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 Welcome back to Open House with Brad Snyder on KTAN 1420am.  Well folks, I have had many questions e-mailed in to the show about community growth, How do commercial and residential developments get started and how does the city work with these new developments. Today is going to be a special show as we have Jim Herrewig, Director of Community Development and Don Brush Planning Administrator for the City of Sierra Vista in the studio and I am excited to have James on this show.

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Welcome back to Open House with Brad Snyder on KTAN 1420am.  Well folks, I have had many questions e-mailed in to the show about commercial real estate, how does it different from residential real estate, How do commercial developments get started and many more questions. Today is going to be a special show as we have Frank Morrow from First West Properties in the studio. First West Properties is one of Sierra Vista’s premiere commercial real estate companies and I am excited to have Frank on this show.

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ASK BRAD – Home Buying Show

So, you’re ready to buy a home. Great idea. Owning real estate is a necessary step in building the wealth that so many people talk about. But are you ready? No, I mean it … are you REALLY ready? I am sure your realize buying a home essentially means … HOME OWNERSHIP!! I am here to answer some questions about home buying… especially your first home. I have been getting many e-mails over the past few months and today we are going to discuss them.

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Yep, it's summertime in Sierra Vista, and that means higher utility bills become a part of everyday conversation. New homes offer more energy efficient features including energy star rated windows and doors and other great features. If you are like many people, you either love your existing homes or really just don’t want to move.

Today we have Gary Greer with Stan Greer Millworks in the Studio and we’re going to talk about what they do and ways you can upgrade and improve the energy efficiency of your home.  

Welcome to “Open House”, I am Brad Snyder and I'm a Realtor with Haymore Real Estate. This program has been designed to bring you news and information you can use. Each week I will have guest experts talking about what they know best and answering your questions and concerns. My goal is to inspire, empower, and enlighten as we discuss issues that effect homeownership.

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Today is going to be a special show as we have Nancy Rea from Re/Max in the studio. Nancy is one of Sierra Vista’s premiere real estate agents and I am excited to have her on this show.

Ask Brad questions???

Q: Is the internet really as important a source for buyers of my property as what is purported?

Cynthia in Heerford

A: My answer is yes, indeed. In today’s tech savvy world where almost all homes have access to the internet, maximum exposure can only be achieved though the internet—and its real time and accessible 24 hours a day, every day of the year, anywhere in the world.

Q: What Are The First Steps To Buying A Home?

Robert, from Sierra Vista

A: Research! – Many homebuyers have an idea of where they would like to live, but they do not have an idea about the cost housing. Start your research online.

Q: What Does It Mean On The Contract About Included… Excluded?

Sue, from Sierra Vista

A: It’s really as simple as it sounds. In some cases a seller might want to take a particular item with them, let’s say the dining room chandelier, for example. While all the other lighting fixtures throughout the home might be staying since the seller is keeping the chandelier since it’s excluded on the contract. On the flipside, let’s say the buyer wants those great barstools that the seller currently owns. The buyer then could ask those to be included as part of their offer on the property. At closing the stools would then transfer to the buyer along with the property they’re purchasing.

Q: If I Can’t Get A Loan, Do I Get My Ernest Money Back?

Sally, from Whetstone

A: Most likely- YES; however, it depends on the details of the contract.

Q: Should I Put An Alarm System In My Home If I Am Thinking Of Selling In A Year?

Tom, from Lincoln Park

A: The only way to offset the cost of installing an alarm system is usually by signing a lengthy contract for the monitoring service which typically runs between $30-$50 per month. I’d avoid installing one due to the fact that you will be moving in a relatively short period of time and it doesn’t add any significant value to the property. If push comes to shove, and a potential buyer demands one be installed, I would negotiate a credit to be given to the buyer at closing. This way the buyer can have control of what type of system as well as their choice of who they want to monitor it.

Q: Can You List A Property For Sale Without Putting Up A Sign Outside?

Janice

A: The answer is yes, you can. Actually there are communities that do not allow signs for ‘aesthetic’ reasons.

Thanks for joining us today on “Open House” and e-mail your real estate questions to brad@bradsnyder.com and make it a great day!! 

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