Setting Up Utilities Before Closing in the East Valley: Who to Call, and When
Closing does not connect anything. In the East Valley the accounts you open, and how much notice each one needs, depend on the address rather than the city, and none of it appears on the settlement statement. A Friday closing with no calls made can mean no water until Monday. Two things decide when
Why Is the Property Tax So Low on a New Build in Gilbert?
A brand new home in Gilbert publishes an annual property tax bill of roughly 0.05 percent of what it sold for, while the rest of the city runs near a third of a percent. That low figure is accurate and it is temporary. It reflects the land, because the county has not yet valued the finished house. T
What Is a Contingent Offer? The Two Types, and Why Sellers Rank Them Differently
A contingent offer is an offer to buy a home that only goes through if something else happens first, and in a move-up purchase that something is almost always the sale of your current home. It comes in two forms. One is contingent on a sale that is already under contract. The other is contingent on
Arizona Energy Tax Credits in 2026: What Ended and What Is Left
Both federal home energy tax credits ended on December 31, 2025. Nothing installed in 2026 qualifies for the Section 25C efficiency credit or the Section 25D solar credit. Arizona's own solar credit is still in effect, and the Efficiency Arizona rebates are still open, though those change on Septemb