Gilbert Sun News Real Estate Guide September 2020

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GILBERT SUN NEWS | SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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The best thing about 2020 keeps getting better

BY MINDY JONES NEVAREZ GSN Guest Writer

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saw the best post on Facebook the other day – about not believing that it’s September already and how it seems like March was only 16 months ago.

Can you relate? I’m sure you can.

Whether you’ve been balancing working from home and home schooling, an unexpected change of employment or the itching desire to get out and do something – anything! – and hoping that when you open your front door, it’s not still over 110 degrees outside.

It’s been a long 2020. If someone hasn’t told you lately, you are doing a great job.

With continued uncertainty politically,

socially, domestically and globally, there is one piece of our local economy that remains strong and it’s something so important that we may not even truly understand how different things could have been.

At the beginning of the year, the real estate market was on the fast train with low inventory, healthy buyer activity and a homebuilder community ready to start building some new options in the area.

When COVID hit, many thought the real estate market careen into the nearest ditch and we’d all have to add our home value to the list of concerns we had coming our way.

Unfortunately, many of those doom and gloom predictions hit the airways, causing fear in consumers and that fear par-

alyzed many from making any moves in March and April.

What didn’t change, however, was the need for housing. Some might our needs with the need for home offices, home schools and maybe some more outdoor recreation options like a pool. Buyers flooded the market as the temperatures started to heat up and sellers started to see the impact to sales prices very quickly.

We saw a significant drop in interest rates taking demand to historically high levels as inventory struggled to keep up.

The low inventory got lower and builders’

sales agents started to feel like order takers just trying to get people in as quickly as possible.

We ended the summer with less inventory than we started and now have just 8,313 listings available in all of the MLS out of about 1.5 million actual homes, townhouses and condos in the market and a population of nearly 5 million people.

We’ve got just over a month’s supply Valley- wide, just under a month in plac-

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Million dollar babies These three Gilbert homes are among four seven-figure houses that sold in the last month: (1 and 2) The front and back of a 4,460-square foot home on East Aris Drive, that sold for $1.4 million and includes a “clubhouse-style� backyard with over-sized diving pool. (3 and 4) The front and backyard views of a 5,460-square foot home on East Lowell Avenue that sold for $1.1 million and includes a basement with media room and bar; (5 and 6) A 4,900-square-foot home on East Warbler Road that topped all sold prices in the past month at $1.5 million and includes a man cave garage, attached casita, dog run and many other amenities. (Special to GSN)

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Remote working changes home buying trends

BY NICK CALVI GSN Guest Writer

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hile the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t slowed the Phoenix real estate market, it has shifted the focus of homebuyers to location.

In May, Zillow Group found that 75 percent of Americans working from home due to COVID-19 would prefer to telecommute at least half of the time once the pandemic subsides and 66 percent said they would consider moving if their job allowed them to continue telecommuting.

Now, the extension of working remotely has made that a reality for employees looking for a new home.

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es like Gilbert and have surpassed double-digit appreciation annually in many ZIP codes.

As temperatures start to come down, we’re seeing anything but cooling in the Gilbert real estate market.

We’re not seeing any sign of weakening demand, although we might if there is a change to interest rates or buyers start to have some fatigue over the challenges of putting in multiple offers.

Supply continues to fall – although not quite as dramatically as it has been. We expect to see more listings come to market over the next 30-60 days thanks in part to those soaring prices.

Average days on market is plummeting to less than two weeks in many areas, making the home selling process quick.

Need a house with a pool in Gilbert under $500K? There are 15 of those. How about a home with four bedrooms under $400K? There are 20 of those. A home with an RV gate under $300K in Gilbert?

Sorry, not a single one right now…but keep checking or better yet, let us know if you have one to sell.

It’s not just the lower end of the market that is moving quickly, either. The luxury market is back in full force too – which means we’ll definitely see a sharp uptick in the average dollars per square foot.

A shift to permanently working from home provides an opportunity to explore other areas of the Valley that might not have been feasible while commuting.

From considering a larger house to accommodate a home office or to create more space while staying at home, to an entirely new area that is closer to a better school, the options are now endless for those who don’t have to consider a drive to the office.

