Gilbert Arizona is named after William Gilbert. But what does that have to do with the real estate market in Arizona?

We’ll tell you.

William Gilbert owned land that he allowed the Arizona Eastern Railway to use. In what is now Gilbert, a rail siding was established. The Railway used his land, and its passengers bought his crops.
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5 Ways to Maximize your Investment Property Profits

*without a lot of work

Real estate investments are about one thing. Profit. And to get strong returns on that investment, you need strong management. Keeping your properties rented and maintained can be complicated. You also want your property to be priced right, and to have a lease that will protect you. Hiring a good property management company can be the best thing you can do to increase your rental income. Here are 5 ways to maximize your investment property profits. Continue reading →

August 2020 Phoenix Real Estate Statistics ARMLS

August 2020 Phoenix Real Estate Statistics from the ARMLS: The current state of our housing market is remarkable, even after our unemployment numbers rose above 12% in April and the U.S. economy contracted nearly 33% in the second quarter. Although many economists predicted a shutdown in our housing market, the opposite is happening.

Since June, we’ve seen strong gains in home prices and sales volume. The housing market is being fueled by low interest rates. Freddie Mac just reported another all-time low with the 30-year fixed rate having dropped to 2.86%. Continue reading →