Phoenix Metro Real Estate Blog

The Backstory Behind the Words "Mortgage" and "Escrow"

"   The Two Scariest Words in Real Estate Actually Have Kind of a Fun Backstory After 30-plus years of walking buyers through their first (or fifth) real estate transaction here in the Phoenix metro, I've noticed something: two words make people's eyes glaze over faster than anything else on the clo

What is the Difference Between UCB, CCBS and Pending?

  What Does UCB, CCBS, and Pending Mean When You're House Hunting in Phoenix? If you've been scrolling listings in the Phoenix metro area and seen a home go from "Active" to "UCB" or "CCBS," you might have wondered what in the world those letters mean. After 30+ years of helping buyers and sellers a

What Are Closing Costs?

  What Are Closing Costs, and Why You Need to Budget for Them Now, Not Later I can't tell you how many times I've sat across from an excited buyer who's saved up their down payment, gotten pre-approved, and is ready to make an offer, only to be caught off guard when I mention closing costs. After 30

Buyer's Market vs Seller's Market??

  Buyer's Market or Seller's Market? In the Phoenix Metro Area, the Answer Might Be "Both" One of the most common questions I get from clients, whether they're buying or selling, is some version of "Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market right now?" It's a fair question, and people usually want