Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper or a Move-In-Ready Home in Mesa, Arizona?

I have a confession. We've lived in our Arizona house for eight years, and I still haven't replaced the flooring I didn't like when we bought it. We've added a pool, redone the landscaping, replaced light fixtures and converted a couple of rooms back to their original floor plan. We've done plenty o

Buying New Construction in Arizona? Here’s the Advice I Shared With Redfin

Buying New Construction in Arizona? Here’s the Advice I Shared With Redfin Buying a brand-new home sounds pretty straightforward. You walk into a beautiful model home, pick the floor plan you love, choose some finishes, sign some paperwork and wait for your new house to be finished. Except that is d

I’m Moving to the Phoenix Area. Should I Live in Mesa, Gilbert or Queen Creek?

I’m Moving to the East Valley. Should I Live in Mesa, Gilbert or Queen Creek? If you told me you're moving to Arizona and trying to decide between Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek, I wouldn't start by telling you which city is “best.” I'd ask where you're going to work, what you want to spend, what kin

Can You Really Buy a House in Arizona With $0 Down?

Can You Really Buy a House in Arizona With $0 Down? I posted something recently about buying a house with $0 down, and the conversations that came from it reminded me how many people still think they need 20% saved before they can even talk to a lender. You don't. I've had quite a few buyers purchas