Steps to buying a home before you start looking
I walk through what I tell my buyers to line up first — financing, documentation and priorities — so you are ready to write a competitive offer when the right home comes up.
Videos
My Arizona real estate video library — escrow, appraisals, financing and more
I put these short videos together because I believe buyers and sellers in Sun City West and the Northwest Valley deserve straight answers. Here I cover the whole transaction — opening escrow, appraisals, 1031 exchanges, reverse mortgages, solar, mobile notaries, and what to know before you sign anything in an active adult community.
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Videos I have recorded for you
Opening escrow — an interview with Sandra Sias
I sat down with escrow officer Sandra Sias to explain what happens the moment a contract is accepted and escrow opens in Arizona.
The know-hows of appraising, with Joanna Conde
I asked appraiser Joanna Conde to break down how residential appraisals work, what appraisers look at, and how an appraisal can affect a sale.
Reverse mortgages for homeowners 62 and older
I put together this overview of how reverse mortgages work and when they can be a useful tool for seniors — something I often discuss with buyers and sellers in active adult communities.
1031 exchanges: basics, benefits and common pitfalls
I explain what a 1031 exchange is, the benefits for investment property owners, and the mistakes that most often cause an exchange to fail.
Going solar: factors to consider and where the technology is headed
I share what I tell clients to weigh before adding solar to an Arizona home, including leases versus ownership and how solar is handled in a sale.
Benefits of a mobile notary service in real estate
I recorded this to show how mobile notary services simplify signings, especially for out-of-state sellers and buyers who cannot get to an office.
What I cover in these videos
Preparing to buy
I cover the financing, documentation and priorities I ask my buyers to line up before they tour homes — in "Steps to buying a home before you start looking."
Opening escrow in Arizona
I interview escrow officer Sandra Sias about what happens the moment a contract is accepted.
Appraisals
I ask appraiser Joanna Conde to explain how residential appraisals work and how they affect a sale.
Reverse mortgages
I walk through how reverse mortgages work for homeowners 62 and older — a topic I often discuss with active adult community buyers and sellers.
1031 exchanges
I explain the basics and benefits for investment property owners, plus the pitfalls that most often cause an exchange to fail.
Solar on Arizona homes
I share what I tell clients to weigh before going solar, including leases versus ownership and how solar is handled in a sale.
Mobile notary services
I show how mobile notaries simplify signings, especially for out-of-state buyers and sellers.
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Tell us what you're trying to do — buy, sell, relocate, or coordinate a family sale — and we'll tell you honestly what it takes in this market.