 4th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ”The loans they provide aren’t hand-outs, they are hand-ups. The loans go to smart, capable, driven entrepreneurs who need just a little bit of capital to achieve liftoff. Since the foundation started, Anne and Terry have been able to help thousands of people around the globe write a new chapter in their family’s life. To donate, go to: https://www.youcaring.com/WalkerBattleoftheSexes If you have any questions about the event, check out The Guerrant Foundation’s website here. We’re proud sponsors of this event and we look forward to seeing you there! If you have any other real estate questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 A new listing has come up on 4332 N 41st place that might be perfect for you whether you’re downsizing or upsizing.Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportOur new listing at 4332 N 41st place in the 85018 zip code is something we’re very excited to be able to tell you about.This home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a one-car garage. In total, it encompasses 1,600 square feet of room. The home was updated in 2011 and sits on a good-sized lot with an herb garden.“This home is within walking distance to all your favorite places. ”The best part about it? It’s within walking distance to all your favorite places, including Kachina Park, Ingo’s, Postino, the canal, and Camelback Mountain. It’s located in a very trendy area that’s been really popular with developers for the last 10 years. Whether you’re looking to upsize or downsize, this may be the property for you.If you’re interested in seeing this property in person or you know someone who might be interested in it, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be happy to help you.

On this edition of Manage My Home, Lisa from RPMWV Phoenix the #1 Phoenix Property Manager & Phoenix Homes Sales Guru goes over the information that should be collected on verification of residence form for your Phoenix rental property.  This is an important aspect of the Phoenix real estate  & Phoenix property management process and Lisa refers to the RPMWV Phoenix website to cover her points. Of course, as always, a Phoenix rental property tip is dealt at the end of the podcast. RPMWV Phoenix rpmwvphx.com info@rpmwvphx.com 623-748-7800

 Being bilingual allows me to help more buyers achieve their real estate dreams, including Spanish-speaking buyers. Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportYou may not know this, but Yo hablo Espanol. I did my most recent video in Spanish, which you can watch above. If you’re not a native speaker, however, here’s what I talked about.There are three reasons why you should hire me as your real estate agent:1. I’ve been selling homes in this market for 14 years.2. This year, I’ve helped over 100 families buy and sell homes in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.3. My team sells homes in an average of 41 days, while the market average is 65. “There’s no language barrier for me. ”I can help you sell your home for top dollar, then turn around and help you buy a great home while protecting you throughout the process. If you have any questions for me or know anyone who speaks Spanish, English, or both that could benefit from my team’s help, let me know. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Karen Barnes is the owner of The Elegant Window, a to-the-trade custom drapery and soft goods workroom located in Gilbert Arizona.  She is thrilled to be celebrating 20 years in business this year! Karen entered the custom drapery and soft furnishings business in 1997 working with both retail and with the design trade. Five years into the business, Karen realized that what she truly loved was working with talented interior designers and bringing their ideas and vision to fruition. Her reputation for her attention to detail and high standards in workmanship quickly spread within the design community. In 2003, Karen switched to wholesale only and she, along with her great team of employees, have been creating exquisite, high-quality soft furnishings to the design trade ever since.     In 2009, Karen entered the IWCE Ingenuity Workroom Competition and was awarded Workroom of the Year, the most prestigious award for drapery workrooms. She also was awarded First Place in Specialty Treatments and 2nd place in Top Treatments.  In 2011, she again had a winning entry in the Ingenuity Workroom Competition and won 1st place in Specialty Treatments. In 2016, Karen won 1st place at Arizona North Chapter’s ASID Design Excellence Awards in the category of Industry Partner, Commissioned.   In 2017, she again had winning entries at IWCE. She won 1st place in Specialty Treatments, 2nd place in Ingenious Installation and a 2nd place tie in Top Treatments.     Karen is looking forward to the challenging role of judge in 2018 for IWCE’s Ingenuity Workroom Competition, as she has done on two previous IWCE competitions.     The treatments fabricated by the team at The Elegant Window have been published in several magazines including Window Fashion Vision, Phoenix Home and Garden and Desert Design. Karen is a Certified Workroom Expert through the Window Fashions Certified Professionals Program. Her affiliations include membership in the Window Coverings Association of America, as well as membership in the Phoenix Association of Workroom Professionals, Drapery and Design Professional Network, and is an Industry Partner with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).   Links of things mentioned on the show; Custom Draperies in Interior Design This book is still available on Amazon and you can use the affiliate link above. Find Karen on Facebook. For information about submitting to IWCE click here. The Expo will be held in Tampa, FL March 27 - 28, 2018.

