SHIFTING SANDS - 01/30/11 11:10 PM
SHIFTING SANDS
Here is an example of a block wall that is cracking due to tree roots and soil erosion. This happens quite frequently in the Arizona area. The home owner is being forced by the Home Owners Association to fix the wall before a real accident happens. Just another issue to deal with when selling homes. Disclose Disclose Disclose. It seems that this wall will need to be replaced. The tree on the outside of this fence will be removed.
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PURCHASING PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP HOUSES AT ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE TIFFANY AND BOSCO BIDS DAILY AT 10:00AM BE THERE TO WIN - 01/30/11 02:38 PM
PURCHASING PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP HOUSES AT ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE TIFFANY AND BOSCO BIDS DAILY AT 10:00AM BE THERE TO WIN
Many real estate investors shy away from Arizona Trustee Sales to purchase Phoenix Fix and Flip Houses because it goes very fast. However, this is where my real estate investors find the best deals when it comes to Phoenix Fix and Flip Houses. Can you pick up homes on the Arizona Multiple Listing Service? Yes-if you want to purchase at retail prices. The majority of Realtors avoid Arizona Trustee Sales because they have not educated themselves on the entire process … (3 comments)
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SUNDAY AT ITS BEST - 01/30/11 02:14 PM
SUNDAY AT ITS BEST
We were walking down by the Biltmore area this Sunday morning. They had part of 24th Street blocked since the crane was in use as you can see. It seems they were putting in a new AC unit on top of the roof. It was quite an impressive scene at the mere size of this crane. Yes, I have seen larger ones in New York City. The city is in motion. Please enjoy your Sunday with family and friends.
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BEST FROZEN YOGURT IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA MOJO I GOT MINE TODAY - 01/29/11 10:24 PM
BEST FROZEN YOGURT IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA MOJO I GOT MINE TODAY
I believe I found the best frozen yogurt in Phoenix, Arizona. The name of the establishment is MOJO YOGURT. I host a weekly real estate radio show in the Biltmore area of Phoenix, Many times we have guests on live air show in which we discuss different topics. There are times when the guest wants to purchase lunch. So, we will always have a yogurt on a nice hot day. Then, it gives us plenty of time to discuss the radio show and future business.
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FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CONSULTANT DESIGNATION HOSTED BY OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGENCY - 01/29/11 11:54 AM
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CONSULTANT DESIGNATION HOSTED BY OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGENCY
I had the honor of obtaining my FIRST TIME HOME BUYER DESIGNATION this week. The class was taught by Marlo Newman of the The Lending Company. Marlo developed and authored this designation to educate Realtors and Mortgage professionals on how to better serve first time home buyer across America.
Statistics show that 70% of homes being purchased are from first time home buyers.
Old Republic Title Agency hosted this event at Arizona Academy of Real Estatelocated in Scottsdale, Arizona. There were about twenty people that attended this class. Realtors … (2 comments)
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SATURDAY PHOTO - 01/29/11 11:19 AM
SATURDAY PHOTO
This is a pool that has been neglected for a very long time. We purchased this home at the Arizona Trustee Sale for $67,500. After repair value on this home is around $140,000 located in South Scottsdale, Arizona. The real estate investor will need to invest $30,000 to get this house back up to market value. However, this home is close to Arizona State University. There are many good buys at the Arizona Trustee Sale. Real Estate and Beyond Team here to serve you.
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OBTAINING MY FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CONSULTANT DESIGNATION TODAY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY? - 01/28/11 09:17 AM
OBTAINING MY FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CONSULTANT DESIGNATION TODAY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY?
