first time home buyers: Mr. and Mrs. Buyer, this Home's for you! - 06/18/08 01:36 PM
The question I keep getting lately seems to be:  "Just how affordable has Gilbert become?"  Gilbert Arizona has become known as one of the best surburban communities in the Phoenix area.  Low crime, high ranking schools, friendly communities, all converge into a great reputation.  And now that the tide has turned … (1 comments)

first time home buyers: Bada Boom, Bada Bing! First Time Home Buyer Grants In Phoenix, AZ - 03/18/08 05:18 PM
This is the market for First Time Home Buyers in the Phoenix area!  There is no doubt that the people that can benefit the most from this market are those who are ready to quit renting and get to owning their own little piece of Arizona.  And the best way to … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: First Time Home Buyers, Let's Make It Simple - 03/12/08 04:26 PM
I have quite a few first time home buyers right now and I find myself wanting to make the entire process simple and less intimidating for them.  Please keep in mind this is only for the Phoenix-area and this simplified explanation of home buying does not apply to Short Sales.  Don't … (3 comments)

first time home buyers: Killer Deal in the East Valley - 06/06/07 11:19 AM
 
Killer Deal in East Valley This Week's "You Gotta Know" is also a "Killer Deal" for the month. Okay, no pictures and no maps because I am holding exclusive knowledge on this one. This is for those of you working in Gilbert, Mesa, maybe Chandler, that aren't afraid of living in … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: When Your Client Cries, Find the Knight - 03/27/07 07:31 AM
I have to write about this because it's almost unbelievable.  First time home buyer clients decided on a spec home built by Fulton Homes.  You and I both know what it's like to work with tract home builders and their sales agents.  However, this sales agent, Debi Winsberg was actually helpful, … (30 comments)

first time home buyers: Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Still Crackin' with Home Builders - 03/06/07 08:54 AM
Even with the slowing housing market, homes continue to go up in Gilbert and real estate continues to clip along. Homebuilders including Taylor Woodrow Homes, Lennar, and Cachet Homes are planning to bring about 3,600 houses to the southeastern sections of Gilbert.
Gilbert real estate is perceived as an infill community, … (1 comments)

first time home buyers: Rainy Day Financing! How does no payments for a year sound? - 03/01/07 12:30 AM
Okay this is crazy but true.  A builder in town, a very well known builder, has partnered with a non-profit organization by the name of "Rainy Day".  Their point is to encourage responsible home ownership.  So if you qualify, low to average income, and want to build a house in the … (5 comments)

first time home buyers: Amazing Deal in Gilbert, AZ: Someone's Gotta Take It! - 02/20/07 09:45 AM
My clients can't because they're in an ironclad lease for a few more months.  But someone will love this home and it's a great price.
Brand new:  1756 square feet, 3 bedrooms plus loft, 2.5 baths.  North/South facing, 2 AC units for energy control, 2 car garage, awesome driveway that kids will … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: February Client Letter: A Good Market - 02/19/07 04:00 PM
Greetings!  Hope you are happy and healthy.  Included in this month's letter, is the infamous "Realtor Calendar".  After I didn't reorder them in December, many of you asked when I was sending them out.  I took that as a good sign and got them reordered.  I hope you enjoy it.  I … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: Episode 2: Did We Find It Already?! - 02/19/07 10:52 AM
As previously mentioned in Episode 1, John and Jane were ready to go on their first day of house hunting.  With two small children and Grandma in town, we were only allotted 2 hours for our venture.  That meant we decided to forgo fixer uppers in North Mesa where John works, … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: Episode 1: John and Jane Get Ready to Go Hunting - 02/15/07 04:19 PM
Since I have many first time home buyers, and many of you are first time home buyers, I thought you might benefit by reading about the experience of others.  You'll get to see the search from beginning to ending for a young couple, getting ready to buy their first home.  Names … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: Top 5 Reasons to Relocate to Gilbert, AZ - 02/15/07 03:50 PM
So, you're hunting around, you've decided on AZ because you're finally sick of cold/earthquakes/hurricanes/floods/out of control housing costs, take your pick.  But you're not quite sure of where to settle down and call home. 
To help you out in this important decision, I'm going to run a series of the Top … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: Roof Rats and Other Questions to Ask Your AZ Real Estate Agent - 02/12/07 10:39 PM
While looking for a wonderful real estate agent to represent you and your family, there are a few things that will separate a really good AZ agent from the rest. 
Do you know where and when the freeway system is building?  The Phoenix area freeway system is key to a good … (2 comments)

first time home buyers: Will the real Market Value please stand up? - 02/12/07 10:16 PM
With lots of talk of Trulia, Zillow, etc. many home owners and would-be home owners have questions about finding out how much a home is worth.  Let's break it down in plain English here.
A home is worth however much someone is willing to pay for it.  An appraisal is what a lender … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: A neighborhood with everything: Arden Park, Chandler, AZ - 12/16/06 01:22 AM
Arden Park, Chandler, AZ  
A house bought on a whim becomes a treasured home and community.
 Heather Vanacour and her family bought their Chandler home on a whim.  Her husband, a recent graduate from law school and scheduled to take the bar exam, didn't have a job.  One weekend, "just for fun," … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: A wonderful neighborhood: Higley Groves at Morrison Ranch - 12/16/06 01:19 AM
Higley Groves at Morrison Ranch  
From Urban Stress to Suburban Relaxation  
When Eric and Terri Hirning decided to move their young family to Arizona from San Diego, they were overwhelmed at the decision before them.  Terri had put her career as director of marketing for a national wholesaler on hold once … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: Great Gilbert Neighorhood: Country Lane - 12/13/06 11:47 PM
Country Lane, Gilbert, AZ Location + Affordability + Friendly Neighbors = Great community!   I realize with chagrin, that I haven't even profiled my own neighborhood! How silly is that! Luckily I feel like my neighborhood is quite family friendly and I can easily brag about it. Country Lane is a … (1 comments)

first time home buyers: First Time Home Buyer grant money! - 12/13/06 11:43 PM
Here's the deal in a nutshell:  If you are a first time home buyer, or haven't owned a home for three years and you make less than $60k, and you want to buy a home in Maricopa County (Phoenix), you can't pass this up.
 You will get 3% for a down payment … (3 comments)

 
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