Arizona Real Estate Podcast
By Heather McClaren, Arizona Real Estate Broker - Long Realty Company
Podcast from the award-winning Arizona Real Estate Broker, REALTOR® Heather McClaren, based out of Tucson, Arizona with Long Realty Company. For the 101's, 201's, 301's and all things Arizona real estate, tune in!
HeatherMcClaren.Com for all questions or follow the links in my Podcast to reach my contact information.
Arizona Real Estate PodcastJun 30, 2022
A Discussion w/ a Lender: Federal Funds Rate Raised, Inflation & The Economy
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, Realtor for more specific questions, click here
To connect with our guest, Jeannie Davis, Senior Loan Officer click hereJeannie Davis Team
NMLS #1106965
4280 N Campbell Avenue, Suite 107
Tucson, AZ 85718
jeannie.davis@myccmortgage.com
Tel Phone(520) 282-4269
Cell phone(520) 991-9443
Fax520-282-4269
When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
Xeriscape Landscaping
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about Xeriscape Landscaping in your area, click here.
Denver Water: 7 Basic Xeriscape Principles
Low Water Use Drought Tolerant Plant List for Arizona - from the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center
AMWUA: One for Water - working with 50% of the state's population in the Phoenix area
Coconino County: Xeriscaping
Image Courtesy of Tucson Local Xeriscaping Landscapers: Sonoran Gardens Landscape & Design Construction
When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
iBuyer Programs - Aka Fast Cash for your Home
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about iBuyer Fast Cash for you Home vs. Traditional Sales click here.
For more on the iBuyer Program I work with and can guide you through click here.
When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
#iBuyer #iBuyerprograms #fastcashforyourhome #quickbuyoffers #conveniencefactor #azhomes #azrealestate #azrealtor
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Caliche - What is it or Why Does It Matter To Me?
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about Caliche & homeownership click here.
More on Caliche, here
Photo by, these folks
Managing Caliche in the Home Yard, here
When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
#ArizonaSoil #Caliche #ArizonaWater #Poolconstruction #Rainwaterharvesting #AZliving
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
Arizona Water - Addressing Buyer Concerns About the Future of Arizona Water
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about Arizona Water click here.
Arizona Dept. of Water Resources here
CAGRD here
CAP here
University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center here
When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
#ArizonaWaterSupply
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
About Your Host!
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions click here.
When you work with me you are working with a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
Rainwater Harvesting - What Is It & More!
For more information on Tucson City Rebates and Incentives to utilize Rainwater & Gray water systems, look here
For more information on Rainwater Harvesting please contact me here
When you work with me you are working with a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions click here.
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
Hey Home Sellers - What Are The Largest Segment of Home Buyers Looking For Now?
To read the NAR 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Whose Buying Guide for data I referenced in this Podcast, click here.
When you work with me you are working with a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions click here.
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
1031 Tax Exchanges - How to Avoid Paying Capital Gains on Investment Property and more for Investors in AZ
For more on Capital Gains exclusions on home sales I refer you to the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p523
When you listen to me you are listening to a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for a 1031 exchange expert to meet your needs or just more on investing in AZ or for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here.
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
State of the Housing Market, Dispelling Myths & more...I'm back! Don't miss!
To read the NAR 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Whose Buying Guide, click here.
When you listen to me you are listening to a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here.
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
Why Do I Have To Pay Over List Price? Buyer Dilemmas in a Seller's Market
For more information on how to win in a Seller's Market: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
When you listen to me you are listening to a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here.
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
No Money For A Down Payment?
To contact the Tucson Area Housing Center - https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=18339
When you listen to me you are listening to a/an:
Broker Associate at Long Realty Company
At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®)
e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar
Member of National Association of Realtors®
Member of Arizona Association of Realtors®
Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona)
To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more information on great lenders in your area of Arizona that work with down Payment Assistance Programs or for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here.
Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3
Luxury Housing Market - A Breakout Year During the Pandemic
Selling & Buying in the Arizona Luxury Market? Start Here: you: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/lcdb/index.asp?p=findahome.asp&page=search&selected=qck
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Little-known Pandemic Affects on Home Insurance Coverage Cost - Homeowners A Must Listen!
For help assessing your insurance costs, please reach out to your own insurance company or, feel free to contact
Sue Burd, Long Insurance Group https://www.longinsurancegroup.com/contact/sue_burd
sueburd@longinsurancegroup.com
Office Number (520) 918-6573
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Important Math Formulas to Evaluating Real Estate Investments
Don't just guess at how to make the best investment, go by the numbers. After all, most real estate investments have an end product of numbers, or profit, in mind. So, use numbers to help you decide what's best to buy, like the pro's do!
For more detailed information on real estate evaluation for investments, you can contact me here: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
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When Does A Buyer In AZ Get Their Earnest Money Back?
