Mobile food truck's are a trend that is sweeping the entire Country. These meals-on-wheels aren't just for construction job sites anymore. Gourmet, chef-inspired dishes are now being cooked up and delivered directly to bustling downtown areas, special corporate events, and school functions. The Cooking Channel even has a weekly show called "Eat St." dedicated to showcasing food truck all around the Country. Here in Gilbert, Arizona food trucks from around the State all assemble for one special night of the week...read more.
Just how dumb is your Smart Phone making you?
Technology is at the forefront of our every day lives. Think back to a time when there were no cell phones, wi-fi, video on demand, or GPS. Now think about what would happen if it were all taken away from you. How would your daily life change? Would there even be measurable physical and psychological ramifications? A recent study by the University of Missouri suggests, yes, we can suffer separation anxiety when we don't have access to our smart phones...read more.
This is the perfect time to buy a home in Arizona
Traditionally speaking, the fall and winter months in Arizona bring a bit of a lull to the real estate market. The holiday season takes it's toll on the busy lives of potential home buyers and searching for a home usually takes a backseat to other priorities until the Springtime. But home buyers don't realize the risk they are taking by waiting on the sidelines...read more.
Should you always accept the highest offer for your home?
So you've gotten all of your to-do list items completed and placed your Gilbert, Arizona home for sale on the market with Zion Realty. You've had several people walk through your home and show interest in making an offer. Well, what happens when the offers finally start coming in? Shouldn't this decision be easy? Isn't the highest offer always the best offer to take? The short answer is No, the most money being offered for your home isn't always the offer you should choose. There are many factors that come into play when choosing the right offer for your home:
1. What type of loan does the buyer have? Is the buyer using a Conventional loan, a VA loan, or an FHA loan? Is the buyer offering cash to purchase your home? Every loan has stipulations, restrictions, and sometimes required contributions by the seller.
2. How much is the buyer asking you to contribute? If the buyer is using any type of financing, chances are they are going to ask you to contribute money towards their closing costs and loan fees. How much of your profit margin are you willing to give up to the seller to help them buy your home?
3. Are there any contingencies? Is the buyers purchase of your home dependent upon other circumstances. For example, do they themselves have a home on the market that needs to sell first before they can move forward with the purchase of your home? Are they an out-of-state buyer and their offer is contingent upon the finalization of a job transfer?
4. What is the requested Close of Escrow? Are you in a hurry to move? Is time a factor in your decision to sell your home? All things considered, the time it takes to close a real estate transaction can vary from 4-6 weeks or perhaps a little longer if you hit a few bumps along the way. What time frame is the buyer stating they are able to complete the purchase transaction? Are they asking for a Close of Escrow date that is 60 days away? 90 days away? Make sure you can live with the allotted amount of time the buyer is requesting you give them to close on the purchase of your home.
These and many other factors play an important part of accepting the right offer for your home. Zion Realty will help you make the right decision for you and your family when it comes to selling your home here in Gilbert, Arizona. Contact us today for a free home evaluation and market analysis.
The Gilbert Historical Museum in Gilbert, Arizona
Every city and town across the Country has it's own unique past. Cities change over time and it's up to the leaders and the community to preserve a slice of the rich history each city has to offer. The Historical Museum in Gilbert, Arizona has preserved a timeless collection of photographs, archives, and artifacts showing how Gilbert transformed itself from a small farm town in to one of the fastest growing cities in all of Arizona...read more.
Forbes list of Top 10 cities to invest in for 2015
Most real estate markets around the Country have seen the worst of the housing recession with some markets even seeing dramtic shifts in upward pricing the past few years. Tight lending standards and lack of inventory have been responsible for keeping many traditional home buyers on the sidelines but real estate investors have been a huge driving force behind the housing market...read more.