I get a call on my cell phone yesterday from my partner. "What are you doing tomorrow at 9:00AM tomorrow morning?" I am doing something with you. Right! I am teaching the class designation THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CONSULTANT class and I would like you to be there. Hey, Old Republic Title company will pick up the tab at $49 per class. Plus, you will receive three real estate credits towards Fair Housing category towards renewing your Arizona real estate license. Does that come with breakfast? … (4 comments)
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LOCAL ARIZONA REALTOR CALLS REAL ESTATE AND BEYOND TO LEARN HOW TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE SUCCESS STORY - 01/28/11 08:34 AM
LOCAL ARIZONA REALTOR CALLS REAL ESTATE AND BEYOND TO LEARN HOW TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP A HOUSE SUCCESS STORY
I would like to introduce you to Chris Potter. He is a local Realtor located in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a passion for Phoenix Fix and Flip houses. He has been listening to my Real Estate and Beyond Radio show for the past year. He finally made the call in the Fall of 2010. He informed me that he would like to meet to learn how to Phoenix Fix and Flip a House. I said that is great. SET THE PLAN
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JOINING MY LOCAL NATIONAL HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA FOR $50 - 01/27/11 08:54 AM
JOINING MY LOCAL NATIONAL HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA FOR $50
Yes, this is me looking to network with other real estate professionals in Phoenix real estate market. Also, I wanted to learn more this year about first time Hispanic home buyers and assisting Hispanic real estate investors. Did you know the number one need for Hispanic population in America is financial education? I meet many Hispanic real estate investors that make many mistakes during the process of a real Phoenix Fix and Flip Home. There is a huge opportunity to make a difference in this community … (4 comments)
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HOW DO YOU STRUCTURE THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT? - 01/26/11 08:05 AM
HOW DO YOU STRUCTURE THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT?
It is another busy day for Arizona Foreclosures when it comes to Phoenix Fix and Flip homes. Are your phones ringing more this week than in 2010? I believe the news is out that real estate is FOR SALE. The real estate investors have decided to come out and play. That is a good sign that there are deals in the market place. Hey, I have been doing this business for the past nine years. I am your investor friendly Realtor ready to assist you in this crazy real estate market. I … (6 comments)
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I TURNED 52 TODAY BUT YOU LOOK SO YOUNG FOR YOUR AGE - 01/23/11 12:09 PM
I TURNED 52 TODAY BUT YOU LOOK SO YOUNG FOR YOUR AGE
My co-host on the radio turned 52 on Saturday. I wished him Happy Birthday on air. Then, I announced that I was turning 52 on Sunday. He looked at me with a funny expression. He said there is no way you are turning 52 tomorrow. Again, I told him that I was turning 52. I paused for another ten seconds to egg him on.
Finally, I announced on my radio show that I will be #52 out of 200,000 ActiveRain member list accomplished in less than two years.
Again, … (7 comments)
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SUNDAY MORNING DRIVE AT 5 AM ARE YOU CRAZY? YES! - 01/23/11 11:10 AM
SUNDAY MORNING DRIVE AT 5 AM ARE YOU CRAZY? YES
What are you doing up so early? Hey, I have always been an early bird. Grandpa told me the early bird gets the worm. I guess in my case the home. Hey Folks! I look at over 100 homes per week when I am doing the Arizona Trustee Sales. I know the Phoenix real estate market pretty well because I am in it on a daily basis. It is all about the numbers. So, I got up early this morning to view ten homes going to auction tomorrow. It is … (5 comments)
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I HEARD THIS IN NOT A GOOD TIME TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP HOMES - 01/23/11 10:21 AM
I HEARD THIS IN NOT A GOOD TIME TO PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP HOMES
I had a first time meeting with a real estate investor who called in on my weekly Real Estate and Beyond Radio show where we discuss Phoenix and Flip Homes on the air waves. We had a great one hour conversation at my office. He wanted to meet up with me to see if it was really possible to Phoenix Fix and Flip homes in this terrible real estate market. I did agree with him that this is a terrible real estate market. However, it is … (1 comments)
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STILL A VIRGIN AT 62 HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN IN LIFE? - 01/23/11 09:43 AM
STILL A VIRGIN AT 62 HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN IN LIFE?
I meet virgins on a weekly basis in my line of profession. They all want a piece of it. However, they do not know how to do it without a good mentor. Am I talking about the "Birds and Bees" at age 62? How do you teach a virgin man at 62 in my line of work? Again, many men at this age have experienced this feeling earlier in life either on their on or with a partner. I have discovered it is better to have a partner in the beginning to … (0 comments)
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MR. SELLER DO YOU HAVE PROOF THAT YOU PAID THE $13,000 IN BACK CHILD SUPPORT LIEN? - 01/22/11 10:12 AM
MR. SELLER DO YOU HAVE PROOF THAT YOU PAID THE $13,000 IN BACK CHILD SUPPORT LIEN?
We were at the one yard line ready to close escrow and fund on my listing deal Thursday morning. Then, I received an Email at 9:28AM in the morning from the escrow title officer. The subject line read "WE HAVE A PROBLEM CALL ME NOW!" It is standard practice for title to run one more title search on the property to check if there are any outstanding liens against the property. Well, we had a BINGO. The escrow title officer asked me if the seller … (4 comments)
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SATURDAY PHOTO - 01/22/11 09:28 AM
SATURDAY PHOTO
Do you think this AC has another 10 years left for service? This area of town has many homes built in the 1970's. I believe it is time for a new AC on this home. There are tax credits available if you purchase an energy efficient unit. The two big AC giants here in Phoenix are Trane and Carrier. Please make sure you compare apples to apples when purchasing a new AC unit.
