Bill Salvatore's Blog

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise While there are more houses for s...

Check out this link from our local Realtors + MLS, below for the newest homes to come on the market Gilbert Arizona, homes for sale  YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email  ...

Friday Flags: Waving Proudly in Cheshire CT I was driving along Rt 10 in Cheshire and a spot of color caught my eye. I took a quick detour into the parking lot of the Big Y grocery store just for the shot. I don't know why it wasn't at full mast as other flags in town especially in front of the ...

Two New Elements Two new additions to the periodic table of elements: Element Name: Womanium Symbol: WO Atomic Weight: (Don't even go there!) Physical Properties: Generally soft and round in form. Boils at nothing and may freeze at anytime. Melts when treated properly. Very bitter if not used wel...

Many people do not realize how common homeownership is. In the United States, the homeownership rate stays around 65% each year. Of course, that number might be even higher if more people knew how to manage the risks that come along with owning a home. As great as owning a home can be, there is ...

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too ...

As a lender, I spend a lot of time helping First Time buyers qualify for a home of their own. This is why I think right now is the best time for first-timers to buy a house. When interest rates spike as they did last month and the market cools it is a blessing for those that are not in a positio...

Check out this link from our local Realtors + MLS, below for the newest homes to come on the market Chandler Arizona, homes for sale YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email  ...

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 PamEvery week we post a featured animal from our visit to the Phoenix...

What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn't disappeared, and in many pla...