Kristin Graziano Group

Park Scottsdale Experts

Multiple Offers! Now What? 

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We have seen it time and time again – the first open house and the doors are steady with buyers! An hour goes by and the offers start arriving. It’s normal for Sellers to feel anxious and excited – and ready to accept an offer the moment it comes in! As your agents, we’ll go over each offer together and help you make the best possible decision.  It’s more than top-dollar when reviewing offers. Whether you are entertaining two offers or 12 offers, the concept of how to decide is the same. 

Together we will discuss each offer, and we’ll provide our professional guidance throughout the decision process. 

  • Offer Strength – How close to the asking price? What is the amount down?
  • Financial Terms – What are their financing needs? Is it all cash?
  • Contingencies – Does the buyer need to sell their home first?
  • Closing Terms – Does it match your closing date desire?

Unique circumstances are bound to happen in every real estate transaction. We’re ready to advocate for you. We’re ready to work with the other agent on your behalf. We are ready to help you complete your home purchase or sale. Are you ready to take the next step? 

To start your home search or learn your home’s value Give us a call and let’s get you going in the right direction! 

 

This Fall, “Cozy” Is The New Black In Home Decor

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Autumn is here! And while fall is always a cozy time, this year, coziness has officially emerged as one of the biggest interior design trends of the autumn season.

A recent article from remodeling website Houzz highlighted the biggest trends from the 2020 Atlanta Furnishings Market—including cozy decor and design. Things like camping-inspired pillows, plush throw blankets, and earth tones were definite players at this year’s Market.

Which makes sense. As people anticipate spending more time in their homes than usual this fall and winter, there is a desire to make their spaces as comfortable and inviting as possible—making cozy design the go-to trend as we move into the last few months of the year.

The Takeaway:

So, what does this mean for you? If you’re thinking about doing a bit of redecorating to get your home ready for the fall, make sure you’re on trend (and super comfortable!) by embracing all-things-cozy in your decor and home design.

Median Listing Price In The US Hits All-Time High

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Most people want to list their home for the highest price possible when they sell their house. While a seller can always decide to list their house for as much as they want, ultimately, the market dictates how much it will actually fetch from a ready, willing, and able buyer.

Well, it looks like it’s a great time for any seller who wants to try and list their house for the highest price possible.

According to realtor.com’s August 2020 Monthly Housing Trends Report, the median listing price in the US increased 10.1 percent year-over-year in August. That’s a substantial increase from the 8.5 percent year-over-year growth seen in July—and the first time that listing prices have seen double-digit growth since 2017. And that 10.1 percent growth took the median listing price to $350,000—the highest on record.

The Takeaway:

So, what does this mean for you? With listing prices at an all-time high (and buyer demand at a high to go along with it), it’s an incredible market for sellers—so if you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now is a great time to make a move.

Waiting For Mortgage Rates To Go Lower? That’s Unlikely, Says Freddie Mac

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Mortgage rates have continued to drop in recent months, hitting new all-time lows seemingly every week. And while the average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is currently (for the week ending September 3, 2020) under 3 percent, the consistent downward trend could have buyers holding out, waiting for rates to drop even lower.

But according to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are unlikely to drop much further. “Mortgage rates have remained effectively flat or at near record lows for the last month,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, said ,” in a recent press release. “However, there are some interesting compositional shifts as the 10-year Treasury rate has increased modestly over the past month while mortgage spreads have declined. Spreads may decline even further but the rise in Treasury rates will make it difficult for mortgage rates to fall much more over the next few weeks.”

The Takeaway:

So, what does this mean for you? If you’ve been holding off on buying a home in hopes that mortgage rates will drop even lower, it looks like that’s unlikely—so now is a great time to make a move and lock in a mortgage at these historically low rates.

How To Close On A Home Faster

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There are quite a few things you can do to help speed up the process of purchasing your dream home! We’re sharing the Top 5 Ways:

1. Get your documents in order before applying for your loan. For approval, you’ll likely need to provide recent pay stubs, W-2s, and bank or investment account statements.

2. Preview your credit score. 

3. Avoid life changes while your loan is in process. This means no major purchases or job changes!

4. Stay in touch with your lender.

5. Schedule a home inspection early in the purchase process. Ideally, right after the seller accepts your offer and before the appraisal occurs.

A well-organized buyer can cut weeks off the purchasing process. If you have questions or would like to inquire about finding your dream home, call us today! We work with local lenders, home inspection companies, and other vetted and trusted vendors, and can help guide you through the process for a smooth and straightforward close. 

Sellers Pocketing Significant Profits Despite COVID-19

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When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, there were a lot of concerns about how it would impact the housing market—including whether it would spark a decrease in home values.

But, as it turns out, the opposite is true—and sellers are netting significantly more profit when they sell their home than anticipated.

According to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions, during Q2 of 2020, home sellers netted a median $75,491 when they sold their home—up from $65,620 from Q2 2019. Q2’s profit represents a 36.3 percent return on investment compared to original purchase price—the highest ROI for sellers since the Great Recession.

The Takeaway:

So, what does this mean for you? If you’re thinking about selling, now is a great time to make a move, fetch top dollar for your home, and walk away from the sale with a healthy profit.

What Our Clients Say

Highly Likely To Recommend   

Kristin was phenomenal to work with to sell my home. She was communicative, knowledgeable, and understood the market. We were able to sell my house above what I initially thought it would go for, in a shorter time frame than I expected, and the process was about as painless as possible. I will absolutely be recommending her to anyone I know moving to Phoenix/Scottsdale area.

Remarkably Responsive   

Kristin and her team sold my home in Park Scottsdale in the very short time and helped us find a new home. Kristin and her team was remarkably responsive, attentive, and supportive. She is so knowledgeable and experienced in providing realistic information which helped us to plan and prepare to sell our home. Aaron was very professional and looking in our interests as a customer. He always responded to our texts and phone calls promptly and answered to our questions and concerns. My husband and I highly recommend Kristen and her amazing team. Thank you Kristen and Aaron!

Fabulous Team That Knows Park Scottsdale   

Kristin and her fabulous team sold my home in Park Scottsdale in the exact time frame I had hoped for. From start to finish, Kristin was remarkably responsive, attentive, and supportive. She is so knowledgeable and experienced!! She provided realistic information which helped me to plan and prepare to sell my home. I am extremely happy to have chosen KGG and couldn't be more pleased and satisfied with the results.

AMAZING!   

Kristin and her team are amazing! They did a great marketing and negotiating the sale of our home. I highly recommend using Kristin when you sell your home, I would recommend her to anyone.

Kerri Was What We Needed   

Kerri is an excellent agent who is responsive, experienced & kind. She made the home buying process very easy. She is an expert in the Scottsdale area & works with a team therefore she or team member was quickly available to help us with whatever we needed.