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Articles and insights from Saul Perez.
How Do I Decide Whether to Make Repairs Before Listing?
A Surprise, AZ seller framework for repairs before listing: safety and function first, Arizona disclosure duties, VA and FHA appraisal rules, repairs versus credits.
What to Prepare Before Listing an HOA Home in Arizona
The HOA documents, clearances, and disclosures an Arizona seller must provide before listing, plus the Surprise market numbers as of June 2026.
What Does a VA Loan Appraisal Actually Check in Arizona?
A VA appraisal in Arizona sets value and confirms the home meets VA Minimum Property Requirements. What gets flagged, who pays for repairs, and the 7-day timeline.
How Do I Verify What's Included in an Arizona New Build?
What Arizona new construction buyers should confirm about base price, upgrades, completion, warranty, landscaping, HOA disclosure and the Certificate of Occupancy.
What Should I Know About Buying in a 55+ Community in the West Valley?
Age rules, HOA fees, resale, and rental limits for 55+ buyers in Surprise and the West Valley, with Sun City Grand at 217 active listings in May 2026.
How Do I Compare Neighborhoods in Surprise AZ Before an Offer?
What to verify before you write an offer in Surprise, AZ: school boundaries, commute routes, HOA resale documents, water providers, and city maps.