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Christie Giannetto
Loan modification may be the best option if your monthly payments are more than you can afford, but you do not have significant negative equity in the property. Most loan modifications involve a temporary reduction in the monthly payment amount, called ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
Definition of a short sale: A short sale is the process of selling a property for less than what is currently owed on the loan(s) and negotiating with the lien-holder(s) to accept the proceeds of the sale and forgive or settle the remaining debt (deficiency ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
Governor Jan Brewer recently signed HB 2008, which repeals SB 1271 and the changes to the anti-deficiency statute that were set to take effect at the end of this month. This is good news for Arizona Homeowners, especially those with negative equity who ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
For all those apartment dwellers, roommate haters and those who just haven't been able to cut the cord, NOW is the time! But time is running out . . . in fact, there about four weeks left to find a home, make an offer and have it accepted in order ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
As a REALTOR ® specializing in short sale negotiations, some of the most common questions I’m asked by clients considering a short sale include “Will I have to pay back the difference?” and “Can the bank come after me later?” ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Ed Drummond
We know that the way real estate is managed is the differance between a good investment and a great one so tell us, what sells you on a property management company?  [Read More]
Posted:byEd Drummond
Melanie Stern
As of June, 2009, a Downpayment Assistance Program is available called the "Find Your Way Home" program. What is great about this program is that is can be used statewide. There are no restrictions based on zip codes. Buyers can use these funds, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMelanie Stern
Christie Giannetto
As a REALTOR® specializing in negotiating short sales for homeowners who owe more than their property is worth in today’s market, I am often asked if loan modification is an option. The answer in short, is YES , albeit with a few caveats. Negotiating ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
The Obama administration recently unveiled updates to the Making Home Affordable program to make it easier for home owners who owe more than the current market value of their homes to sell those properties at a loss via short sale and have the remaining ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
A recent article on TheDailyBeast.com reported that Kathleen Fuld, wife of the former CEO of the now defunct Lehman Brothers, was seen exiting the Manhattan luxury purveyor Hermès with her goods in a plain white bag instead of a signature orange ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
Given the dramatic changes in property values over the past few years, you may be wondering if your property tax rate is fair or accurate. In Arizona, property taxes are based on the Assessed Value, which, for owner-occupied residential property, is ten ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Carole Wilson
The Town of Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department is seeking participants for the third annual Family Fun Run and the highly competitive annual Salsa Challenge. The deadline for registration for both events has been extended to Thursday, Mar. 19. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarole Wilson
Melanie Stern
Look For Updated Blog Post On New Housing Recovery Act Soon  [Read More]
Posted:byMelanie Stern
Melanie Stern
We've all been guilty of this-- searching online for information about a particular subject so we can get a better understanding about it. There is a vast difference between getting a better understanding about something and becoming an expert. True, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMelanie Stern
Christie Giannetto
When I moved to Arizona in 2001, I purchased my auto and homeowner’s insurance through American Family Insurance . . . and didn’t think about it again for seven years. You would think after being a customer for that long and insuring three ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
If you didn't catch the Today Show yesterday morning, you might be interested in taking a look at this video . The Realtor featured makes some excellent points. She does say that it's not the "worst" time to sell and I'm not sure ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Carole Wilson
Date: April 4, 2009 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Place: Desert Mountain Park The 2009 Spring Family Celebration is almost here! Bring the whole family for an opportunity to celebrate spring Queen Creek style. This year's excitement includes an enhanced Discovery ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarole Wilson
Carole Wilson
Date: March 28, 2009 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Place: Desert Mountain Park, 22201 S. Hawes Road Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run provides youngsters across the country an opportunity to participate, free of charge, in an exciting baseball skills competition. The ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarole Wilson
Carole Wilson
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge - Coming February 2009 Show off your basketball skills during this free basketball competition! Come out and showcase your abilities in dribbling, passing and shooting during this exciting event. Registration will be held ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarole Wilson
Carole Wilson
* Three Days of Non-Stop Music, Food & Fun! * Rev Up Your Engines & Rosin Your Bow! The 23rd annual Fiddlers and Bluegrass Jamboree will be held at the Pinal County Fairgrounds on January 9-11, 2009 from 9:00. Admission is $4. In additional to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCarole Wilson
Christie Giannetto
The government and the lending industry are taking aim at “walk-away” home owners who stop making payments and months later send the house keys back to their lender. Such borrowers will not be able to get another mortgage through Fannie Mae ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
Daily Real Estate News | May 16, 2008 Home Sales, Prices Seen Rising in Late '08 First, the good news: home sales have stabilized over the last seven months and should increase slightly in the second half of 2008, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
Despite the “housing bubble” horror stories promulgated by the mainstream “media” today, the market for Phoenix real estate is still expanding. Whether you’ve owned and/or you are an investor in luxury new homes, or you’re ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
The overall housing market might be in bad shape, but at the very top luxury homes are still setting record prices by Prashant Gopal The housing market might be down, but that isn't stopping movie stars, hedge fund managers, and corporate titans from ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto
Christie Giannetto
There’s good news and not so good news. The number of millionaires in the US continues to grow (that’s good), but the rate of growth has substantially slowed (that’s not so good!). According to Chicago-based Spectrem Group, the number ...  [Read More]
Posted:byChristie Giannetto

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