Arizona Real Estate Radio

Curious about cabinets?  How much does it cost to remodel a shower?  What about tile flooring and popcorn ceilings?  Katie chats with Susan and Elizabeth of Sheworks about that and more in Episode 2. Connect with Sheworks: https://www.sheworkshomeremodeling.com/ Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "good deals" page: https://katielambert.exprealty.com/ask/da5773dd141a66e...

Should you wait until 2022 to buy?  What's happening with prices and interest rates? And, we blew the whistle on iBuyers and FSBO's plus Zillow's big news. Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make sure you tell him you found him here. Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "good deals" page: https://katielambert.exprealty.com/ask/da5773dd141a66efd862187a6ff5dce2 Thinking about a ca...

How has the lift of the federal moratorium on foreclosures affected us?  What is the expected appreciation gain between now and 2025?  What is the new conforming rate limit?  We've answered that and more in this month's Phoenix AZ area market update!  Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make sure you tell him you found him here. Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our...

Matt and Katie chat with Alex, Team EvoAZ's star Buyers Agent, about Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa.  What does $400k get you and where can you get the MOST bang for your buck? Got questions for Alex, our superstar Buyers Agent?  Contact him at: (480) 442-5743 Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "good deals" page: https://katielambert.exprealty.com/ask/da5773d...

Ryan is back again with Katie and Matt and we talked about the media's portrayal of the housing market... we explained those headlines you're seeing and we talked about the real numbers.  Be informed, it only takes about 20 mins once a month, right here folks ;)  Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make sure you tell him you found him here. Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on o...

You've thought about it before.  Maybe you've even tried it before.  Welcome to the wonderful world of fix and flips!  Over the years we've been asked many questions about flipping.  Here are the top 5 questions with our answers!  Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "good deals" page: https://katielambert.exprealty.com/ask/da5773dd141a66efd862187a6ff5dce2 Thin...

Ryan is back again with Katie and Matt and we had a real passionate discussion today, folks.  The market here in Phoenix changed since last month.  How does that affect buyers and sellers?  What can you expect as you enter the fall market here in the Phoenix area and what RED FLAGS should you look out for? Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make sure you tell him you found him her...

It's a great question and Matt and Katie, Phoenix Landlords for the past 8 years, offer advice and stats during this episode.  We share a few of our "landlord hacks".  Enjoy!  Here's the link on price point vs interest rate that Katie mentions during this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DH4MOoWgf1SRkvIRIMtBx6Vz3hRNS9cR/view?usp=sharing Search Phoenix and surrounding area h...

Ryan is back again with Katie and Matt and we touched on interest rates, local inventory levels, some relaxed guidelines specifically for FHA and the "housing bubble" that some seem to be worried about. Lots of great info here especially if you are looking to buy or sell here in the Phoenix area anytime soon.   Here's the article that Katie references from Keeping Current Matters: https://www...

Matt and Katie talk with Buyers Agent, Alex Darugar on current market conditions, buyer competition level, inventory levels and offer advice to current and future homeowners considering entering the market. Ryan with Waterstone Mortgage couldn’t be with us today but you can still contact Ryan for any lending needs at (480) 635-3035...and make sure you tell him you found him here.  Search Phoe...

It's Katie, Matt and JD, AKA The New Build Ninja! Listen as they take us through the steps of buying a new build home in the Phoenix area, what it's like right now to buy a new build (recorded in June of 2021) and what buyers should expect and prepare for before taking the plunge Connect with Jen (JD) at: (480) 707-7554 Here's her super ninja new build search tool: New Homes from Jennifer Duncan B...

It's that dynamic trio, Ryan, Katie and Matt, back again talking about interest rates, market predictions, current indicators and experiences, the ARMLS report and a new bill that could benefit our frontline workers. Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make sure you tell him you found him here. Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "good deals" page: https://katielambert.exprealty.com/...

