April 2015 ~ Phoenix East Valley Real Estate

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Gilbert AZ Housing Market Trends March 2015

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Gilbert Real Estate & Homes for Sale March 2015 Housing Market Trends and Statistics

Posted on April 21, 2015

Median Sold Price (Single Family Homes) in Gilbert (by zipcode)
March 2014 - March 2015

Gilbert March 2015 Real Estate Market Highlight:

Active Listing (Inventory) has Increased 23.2% from February 2015
Number of Homes sold has Increased 33.6% from February 2015
Median Sold Price has Increased 1.9% from February 2015
Average Sold Price has Increased 6.4% from February 2015
80% of Single Family Homes sold are Traditional Sale
Most Expensive House Sold in Gilbert AZ March 2015, sold for $1,115,000. click here to view
Observation: Leading towards Buyer’s Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy
Seller has to price competitively to sell

Gilbert AZ March 2015 Real Estate Housing Market Trends

Gilbert AZ March 2015 Housing Market Statistics

	* Active Listing	# Sold	** Price/SQFT
Gilbert	1,190	428	$129
85233	127	57	$132
85234	191	85	$130
85295	188	74	$122
85296	184	75	$125
85297	195	64	$126
85298	305	73	$141

* Active Listing as 4/1/15 ** Price/SQFT as 4/15/15 source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed

Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale:
Gilbert New Homes (New Build) for Sale
Gilbert New Listing Homes for Sale
Gilbert Just Reduced Price Homes for Sale
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale Under $100,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $100,000 – $200,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $200,000 – $300,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $300,000 – $400,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $400,000 – $500,000
Gilbert AZ Luxury Homes for Sale $500,000 - $750,000
Gilbert AZ Luxury Homes for Sale $750,000 - $1,000,000
Gilbert AZ Luxury Homes for Sale Over $1,000,000

View Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale by zipcode:
View All Homes for Sale in Gilbert AZ 85233
View All Homes for Sale in Gilbert AZ 85234
View All Homes for Sale in Gilbert AZ 85295
View All Homes for Sale in Gilbert AZ 85296
View All Homes for Sale in Gilbert AZ 85297
View All Homes for Sale in Gilbert AZ 85298

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Swee Ng

Keller Williams Realty

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15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

480-721-6253

Swee Ng, is a Gilbert AZ resident specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients’ best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Gilbert AZ, we hope you will consider us. Contact Us today for complimentary and no obligation consultation.

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Monday, April 20, 2015

Chandler AZ Housing Market Trends March 2015

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Swee Ng

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Chandler Real Estate March 2015 Housing Market Trends and Statistics

Posted on April 20, 2015

Median Sold Price (Single Family Homes) in Chandler (by zipcode)
March 2014 - March 2015

March 2015 Chandler Real Estate Market Highlight :

Active Listing (Inventory) has Increased 28.5% from February 2015
Number of Homes Sold has Increased 41.9% from February 2015
Median Sold Price has Increased 2.0% from February 2015
Days on Market (DOM) has Decreased 1.2% from February 2015
90% of Single Family Homes sold are Traditional Sale
Most Expensive Home Sold in Chandler March 2015, sold for $1,850,000 in Oakwood Hills. click here to view
Observation: Leading towards Buyer’s Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy
Seller has to price competitively to sell

Chandler Real Estate December 2014 Real Estate Market Trends. Median Sold Price in Chandler by zipcode March 2014 - March 2015

Chandler AZ March 2015 Housing Market Statistics

	* Active Listing	# Sold	** Price/SQFT
Chandler	1,010	366	$133
85224	87	49	$127
85225	175	81	$124
85226	103	48	$141
85248	311	89	$133
85249	259	114	$137
85286	165	32	$144

* Active Listing as 4/1/15 ** Price/SQFT as 4/15/15 source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed

