It is a buyer's market when it comes to AZ real estate.  The seller's market came and went, and now it is the perfect buyer's market conditions.  Low interest rates, home values and inventory all point to buy, buy, buy.  The only thing standing in the way is money, but if people can get funding, and they are in the right place at the right time, buying real estate is a great idea.

If the AZ real estate market were a car, the first time home buyer would be in the driver's seat.  Not only to first time Arizona home buyers get to take advantage of low mortgage rates, low home values, and a decent inventory of homes for sale, but they also don't have to sell a home before they buy a home.

There may not be a better time to be a home buyer, especially a first time home buyer, for a long time.  The first part of 2010 displays ideal conditions to get out there and start looking.

Gina McKinley, a Phoenix AZ area real estate agent, can help you start looking for Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale AZ, Chandler AZ, Gilbert AZ, or Mesa AZ property for sale today.  Gina McKinley is a great Phoenix AZ area home buyer's resource and can be reached at (480) 355-8645 or by email.

The national and Scottsdale AZ real estate market has been all over the map, today sales figures are looking good

Up, down, sideways, back and forth, it sounds like a game of hopscotch but is actually the way the economy, recession and real estate market have been moving.  Mastering what is going on has had experts and professionals confounded, wondering how we can all come out ahead of the game.  However there is one aspect that most can agree on - good news is great to hear.

Today's headlines show that overall real estate contracts are up in volume.  That, of course, is good news for housing affected stocks, as they increased in price.  Some believe that the spring buying season is starting early.  December is rarely, if ever, thought of as a Spring month but December showed that the Pending Home Sales Index is up over 10%.

There is no doubt that the real estate industry is faring better than a year ago.  To continue this growth trend: job growth needs to improve, interest rates need to remain low, and consumer confidence has to continue growing.  So far though, 2010 is looking better than 2009 and hopefully the national and Scottsdale AZ real estate sales will continue to rise.

Click here for an article at Yahoo Finance about good news in the real estate market and its effect on the stock market.

Gina McKinley, a Scottsdale real estate agent, can help you search for Scottsdale Short Sale homes and Scottsdale Foreclosed homes for sale. 

Gina McKinley can be contacted at (480) 355-8645 or by email.

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When preparing to sell your home it is important to find a real estate professional like Gina McKinley in Phoenix AZ. A warm handshake and a friendly smile is all well and good, but if you want to sell your home pick a broker that is experienced and knowledgeable, you want someone that will do the best job for you.

When selecting your Arizona real estate agent here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Data. Get a prospective AZ Realtor to bring in a copy of what they have listed and closed. They can present you with an MLS report that displays their inventory.
• References. Get references from a potential Realtor and call them. Find out what other people's experience with a particular Realtor has been.
• Price. Get an evaluation of your property. A solid real estate professional will be able to detail what has been selling and for what price. He will be able to evaluate your home and your location, giving you a value for your home that will help sell it not deter people from looking at it.
• Plan. What does your Realtor plan to do for you in terms of marketing, sales, listing, etc. Make sure they have a plan for your house and find out what they are willing to do to get it sold for you.

A person's real estate is often their most valuable asset, so do your legwork and choose the best broker for your home. He or she should be a salesperson, and if they can sell themselves to you perhaps they are halfway to selling your home for you as well.

Gina McKinley, a Phoenix AZ real estate agent, can help you buy or sell your Phoenix real estate today. Contact Gina McKinley with any of your questions at 480-355-8645 or by email.

When you're buying a new house in Arizona, moving day can creep up on you.  Staying organized can help make the entire process run more smoothly and keep stress levels to a minimum.  Some things to keep in mind that will make moving easier are:

• Book your moving company. Get suggestions from your AZ Realtor, such as Gina McKinley, or friends and book a moving company well ahead of time.  Leaving this step until the last minute could leave you without a solid moving company to use.
• Packing.  Start packing well ahead of time, three or four weeks ahead of schedule may seem early but packing is time consuming and having everything boxed, labeled and organized will make moving easier.  Start with items that you know you won't need or can live without and by the last week have only your essentials left.  Storing your boxes in an unused room or the garage will make it easy for the movers to collect and move on moving day.
• Survey your new Arizona home.  Know where you want to put things well before you ever move.  Take a good look at each room and know where you want your furniture to go.  This will cut back on time and make everything run more smoothly for the movers.

In a nutshell, the more prepared you are to move, the entire transition will be easier.

Gina McKinley, an AZ Realtor, can give you more moving suggestions or show you various Arizona properties for sale in the Phoenix AZ area.  Please Call Gina McKinley at 480-355-8645 or email her to schedule an appointment.

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For potential AZ real estate investors who have money in their pockets, today's real estate market seems full of bargains.  However it still pays be very careful before purchasing property no matter what the sale price.

Some of the best bargains out there have foreclosure written all over them.  One of the largest red flags with foreclosures is they are held in the lender's hands, and more often than not, the lender is not caring for the property. 

In cold climates this could mean frozen pipes or water damage, and in other areas, it could mean general plumbing problems. In general foreclosure properties are sold "as is".  This means there will be no inspections and the lender will not be putting money towards fixing anything in the foreclosed property.  Air quality problems that may arise from mold, radon, or gas leaks will not be mitigated.  Lead paint will not be replaced, nor will asbestos be removed.

If you have your heart set on a Arizona foreclosure property, make sure to carefully inspect every aspect of the foreclosure before committing. 

Speak with an experienced Arizona Realtor, such as Gina McKinley, to get a sales history on the house first.  Doing your homework could result in a better future home-ownership outcome. 

Contact Gina McKinley about Arizona foreclosures in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, or Mesa AZ areas at (480) 355-8645 or by email.

Let's face it, times are tough and on any given day the mood is a different one than the day before.  The market's up, then down, we're in a recession, we're recovering, it is hard to know what is really happening out there with so many mixed signals.  Real estate is difficult to figure out, and remains relative to where you are in the country.

So is Arizona real estate really improving?  Sales are up, inventory is down but Arizona foreclosures are expected to keep coming, especially with unemployment figures on the rise. 

Have we hit bottom? The December real estate sales figures were down as a nation but some areas of the country saw an increase in sales. Parts of the country have hit bottom other parts still have a way to fall.  Home prices are apparently steady in parts of the country and climbing in others.  The areas where home prices will continue to fall are those hit hard by job losses, an increase in foreclosures and too much inventory.

In a nutshell, AZ real estate is relative.  It is improving in many areas and as soon as our recovery includes job growth real estate is going to improve in many more areas.

To find out if southern Arizona real estate is improving in Phoenix AZ, Chandler AZ, Scottsdale AZ, Gilbert AZ, or Mesa AZ, talk to Gina McKinley, an AZ real estate agent, and ask about what market statistics she can provide. Gina McKinley can be reached at (480) 355-8645 or by email.

Click here for an article about real estate on Yahoo Finance.

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