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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - 01/20/11 11:11 AM
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY
I was looking at foreclosure homes this past week. So, I decided to have fun in the car by taking pictures of myself with different facial expressions. This current pictures shows a facial expression of being scared. It is amazing who you meet in the morning while visiting homes going to auction that day. I have good and bad experiences with home owners losing their home that day. I had one person invite me in for breakfast. Do you believe it? Most people do not answer the door when I knock. However, I know they are home. Finally, … (2 comments)
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PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP PARTNERS WITH ACTIVE FUNDING GROUP FOR PRIVATE MONEY ARIZONA FORECLOSURES - 01/20/11 10:24 AM
PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP PARTNERS WITH ACTIVE FUNDING GROUP FOR PRIVATE MONEY ARIZONA FORECLOSURES
There is no secret that real estate investors are flocking to Arizona to perform Phoenix Fix and Flip projects and using Active Funding Group as their private money lender to take advantage of this real estate market. The Real Estate and Beyond Team works with investors at the Arizona Trustee Sales to take advantage of the many great deals on a daily basis. Many people avoid this part of real estate because it is very fast paced. However, the Real Estate and Beyond Teammakes it easy … (0 comments)
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FINDNG THE DEALS KEEP LOOKING - 01/16/11 06:33 PM
FINDNG THE DEALS KEEP LOOKING
It was another busy weekend for me while I search for deals to show my real estate investors. Many people ask me where do I find my deals. My real estate mentor told me that great deals are created. One has to go out and find the deals. I have many different sources on where to find deals. Harry please do tell us. AH-not so fast. That is why you want to hire me to represent you as a Realtor. A great magician never tells his secrets.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK
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SPEECHLESS SUNDAYS - 01/16/11 05:22 PM
SPEECHLESS SUNDAYS
I was up early Saturday morning looking at foreclosure properties with real estate investors. I had my cup of coffee and GPS ready to go. The GPS is a must for any active real estate agent. I do not miss the print out of Yahoo Maps. There are times when I search for restaurants when I am on the road with clients. Have a great Sunday.
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SATURDAY PHOTO - 01/15/11 12:17 PM
SATURDAY PHOTO
Here is a photo of a DOG HOUSE that has been foreclosed on. Wow, it is bad when the banks have to foreclose on a dog house. I snapped this picture while viewing properties going to the Arizona Trustee Sale. This is my first dog house that I have seen in over a year. Many animal oweners are giving up owenership of their pets and allowing them to run wild. The local SPCA is booked. We will see what happens as banks continue to foreclose on homes over this year.
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TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST WORKS FOR MY REAL ESTATE BUSINESSS - 01/14/11 03:51 PM
TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST WORKS FOR MY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
I host a weekly radio show called "REAL ESTATE AND BEYOND." I have been hosting my own radio for the past five years. Boy, time flies when you are having fun. I am on every Saturday from 12-1 live stream at www.KKNT960.com.What do we talk about? Well, I have dedicated the entire show towads real estate investing. I have developed my own Power Team in the Phoenix real estate market to assist real estate investors. We turn theory into Application. There are many people who want to invest in real estate. However, … (3 comments)
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I DO NOT REALLY LIKE THE KITCHEN - 01/14/11 08:54 AM
I DO NOT REALLY LIKE THE KITCHEN
It was another busy day in real estate for myself. I made my phone calls in the morning. Then, I was off to do a BPO forty-five minutes away from my house. However, I was meeting an older couple at one of my listings located in the same area. So, I was able to fit it in with one trip. It was well worth the trip. I met a nice elderly couple at the listing. First, I get to know who they are and where they are from. What is their motivation for purchasing … (7 comments)
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WHY DO YOU WASTE YOUR TIME ATTENDING BUYERS CLOSING AT TITLE? - 01/13/11 09:51 AM
WHY DO YOU WASTE YOUR TIME ATTENDING BUYERS CLOSINGS AT TITLE?
