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glendale real estate: Memorial Day Military Tribute - 05/26/12 12:14 PM
Memorial Day Military Tribute
We are FREE TODAY because GREAT Americans before us were willing to 'Die Young'.-"Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom." -Albert Einstein. The photos in this video were given to us by the Military Veterans/Members of http://www.VetFriends.com.
Enjoy the video and music of the Band Perry called If I Die Young. 

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glendale real estate: Batter up this spring in Glendale Arizona! - 03/16/12 02:05 PM
Batter up this spring in Glendale Arizona!
Its spring and we all know that means – baseball! Nothing could be more American than baseball. Batter up and get the whole baseball experience of a lifetime at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
Nestled on 141 acres of Sonoran-inspired land, Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona is home to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox during Spring Training.
This first-rate baseball facility is like no other - featuring scenic walking trails, beautifully manicured landscape, water features, an orange grove and a 1,300-foot, 5-acre lake system that serves as irrigation for fields … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: Seal Team War Dog in Action - 02/10/12 06:02 PM
Seal Team War Dog in Action
When U.S. President Barack Obama went to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, last week for a highly publicized, but very private meeting with the commando team that killed Osama bin Laden, only one of the 81 members of the super-secret SEAL DevGru unit was identified by name: Cairo, the war dog. Cairo, like most canine members of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs, is a Belgian Malinois.  The Malinois breed is similar to German shepherds but smaller and more compact, with an adult male weighing in the 30-kilo (66 lbs) range. German shepherds are still used as war … (4 comments)

glendale real estate: Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards - 02/10/12 10:17 AM
Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards         
Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit.
The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700. While this is higher than scores required prior to the crisis, it is constant with requirements one year ago.
Additionally, a Fed Senior Loan Officer Survey found credit requirements in the fourth quarter were consistent with the past three quarters.
However, other market indicators point not just to a stabilization of … (1 comments)

glendale real estate: Veteran Life in Arizona - 02/09/12 06:46 PM
Veteran Life in Arizona
The numerous sunny days, warm weather, and striking landscapes are just a few of the many reasons why people are often drawn to Arizona, and the same goes for veterans. After service, many Arizonian veterans are eager to lay down some roots, and desire to start doing so by purchasing a home. However, the weak economy and the aftermath of the housing market crash haven’t exactly made obtaining a conventional mortgage loan easy. In fact, in many instances, the large down payments and high credit scores required can make it nearly impossible.
However, veterans don't need to … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: Waste Management Phoenix Open 2012 - 02/05/12 12:46 PM
Waste Management Phoenix Open 2012
Affectionately called “The Greatest Show on Grass”, the PGA Tour tournament has been played at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Stadium Course in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1988.
The four rounds of golf played here, attracts the largest galleries of any tournament in the world. Record attendance was 538,000 in 2008. In the first day of attendance for 2012 on Thursday the count was over 77 thousand people.
Prior to 1988, this PGA Phoenix Open tournament was played each year at the Phoenix Country Club near downtown Phoenix beginning in 1932 with a winning purse of … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: How Much House Can You Really Afford? - 01/26/12 10:04 AM
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glendale real estate: Glendale Glitters | Glendale Arizona Holiday Festival - 12/01/11 06:04 PM
Glendale Glitters | Glendale Arizona Holiday Festival and it snows in Glendale too!
It's not every day you experience thick fluffy snow in Arizona. In Glendale, however, snow is as common as it is in the North Pole during the holiday season. As the sun starts to set on the 9th and 10th of December, bring the little ones and enjoy the snow as Glendale transforms into a Winter Wonderland.
Prepare to be awed and amazed with all the glitz as Glendale Glitters. It’s the most talked-about festival in the Valley of the Sun. Glendale Glitters is a highly celebrated festivity … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: Real Estate – Is it a Buyer’s Market? - 10/22/11 11:46 AM
Real Estate – Is it a Buyer’s Market?
 
If you follow the national news, real estate is a buyer's market.  But in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, over the past several months, new trends are emerging.  Scottsdale-area housing market is turning because of shrinking inventory. There are less distressed sales, and those that are desirable are under contract in a flash. Record sales were recorded in March and April (exceeding sales from the height of the market in 2005 - 2006).  
 
While there are still distressed sales appearing, you’ll need to prepare yourself in advance so you understand our local market … (11 comments)

glendale real estate: Latest Timeshare Scam Hits You Twice - 09/21/11 07:23 AM
Latest Timeshare Scam Hits You Twice   As if timeshare owners aren’t getting scammed enough, here’s a new one. And with this new entry, you could be scammed twice.We hear more and more about unscrupulous businesses who prey on timeshare owners desperate to sell their timeshare. A sympathetic person calls and says they can take care of all of your worries today – they just happen to have someone who is ready to buy your timeshare. Isn’t that great news? And all you have to do is send the money to cover the closing costs, and you are out from under … (9 comments)

glendale real estate: Market Update Maricopa County Arizona - 09/13/11 09:37 AM
Market Update Maricopa County Arizona
 
With the exception of the market over $2,000,000 the remainder of the market seems to be continuing move through inventory at a healthy pace.
 
Sales per month, for the month of August, were up almost 27% over the same time period last year, and August of 2010 was not considered to be a slow sales month.
 