In addition, people from across the U.S. are taking advantage of remote work by booking weeks long stays in new areas to change their scenery.

There’s no denying that the cost of living in California is one of it’s major drawbacks, so I believe we’ll see not only more Californians than usual moving to Arizona.

We’re already reaching new highs at $200.64 for new listings in Gilbert with a 4.5 percent increase just since last quarter. It could be the rebound of the stock market or the influx of buyers from states like California.

With an average home sale price of over $1 million where our coastal peers are coming from, for every one house they sell there they can buy two here.

That means any growth in inventory here still won’t match demand.

And all the folks that have had to take unemployment and will have challenges qualifying to buy?

They’ll still need housing – which means rental prices will go up, which means demand for rentals will go up, which means folks will be able to pay top dollar to build a rental portfolio and still expect a cash flow.

The bottom line: there has never been a more opportune time to get your home sold and have as much buying power as you do today.

This unicorn market creates the proverbial win-win where you can sell high and buy low with interest rates, preserving your monthly payment at any price point.

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But more people are testing the waters with long-term rentals to make a more educated decision before packing up and moving.

One of the added benefits to house shopping while working remotely is the flexibility to look in more affordable neighborhoods.

Typically, the more reasonably priced homes are toward the outskirts of the Valley versus centralized cities like Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.

While distance may have been unappealing while commuting, without that factor, millennial buyers who, according to Apartment List, haven’t bought a home because they couldn’t afford to find a great home in their budget.

Low interest rates are also encouraging homebuyers to make a purchase

now rather than waiting until after the pandemic subsides.

Will many companies continue to have their employees telecommute?

A high percentage of companies found no loss of productivity with work from home so removing the cost of a physical office just makes sense and employees can continue to reap the benefits of the flexibility.

Only time will tell, but it’s likely that the migration to the suburbs and more affordable areas will continue well beyond the pandemic.

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12 other active East Valley developments.

Maracay Vice President of Land Acquisitions and Development Jason Weber said Waterston reflects “the wants and needs of existing and future Gilbert residents.”

“We’ve been in the East Valley for about as long as Maracay has been building homes in Arizona, which is close to 30 years and I’ve never seen as much excitement about a community in this region as I have with Waterston,” said Weber.

“I think the interest has a lot to do with how we’ve incorporated much of Gilbert’s history into the layout of the entire community, from the agricultural themes and modern farmhouse architecture to the splash pad that incorporates Gilbert’s famous grain silos into its design.”

Maracay noted Gilbert recently was ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for millennials who are buying homes, and the No. 3 city for buying an affordable family home, according to recent studies by SmartAsset, a personal finance website.

Despite the recent pandemic, new home

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Maracay sells 100th home in Waterston

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aracay has sold its 100th home at Waterston, a large master-planned community in Gilbert located on one of the last remaining infill sites in the East Valley.

The community borders Veterans Oasis Park and draws on the park’s natural environment, creating an atmosphere that’s centered around outdoor living, adventure and of course water.

Recently Maracay paid $40 million for 138 acres around the northwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo Road to pave the way for another 465 homes.

The current phase of Waterston has its own lake and 7-acre ark with a grand ramada, splash pad and bocce ball court.

Various parks and lawns are also placed throughout each neighborhood.

The 11 floor plans at Waterston provide indoor-outdoor living, modern architecture and a variety of options, including an RV garage and generational suites. The oversized lots boast large backyards.

The new community joined Maracay’s

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GILBERT SUN NEWS | SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Questions from renters amid the pandemic

BY JIM ELFLINE GSN Guest Writer

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mericans are still struggling with the financial and health impact of the pandemic. Record unemployment has caused hundreds of thousands of renters here in our area and nationwide to miss some or all of their August rent payments.

To avoid the drastic step of eviction, tenants should proactively communicate with property managers or landlords to find a middle ground.

For tenants having trouble paying the rent, there are financial resources available from federal, community, nonprofit, and religious organizations. Tenants should become familiar with groups in their community that are helping renters cover their bills.

To show good faith, tenants can request to sign a rental agreement with their property manager and make partial payments until they can catch up.

Here are some other questions our local professional property managers are frequently asked.

How should I expect my property manager to swiftly address service requests during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Tenants should ask property managers what kind of safety precautions their contractors and repair technicians take to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Do they wear masks, gloves, and protective shoe covers?