It was another normal day in real estate. I had an appointment at the title company for my buyers to sign off on purchasing their home. I did not tell them that I was going to be at their signing. However, their eyes told me that it was nice to see me. I have been in this business for nine years. My mentor instructed me to attend every closing no matter what the cost. Why? He informed me that many deals do not close because buyers cannot read the … (12 comments)
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I AM NOT ADDICTED TO ACTIVERAIN BLOGGING I AM NOT ADDICTED TO ACTIVERAIN BLOGGING - 01/12/11 08:29 AM
I AM NOT ADDICTED TO ACTIVERAIN BLOGGING I AM NOT ADDICTED TO ACTIVERAIN BLOGGING
I have to keep telling myself that I am not addicted to ActiveRain blogging many times in the morning. However, I know that I am addicted to blogging. I am coming up on my two year anniversary in April. I never thought I would be this far in my business blogging. It has been a great ride to this point. I am expecting many great times moving forward with ActiveRain. Yes, I am a sucker for contests that reward points. Plus, I want to show my support … (11 comments)
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FACEBOOK REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS DONE DEALS - 01/11/11 07:48 AM
FACEBOOK REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS DONE DEALS
I have thrown myself into Social Media when it comes to my real estate business. I continue to learn more each day as I type on my keyboard. I constantly connecting with new people on a weekly basis on Facebook. Are you on Facebook? Is Social Media part of your game plan for 2011? I asked another Realtor is she was on ActiveRain. Her response was "What is ActiveRain? I told her to get on the social media BUS.
FACEBOOK STATISTICS compiled by DigitalBuzzBlog
500 million users 50% of users log in on a daily … (7 comments)
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PURCHASE FOURPLEX UNDER $100,000 IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA - 01/10/11 10:05 AM
PURCHASE FOURPLEX UNDER $100,000 IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Let's discuss purchasing a fourplex in Arizona. I have many out of state investors focusing on multiplexes because of the great cash on cash return. There are some great bargains both on the Arizona Multple Listing Service and at the Arizona Trustee Sales. I see them on a weekly basis. Please read my blog post on TOP REASONS TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE.Perhaps, you have a child attending one of the many great universities located in this area. Purchasing a fourplex next to the university or college would offset the expense of sending your … (44 comments)
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FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS READY TO PURCHASE HOMES 2011 - 01/10/11 09:34 AM
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS READY TO PURCHASE HOMES 2011
Real estate experts have predicted another year of dismal results in the real estate market. Banks are preparing to foreclose on millions of homes that were delayed since the "Robo Sign" incident. Inventory is starting to increase at the Arizona Trustee Sales. I am seeing a daily average of three hundred homes or more being offered by the asset management companies. Things can be crazy out there for first time home buyers if they do not work with a professional Realtor. It is best to hire a professional when climbing Mount Everest. … (0 comments)
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SUNDAY PHOTO - 01/09/11 11:03 AM
SUNDAY PHOTO
I just wanted to congratulate the New York Jets on winning their playoff game. They pulled it together in the second half to win the game by one point with a game winning field goal. Yes, one point makes a difference. This is a great example of how one team moves to the next level and the other team will have to wait to next year. The Jets organization had a game plan coming into the game that was executed throughout the game. It shows you have to adapt at times to overcome the obstacles in life. May … (3 comments)
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I THINK THIS PROPERTY IS WORTH XXXX OH REALLY - 01/08/11 09:07 AM
I THINK THIS PROPERTY IS WORTH XXXX OH REALLY
Do you ever get those phone calls from people that are outside of a listing that want to see it right now? Do you drop everything that you are doing and show the listing? Yes, I did that the first couple of years in real estate. Come on! We all did that when we first started in this business unless you were blessed with deals. So, I received a call on Friday from a buyer who wanted to know about the property and the listing price. So, we discussed the all the … (9 comments)
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TURNING INDECISIVE BUYER INTO AN INFORMED BUYER WITH CLOSING DATE - 01/08/11 08:49 AM
TURNING INDECISIVE BUYER INTO AN INFORMED BUYER WITH CLOSING DATE
I had a buyer call on one of my signs. It was a bank owned property listed below $50,000. It was not a big deal. I wrote a blog PostLET ME THINK ABOUT IT describing a buyer who has been looking in a certain neighborhood to purchase a home for over a year. Then, he informed me that he was not working with a Realtor. That was the difference. So, I asked him if he would like the house. He said yes. The next step was to write up the offer. He … (3 comments)
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FRIDAY PHOTO - 01/07/11 12:32 PM
FRIDAY PHOTO
How many of you watch the popular show called "PAWN STARS?" It seems that many people are selling their valuable items for cash because of the current economy crisis. Then, we have people who do not know the value of the item to be pawned. They are just looking for cash. Yes, I am a person that loves to find hidden treasures. My next store neighbor and I will be doing some storage locker acutions this month. I am going to get my son involved. I am going to teach him how to post items on the Internet … (4 comments)
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YOU HAVE TO READ THIS EMAIL RESPONSE THEN TELL ME HOW TO RESPOND - 01/07/11 11:50 AM
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS EMAIL RESPONSE THEN TELL ME HOW TO RESPOND
Many of you know that I switched brokers at the end of 2010. I went to a broker that has sold over 700 bank owned properties in the last twelve months. I want to learn the business from the ground up. So, my coach recommended that I sign up for BPO companies to start doing BPOs. OK-I have no problem with that advice. So, I have signed up with many companies that offer BPO service. So, I received the following Email this morning please read below:
We request that … (6 comments)
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DO YOU PICK UP LOOSE CHANGE ON THE SIDEWALK? - 01/07/11 11:24 AM
DO YOU PICK UP LOOSE CHANGE ON THE SIDEWALK?
