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 ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] It's hard to believe that another month has passed, but it's time to take a look at the numbers for May 2008. ( Note: This data has been pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. These ...
[Read More] I just listed a home and property which caused me to stop and think. The home built in 2003 is a territorial "Western" ranch home on an acre plus in a Maricopa "county island." ( That means it belongs to the "county" and not ...
[Read More] What is "predatory" 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 ...
[Read More] Recently the U.S. Census Bureau published their latest stats noting that Maricopa County was the fastest growing county in the United States in both 2006 and 2007. According to their latest population estimates, this influx of new people has brought our ...
[Read More] Prior to the "market frenzy," there were some established "guidelines" 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 "basics" ...
[Read More] Well another month has passed, so let's take a look at how the numbers shaped up for April 2008. ( Note: This data has been pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. These numbers encompass ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] 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 "tons of cash" to spend. We see the bargains everyday. There are a plentiful choice of ...
[Read More] Beware of stretching the "truth" when purchasing a home. Not long ago if a buyer "stretched" the truth with a mortgage lender about income or assets, particularly if a "stated income" loan, as long as the mortgage payment ...
[Read More] March is now over, so it's time look at the numbers and how it all shaped up for the month. ( Note: This data has been pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. These numbers encompass the ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] The news is out! Finally home sales are up after months of decline. The news says "unexpectedly?" Why "unexpectedly"? 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 ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] <a href=" http://technorati.com/claim/28gr4yd2um " rel="me">Technorati Profile</a> 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 ...
[Read More] This week, I did some BPO'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. ...
[Read More] 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. ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] 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 "Buyer's" Market - lots of inventory, good prices and low mortgage rates. Why wait? Nowis ...
[Read More] Well, February has come to an end, so let's see how the month shaped up. ( Note: This data has been pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. These numbers encompass the entire ARMLS listing ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] 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 ...
[Read More] 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 ...
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