Richard Park Realtor

03/23/2026

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Most of us don’t think much about the direction our ceiling fans spin, but it actually plays a big role in how effectively they help you feel cooler - or warmer - throughout the year.

03/18/2026

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Have you ever wondered what your home might sell for in today’s market? Whether you’re simply curious or starting to think about selling, I can provide three different home value estimates—all at no cost—depending on how...

03/13/2026

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With the recent spike in gas prices and the potential for more increases in the future, knowing gas prices at the different gas providers can help save you money.

03/13/2026

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In the past, when a lender pulled your credit for a mortgage application, that inquiry would often result in the credit report in the credit reporting agency selling that information to other lenders wanting to “poach” t...

02/27/2026

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If you’ve been out strolling around Tempeor Mesa lately and spotted something that looks like a tiny robot confidently rolling from the sidewalk into the bike lane, don’t worry — you’re not seeing things. That adorable l...

02/26/2026

Beginning March 1, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is launching a major new rule that affects many non‑financed residential real estate transactions. The goal is to increase transparency and prevent money laundering in “all‑cash” or non‑traditional purchases.

This new rule will require title companies to file a report with FinCEN when a residential property is transferred without traditional financing and the buyer is a legal entity or trust. This includes buyers that are LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and other non-individual buyers. It applies to residential properties that are single-family homes, condos, townhomes, co-ops, muti-unit residential buildings, and vacant land zoned for residential use.

The title company must file a report when ALL of the following are true:
The property is residential
The transfer is non-financed (no bank loan or mortgage is involved)
The buyer is a legal entity or trust
A title company, attorney, settlement agent is involved in the closing.

The report includes details such as:
Who is behind the entity or trust acquiring the property
The property address
The nature of the transfer
Identification information for key individuals involved.

Transactions that qualify will require additional questions during escrow, more documentation, and a federal report filed by the closing professional

02/26/2026

Don’t Say “Yes!”
Many phone scams begin with a simple question: “Is this William?” Most people instinctively answer, “Yes, how can I help?” In today’s world of phone fraud and identity scams, that automatic response can create real problems.

Scammers often aim to record you saying “yes.” They may later use that recording to falsely claim you agreed to a service, attach it to a fake authorization, “prove” you approved a charge, or mark your number as an active responder and sell it to other scammers. While a single word rarely forms a legal contract, it can still be used to confuse or intimidate.

How can you protect yourself?

If you don’t recognize the number, avoid confirming any personal information. Instead of saying “yes,” respond with, “Who is calling?” or “What is this regarding?” Even identifying yourself can confirm that the number is valid and belongs to you.
When in doubt, let unknown calls go to voicemail. If a conversation feels suspicious, hang up. You don’t owe a stranger your time or information.

It’s unfortunate that constant vigilance is necessary, but staying cautious is far better than dealing with the consequences of a scam later.

02/05/2026

Beautiful new home for sale in Glendale AZ near the Westgate Entertainment District.
Four bedrooms (including den)
Three baths
2,290 sq ft liveable area
17,702 lot size.

Asking $629,500.

For lots of more information about this exceptional property go to:
www.8357wsanjuan.website

Beautiful move-in ready home near Westgate Entertainment District. Four bedrooms (3 bedrooms + open den). New interior paint (2026). Kitchen: center island, breakfast bar, eat-in table area, vast cabinet space. Wired security cameras w/ monitors. Tile and LVP throughout. Spacious private desert oasi...

02/03/2026

Does the appraisal tell you the value of a home?

The short answer to this question is “no”, the appraisal does not necessarily give the true value of a home. What the appraisal does do is give one person’s professional opinion of value for a specific lender, on a specific day, for a specific purpose.


The appraisal is a lender-required risk assessment, based on recent comparable sales, using a standardized method (the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report), and it is focused on protecting the bank that is issuing the loan. It is a snapshot of value under tightly controlled rules – rules that satisfy the bank, but do not always give a full picture of what buyers are willing to pay. The purpose of an appraisal is not to tell what the exact value of the home is, but rather to protect the lender from loaning too much money.


So what can make an appraisal not totally accurate?

1. Appraisals look backward. Most of the time the appraiser is looking for sales that are 30-90 days old, and might even go longer if there are not many comparable sales available. In a market where prices are trending up or down, the market may have shifted since the sale occurred. Demand might also be affected by things like current number of homes on the market, changes in the interest rate, seasonal changes, neighborhood momentum. The market moves faster than the comparable sales data.

2. Appraisers can’t fully price emotional value. If you look at an appraisal form, it is largely made up of boxes with information filled in such as what is the size, how many bedrooms, does it have a pool? etc. Buyers, on the other hand often make value judgements on other factors and may be willing to pay more for homes with a rare floor plan, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, a killer backyard, etc. Appraisers are often not able to quantify those values like buyers can, and often do.


3. Appraisals are constrained by guidelines that can affect the homes they can use for comparables. The guidelines may require them to stay within tight comparable selection rules, they might be instructed to make their adjustments conservatively, and to avoid stretching value when the comparables don’t solidly reflect the value.


Market value is determined by buyers and sellers, not appraisers. The only true test of value is what a ready, willing and able buyer will pay for a home, and what a seller will accept for the home.

01/27/2026

Recently Sold

01/26/2026

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