When can you lose your Earnest Money in a Real Estate transaction in Arizona and when, Sellers, do you get to keep this as compensation? Tune in....
For more info/questions on Earnest Money: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
Heather L McClaren, REALTOR®
Education, Advocacy, Empowerment in Real Estate
Tucson Association of Realtors, Housing Opportunities Committee
HeatherMcClaren.LongRealty.com
Direct - 520-236-0951
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Earnest Money - Why do We Give It, History & Origins.
A little bit of the History of why/where/what for - in regards to Earnest Money.
If you are interested in any of the links to the scholarly articles I referenced in this Podcast or have any questions about Earnest Money, you can contact me by just clicking here on my Website.
2021, A Look Ahead - Economic Recovery, Housing Markets & The Vaccine
What to expect this winter, where we are going, and expert predications for the upcoming year.
Articles referenced in this Podcast:
Mortgage Originations in 2020 Setting Records article: https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/12/23/mortgage-originations-in-2020-are-set-to-break-record
For Questions on Eviction Moratoriums: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
2021 Schwab Market Outlook: On the Path to Recovery: https://www.schwab.com/resource-center/insights/content/outlook-overview?cid=23642018|1174031|142310475|263731271
Buyers - For great Lender Referrals in AZ: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
Sellers - For Comparative Market Analysis and pricing on your possible future Listings: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
Dr. Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtor's Economic Outlook and Consensus Predictions from 30 Leading Economists: https://www.nar.realtor/events/nar-real-estate-forecast-summit
Dr. Marci Rossell, current Chief Economist for Leading Real Estate Companies of The World has a lot to say about Global/National Economics: https://vimeo.com/leadingre
Tucson AZ area's Vaccine Role Out Schedule: https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=669257
Phoenix AZ area's Vaccine Role Out Schedule: https://patch.com/arizona/phoenix/maricopa-county-rolls-out-coronavirus-vaccine-distribution-plan
Fun Quarantine Holiday Ideas 2020
What are some of your fun holiday traditions you can still keep up during these times or what new holiday tradition are you adding? Share your ideas with our Community: https://www.facebook.com/heathermcclarenrealtortucson/posts/3498063396957556
Virtual Santa Visit: https://santasclub.com/
How to Best Select a Lender?
For recommendations for great Arizona Lenders: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
Various Types of Ownership - Homes vs. Townhomes vs. Condos vs. Co-ops
I get asked a lot the differences, really, between townhomes, condos, and co-ops. As a prospective buyer, what should you be considering? Sometimes condos look like townhomes and visa versa so what do you need to know to decide which one is right for you?
For more clarification or details on a home of interest in Arizona: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
Pre-Approval - Why Should You Get This vs. Pre-Qualification?
For more information on homebuying in AZ: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/Buying-A-Home
Figuring Out What Your Home Is Worth?
Assessing your own home value is a complicated issue, it's not as easy as simply looking at what other homes have sold for the area, though this is a part of it. Let's get an inside peak into how Realtors and Appraisers assess value, so you can figure out and follow along as your home grows in the Marketplace. As always, please reach out if you would like help getting a Comparative Market Analysis on your own property from an expert, I have expert connections all over the globe and can get someone to help you if your not in my local area. Please listen in, if you'd like to learn how:
To contact me for a CMA in your area: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren
Sellers, How Do You Handle Multiple offers?
Right now Arizona is in a hot Seller's Market. Many Sellers are getting multiple offers on their properties, this can be exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. How do you manage these offers, respond to them, and ensure you only get the best/highest offers to look at? Stay tuned....
How to Safely be a Home Buyer in the Pandemic
Been on the fence about getting out into the Real Estate Market? Keep seeing information about 2% interest rates, but not sure how you 'do' home buying now, without putting yourself at risk? Tune in to find out what industry leaders are doing now, and what your real estate buying experience could look like...
What Home Improvements Should You Do Prior to Selling?
A Walk & Talk - Join me for a walk around my local home improvement store and let's discuss home improvements prior to selling.
Buying & Selling When You Have Unpermitted Additions w/ Bruce Baier of Baier Appraisal Services
Curious who to talk to about selling your home or buying a home if there are unpermitted additions to the property? Listing square footage not matching the other records you can find, or wanting to buy a place that clearly has additions made by the homeowner you want to check into further? Tune in......For further information beyond this podcast, reach out to your local Building Permits Dept.
Southern Arizona Housing Market Update 8.22.2020
Update on the Tucson Housing Market, Southern AZ Housing Market. Watch and utilize links below for more details on the Market. Get Your Localized AZ Report here or, for Tucson & Southern Arizona Report 🌵 and for Phoenix, Central & Northern Arizona Report ☀️