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By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY If you’ve been watching housing headlines lately, you may feel like you’re living in a parallel universe. In some places, homes are flying off the market with multiple offers. In others, listings are sitting longer, with selle

Don’t Let These Common Home-Selling Mistakes Cost You Thousands
By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. It’s not just about putting a “For Sale” sign in the yard and waiting for offers to roll in. The truth is, the way you prepare, price, a

5 Phoenix Suburbs Among the Best in the U.S. for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025
By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY When I bought my first home in Arizona back in the early ’90s, the process felt simpler. Prices were more forgiving, interest rates were higher than today’s, but there was less competition. Fast-forward to 2025, and the landsc
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