Conventional Mortgages: Your Options for a Home Loan
When you finance a home, you have many loan options to pick from. Each type of mortgage has its advantages and disadvantages, from government-backed loans to private loans, one option you might encounter during your search is a conventional mortgage. What Separates a Conventional Mortgage From the Rest? A conventional mortgage, also known as a […]
Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lender as a First-time Home Buyer
Buying a home for the first time can be complex and stressful but also an exciting experience. When shopping for a home, it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into. Staying organized, understanding the mortgage process, and finding the best mortgage lender will make the purchasing process smoother and faster. According to NerdWallet, “You […]
Should I Go House Hunting During the Holidays?
Are you on the house hunt? Whether you’re just beginning or in the 10th month of searching for your perfect home or land, there’s a popular notion that winter is the time to hunker down and stay inside instead of moving into a new home. So, should you buy a home or wait until […]
4 Tips on Relocating To A New Neighborhood
A lot of preparation goes into moving to a new neighborhood, and it can be overwhelming. Between finding your way around town, starting a new job, and making new friends, it can be stressful. After all, you’re making a huge life change, and you want to get it right. But, if you take it one […]
5 Small Things Not to Forget When Building a New House
Building a home requires a certain level of attention to even the most minuscule of details. Your builder will help you in planning out the architectural style and design of your home, but you are the expert on how you want your home to function. To ensure you don’t forget the small things in your […]
Wildlife and Washes: The Beauty of Living On Tucson Land
In my previous post, I shared information about Pima County’s rules and regulations for building on Tucson lots or vacant land where washes are present. I’ve also recently covered why washes are so common in Tucson, why you don’t have to fear them, and how to proceed in buying a vacant lot or vacant land […]
Regulated Washes and Specific Setbacks: Rules for Building Out Your Tucson Lot
Tucson lot buyers can get hung up on the thought of a wash, or arroyo, on a property they’d like to purchase, but when you start the process of buying vacant land with your eyes open, you’ll learn how Pima County regulates land development and how they determine the effects of a wash on a […]
Four Tips for Creating Your Ideal Arizona Desert Garden
Desert gardening takes a different type of green thumb. After all, desert conditions consist of low water availability, low-nutrient soil, and exceptionally high temperatures. Despite the desert’s inadequate environment for growing most plants, places such as Arizona contain a lush diversity of flora acclimated to the climate. So, while an Arizona garden may not contain […]