American West Realty Blog

By Nathan Gesner - Thursday, November 16, 2023

Headed Back to the Office? Here's How to Reclaim Your Living Space after Working from Home

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people transitioned from working in an office to working from home. And, as a result, many people’s homes started to resemble an office with work taking over spaces that were previously used for living purposes, like the dining room or liv...

By Nathan Gesner - Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Answers to Common Questions About Homeowner Associations

Homeowners associations — more commonly known as HOAs — are neighborhood organizations that are responsible for the care and upkeep of the area, and require residents of the community to pay fees (either monthly, quarterly, or annually) to cover the costs of that care...

By Nathan Gesner - Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Thinking About Buying A Home? Avoid These Common Regrets

You have to make a lot of decisions during the process of buying a house. But if you don’t make the right decisions, that process can lead to serious homebuyer regret.So what, exactly, are some decisions you’ll want to avoid during the homebuying process?A r...

By Nathan Gesner - Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Have an Upcoming Home Appraisal? Here's What Your Appraiser Wants You To Know

A home appraisal is a key part of many home sales, but many sellers make the process harder than it needs to be because they don’t know how to navigate the process, and their lack of knowledge can be frustrating to home appraisers.So, if it was up to appraisers, what advice...

By Nathan Gesner - Saturday, September 16, 2023

Don’t Let These Misconceptions Prevent You From Buying a Home

If you’d like to buy a home, but feel like it’s just not something you can actually do, there’s two things you should know. One — you’re not alone. And two — you might be wrong.There are certain misconceptions that prevent many people from purs...

By Nathan Gesner - Thursday, March 23, 2023

Should I Add My Property Manager To My Insurance Policy?

As a property owner, you know that protecting your investment is crucial. One of the most important steps in safeguarding your property is obtaining adequate insurance coverage. However, simply purchasing a policy may not be enough to fully protect your interests. That's wher...