After a service technician leaves, tenants should follow CDC guidelines to clean and disinfect the area where the technician was performing maintenance.

If someone in the unit has tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important for tenants to be honest with property managers. Maintenance projects should be postponed until the person has recovered.

Due to privacy reasons, the property manager should not ask tenants whether they’ve been tested for the coronavirus.

And legally, property managers are not

allowed to share a tenant’s medical condition with other tenants.

Appliance shortage – How can I expect my property manager to handle this issue when an appliance breaks down?

Refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines are in short supply due to supply chain issues caused by the coronavirus. There are also backorder issues locating parts to repair common household appliances.

Some issues may be out of the property manager’s control, but tenants should expect to be kept in the loop on repair or replacement timelines.

If a tenant knows a handyman who can fix the problem, speak up. The property manager will be thankful for a solution.

Can I ask my landlord to extend my lease for a few months because I’m uncomfortable moving at this time?

If a tenant does not want to sign a new year-long lease but they’re not ready to move out right now, they can request a month-to-month rental agreement. Prop-

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erty managers understand this is a difficult time, and many are working with tenants to find solutions that fit everyone’s needs.

I feel unsafe because my neighbor is violating quarantine rules, throwing big parties with no social distancing. Is it the property manager’s responsibility to shut down risky gatherings?

States and local communities will have specific guidelines for in-person gatherings during different stages of reopening.

Property managers should keep tenants updated on current guidelines with helpful email communications.

Tenants can ask their property manager to anonymously share their concerns with a fellow tenant who is not following safe social distancing guidelines. As a last resort, concerned neighbors do have the right to call police if they feel unsafe.

The tenant should share a copy of the police report with their property manag-

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er, in case future action is needed to remove a disruptive tenant.

A relative recently died of coronavirus, leaving their apartment vacant.

What should I know before trying to remove their personal belongings?

This difficult time can become more complicated by state laws authorizing who can gain access to a deceased person’s personal property.

Anyone with a relative who lives alone in a rental unit should find out who is the emergency contact on the lease and which relatives may gain access to the unit in case of emergency or death.

Professional property managers should be familiar with state and local laws, as

well as language in the rental agreement regarding a deceased tenant’s property, and they should communicate that information with relatives.

Due to travel concerns during the pandemic, family members also may need additional time to remove a loved one’s belongings and should keep property managers updated on their plans to avoid any confusion.

I want to move away from a congested metro area where the risk of COVID-19 is higher. Can I break my lease?

Try to work out a compromise with the property manager before leaving town.

While some tenants may want to escape the city, other renters are moving into

large cities to be closer to their jobs and avoid public transportation where the risk of coronavirus is also higher.

Property managers may work with concerned tenants and let them out of a lease early, especially if they can quickly sign another tenant to fill the unit.

My landlord wants to show my apartment to a future tenant, but I feel unsafe letting anyone in my unit right now. What can I do?

Under the lease, a property manager may have the authority to bring prospective tenants through the unit.

Tenants should communicate their concerns with the property manager. Tenants can offer to record a cellphone video

walk-through of the unit, to share with potential renters.

Some property managers already offer tenants a $25 gift card as a thank you for making such videos. If an in-person showing is unavoidable, ask what guidelines the property manager will follow.

That can include allowing no more than one potential renter into the unit at one time, everyone wears a mask, only the property manager may open doors or touch appliances, and everything is wiped down after the showing.

If you face a potential change in employment, took the forbearance option and have received a letter from your lender with options for getting back on track, are thinking about living closer to family or need more space for the family you are living too close to, don’t be left behind

wondering what 2020 could have meant for you.

sales in Gilbert are up as much as 10.5 percent in some areas, when comparing June 2019–May 2020 over the same period the year before, according to West and SouthEast Realtors of the Valley.

The recent spike could be due to a series of factors, including the fact that so

many people are working and spending more time in their homes, Maracay said..

The current phase of Waterston is located at Val Vista Drive and Chandler Heights Road.

Information: 480-405-7452, or Waterston.com.

