The Kirkpatrick Team

The article, Report says Arizona economy is outperforming again from www.azcentral.com reports that Arizona's economy is shedding its underperforming label and will start to push above the national average, according to a new report. Robert Kavcic, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets in Toron...

Buying your own home can be scary. Especially if you’re new at this! Most new home buyers believe you need 20% down to buy a home. False! Even buying a brand-new home, you do not need 20% down! Some homes can have as small as 3.5% down payment, some need nothing as a down payment! Kevin Pearson, ...

 "From superior insulation to solar power to sustainable material, many new homebuilders offer energy efficient construction and design. With a growing demand for energy–efficient homes, investing in a newly built home now can mean increased value in the future and lower bills today." - per NewHo...

Let's face it, the world today is full of technology and apps to make life easier for the consumer. Technology websites and apps have become a supplemental part of our professional. I think almost every person on earth has searched Zillow at least once looking at homes in their area for home valu...

You might say, 'I don't have time to have my kitchen out of service to do a remodel!' or, ' I can't afford to update my kitchen right now.'  In reality, you aren't wrong. Most kitchen remodels cost anywhere from $18,000 to $55,000, which is quite a bit of money! Here are some simple, cost efficie...

 Is this year going to be the year you sell your home? Here is some advice on finding the right realtor for the job.Here’s how you can find a Realtor who’s right for you. Get referrals:There is a ton of agents out there. Try asking friends or family if they know of any reliable and good realtors....

There are a lot of reasons why you may be considering to rent out your home. Weather it's keeping ahold of the property while bringing in extra income, or you have tried putting it for sale and the market is too sluggish.Whatever the reason may be, now is a good time to be considering this, becau...

Finding The Best Home For YouFinding the best home for you and your family can be a challenge. There are millions of homes on the market each and every day. For home buyers who take some time to think about what they want in their home, shopping for the perfect home can be a lot easier. Keep your...

Unless you are fortunate enough to be buying a home straight out of college, you will probably be renting for a few years. This means answering to a landlord. Sure, they call the shots on your living situation right now, but they are not very scary. They are just ordinary and decent people who ha...

Selling your home is a long and drawn out journey, and it doesn’t end with accepting an offer. Unless your buyer is paying in cash, the lender is going to want to make sure the house is really worth the price that both parties have agreed on—and a home appraiser is the one who’ll come check out y...