﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='/Blog/369CB58C997F7F1FED2B93301C4FF48A.xslt' version='1.0'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><ttl>240</ttl><title>Northeast Scottsdale Blogs</title><description>Northeast Scottsdale Blogs</description><link>http://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Arizona/Maricopa-County/Scottsdale/Northeast-Scottsdale.aspx</link><image><url>http://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpg</url><title>Point2 Homes</title><link>http://homes.point2.com/</link></image><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-06-22T11:54:00-06:00</dc:date><item><title>Announcing -I Am Now A NFSTI Certified REO Specialist</title><description>To further provide better service to all my long time clients as well as new clients, I have just been certified as an REO Specialist. What is an REO Specialist? REO stands for Real Estate Owned properties - owned by lending insititutions. My certifcation ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2009/6/22/announcing-i-am-now-a-nfsti-certified-reo-specialist.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-06-22T11:54:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2009/6/22/announcing-i-am-now-a-nfsti-certified-reo-specialist.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Events</category><category>Technology</category><category>Industry</category><category>Point2</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Arizona Bank Owned Homes</title><description>Today all you see is Bank Owned Listings and For Sale Signs all over the place. Yes it is a buyers market and a great one at that. Have you seen some of the homes available and the amazing low prices the banks have placed on the home? Arizona Bank Owned ...</description><link>http://www.vipazhomes.com/blogs/tim_grossglauser/archive/2009/5/4/arizona-bank-owned-homes.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-05-04T13:34:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tim Grossglauser</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.vipazhomes.com/blogs/tim_grossglauser/archive/2009/5/4/arizona-bank-owned-homes.aspx</guid><category>arizona bank owned homes</category><category>arizona distressed properties</category><category>arizona foreclosures</category><category>arizona reo</category></item><item><title>The Innocent Victims of Foreclosure</title><description>Dogs, cats are being left behind by owners to fend for themselves in a vacant home or yard, in a neighborhood or on the street if the house which was their home has been foreclosed or the owners evicted. Unfortunately, some owners have believed that someone ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/9/9/the-innocent-victims-of-foreclosure.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-09-09T15:11:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/9/9/the-innocent-victims-of-foreclosure.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Announcements</category><category>Events</category><category>Point2</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Should You Buy A Foreclosure?</title><description>The media bombard us daily with the numbers of homes which are in mortgage difficulties. Perhaps, you have wondered if you should get involved in purchasing such a property. The first thing you should realize is that the answer to that question depends ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/8/4/should-you-buy-a-foreclosure.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-08-04T12:28:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/8/4/should-you-buy-a-foreclosure.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Finally, Finally, Finally!!!  Bill Signed to License Mortgage Loan Workers!!!!</title><description>It&amp;#39;s great to see that finally the lawmakers in Arizona decided that 10,000 loan originators and front line employees of mortgage companies, brokers and lenders should be subject to screening, processing, licensing and accountability. The law will ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/7/13/finally-finally-finally-bill-signed-to-license-mortgage-loan-workers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-07-13T08:26:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/7/13/finally-finally-finally-bill-signed-to-license-mortgage-loan-workers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Announcements</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Another Reason To Appreciate Living In North Scottsdale</title><description>North Scottsdale has parks for family and individual recreation. It is a pleasure to live in a community which has been willing to spend the time and effort to preserve some land for resident enjoyment. Personally, I use the facilities at the Scottsdale ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/6/26/another-reason-to-appreciate-living-in-north-scottsdale.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-26T11:51:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/6/26/another-reason-to-appreciate-living-in-north-scottsdale.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>For Rent/Lease</category><category>Events</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Helping Buyers Save Big $$ On their Purchase and Sellers Get their Home Sold at Value.</title><description>6/5/08: Buyer Transaction Saved $162,000 Through Strong Networking, I negotiated a sale of a Brand new home for a buyer in Gilbert Arizona. The Pricing at the Model Home was $374,000. After talking with the builder on several occasions, we were able to ...</description><link>http://www.vipazhomes.com/blogs/tim_grossglauser/archive/2008/6/18/helping-buyers-save-big-on-their-purchase-and-sellers-get-their-home-sold-at-value.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-18T17:03:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Tim Grossglauser</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.vipazhomes.com/blogs/tim_grossglauser/archive/2008/6/18/helping-buyers-save-big-on-their-purchase-and-sellers-get-their-home-sold-at-value.aspx</guid></item><item><title>How Much Should You Upgrade Your Home</title><description>Regardless of whether you are planning to sell your home now or sometime in the future, you can start making improvements now. Too often, people wait until they want to sell to do the improvements which they have always considered. Then as a realtor, I ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/6/12/how-much-should-you-upgrade-your-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-12T17:18:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/6/12/how-much-should-you-upgrade-your-home.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Should We All Be Survivalists?</title><description>I just listed a home and property which caused me to stop and think. The home built in 2003 is a territorial &amp;quot;Western&amp;quot; ranch home on an acre plus in a Maricopa &amp;quot;county island.&amp;quot; ( That means it belongs to the &amp;quot;county&amp;quot; and not ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/5/29/should-we-all-be-survivalists.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-05-29T12:32:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/5/29/should-we-all-be-survivalists.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Technology</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Predatory Lending Has It Hurt You?!</title><description>What is &amp;quot;predatory&amp;quot; lending? Predatory lending involves unfair and deceptive lending practices which have specifically targeted borrowers who could not qualify for conventional financing such as seniors with equity in their homes, minority consumers ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/5/15/predatory-lending-has-it-hurt-you.