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-Mindy Jones Nevarez, a Gilbert Realtor and owner of the Amy Jones Group at Keller Williams Integrity First, can be reached at 480250-3857, Mindy@AmyJonesGroup.com or AmyJonesGroup.com

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-Jim Elfline is the owner of Keyrenter Premiere Property Management, a nationwide residential property management company with local franchise offices from coast to coast.

Provided by the Amy Jones Group Your Local Real Estate Team (480) 250-3857 | www.amyjonesgroup.com • Average Days on Market: 32 days Down from 38 Days Last Month

• Active Listings: 198 Down from 233Listings Last Month

• Monthly Sales: 571 Up from 534 Sales Last Month

• Listings Under Contract: 630 Up from 626 Listings Under Contract Last Month

• Average Sales Price: $441,982 Down from $443,570 Last Month

• Monthly Supply of Inventory: 0.8 Down from 0.9 Monthly Supply Last Month

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GILBERT SUN NEWS | SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Know the law on home remodeling projects

BY BEN GOTTLIEB GSN Guest Writer

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n today’s COVID-19 world, more people are at home and as a result, more people are creating home projects.

According to a local TV report, “Since Arizona’s stay-at-home order went into effect in March, many people have had time to think of changes they would like to make inside their homes. As a result, contractors have seen a boost in calls over the last month.” https://www.fox10phoenix.com/ news/for-contractors-covid-19-pandemic-means-more-home-renovationjobshttps://www.fox10phoenix.com/ news/for-contractors-covid-19-pandemic-means-more-home-renovationjobs According to a MarketWatch article published on June 27, “Bank of America polled 1,054 Americans about their attitudes and shopping habits during coronavirus and found that more than 70 percent have decided to tackle home improvement projects, with more planned for 2021.”

With home improvement projects on the rise in Arizona, it is important that homeowners do not unknowingly violate Arizona law in completing their projects.

Arizona has strong laws in place that protect the public from unlicensed con-

tractors performing work.

Arizona imposes significant requirements for licensure – an aspiring contractor must post a bond, obtain experience or train at an accredited institution, and pass a written test. He or she may also have to submit fingerprints for a background check.

If a person dismisses these licensure requirements and proceeds with performing unlicensed work, the person may suffer severe legal consequences.

And these consequences may extend beyond civil penalties into the criminal realm – and disqualify the person from ever obtaining a license.

Like most areas of the law, however, exceptions exist.

Arizona law permits a property owner to build or improve their property without themselves needing to be licensed, assuming the property is not intended to be placed for sale or for rent.

Prima facie evidence of intent for sale or for rent is doing either within a year of the project’s completion.

Notwithstanding this exception, in some cases it is best to hire a licensed contractor.

Arizona law also permits contractors without a license to perform certain jobs provided they cost less than $1,000, including labor, materials and other items.

This is generally referred to as Arizona’s “handyman” exemption for a limited

range of services. This exemption does not apply in all cases. For instance, the work must be of a casual or minor nature to qualify for the exemption.

It should also be noted that, to avoid a potential legal issue, if and when a homeowner sells his or her home, appropriate disclosures should be made to any prospective buyer regarding the work done on the property.

Arizona law requires a homeowner to disclose to a potential buyer any information or defects regarding the homeowner’s real property that is known to the seller, is “material” and is “latent.”

“Material” means something a reasonable buyer would attach importance to; “latent” is something not readily visible to the naked eye from a reasonable inspection.

Minor repairs that fall under the “handyman” exemption are probably not something that an ordinary seller needs to disclose to a prospective buyer, unless the specific circumstances warrant disclosure – i.e., perhaps it is a minor issue but the issue keeps recurring and the seller had to fix it multiple times.

On the other hand, if the seller fails to disclose that he or she engaged an unlicensed contractor to perform a more substantial project – such as building a casita in the backyard, the seller could have liability exposure for the non-disclosure.

This is especially the case if the unlicensed contractor performed substandard work or if proper building permits were not obtained.

Non-disclosure is a serious issue and can provide a buyer with a variety of remedies.

In extreme cases, where fraud occurred, a court may award rescission of the purchase contract – an equitable remedy which contemplates the undoing of the transaction.

