Bill Salvatore's Blog

Finding properties for a buyer when inventory is low to non-existent has been a real challenge. Finding a perfect home-even more of a challenge. I have been working with this buyer for a year or more.  Her desires in a home are specific, and she does not deviate. Her wish list is in Baltimore Co...

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measu...

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MEMORIESAn elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two elderly gentlemen were talking, and one said, “Last night we went out to a new restaurant, and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.”The o...

Mesa, AZ This week the median list price for Mesa, AZ is $575,000 with the market action index hovering around 61. This is less than last month's market action index of 62. Inventory has increased to 402    The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory and prices have be...

On September 12, 2023, Erica Sweeney published a very good helpful report on Realtor.com about list of questions to ask when buying a vacation home. 1. Why do you really want a vacation home? 2. Do you have time to manage a vacation home? 3. Will you self-manage the rental, or hire help? 4. Do y...

Nothing is truer than the cliched catchphrase "Real Estate is all about location, location, location”. And in no case is this more valid than when you’re investing in rental properties. Some states, regions and even specific neighborhoods are more ‘rentable’ than others and before you drop even a...

As a homeowner, you’re probably looking for different ways to reduce your energy consumption and lower your bills. You can do this by installing energy-efficient roofing solutions. With an energy-efficient roof, the sun’s rays are reflected and heat is released rather than absorbed into your hom...

Every Wednesday we plan to share our most recent visit to the  PHOENIX ZOO. We have been members for seven years,  it is the best $129.00 a year we have ever spent.  We hope you enjoy some wonderful photos and stories.  Bill and Pam   Every week we post a featured animal from our visit to the Ph...

  To buyers, sellers, and Realtors alike: interest rates aren’t just numbers. They're the heartbeat of the real estate market. When rates are low, it’s like a clearance sale for homebuyers. Your dream home? More affordable than ever. Monthly mortgage? Dramatically reduced. The result? A surge of...