CREATE THE HOME OFFICE OF YOUR DREAMS Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way to utilize an extra room. A dedicated workspace in your home can be designed to increase productivity and comfort. Here are 5 ideas to get you started with your new Home Office. Invest in a good office chair. Investing in an ergonomic office chair is essential. You may be spending anywhere from 30 to 50 hours a … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Why This Is Not a Housing Crisis
In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data. Digging into past experiences by reviewing historical trends and understanding the peaks and valleys of what’s come before us is one of the many ways we can confidently evaluate any situation. With concerns of a global recession on everyone’s minds today, it’s important to take an objective look at what has transpired over the years and how the housing market has … [Read more...]
Jennings Real Estate Group Earns NAR Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Julie Jennings Company Name: Jennings Group Real Estate Telephone Number: 928-273-0061 Email Address: jjaz@gmail.com Website address: https://relocatetoprescott.com/ Jennings Real Estate Group Earns NAR Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification Prescott, Arizona, 3/23/2020 — Julie and Dennis Jennings with Jennings Group Real Estate has earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification. The National Association of REALTORS® … [Read more...]
Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time.
The housing market has started off much stronger this year than it did last year. Lower mortgage interest rates have been a driving factor in that change. The average 30-year rate in 2019, according to Freddie Mac, was 3.94%. Today that rate is closer to 3.5%. The Census Bureau also just reported the highest homeownership rate since 2014 for people under 35. This is evidence that owning their own home is becoming more important to Millennials as they reach the age where marriage and children … [Read more...]
Wine tasting in Dewey, Arizona
Wine Tasting in Dewey Arizona is on the rise Since the opening of it's latest tasting room from Mogollon Vineyards, Dewey Arizona is being and the Verde Valley are starting to look a bit closer to Napa Valley in the early years. 2016 GRENACHE ROSÉ This Mogollon Vineyard wine won won the Silver Award at the 2019 West Coast Wine Competition. Clean copper shades bring out the beauty of this wine. Tangy cherry & strawberry zest with a hint of red licorice. This vintage brings warmth & … [Read more...]
Closing Costs on your Home
When it comes to the home buying and selling process, there are a lot of added costs involved, apart from the property price itself. These closing costs are added fees that come along with purchasing a property and are usually taken care of at the “close” or conclusion of the real estate transaction. Depending on your location, the type of mortgage you take out and the property you’re planning on purchasing, these closing costs can be substantial. They should always be taken into … [Read more...]
Ways to enjoy Holidays in Prescott, Arizona
Holidays in Prescott, Arizona We love Prescott all year round but the holidays in Prescott, Arizona might be our favorite time of year. Despite Prescott repeatedly being named one of the best places in the U.S. to retire or to live, the town still manages to maintain it's charm and small town feeling. If you've just moved to Prescott or if you are considering relocating here are some suggestions of events during the holidays. Noted as being Arizona's Christmas City, the holiday festivities … [Read more...]
Trick or Treat in Prescott, Arizona
Trick or Treat in Prescott, Arizona can be quite adventurous. For over sixty years, Mt Vernon Street in Prescott, Arizona has been attracting thrill-seekers by the thousands on Halloween night. The spooky adventures started in 1901 when a run down Victorian home on the corner of Mt. Vernon and Goodwin was thought to be haunted. The owner decided to play some tricks on the neighborhood kids and scare them with spooky and ghostly sights and sounds. By the 1960's other homes on Mt Vernon street … [Read more...]
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will be able to tell you how your decisions will impact your home loan. Below is a list of Things You Shouldn’t Do After Applying for a Mortgage. Some may … [Read more...]
WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather than parting with so much cash up front, even if you have the money available. THE … [Read more...]