In cases where negligent misrepresentation is claimed, the buyer can recover damages that are necessary to compensate the buyer for the monetary loss to him or her of which the misrepresentation is a legal cause, including (a) the difference between the value of what he or she has received in the transaction and its purchase price or other value given for it; and (b) monetary loss suffered otherwise as a consequence of the buyer’s reliance upon the misrepresentation.

In addition to compensatory damages, in civil fraud cases, the jury or court can also award punitive damages, which are additional damages designed to punish the defendant wrongdoer.

public on the importance of indoor air quality, we strive towards a healthier standard, enveloping quality with care in efficient, healthy home building.”

Since 2014 when Fulton Homes first joined the EPA’s program, approximately 3,700 homes have been built across the Valley with the Indoor airPLUS label, and 100 percent of new construction is built to the Indoor airPLUS standards creating benefits for homebuyers such as education, moisture control, radon control, pest management, and higher efficiency for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

The pandemic is especially putting a bigger spotlight on homebuilders nationwide to demonstrate how healthy their new homes actually are.

As the first homebuilder to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the prestigious “Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year” award in 2018, Fulton Homes has focused the last few years on building healthier homes.

According to the EPA, Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors and indoor air is typically two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.

“Comfort, health and safety are becoming important mainstays to our buyers, especially now,” said Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes.

“We are proud of the work we’ve done for our homebuyers that provide them the peace of mind gained through our award-winning participation in the EPA’s Indoor airPLUS program. We want individuals who are looking for those features in a new home to know that Fulton Homes is, and has been, Arizona’s leader

-Chandler attorney Benjamin Gottlieb is co-founder in the Phoenix law firm MacQueen & Gottlieb, the state’s #1 ranked real estate law firm for two years running. Information: MandGLawGroup.com or 602-533-2840.

Fulton Homes wins EPA clean-air award

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or the sixth consecutive year, Fulton Homes has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a 2020 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award for its efforts in trying to minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and increase overall indoor air quality in homes.

“Fulton Homes is honored to be recognized as a 2020 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award winner for a sixth straight time,” said Dennis Webb, vice president of Fulton Homes. “In addition to educating the

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in this area.”

Fulton Homes builds all its homes to Indoor airPLUS standards - providing homebuyers with healthier and more comfortable options.

The Tempe-based homebuilder joined the Indoor airPLUS program in 2014, starting with just over 60 labeled homes that year.

Fulton Homes works closely with the rater and trade contractors to refine construction details. The company is also committed to educating homebuyers on the value of improved indoor air quality.

Indoor airPLUS is a companion label to ENERGY STAR for Homes certification.

“Together, these programs provide comprehensive health protections,” a spokesman said, noting the builder uses a variety of construction practices and technologies to achieve the Indoor airPLUS label and reduce indoor air pollutants and improve the indoor air quality inside the home.

Homes displaying the Indoor airPLUS label include additional measures for

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“We are in the final phase at Lakeview Trails and people are in a frenzy to get their piece of Morrison Ranch,” he said. “The sought-after Gilbert location combined with the luxury floorplans are an incredible draw.”

Starting in the $400s, Lakeview Trails South East features six distinctive styles of flex-space homes, each with a three-car garage. The largest, Canary Pine, features five bedrooms with walk-in closets, five full bathrooms, a loft and more in Fulton Homes earned its sixth consecutive EPA’ Indoor airPLUS Leader Award for its efforts to include options that provide its 3,157 square feet of space. cleaner and healthier air inside the house. (Special to GSN) Other floorplans range between 2,930 square feet and 1,631 square moisture control, radon-resistance, pest Trails South East neighborhood in Morfeet. For no additional cost, buyers prevention, combustion pollutant control, rison Ranch, selling 10 homes first four can customize their homes with granite HVAC filtration and low-emission materi- hours of the launch. countertops, maple cabinets, and ceiling The buying frenzy continues with 24 fans through the Fulton Features proals.

Homebuilder seeing massive demand homes beginning constructions. gram.

Fulton said those sales set off an unprecfor Lakeview Trails South East homes feaMorrison Ranch features more than turing flex-space layouts, open outdoor edented trend of sales for the homebuild- 400 acres of greenbelts, open space and ers with 150 homes being sold across the tree-lined streets. spaces Fulton recently opened the Lakeview Valley in the past four weeks.

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