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Events for February 2017
Phoenix always has some fantastic events! Here are some of what you can do in February.
DeSoto Team Trivia
Gather your A-Team and join DeSoto Central Market for trivia every Tuesday evening. Their fantastically clever and impressively handsome hosts, Wilie and Michael, always prepare a mix of relevant questions on all sorts of topics. Get ready to dig deep for random facts, and feel a bit smarter at the end of the night.
When: Recurring weekly on Tuesday from 8:00-9:30pm
Where: DeSoto Central Market
Website: http://desotocentralmarket.com/
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status on Tour for being unlike any other golf tournament. It starts with the unbelievable golf played by the likes of Rickie Fowler, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson, and Keegan Bradley on the beautiful TPC Scottsdale and ends with the biggest galleries on Tour.
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 5th
Where: Scottsdale Tournament Players Club
Website: http://www.phoenixopen.com/
Buckeye Air Fair
Celebrating over 50 years of aviation, featuring vintage aircraft museum on field, vendors, exhibits, and a Science and Technology Expo. Free admission.
When: Feb. 4th
Where: Buckeye Municipal Airport
Website: http://www.buckeyeairfair.com/
Arizona Beer Week
The Governor of Arizona officially proclaimed the third week in February as Arizona Beer Week in support of The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. While there have been beer events in Phoenix before, this homage to beer made its inaugural appearance in 2012. In 2015 the event expanded to nine days. So much beer and so little time!
When: Feb. 9-18th
Where: Steele Indian School Park
Website: http://arizonabeerweek.com/
Arizona Renaissance Festival
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a wonderful combination of amusement park, shows, comedy, music, feats of daring, street performers, shopping, and indulging. The Festival is spread out over 30 acres, and it is easy to spend an entire day there.
When: Feb. 11th-Apr. 2nd
Where: 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Website: http://arizona.renfestinfo.com/
Arizona Fine Art Expo
In 2005 The Arizona Fine Art EXPO made its debut and received outstanding reviews. This incredible feat was achieved by enlisting the help of her family and creating a partnership with Judi’s husband Roger, Dennis, her brother, and his wife Judy. Together, they now proudly bring you the 12th Annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO.
When: Jan. 13th-Mar. 26th, open 7 days a week from 10am-6pm
Where: 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Website: http://arizonafineartexpo.com/
Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic
STEP RIGHT UP and get ready to laugh, have fun, and celebrate a magical night out with Carnival of Illusion! This top-rated show is “Revitalizing Magic” by blending an international travel theme with all the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow.
When: Feb. 4th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 25th
Where: View website for multiple locations
Website: https://www.carnivalofillusion.com
Arizona Black Rodeo
The event highlights local and national African American rodeo competitors. There will be two shows 1:00pm and 7:00pm featuring bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, steer undecorating, barrel racing and the crowd’s favorite mutton bustin’ & calf scramble for the little ones.
When: Feb. 25th
Where: Rawhide Western Town & Event Center
Website: http://www.rawhide.com/index.php/special-events/shows/arizona-black-rodeo
2016 Realtor Ranking
In Arizona there are 55,172 licensed Realtors. For 2016 Russ Wald ranked 608 in units sold and 511 for dollar volume. That puts him in the top 2%. It just goes to show what happens when you work hard, have a great team, and put your clients first. We have big goal for 2017!!
Don’t you deserve to work with the best?
Home buyers: Don’t be afraid of a seller’s market
Pretty much all statistics, research and real estate professionals will admit that it is currently a very strong seller’s market. That being said, this doesn’t mean that you can’t buy.
If you’re smart about beginning your home purchasing journey, it can always be a good time to buy. We’ve come up with our opinion of the most helpful tips for home buyers in a seller’s market.
1. Get mortgage prequalification/preapproved before you start shopping.
There are a few good reasons for this. One being that it informs you on what you can afford.
Getting prequalified will eliminate wasting time on looking at homes that aren’t in your price range and keep your search more focused. No one wants to drive around town visiting homes that are not within their price range, and trust us, your realtor won’t want to either. Use your time wisely and get prequalified.
Prequalification also shows the seller that your offer is strong. Pre-approval shows the seller that you have been vetted financially. A pre-approval letter will help you act quickly when you see a home you’re highly interested in.
2. Do your research.
Know what’s out there. Do some research on the areas you’re interested in and collect information on what you can get for your money. This will save you time and disappointment when you begin shopping. Don’t leave room for negative surprises to arise. Inform yourself on neighborhoods that will most likely work for you.
3. Find a good agent.
Finding an agent will not only save you time, but save you a lot of hassle. A good agent will be able to guide your search and keep it moving in the right direction by smoothing out bumps in the road and offering their expertise on the market. A real estate agent costs buyers nothing, because the seller pays the agent commission. Look for referrals from friends, family and coworkers who’ve had pleasant experiences with the agent. Look for a full-time agent who works often in the neighborhoods where you have interest in. Everyone is different, but try and find the agent who is perfect for you. For example, if you can only look for homes on weekends, you don’t want an agent who doesn’t work on the weekends.
4. Be ready to move fast. Don’t wait around
In real estate, the early bird really does win the race. If you see a good listing hits the market, you should seek to see it instantly. If it comes on the market, don’t feel the need wait for the open house. With today’s bidding wars, it isn’t uncommon for a more aggressive buyer to make an offer within hours.
If you’re interested in a home, move fast with a strong offer. Find out what is important to the seller, so you have a good chance against other buyers. Then, structure your offer to meet their needs.
5. Pay more cash up front.
Not all home buyers need to put 20 percent down when they make an offer on a home. Still, you’ll make your offer stand out by providing more money up front. The cash help insure home sellers in case the buyer backs out of the deal. If everything works out, the money will go toward the down payment and closing costs. It also shows the sellers how committed the buyer is to the sale.
If you have any questions or are seeking guidance in beginning your home search, give us a call! We’re glad to help.
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