Active inventory is down 47% from last year.  Wow!  Inventory is nearly half what it was last year, and notices of foreclosure are down 29% over the same time period last year.
 
The lower end of … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: The Y Generation - 08/25/11 01:38 PM
The Y Generation
-People born before 1946 were called The Silent generation. - People born between 1946 and 1964 are called The Baby Boomers. - People born between 1965 and 1979 are called Generation X.
- And people born between 1980 and 2010 are called Generation Y. Why do we call the last group Generation Y? Y should I get a job? Y should I leave home and find my own place? Y should I get a car when I can borrow yours? Y should I clean my room? Y should I wash and iron my own clothes? Y should I … (6 comments)

glendale real estate: Maricopa County Arizona Market Update - 07/22/11 08:27 PM
Maricopa County Arizona Market Update
We are always fascinated by the Phoenix real estate market.  Supply has been falling dramatically, and we have been in a seller’s market for several months, and yet the level of distress is continuing to hold prices down, however, the number of foreclosures have decreased significantly, so the more quickly we can move through the short sale inventory, the better.
Typically, a balanced market is 5.5 months.  According to the MLS data, the only market in the Phoenix metro area that is a buyer’s market is Paradise Valley, and even so, that’s not by much.  Fountain Hills … (6 comments)

glendale real estate: Keeping it Cool Inside the Home - 07/22/11 03:45 PM
Keeping it Cool Inside the Home 
It's that time of the year where the summer heat may be just too...uh, HOT! Staying inside the home just wouldn't seem to remedy the heat if not fully “heat-proofed.” Of course, there's always a solution to every problem and these 6 easy and cheap tips will make your home cooler than it already is, even without turning on the air conditioning.
1. Window Roller BlindsA window sun screen is just a simple and cost effective trick in keeping too much sun and heat away from the house. The sunscreen simply allows just enough warmth … (7 comments)

glendale real estate: An Oasis Amidst the South West Desert - 07/19/11 05:58 PM
For decades, cities have been growing rapidly. Human as we are, we are responsible for our actions and the effect it has on our coexistence with other species and life here on earth. It is refreshing to know that some cities and communities have acknowledged this problem, and are taking action in providing refuge for life and nature.
As the first step to every intervention is awareness: make it known to everyone involved of the problem and the situation and educate them on the matter. In this case, everyone and anyone breathing is involved.
The city of Glendale along … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: Jessica L Klabough Luxury Valley Homes Keller Williams Newest Addition - 06/28/11 11:03 AM
Jessica L Klabough Luxury Valley Homes Keller Williams Newest Addition
Jessica L Klabough is the newest member of the Luxury Valley Homes Team of Keller Williams Arizona Realty. We're fortunate to have Jessica on our team. She has her BS in Business with her major studies in real estate. She recieved a full athletic scholarship for her abilities in soccer and since her graduation has been working in the mortgage and real estate field. Jessica introduces herself in this video.

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glendale real estate: Potential Changes to FHA Single-Family Loan Limits - 06/22/11 06:39 PM
Potential Changes to FHA Single-Family Loan Limits beginning October 1, 2011  
It looks like the current FHA price level of $346,250 is going to be reduced to $271,050 in Maricopa County. This still has to pass congress.
The official work from the government is as follows:
Potential Changes to FHA Single-Family Loan Limits beginning October 1, 2011 from Implementation of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 A Market Analysis Brief U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Housing / Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs / Evaluation May 26, 2011
I. IntroductionBarring Congressional action, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limits will revertback … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: Top 5 Reasons Too Invest in Real Estate in Scottsdale Arizona - 06/18/11 12:46 PM
Top 5 Reasons Too Invest in Real Estate in Scottsdale Arizona
Are you planning to invest in residential real estate in Scottsdale Arizona? Here are top 5 reasons why it's a good idea. 
Moving: If you are looking for residential real estate in Scottsdale Arizona, buying one is a great idea. Not only is this an investment of a lifetime but it also gives you the opportunity to select your own criteria for your new house. Buying as an investment: Scottsdale Arizona real estate makes for a great asset. Scottsdale real estate has a history of good appreciation. So if you … (1 comments)

glendale real estate: Maricopa County Arizona Market Watch - 06/12/11 06:50 PM
Maricopa County Arizona Market Watch
The last few months have been confusing as to why the local media in Phoenix has not run any stories about the positive indicators in our current market, and I'm glad to know that I'm not alone!  Mike Orr of the Cromford Report posted on his "market summary page" the following: "Everyone seems convinced that prices can only fall further, yet demand is rising and supply has been falling like a rock dropped off a cliff for 6 months now. It comes down to one simple fact: people believe what they want to believe. The facts do … (0 comments)

glendale real estate: Home Loans That Are Right For You - 06/08/11 10:26 PM
Home Loans That Are Right For You 
For most people, there is nothing more crucial in financial commitments than that of buying a house. When research was conducted associated with Scottsdale real estate, hundreds of people have regretted having chosen a wrong home loan.
The bottom line of a mortgage can soar based on terms, rates and costs not fully understood. Housing loan rates, terms, conditions and packages vary, but the question now is: What's right for me based on my needs?  Low interest rates may seem the most important factor at first but thousands of dollars could be at stake … (0 comments)

 
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