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If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property in Flagstaff, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that …

What is Home Equity?

Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation — the total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example:

Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal Flagstaff home. It’s in your desired Flagstaff neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its design and feel, and you’re ready to finalize the deal.

But, whoa … wait …

Maybe your Flagstaff dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence.

Or maybe your dream home in …

Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability -- real estate. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by the Urban Land Institute earlier this year, trends such as “18-hour cities” and millennial parents increasing moving from urban …

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How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a housing …

updated 4/15/2020

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No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will …

Home ownership is still the American dream. Having said that, purchasing a home is one of the most expensive things that a person will ever do in his lifetime. If you are a first time home buyer, or a returning buyer you have probably read up a lot and been …

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Are Fixer Uppers Worth It?

This article has been updated on April 12th, 2019.

While it's true that a fixer-upper can buy you more house than you can afford, it can also lead to great headaches if it requires major …