 Our preferred lender, Tom Ross, has moved over to Bay Equity! How will this change benefit you? Buying a Phoenix Home? Search all Homes for SaleSelling a Phoenix Home? Check out our FREE Home Value ReportI’m here with Tom Ross, our preferred lender, who recently moved over to Bay Equity.As a result, Tom is able to offer a higher level of service to our clients. Why?One of the reasons Tom made the move to Bay Equity is to take advantage of new technology in the industry. Bay Equity is based out of Sausalito—you can’t establish a business that close to Silicon Valley without knowing something about technology!Technology is incredibly important and provides speed and convenience for our customers. After signing up with Bay Equity, Tom has been able to eliminate some redundancies in the loan process. From the origination to DocuSign, all these new bells and whistles mean Tom can operate more efficiently and serve you at a higher level.“Tom guarantees a quick closing process, even for jumbo loans. ”If you are getting a loan and want to close in three weeks, Tom can make that happen. He’s always been able to do so, but at Bay Equity, it’s just a bit easier. Tom guarantees a quick closing process; he can even close a jumbo loan within three or four weeks—assuming that you let your lender order an appraisal.“Being able to underwrite everything within our own four walls has been a massive benefit,” says Tom.Working with a lender like Tom to buy in today’s market will make your offer appear stronger to other buyers, as you’ll be able to close in three or four weeks.If you have any questions for Tom, you can reach him at 602-791-5861 or tross@bayeq.com. As always, if you have any real estate questions for me, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

On this edition of Manage My Home, Lisa from RPMWV Phoenix the #1 Phoenix Property Manager & Homes Sales Guru goes over the Phoenix Home Sales Statistics from Jan 2016 & Jan 2017.  This is an important aspect of the Phoenix real estate  process and Lisa refers to the RPMWV Phoenix website to cover her points. Of course, as always, a Phoenix rental property tip is dealt at the end of the podcast.     RPMWV Phoenix rpmwvphx.com info@rpmwvphx.com

Steve and Dan explore Phoenix Home & Garden magazine. If you want to transform your home into your dream home, you will need ideas and someone with the knowledge to inspire design and personalize your home. That person is award-winning designer Janice Brewster. Also, Dave Pratt Live. The post Phoenix Home & Garden appeared first on .

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when preparing your home for the market. I have three tips to help you sell your home at any time in any market. First of all, make sure you have a staging consultation before you list your home. We provide complimentary staging consultations with a professional designer for our clients. She will come over and show you which items you can pack away or put in storage. After all, you are selling your home, not the beautiful things in your home. Clearing away personal items creates an emotional response for the buyer; when they set foot inside your home, they will be able to visualize themselves living there. Clear away personal items so that buyers can envision themselves in the home.Next, choose which upgrades will get you the best return on investment. Fresh paint is a relatively inexpensive way to add value to your home. Gray colors are very popular right now, as is the contemporary farmhouse look. Our designer will help you pick some colors that will complement what you have. There is no need to completely gut and renovate your home before putting it on the market. Instead of tearing out the entire kitchen or bathroom, paint the cabinets and update the fixtures. Simple things like that will make your home look remodeled without actually remodeling it. Finally, choose a pricing strategy. Keep in mind that asking price does not dictate the sales price. An incorrect asking price could cost you thousands of dollars. Reach out to a professional real estate agent to get an understanding of the best pricing strategy for selling your home. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

On this edition of Manage My Home, Lisa from RPMWV Phoenix goes over some key strategies regarding Phoenix rental property tax deductions. This is an important aspect of the rental process and Lisa refers to the helpful RPMWV Phoenix blog to cover her points. Of course, as always, a Phoenix rental property tip is dealt at the end of the podcast.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price EvaluationShould I sell now, or wait a little bit longer?That’s the most frequently asked question we’re getting from our seller clients in today’s market. It’s a common thing to hear in an appreciating market - a seller naturally wants to get as much as they can when they can for their home.Before answering this, we tell them first that you have to know if you’re going to be purchasing in the same market. If the answer is yes, then the value of each home will increase or decrease concordantly. The home you’re selling may go up, but so is the one you’re buying. You can sell for more, but you’ll also pay for more. Knowing this, it makes more sense if you’re financing in today’s market to purchase that next home now and lock in that 30-year interest rate at the low rate we see today. The second thing to consider is the inherent unpredictability of the market itself. Nobody knows if we’ve already reached the top and are about to decline, or vice-versa. The only thing we do know is that right now it’s a seller’s market.  Thus, our advice is twofold: a) don’t try and time the market, and b) if you’re purchasing in the same market, make that move now and lock in that interest rate.Taking all this into consideration, the time to sell is now. Not only are you going to get more money for your home and have less to do as far as getting it ready to sell, but it will spend less time on the market. 

