American West Realty Blog

By Nathan Gesner - Tuesday, March 31, 2020

An Open Letter From Real Estate Agents In These Uncertain Times

By Nathan Gesner - Monday, March 16, 2020

Best Mortgage Refinance of 2020

News Update: On March 16th, the fed announced a second rate cut in as many weeks, lowering interest rates to near zero amid fears of the coronavirus spreading. There has been a spike in refinance applications with mortgage rates at historic lows.If you’re a homeowner lookin...

By Nathan Gesner - Monday, February 17, 2020

Making Your House A Home For An Elderly Loved One (Without Taking Out a Second Mortgage)

If your senior parent or grandparent can no longer live alone, it may be time to bring them home with you. But, it’s best for everyone if you put some thought into the process without making a knee-jerk reaction. Remember, nobody wants to feel as though they’ve lost t...

By Nathan Gesner - Monday, February 17, 2020

A Step-By-Step Guide to Downsizing for Seniors

While Americans still aspire to homeownership, their criteria for what makes a dream house have changed. In general, people are less interested in large properties and more inclined towards smaller, easier to manage spaces. This is especially true for baby boomers. One survey sho...

By Nathan Gesner - Monday, February 17, 2020

Downsizing Helps You Lead a Less Stressful Life

Downsizing is more than a trend – it’s becoming a way of life for people who want to simplify their lives and live more minimally. In fact, it’s hard to believe that downsizing used to be associated with seniors who sold their family homes and moved in with fami...

By Nathan Gesner - Monday, February 17, 2020

Time to Downsize: Tips for Seniors Looking for a New Home

For senior citizens, moving to a new home isn’t necessarily about more living space or a bigger yard. In most cases, seniors are downsizing to a more accessible home, one that’s easier to clean and maintain. Mobility is often an issue with seniors, so a house that&rsq...

By Nathan Gesner - Friday, February 14, 2020

Emotional Support Animals and Fair Housing

There are a lot of questions surrounding Emotional Support Animals (ESA), primarily because the law is not well designed, lacking in guidance, and widely abused. I hope this article will provide a small measure of clarification. Have you heard about the perso...