Chandler Real Estate. See Homes for Sale in Chandler by Price Range:
Chandler Real Estate Under $100,000
Chandler Real Estate $100,000 - $200,000
Chandler Real Estate $200,000 - $300,000
Chandler Real Estate $300,000 - $400,000
Chandler Real Estate $400,000 - $500,000
Chandler Real Estate Above $500,000

Chandler Real Estate: Specialty For Sale in Chandler:
Chandler AZ New Homes (New Build) for Sale
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale with Pool
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale with Fireplaces
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale Waterfront
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale Master on Main Floor
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale near Golf Course
Chandler AZ Condos and Townhouse for Sale
Chandler AZ Bank Owned Homes for Sale

Chandler Real Estate: See Homes for Sale in Chandler by zipcode:
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85224
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85225
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85226
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85248
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85249
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85286

What's My Chandler House Worth?

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Click here to Check your Chandler AZ home's value instantly
Click here and Enter your zipcode and find out Market Snapshot for Free
Not Thinking of Selling Right Now? – Text Update to 480.788.6408 and Your Zip Code and I will send you the following update on the 1st of every month. NO SPAM – JUST ONE INFORMATIVE TXT PER MONTH

Ready to Buy?

Call 480.721.6253 or Contact Us to schedule a Complimentary & NO OBLIGATION Buyer Consultation
TXT AZ246 to 32323 to Download My GPS enabled Mobile App and Browse Homes on your smartphone

Swee Ng

Keller Williams Realty

sweeng@kw.com

15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

480-721-6253

Swee Ng, Realtor Keller Williams Realty specialty in Residential Resale, First Time Home Buyer and Investment Homes.
Communities served: Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and surrounding areas.

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Ahwatukee Housing Market Trends March 2015

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Swee Ng

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Ahwatukee AZ Real Estate Housing Market Trends and Statistics March 2015

Posted on April 20, 2015

Median Sold Price (Single Family Homes) in Ahwatukee (by zipcode)

March 2014 - March 2015

March 2015 Ahwatukee Real Estate Market Highlight:

Active Listing (Inventory) has Increased 24.9% from February 2015
Number of Homes Sold has Increased 33.3% from February 2015
Median Sold Price has Increased 5.9% from February 2015
Days On Market (DOM) has Decreased 2.1% from February 2015
98% of Single Family Homes sold are Traditional Sale
Most Expensive Home Sold in Ahwatukee in March 2015, sold for $1,625,000. click here to view
Observation: Leading towards Buyer’s Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy
Seller has to price competitively to sell

Ahwatukee Real Estate December 2014 Housing Market Trends and Statistics

Ahwatukee AZ March 2015 Housing Market Statistics

	Active Listing	Sold
Ahwatukee	406	132
85044	127	63
85045	90	11
85048	189	58

As 4/1/15. source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

What's My Ahwatukee Home Worth?

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Free Ahwatukee MLS Home Search

Call 480.721.6253 or Contact Us to schedule a Complimentary & NO OBLIGATION Seller Consultation
Go to sell.sweephoenixhomes.com for Comprehensive Marketing Plan when list with us
Click here to Check your Ahwatukee home's value instantly
Click here and Enter your zipcode and find out Market Snapshot for Free
Not Thinking of Selling Right Now? – Text Update to 480.788.6408 and Your Zip Code and I will send you the following update on the 1st of every month. NO SPAM – JUST ONE INFORMATIVE TXT PER MONTH.

Ready to Buy?

Call 480.721.6253 or Contact Us to schedule a Complimentary & NO OBLIGATION Buyer Consultation
TXT AZ246 to 32323 to Download My GPS enabled Mobile App and Browse Homes on your smartphone

Swee Ng

Keller Williams Realty

sweeng@kw.com

15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

480-721-6253

Swee Ng, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients' best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix AZ, we hope you will consider us.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Should You Skip the Home Inspection for a Better Deal?

12:58 PM

Swee Ng

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Should You Skip the Home Inspection for a Better Deal?

