What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service contract that helps homeowners cover costly, unexpected repairs on home systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Many home sellers...
How to Prepare for Fall To-Do List
With every changing season, a homeowner’s to do list grows. Whether you’re preparing to go from warm weather to cold or vice versa, there are ways to make the transitional...
Rental Mismatch – Amenities
While working to match every renter with the right home, Apartment List gathers unique data on which amenities are most and least popular with renters, as well as which amenities...
Where are Rents Growing the Fastest?
When searching for a new place to call home, it's important to know what's happening with rent prices in your city. As peak renting season begins, we analyzed rent growth...
Hot Summer Entertainment Around Phoenix
Summer cannot be avoided in Arizona. It's here whether we like it or not. Better make the best of it! In most places around the world, summer is a time...
Earnest Money – What Is It and Why Is It Important?
The earnest money deposit is an important part of the home buying process. It tells the seller you’re a committed buyer, and it helps fund your down payment. Let's face it, without...
Making Moves: Why Some Renters Chase Jobs & Others Chase Locations
Why do renters move? Is it for a job? For the location? This could probably also pertain to home buyers. Apartment List looked at renters and found 46.5% of those...
Look What’s Happening in Downtown Phoenix!
Big changes are coming to Downtown Phoenix! ~by Janthavy Norton, Phoenix Urban Spaces I started working in Downtown Phoenix about nine months ago. I originally moved to the area almost...
Seller Paid Closing Costs – FHA Loans
Why would a seller pay closing costs for a buyer? FHA loans are popular mortgage option among homebuyer(s), especially first-time purchasers and those with limited funds for a down payment....
FHA Appraisals and Inspections
The Good, The Bad and The Necessary Appraisals are used by lenders to determine a property’s value to protect their own interest and the homebuyer’s investment. There are different types...
Hidden Gems Around Arizona
Are you searching for a carefree weekend off the beaten path? An artsy, romantic getaway? Or maybe a night of great food and drinks? Look no further than these hidden...