Chris Dunham's Blog

In Arizona real estate, the Inspection Period, also known as the Due Diligence period is one of the most critical phases of the home buying process. This is the buyer’s opportunity to fully investigate the property beyond what’s visible at a showing. Once under contract, buyers typically have a d...

Preparing your home for sale in Arizona starts long before the first showing. Buyers today are educated, cautious, and heavily influenced by condition, presentation, and perceived maintenance. Simple steps like addressing deferred repairs, servicing major systems, and decluttering living spaces c...

Arizona’s water is notoriously hard, and while most homeowners feel it in dry skin or spotty dishes, the real damage often happens quietly inside the water heater. High mineral content causes sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank, forcing the system to work harder to heat water efficiently. ...

In Arizona, your air conditioning system isn’t optional. It’s essential infrastructure. As temperatures climb into the triple digits, AC units across the Valley are pushed to their absolute limits. Servicing your system before peak summer heat hits helps identify small issues like low refrigerant...

Built in 2023, this thoughtfully designed Dahlia floor plan offers a bright, open layout with a welcoming foyer and a split-bedroom design that provides privacy where it matters most. The primary suite is tucked away at the back of the home and features a spacious walk-in closet, creating a comfo...

This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Gilbert’s desirable Towne Meadows subdivision offers 1,603 square feet of functional living space designed for comfort and convenience. Vaulted ceilings create an open, airy feel, while tile flooring, a cozy fireplace, and an inviting open kitchen ...

One of the biggest mistakes buyers make in Arizona isn’t the offer price — it’s not fully understanding what they’re agreeing to before they sign. Making an offer here involves far more than filling in numbers on a contract. My approach starts with education, because informed buyers make better d...

When buyers submit an offer on a home, nothing carries more weight than a strong pre-approval. A pre-approval tells the seller that a lender has already verified income, credit score, assets, and debt, confirming the buyer is financially qualified to purchase the home. In competitive real estate ...

Experience the true country-style lifestyle that Ranchos Jardines is known for at this exceptional equestrian property, appraised at $1,115,000. Set on over 2 irrigated acres, this fully fenced and gated estate blends community charm with serious horse facilities, where neighbors wave hello and l...

When buyers start the mortgage pre approval process, lenders often run the file through Desktop Underwriter (DU), an automated underwriting system used to evaluate loan eligibility. A DU Approval means the system has reviewed income, assets, credit score, and debt ratios and determined the buyer ...