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-05-15T14:36:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/5/15/predatory-lending-has-it-hurt-you.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>How Much of a Home Can You Afford?</title><description>Prior to the &amp;quot;market frenzy,&amp;quot; there were some established &amp;quot;guidelines&amp;quot; which helped potential buyers determine how much of a home they could afford. Because of the current problems which have evolved due to changes in the &amp;quot;basics&amp;quot; ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/5/12/how-much-of-a-home-can-you-afford.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-05-12T13:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/5/12/how-much-of-a-home-can-you-afford.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>For Rent/Lease</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Attention Sellers!!!</title><description>Are you IN or ON the market with your home for sale???? Wondering why you have a lack of activity or activity with no offers???? In the market we are in, the pricing of your home is crucial. If you are not priced right ( and that by the way is determined ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/4/30/attention-sellers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-30T10:37:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/4/30/attention-sellers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>&amp;quot;Cash Is King!!!!&amp;quot;</title><description>What are you waiting for? If you are a Buyer in the current market, there are amazing buys to be found! Everyone I know in the business wishes that they had &amp;quot;tons of cash&amp;quot; to spend. We see the bargains everyday. There are a plentiful choice of ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/4/23/cash-is-king.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-23T16:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/4/23/cash-is-king.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>For Rent/Lease</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Mortgage Fraud</title><description>Beware of stretching the &amp;quot;truth&amp;quot; when purchasing a home. Not long ago if a buyer &amp;quot;stretched&amp;quot; the truth with a mortgage lender about income or assets, particularly if a &amp;quot;stated income&amp;quot; loan, as long as the mortgage payment ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/4/14/mortgage-fraud.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-14T17:22:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/4/14/mortgage-fraud.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Why Doesn't Arizona License Loan Officers?</title><description>With the mortgage debacle which has gone on over recent months, there is an attempt again being make by legislators to license mortgage originators and loan officers in Arizona. The current bill would require mortgage originators to take a test, take continuing ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/27/why-doesn-t-arizona-license-loan-officers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-03-27T13:40:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/27/why-doesn-t-arizona-license-loan-officers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Why The Surprise in Increase of Housing Sales?</title><description>The news is out! Finally home sales are up after months of decline. The news says &amp;quot;unexpectedly?&amp;quot; Why &amp;quot;unexpectedly&amp;quot;? Those of us who are in the business have been well aware that the key to getting a home sold in this market has been ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/25/why-the-surprise-in-increase-of-housing-sales.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-03-25T08:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/25/why-the-surprise-in-increase-of-housing-sales.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Point2</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Population Growth In Maricopa County Provides Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers</title><description>This week it was announced that Maricopa County added more people than any other county in the United States. We have slowed down compared to past years but are still growing. We now have a population of almost 4 million people. This means that people ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/22/population-growth-in-maricopa-county-provides-opportunities-for-buyers-and-sellers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-03-22T16:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/22/population-growth-in-maricopa-county-provides-opportunities-for-buyers-and-sellers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Finances</category><category>Community Information</category><category>Sellers</category><category>Agents</category><category>Homes</category><category>Neighborhoods</category><category>Community</category><category>Scottsdale</category><category>Buyers</category></item><item><title>Don't Be Afraid To Sell Or Buy</title><description>&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot; http://technorati.com/claim/28gr4yd2um &amp;quot; rel=&amp;quot;me&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Technorati Profile&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; If you are a Buyer, there is a large inventory of homes at very realistic prices. If you are a Seller, homes are still selling as long as ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/16/don-t-be-afraid-to-sell-or-buy.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-03-16T16:27:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/16/don-t-be-afraid-to-sell-or-buy.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE YOUR NEIGHBOR CAN'T PAY THEIR MORTGAGE</title><description>This week, I did some BPO&amp;#39;s (Broker Price Opinion) for some lenders. They hire Brokers such as myself to go to a property ,which the lender owns or will probably soon own,to provide them with an independent third party opinion of the value of the property. ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/15/paying-the-price-because-your-neighbor-can-t-pay-their-mortgage.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-03-15T15:45:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/15/paying-the-price-because-your-neighbor-can-t-pay-their-mortgage.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>For Rent/Lease</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Best Buys In Real Estate Right Now</title><description>There is always an upside as well as downside in any market. If you are a first time homebuyer or investor, there are good buys, if you would like to spend $200,000 or less. It was not long ago, that it was difficult to find any home in that price range. ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/4/best-buys-in-real-estate-right-now.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-03-04T16:02:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/3/4/best-buys-in-real-estate-right-now.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>What Does The &amp;quot;Declining Market&amp;quot; Label Mean To Your Mortgage?</title><description>As prices are coming down from the boom period, one result has been for Lenders to label Phoenix Metro as a declining real estate market. What does that mean to you? One challenge is that Lenders are now funding less of a loan because they are worried ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/28/what-does-the-declining-market-label-mean-to-your-mortgage.