Home BuyingTips

July 7, 2023

Renovate Your Northern AZ Home or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide

Kelly Broaddus |  eXp Realty | 888.446.5602 | Contact Kelly

Renovate or Relocate 3 Questions To Help You Decide

 

Does your current home in Northern Arizona no longer serve your needs?

 

If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new Flagstaff home or renovating your existing one in Sedona. This can be a difficult choice, …

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June 21, 2023

The Surprising Benefits of Reverse Mortgages and Basic Equity Line


Tiffany from CrossCountry Mortgage talks about two game-changing products.

Today, we have a special guest, Tiffany Taradash from CrossCountry Mortgage, who will introduce two exciting products: reverse mortgages and basic equity line. The former is particularly useful for individuals over 60, while the latter is beneficial for those looking to …
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May 2, 2023

How to Become a Northern Arizona Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

Kelly Broaddus |  eXp Realty | 888.446.5602 | Contact Kelly

 How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget

 

It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but …

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Jan. 4, 2023

2023 Flagstaff Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

Kelly Broaddus |  eXp Realty | 888.446.5602 | Contact Kelly

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook

 

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.

 

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while …

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Dec. 16, 2022

Safe Ways To Buy A Home Before Selling Yours


Six options for those who need to buy a home before selling.

How do you buy a home when you have to sell at the same time? Today I will be answering this question as part of the series I’m making for home sellers. If you have to make this …
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Nov. 16, 2022

What Buyers Need To Know About Contract Timeframes


Here’s what buyers need to know about timeframes in their contracts.

 

“What are the deadlines and timeframes in a contract?” People ask me this all the time, so today, I want to briefly go over how long each part has to complete their side of a housing contract. 

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Oct. 5, 2022

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

Kelly Broaddus |  eXp Realty | 888.446.5602 | Contact Kelly

Buy Now or Rent Longer 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

 

Deciding whether to jump into the Northern Arizona housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the …

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Oct. 3, 2022

How Buyers Can Survive Rising Interest Rates

Kelly Broaddus  |  eXp Realty  |  888.446.5602  | Contact Kelly

Here are four easy methods for dealing with rising interest rates.

"How do I buy a home when interest rates are rising?"
Many clients have reached out to ask me this question recently. In case you don’t know, the Federal …
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Sept. 9, 2022

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate in Flagstaff

Kelly Broaddus |  eXp Realty | 888.446.5602 | Contact Kelly

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate in Flagstaff

 

The US Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 …

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Aug. 4, 2022

Understanding Your Market Options

Kelly Broaddus  |  eXp Realty  |  888.446.5602  | Contact Kelly

 

The market is crazy right now—we went from a frenzy of home beat-ups and multiple offers to nothing in less than two months. If you’re a seller, how can you ensure your property gets top dollar when selling itself …

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