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phoenix az real estate agent: Borrowing for Luxury Phoenix Real Estate Just Got Cheaper - 08/02/10 02:38 PM
Borrowing money for luxury Phoenix real estate just got cheaper. Typically money borrowed for luxury real estate is considered a jumbo loan, a loan of more than $729,750. Jumbo loans traditionally hold higher interest rates and are not backed by government sponsored agencies. The current interest rate for a jumbo loan is 5.48%, rivaling those of traditional 30 year fixed rate mortgages.
The low rates for jumbo loans make purchasing luxury Phoenix AZ real estate much more affordable than in recent years. Currently luxury home values are lower than they have been, combine that with the low interest rates and thousands, if … (0 comments)

phoenix az real estate agent: Tax Credit Extension Close to Passing - 07/01/10 02:09 PM
An extension for the tax credit appears close to passing after being approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 29th. The tax credit is for those who put homes under contract on or before April 30th. The original deadline for closing is today, June 30th. The extension is currently up for approval by the Senate, who will hopefully act fast.
An extension of the tax credit will allow more time to close for those who are currently under contract to purchase a home. This is especially helpful for new homes which may not have met completion by the June … (0 comments)

phoenix az real estate agent: When It’s Right to Buy a Bigger, Better Phoenix AZ Home - 04/28/10 10:30 PM

It is not uncommon for homeowners to outgrow a home, but knowing when it makes sense to trade up to a bigger Phoenix AZ home is important when making such a move.  Of course the biggest questions involve finances.
Does your current home have enough equity built up in it to make sense?  If you can sell your current home for a nice profit and have extra money to put down on your new home it will make your entire transition and easier one.
Can you afford the mortgage on your new home? If you can take the equity from … (0 comments)

phoenix az real estate agent: Selling Your Phoenix AZ Home? Choose the Right Realtor. - 01/31/10 03:59 PM
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 … (0 comments)

phoenix az real estate agent: Overall Housing Market Slowly Improving in Phoenix Arizona - 11/27/09 03:47 PM
Real Estate data indicates that the overall housing market is slowly improving in Phoenix Arizona and nationwide since price declines are getting smaller and sales volume is getting larger. 
October sales were up for  pre-existing home sales by 23.5% compared with the same month last year.  Homes sales for October nationwide were predicted to be 5.70 million, but the sales volume turned out to be 6.1 million.
Encouraging words are being spoken about real estate by NAR's chief economist who stated that, "Existing home sales have already bottomed. Home prices are almost there. We are seeing less of a decline in … (0 comments)

 
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