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-28T11:40:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/28/what-does-the-declining-market-label-mean-to-your-mortgage.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Should Sellers Rent Their Homes Until the Market Picks Up?</title><description>As Days on Market for selling a home increases, should a seller consider the option of renting out the home and wait to try to sell it later? There are Pros and Cons: First the Pros For Renting: 1. Cash Flow - rent can provide assistance in paying the ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/25/should-sellers-rent-their-homes-until-the-market-picks-up.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-25T14:41:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/25/should-sellers-rent-their-homes-until-the-market-picks-up.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Good News For Spring 2008?</title><description>There was an encouraging sign last week as there was a 12% jump in mortgage applications. Perhaps, buyers have decided to start taking advantage of the &amp;quot;Buyer&amp;#39;s&amp;quot; Market - lots of inventory, good prices and low mortgage rates. Why wait? Nowis ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/23/good-news-for-spring-2008.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-23T16:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/23/good-news-for-spring-2008.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>Days On Market For Selling Your Home</title><description>Based on the latest statistics of 2008, if you are selling your home you should plan in the Scottsdale, North Scottsdale areas for an average of 200 days on market. One reason for this is the increasing number of homes for sale inventory as versus the ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/22/days-on-market-for-selling-your-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-22T10:06:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/22/days-on-market-for-selling-your-home.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Technology</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Great Time To Buy A House!!!</title><description>Our market has been undergoing a correction from the inflated prices of 2005. We have seen prices drop, mortgage rates have remained low and there is significant inventory of homes on the market. if you are in the market for a home. what are you waiting ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/20/great-time-to-buy-a-house.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-20T11:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/20/great-time-to-buy-a-house.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Are HomeOwners In Denial</title><description>Zillow.com has just released the results of a survey which either indicates that homeowners do not follow the news or are in denial. According to their survey, 77% of homeowners around the country believe the value of their home has increased or remained ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/16/are-homeowners-in-denial.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-16T15:09:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/16/are-homeowners-in-denial.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Home Prices Hold Steady, But Sales Tumble</title><description>This was the header in the Scottsdale Republic on Feb. 13th. What does it mean? To me it means that Buyers have a perception that prices are still &amp;quot;high&amp;quot; and Sellers are &amp;quot;:sticking to their guns&amp;quot; by keeping their prices up. Sounds like ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/14/home-prices-hold-steady-but-sales-tumble.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-14T19:19:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/14/home-prices-hold-steady-but-sales-tumble.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>International Affordability In Housing</title><description>If you have the time and interest read this rather lengthy survey regarding affordability in housing on an international level http://www.demographia.com/dhi.pdf</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/13/international-affordability-in-housing.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-13T11:12:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/13/international-affordability-in-housing.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Mortgage Fraud and Its Damage To Consumers</title><description>Finally Legislation has been introduced to start correcting the problems which have occurred as a result of mortgage lenders. 5 bills have been introduced. One would provide more funds for investigations and one, I really like, would require mortgage brokers ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/10/mortgage-fraud-and-its-damage-to-consumers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-10T11:35:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/10/mortgage-fraud-and-its-damage-to-consumers.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>How Much Should You Do To Your Home To Sell It?!</title><description>Sellers know that the market is not &amp;quot;Hot&amp;quot; like it was a couple of years ago. So are you thinking of selling? What do you do to get the most money for your home now. I would suggest that first and foremost you price your home accurately. Overpriced ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/9/how-much-should-you-do-to-your-home-to-sell-it.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-09T11:01:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/9/how-much-should-you-do-to-your-home-to-sell-it.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>For Sale</category><category>For Rent/Lease</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>WHAT IS OUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN ARIZONA?</title><description>I believe real estate challenges are neighborhood oriented. Therefore, what may be true in one part of the Valley is different than another. What is true everywhere is that we are currently experiencing challenges whether for the home seller or home buyer. ...</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/5/what-is-our-biggest-problem-in-arizona.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-02-05T12:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/2/5/what-is-our-biggest-problem-in-arizona.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Hospice of the Valley -Free Pet Therapy Workshop</title><description>Learn how your pet can participate.
When/Where: Phoenix, February 16, 2008 - 9 to noon</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/1/21/ab2e447c4cf7458081502fe6a763875a.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-01-21T15:08:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2008/1/21/ab2e447c4cf7458081502fe6a763875a.aspx</guid><category>Events</category></item><item><title>REAL ESTATE MARKET TREND REPORT</title><description>Here are some of the latest statistics regarding real estate in the Phoenix Metro real estate market.
Read More</description><link>http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2007/10/22/e645a23812cf433ca62c3106c3efa0b7.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-10-22T15:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO Spec</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.azrealestatebuysell.com/blogs/jean_strong_brokergri_e-pro/archive/2007/10/22/e645a23812cf433ca62c3106c3efa0b7.aspx</guid><category>Announcements</category></item></channel></rss>