Posted on April 17, 2015

When Phoenix AZ Real Estate markets are moving quickly, sellers sometimes become uncompromising. Why make concessions if your home is leading the neighborhood's Ms. Popularity contest? This may lead buyers, caught in the frenzy of a bidding war, to become reckless, yielding one of the most important aspects of the purchase process: the home inspection.

What an Inspection Won't Do
Let's face it: We don't buy homes frequently, so the process can be a bit confusing. The home inspection is one of the most commonly misunderstood processes in the real estate transaction.

Just as a home appraisal won't tell you that the heater is about to go kaput, a home inspection won't tell you what the home is worth. These are two different processes, initiated by two different parties. The appraisal is bank-ordered. The lender uses the appraisal to ensure that the home is worth what you've promised to pay for it.

While a large home inspector training institute likes to claim that the inspection is "all-encompassing," it is far from that. That's not to diminish the value of the process – it is extremely important. But it can't tell you, for instance, what might be growing or breeding behind the walls or if there is a dangerous radon level in the home.

The home inspection is also not a guarantee that the home will be in the same condition when you take possession as it was when the inspection was performed.

The typical investigation by a home inspector is a visual one. He or she will look at the home's roof, structure and major systems, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC and ventilation. If an inspector can't see an area for whatever reason – access is blocked by the owner's belongings or it's locked – she can't investigate it and therefore won't include it in the report.

What a Home Inspection Provides
Since a home is such a huge investment, it only makes sense to be concerned about its condition. A home inspection may just save you thousands of dollars. More than anything else, a home inspection by a licensed professional provides peace of mind.

The inspector will run the heating and cooling system and investigate the water heater. While in most cases an inspector doesn't have access to the heat exchanger in the furnace, he can tell you the condition of the filter. He has no way of knowing the condition of the wiring behind the walls, but he can test the system for shorts.

The best home inspectors will recommend further inspection by an appropriate contractor. For instance, if he feels there may be a structural problem, he may recommend that you contact an engineer. If he notices evidence of wood-destroying pests, he may recommend that you have the home looked at by a pest inspector.

Should You Waive the Inspection Contingency?
In a multiple-offer situation, a buyer who waives the inspection contingency is most likely going to prevail. What seller wouldn't relish the thought of a quicker close and fewer headaches, not to mention saving a ton of money if something happens to be wrong with the house?

But, by the same token, cash-strapped buyers need to know if the house they are about to buy has bad wiring, a leaky roof, a heating system on its last legs or anything else that may cost thousands of dollars to repair.

Buying a home without having it professionally inspected is the same as buying it as-is. If you've ever purchased a used car from a private party, you understand that you may be buying someone else's headaches. Even knowing that, the feeling that you may end up on the side of the road with a broken-down car is hard to shake.

Transfer that feeling to what will probably be the largest investment you make in your lifetime, and it's easy to understand why the home inspection has become a routine and vital part of the home-purchase process.

Make it Easy on the Inspector
As a buyer, you have no control over whether or not the seller will clear access to the areas of the home that the inspector needs to see. Ask your agent to add an addendum to the purchase agreement requesting that the seller provide the following:

Clear access to the attic - Inspectors are not allowed to touch or move personal items. If she can't get to the attic access without moving things out of the way, the attic won't be inspected
An empty dishwasher - Home inspectors run through each cycle but will not do so unless the appliance is empty
Access to the electric panel - Ask the seller to move boxes or anything else that may be blocking the electric panel
Clear access to the furnace and water heater
Plumbing - The water service should be left on. If it is turned off at the main, the inspector will need written permission to turn it on

A home inspector can't possibly tell you everything that might be wrong with the home you're about to purchase, but you will be reassured that the major systems are in good working order. And that peace-of-mind is something you should never compromise on.

via Should You Skip the Home Inspection for a Better Deal?

Swee Ng, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Phoenix specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients' best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix AZ area, we hope you will consider us.

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