Arizona Real Estate Podcast with Jesse Herfel

<div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hOmHta6lGms?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A client of ours was in need of a home makeover. We gave him one, and then some</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span></i> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72c-d3fc-4684-8f5a296054de" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></b></i><i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Buying a home?&nbsp;<b><a href="http://jesse.thejesseherfelgroup.com/" target="_blank">Click here to perform a full home search</a></b></i> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Selling a home?&nbsp;<b><a href="http://azinstanthomevalue.com/" target="_blank">Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation</a> </b></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">We’re on site here at one of our newly rehabbed listings here in Gilbert. The owner’s goal was to get the highest return on investment possible, so we put our all-star team together and did a three-week rehab.</span></span><br /> <br /> <div class="quote-box"> <div class="quote-text"> We’d love to help you do the same thing. </div> </div> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">We did painting, flooring, added new light fixtures, and made some repairs. Now we’re ready to sell it for top dollar.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">If netting the most amount of money is what’s most important to you in your home sale, give us a call or send us an email today. We can come out and take a look and let you know how you can maximize your sale price.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">If you have any other questions or real estate needs, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd be happy to help you.</span></span></span>

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black; mso-ansi-language:EN;} Many homeowners are tapping into their home’s equity. Here’s why.  Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Do you notice that pile of cash you're sitting on right now? I'm not joking. 42 million homeowners with mortgages have equity in their home right now. When added up, tappable home equity recently reached $5.5 trillion. That's about $3 trillion more than when the housing market bottomed out in 2012. "Tappable equity" is defined here as the amount a homeowner could borrow before they hit 80% of debt to value. Not surprisingly, many homeowners are looking to tap into these hidden reserves. As just one sign of this, mortgage applications are up 4.1% this January over last year. That's mostly been driven by mortgage refinances, as homeowners are looking to take advantage of low (but increasing) rates to take out some of that equity as cash. Another option to a mortgage refinance is a home equity line of credit (HELOC), a kind of checking account on your home. While HELOCs have been growing in popularity, they've hit a slight snag recently because the new tax bill eliminates the deductions for interest paid on such lines of credit.  “ Many homeowners are tapping into their equity now. ” What are homeowners who tap into their equity actually doing with the extra cash? Most people are spending it on making their homes even more valuable. According to one survey, 80% of borrowers would consider using that cash to renovate their home. However, other homeowners are using their home equity to cover education expenses, to pay down other debt, or simply for investing, whether in stocks, real estate, or even cryptocurrencies. So should you tap into your home equity? I can't say either yes or no. It’s something you’ll have to decide on your own. However, if you have any questions or would like us to take a look at your specific situation to see what your best move is, we would be glad to help. Don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email any time.

I have some exciting news about a cash buyer in the area. Do you know the benefits of selling to a cash buyer? Find out here. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I have some exciting news regarding cash offers: I have a buyer looking to purchase properties in the Phoenix area—upwards of 100 to 150 properties. Cash buyers make it very simple for sellers. When you accept an offer from a cash buyer, you won’t have to go through the hassle of putting it on the market, having to clean it up for showings, or having to stage it. Cash buyers make the process simple for sellers. I can help find a cash buyer and make the close of escrow a lot shorter. You’ll still have your needs as a seller met, and you can still sell it right at market value. If you’re interested in selling your home and would like to explore the option of a cash buyer, we can set up a time to talk about your situation and the options available to you. Feel free to reach out to me. I’d be glad to help.

The holidays are here, and we want to thank you for all your support in 2017 and beyond. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation We appreciate your support throughout 2017 and hope to see you again next year. Happy holidays, merry Christmas, and happy Hanukkah to all of our friends, family, and clients. We appreciate your continued support throughout 2017. As we sleigh on through to 2018, we look forward to seeing you next year. As always, if you have any real estate needs, feel free to reach out to us.

<div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" gesture="media" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zz7OWITN-qo" width="560"></iframe> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72c-d3fc-4684-8f5a296054de" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Should you put your home on the market during the holiday season? There are actually three great benefits of selling this time of year.&nbsp;</span></b></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72c-d3fc-4684-8f5a296054de" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></b></i><i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Buying a home?&nbsp;<b><a href="http://jesse.thejesseherfelgroup.com/" target="_blank">Click here to perform a full home search</a></b></i> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Selling a home?&nbsp;<b><a href="http://azinstanthomevalue.com/" target="_blank">Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation</a></b></i></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-8155-7c17-b2efd5d34ec9" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-8155-7c17-b2efd5d34ec9" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I recently got an email from a past client who wants to sell their home. However, they asked, “Should I sell my home during the holidays?” </span></b></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-8155-7c17-b2efd5d34ec9" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-8155-7c17-b2efd5d34ec9" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I get this question a lot this time of year. Believe it or not, now is a great time to put your home on the market for several reasons: </span></b></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-8155-7c17-b2efd5d34ec9" style="font-weight: normal;"> <br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. You have less competition. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people think they should wait until after the first of the year. The reality is that since more sellers wait until after the first of the year to put their homes on the market, there will be more competition for you. As a seller, it’s more advantageous for you to sell your home before the beginning of the new year, as you will likely get more money. </span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="quote-box"> <div class="quote-text"> Buyers are more serious about purchasing a home.</div> </div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Buyers are more serious this time of year. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Holiday homebuyers have to be in their new home by a certain date. You won’t have any looky-loos or showings that don’t amount to an offer. The buyers that go through your property are serious and want to buy a home. </span></b></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Homes and neighborhoods show better during the holiday season. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks to all of the holiday decorations in your home and around the neighborhood, your home will look amazing, giving you an opportunity to get more money.&nbsp;</span></b></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"> </b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any other questions about selling your home during the holidays, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!</span></b></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-34ba53e8-b72d-a304-645c-8fd3c9ba9bb6" style="font-weight: normal;"> </b>