Alex joins us again to update us on what's currently working to secure homes for homebuyers in the Phoenix area. We discuss several provisions to add to the purchase contract and also describe the "secret weapon" that some of our buyers are using to eliminate contingent offers even if they are contingent. It's a new program and it's pretty cool! Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "go...

Ryan is back again with Katie and Matt and we touched not only on interest rates, market news and inventory levels but also something new that is coming down from the current administration to help our first time buyers (that haven't owned for at least three years). This will be huge for those struggling to secure a home in this very popular price point. Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make s...

What's really happening for Home Buyers in the Phoenix AZ area right now? What's it like? What should they know? What should they be preparing for? Also, we discuss the reality of working with iBuyers for home sellers. This is a show you won't want to miss especially if you are in the market or considering getting into it. Connect with Alex at: 480-442-5743 Search Phoenix and surrounding area home...

Ryan is back again with Katie and Matt talking about interest rate predictions and what impact that actually has on affordability. We also touched on a few things that will affect AZ's economy as well as a popular grant program that is back for only three months and more... Here's a copy of the slide showing the target areas for the program Ryan mentions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7R25mPtd...

What can sellers do to their homes now to achieve max value? How do appraisers handle unpermitted additions? How much does a pool or a cul-de-sac lot add to the value of a home? What can sellers and their agents do to prepare for the appraiser? Get the answers to all of these questions and more with Matt, Katie, Ryan and Gabe from Firebird appraisals Connect with Gabe at: gabe@firebirdappraisals.c...

Matt and Katie chat with Ryan again for our monthly housing update and we shared some really interesting stats.  Do you know that Phoenix is now the leader in the country for eviction fillings?  What does that mean?  For buyers looking to get into this current market...What is important to know? What are rates doing?  How about prices and inventory levels?  Learn this and...

Matt and Katie chat with Ryan again for our monthly housing update and we discussed a ton of stuff, people!  We talked about the 2006 to 2010 market in Phoenix and compared it to this market.  How many active foreclosure filings do we have right now?  What about this $15,000 credit to buyers?  What areas of town to keep an eye on and more...  Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035...

It's one of the major systems of your home but how often do you really think about it?  Probably not until you come home to some clogs or, even worse, backed up sewage in your home.  Katie and Matt talk with Toby of NuFlow Phoenix about his alternative, cost effective solution to digging up all of your pipes... oh the anxiety when we think about how big of a job that is, not to mention r...

What's going on with mortgage rates and inventory levels? What are the projections for 2021? Why is Phoenix performing differently than other areas of the country and what should home buyers keep in mind? Contact Ryan at (480) 635-3035 - and make sure you tell him you found him here. Search Phoenix and surrounding area homes on our "good deals" page: https://katielambert.exprealty.com/ask/da5773dd...

What should a buyer investigate before buying a home and why?  Why is this 13 page document arguably the most important document that you should review word for word before buying a home in AZ?  Katie, Matt and Alex explain why in this episode. Download a copy of the Buyers Advisory here: https://www.aaronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/11/Buyer-Advisory-Revised-July-2020-1.pdf Searc...

Where are mortgage rates right now and where are they going? What's going to happen when the unemployment stimulus ends at the end of December? Are home prices expected to drop here in the Valley of the Sun? Katie and Matt talk with Ryan Gilliam with Waterstone Mortgage in this months Phoenix AZ Housing market update. Follow Ryan here: https://www.facebook.com/thegilliamteam Search Phoenix and sur...

We talked about the best plants to consider if you're after low maintenance.  We talked about artificial grass...is it hot?  Does it hold pet odor?  We talked about summer and winter grass, what's poisonous and could be lurking in your back yard, what types of veggies do best here in the Phoenix area and more...  Follow Erika at: https://www.facebook.com/TopNotchLandscapingLLC/...

How will the elections affect our housing market?  How long are these low mortgage rates expected to last?  Will there be a massive amount of foreclosures coming to our market? Katie and Matt talk with Ryan Gilliam with Waterstone Mortgage in this months Phoenix AZ Housing market update. Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty  Have a topic you want us to cover? Comment below to...