Monthly Archives: August 2010
Phoenix North East Valley Real Estate in the News…again!
On Tuesday I was contacted by an Inman News reporter that had previously interviewed me and published a story about cash buyers. She wanted me to share my thoughts about the July’s existing home sale figures that had just been released and … Continue reading
Seller’s RIDICULOUS Counter Offer on a Bank Owned Home (REO)
I have a CASH buyer that made a FULL PRICE offer on a bank owned home in Queen Creek with $1000 earnest deposit, no contingencies, (he did not ask for seller assistance with closing costs) and wants to close in … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, Foreclosure/Short Sales, Market Conditions
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Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) Reports thru July
In an effort to keep my past, present, and future customers up to date on the Phoenix Residential Real Estate market, below are links to the Arizona Regional Multiple Listings Service (ARMLS) August reports. These reports contain the numbers thru the previous month. … Continue reading
Posted in Market Conditions, Market Stats/Analysis
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Vendor Recommendation: Computer Set-up & Networking
Like most people I am the first to complain and tell anyone who will listen when I have a bad experience, but I do not think we rave enough when we get good or even great service. Today I am … Continue reading
Posted in Household Tips, Vendor Recommendation
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Do I qualify for a low rate mortgage?
This past week I have spoken with several potential buyers that are in the early stages of their home search. They are hoping to capitalize on the low prices in the Phoenix Metro area and take advantage of the historically low … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, First time homebuyers, Mortgage/Financing
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Arizona Real Estate: Phoenix home prices down
I read an article in the AZ Republic today that states prices are down and are expected to drop even further in the next few months in Arizona. They are now predicting the Arizona residential real estate “recovery” to take place in 2015. I will … Continue reading
Posted in Market Conditions, Phoenix News
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Potential “Deal Killers” in Residential Real Estate
In my daily quest to learn more about what I can do to help my clients I can across and an article in The Real Deal, titled “Deal Killers: Real Estate’s Most Wanted”. What is a ”Deal Killer”? I am paraphrasing here, but basically … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, Market Conditions, Mortgage/Financing, Sellers
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Arizona State & City Tax Rates
Yesterday I bought a new laptop. I was sure they made a mistake when they gave me the total due, but I looked at the bill and indeed it was correct. The shocker…$72.50 for tax?? So, that got me thinking, what is … Continue reading
Posted in Phoenix News, Random Thoughts
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Is your mortgage underwater?
This is a hard post to write. I do not like to be the bearer of bad news, but I think as a realtor it is my job to share the good, bad, and sometimes ugly with you. Today I am … Continue reading
Phoenix Residential Real Estate Market thru 7/31/10
Maggie Clark with Equity Title provides a monthly Phoenix Residential Real Estate Market report to real estate agents. Below is the text from her e-mail. You can click on the link below to see the graphs for major cities and … Continue reading
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