Buyer Tips
Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage a Good Option for Me?
For the past few years, interest rates hit historical lows. Unfortunately, that is no longer case. We keep seeing rates go up, up, and UP! With the lower rates, financial experts suggested that a fixed-rate mortgage was the better option for ho...
Watch Out for These Real Estate Scams
As long as money has changed hands for real estate, there have been con men ready to take advantage. In the late 1800s, George C Parker "sold" the Brooklyn Bridge (among other landmarks)...several times. In 1925, Charles Ponzi promised outrageo...
Must-Have Tools for the Lake Havasu Homeowner
When you own your home, things are going to break. Now that you are a Lake Havasu homeowner, you can no longer call the landlord to take care of these issues. So, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you...
Common Contingencies a Home Buyer May Ask For
You searched and searched the Lake Havasu real estate market and finally found a home you love. Now, you must put together your offer to present to the buyer. In it, you might want to include a contingency or two (conditions of sale) to protect...
Homeowners Insurance vs Home Warranty
When purchasing a new Lake Havasu City home, smart buyers do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. One thing you need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out...
What is an Escrow Account?
The Lake Havasu real estate market appears to be slowing down a little. The days of multiple bids and single-digit days on market may be a thing of the past. Buyers love more inventory and less competition. Part of the home buying process inclu...
Priority Tasks for Your Move In
Moving into a new Havasu home is an exciting time. You probably daydreamed about how you would decorate it from the moment you went into escrow. Nice decor. A lovely paint scheme. New furniture. However, you made the smart move by waiting until...
Hidden Fees to Be Aware of When Buying a Home
A few weeks back, we talked about what it costs home sellers to sell their Lake Havasu properties. Purchasing a home also comes with expenses (obviously). In fact, this is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your li...