James Wexler's Blog - Scottsdale | Phoenix Real estate

Phoenix AZ is known to be a great place to live and vacation primarily due to the weather. We are not called the Vally of the Sun for nothing as it rains, what seems to be, just a handful of days a year. Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale and towns like Glendale, Peoria, Gilbert and Mesa offer outdoor activi...

So you finally got an offer on your home. The close of escrow is in 30 days. You can put a deposit on your the home you just made an offer. In fact, when the seller tells you that your purchase cannot be contingent  on the sale of your home, you say ‘no problem', the offer is a cash-offer. Call ...

You did it you sold your Phoenix AZ or Scottsdale AZ home. Congratulations. Now the fun part. Moving It's a given no one likes moving. Fun is not a word associated with moving. However, it doesnt have to be traumatic either. Here are some tips & advice on moving process to cause as little pain as...

Phoenix AZ real estate, Scottsdale Real Estate and even Paradise Valley real estate are continuing a steady decline even as the $700 Billion economic packages is starting to create liquidity in the banking system. The problem is that the banks are not required by the legislation to lend money. Ye...

  The real question is whether or not this real estate price decline presents unique opportunities for you and your family. I know everyone hates this phrase, however, , "it depends" ! If you answer "yes" to these questions, this ‘negative' news may prove to be a positive. Have you been consideri...

I am not a gambler by nature. I hate losing. And, that is what I seem to do very well when it comes to gambling. However, once a year (or maybe twice) , I venture out to some friends homes on New Years Day to get together and watch the many College Football Bowl games that have become tradition i...

I need to first say I am not a fan of wordless Wednesdays. We are bloggers not photographers. However, that being said, I will offer my first annual worldless New Years Eve. Most importantly, I want to wish all of you a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous New Year. Enjoy the fireworks ! it is New...

HAPPY NEW YEARS !! I have to say that no matter what age you are , Fireworks never get old. In greater Phoenix, there are a multitude of towns that offer admission free 4th of July fireworks, picnics and barbecues, concerts, water parks, hot-dog eating contests and open pools and a variety of oth...

After you call a Wexzilla realtor (ok, I couldn't help shameless self-promotion) ,  follow this step-by-step home buying checklist. Determine your wants and needs: style of home, size, price, location Get pre-approved for a mortgage, shop for rates, and get a fixed-rate mortgage Consult a Realtor...

Often as a Phoenix AZ Real estate agent, I take the home buying process for granted. However, many buyers are first-time home owners and have yet to experience the joy and the sometimes trials and tribulations of the complex process. The home buying process starts with some personal consultation ...