Daniel Wexler's (wexler) Blog

What makes a home eco-friendly and "Green" ? Environmental friendly homes incorporate many of the following: Built from existing homes to conserve materials New homes with recycled woods and recycled construction waste Non-toxic materials like paints and finishes Energy star HVAC systems Window, ...

It is a Buyer's Market. Period. Most homes are sitting months on the market waiting for any offer; no less a low ball offer. There are good reasons to make a low-ball offer. That is what the buyer thinks the house is worth. That is the amount the buyer is qualified for a loan. May need to have th...

The Arizona Department of Real Estate is now posting information on builders who are in bankruptcy or are having financial difficulties so consumers can make informed decisions and take steps to protect themselves. A list of known builders is available on the Department's website: www.azre.gov Co...

Taking money from an retirement account poses a whole new set of issues. There are serious tax implications for early withdrawal distributions that you must be aware. These tax issues need to be explained by a CPA only! Also, and most dangerously, it is very rare that someone every repays their I...

The reputation of DC Ranch and its prestigious sister golf community, Silverleaf is unparalleled in the greater Phoenix area and all of Arizona. The DC Ranch resort lifestyle affords some of the most desired locations in Scottsdale with access to highways, great schools, boutique shopping and fin...

DC Ranch is an intimate golf and exclusive community designed by DMB Partners as a premier resort, retirement and golf community nestled in the McDowell Mountains. This 3,700 acre master planned community is one of the most desirable place to live, not only in Scottsdale, but Arizona. Tree-lined ...

The median price of a new home compared with a year ago, fell by the largest amount in nearly four decades." .... ever be considered optimistic for housing. don't get me wrong this is not great news for Real Estate. In fact, here in Greater Phoenix and its familiar towns of Scottsdale, Paradise V...

often you will find homes listed on the local (ARMLS) Multiple Listing Services (MLS) with the term "AWC-C" or "AWC-I" or "AWC-O" .... what do these Contingency terms mean? I should point out I am referring to Arizona Real Estate Contracts that would be in use for ARMLS which includes the towns o...

There has been a significant and fundamental change in the display and public recording keeping of home ownership here in Maricopa County (Phoenix|Scottsdale and surrounding townships of Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe) Arizona. Preciously, on the tax records, anybody, could go to the public records and typ...

the goal of MLS Listings is to advertise (quickly) a snapshot of your home so buyers want to go see for themselves why they should buy your home (hopefully). Here are 6 important tips to best showcase your home to prospective buyers. Front View Elevation pictures - make sure you take pictures pas...