One of the most common questions we get from Phoenix sellers is, "What are home values doing?" Today, we are going to answer that question. First, let's look at the average sales price in the suburbs around Phoenix, and where they have gone in the last 3+ years.In 2011, the average sale prices in these Phoenix suburbs were:Chandler: $178,000Glendale: $110,000Tempe: $309,000Paradise Valley: $1,114,000As you may already now, home values have increased a lot in 3 short years. Here are the current average sales prices for these neighborhoods, as of December 2014.Chandler: $265,000Glendale: $182,000Tempe: $371,000Paradise Valley: $1,065,000As you can see, nearly every market has seen exponential growth in home values in the last 3 years with the exception of Paradise Valley. Luxury markets like Paradise Valley tend to not follow the same trends as your average real estate market. So, where are home values headed in 2015? If we look at national projections, homes are going to continue to appreciate in 2015 and 2016 by 3.7% and 3.2%, respectfully. Phoenix will see appreciation anywhere from 3-5% in the next 2 years, which is a very healthy number. If you have any questions for us, don't hesitate to give us a call. We would be glad to send you a market report specific to your neighborhood so you can get an even better idea of what your home is worth. 

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full Home SearchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationToday we are here to discuss the current market conditions for the Phoenix area with you. Over the last 3 months, we have seen a trend of price increases in some more popular areas of town. We are in a seller’s market, and there simply aren’t enough homes available for the buyers looking for homes. We do expect the number of homes on the market to increase soon because most of the sellers we have spoken with lately are just waiting for the weather to cool down a bit. Our inventory is sitting at around a 2.4 month supply, where it’s been hovering throughout the year. If no new homes came on the market, we would sell all of our inventory off in 2.4 months. Home owners looking to sell are still going to have plenty of buyers looking. As long as the home is priced correctly, buyers are savvy these days and will hold off on offers if a place is priced too high. As for mortgage rates, they are holding steady at 4%, which is still historically low. This is giving plenty of buyers opportunities to purchase. A word of caution here, as the FED has announced they plan to increase rates after their September meeting. By how much, we do not know. If you have any questions for us, feel free to reach out to us via phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!

     Sally Marks is a public relations professional and an award-winning journalist who graduated with honors from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University.  In journalism, she has won awards for news writing, editorial writing and headline writing.  Her articles have been published in numerous national, regional and local newspapers and magazines that range from the international Living Buddhism magazine to Arizona’s popular Phoenix Home and Garden.  Her screenplays, The Heir, Voices from Hell and Gay for a Day have won five awards and placed in two national and one international competitions.  Her first book, Paco el pato, Frank the Duck, is a bilingual children’s novel that was used in the Montessori International School curriculum in Mesa, Arizona.  Erase Negativity is her second book.  Who wants to be a grouch? Doctors, scientists and spiritual  leaders agree that those who live an optimistic life are happier and healthier. But it's a lot easier said that done. Not everyone can instantly switch their attitude to a happier mindset.  It is a habit that must be shaped, learned and practiced. That is why she wrote the book Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within was written.  Sally will share some great insight with us so be sure and tune in.  Her website is www.erasenegativity.com

Sally Marks, is a public relations expert and the owner of Marks Public Relations.. The award-winning journalist graduated with honors from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and has published articles in a variety of publications from the popular Phoenix Home and Garden magazine to the international publication, Living Buddhism Her screenplays, The Heir, Voices from Hell and Gay for a Day have garnered five awards in local, national and international competitions. Erase Negativity, co-written with Jacqueline Howard, is her first self-improvement book.Her website is www.erasenegativity.com and her blog is www.erasenegativity.blogspot.com

Sally Marks, is a public relations expert and the owner of Marks Public Relations.. The award-winning journalist graduated with honors from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and has published articles in a variety of publications from the popular Phoenix Home and Garden magazine to the international publication, Living Buddhism Her screenplays, The Heir, Voices from Hell and Gay for a Day have garnered five awards in local, national and international competitions. Erase Negativity, co-written with Jacqueline Howard, is her first self-improvement book. Her website is www.erasenegativity.com and her blog is www.erasenegativity.blogspot.com  

Erase Negativity is a practical guide on how to reduce negativity and embrace happiness.  From meth addicts to multimillionaires, the book offers powerful experiences of individuals who have faced dramatic challenges, but did not lose hope.  Using these compelling biographies, as well as practical advice and simple exercises, the reader is guided on an internal journey toward adopting a more joyful way to live. About the Author & DivaTalkRadio Guest Sally Marks is a public relations professional and an award-winning journalist who graduated with honors from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University.  In journalism, she has won awards for news writing, editorial writing and headline writing.  Her articles have been published in numerous national, regional and local newspapers and magazines that range from the international Living Buddhism magazine to Arizona’s popular Phoenix Home and Garden.  Her screenplays, The Heir, Voices from Hell and Gay for a Day have won five awards and placed in two national and one international competitions.  Her first book, Paco el pato, Frank the Duck, is a bilingual children’s novel that was used in the Montessori International School curriculum in Mesa, Arizona.  Erase Negativity is her second book. Join the Divas on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. EST as they talk with Sally Marks. Is it time for you to go on a negativity diet?