Were you taught as a child to pick up loose change on the sidewalk? I have to admit that I was taught by my grandparents to pick up any loose change on the ground. They grew up in the Great Depression Era where resources were scare. So, they picked up any loose change they could find. My father-in-law had the same mentality. You would amazed the rare coins he has collected over the years while taking his daily walks. However, most people just walk right over the money. Yes, I teach my … (3 comments)
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ARZIONA TRUSTEE SALES WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS - 01/05/11 10:43 AM
ARZIONA TRUSTEE SALES WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Welcome to a new year of 2011. It is going to be a great year for the real estate investor. I have had many of my investors take the month of December off. I believe many people across America just wanted to enjoy the Holiday Season and forget about real estate. Personally, my real estate investors did not see enough inventory at the Arizona Trustee Salesbecause of the robo signing incident. Plus, banks did not want to foreclose on home during the Holidays. However, WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS. The first week of … (3 comments)
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CREATE YOUR OWN POWER NETWORK IN REAL ESTATE - 01/02/11 09:54 AM
CREATE YOUR OWN POWER NETWORK IN REAL ESTATE
Where do you obtain information on how to maintain a decent credit score? This information is not taught in school or college. Many people are clueless when it comes to establishing and maintaining credit. Here are some questions that people have when it comes to credit:
How do they come up with the credit score? What are the factors? Why do I need to establish credit? How do I remove information that is not correct? Why is my insurance so high? Will employers check my credit score? I receive many calls each week … (5 comments)
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TOP REALTOR IN YOUR LOCAL MARKET IN 2011 - 01/02/11 09:46 AM
TOP REALTOR IN YOUR LOCAL MARKET IN 2011
Real estate is the buzz word in every conversation. What do you think about real estate? How do you make money in real estate? These are just some of the questions I get asked on a weekly basis. I believe many more people are looking at real estate as an alternative investment since trust has vanished from Wall Street. The timing is right to be the local expert on Real Estate. Take advantage of the opportunities in front of you, today.
Here are my tips to soar like an Eagle in Real Estate
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FREEZING PIPES IN ARIZONA? READ MORE SAFETY TIPS - 01/02/11 09:33 AM
FREEZING PIPES IN ARIZONA? READ MORE SAFETY TIPS
The state of Arizona has been experiencing a cold wave for the last couple of weeks. However, this past week has been extremely cold in the desert. It is cold enough to freeze pipes as you see in this picture. Yes, we have fall snowing in parts of Arizona that do not receive snow. Am I in Arizona? What happen to the sun? There have been roads shut down in certain areas of the state because of the sever snow storm like in Tucson, Arizona near Catalina Mountains. I am professional dealing … (5 comments)
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START NEW YEAR OFF WITH REPAIRING ONES CREDIT SCORE - 01/01/11 12:12 PM
START NEW YEAR OFF WITH REPAIRING ONES CREDIT SCORE
When considering purchasing your first home, whether you get the mortgage or not, may depend on your credit score. Your score is determined by a network of credit reporting agencies, that either share information with, or are owned by, three major credit bureaus. The credit bureaus take the information reported by the agencies and turn it into one report. This is your credit report and is what lenders use to determine whether or not to issue mortgages or other loans.It's a good idea to inorder to know where you stand before you get too far … (8 comments)
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