arizona: Is This a FRAUD? - 01/18/11 11:17 AM
It may or may not be fraud, but it is a total scam. Many people who bought homes last year are receiving letters that imply you should buy a copy of your property deed.
The problem is this company is charging $157 to get a copy of the deed to send … (4 comments)
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arizona: Found in the Wilds of Sun City AZ! - 10/02/10 10:50 AM
That's right folks, the first Minnesota License Plate of the season.
Why would I care? It is one of the first signs that summer is over and the fall season will soon arrive. Often this plate is the first sign that our winter residents will be here again. Why wouldn't … (2 comments)
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arizona: How Much Home Will $600 a Month Buy In Sun City AZ? - 09/28/10 05:54 PM
Yesterday I posted that the Greater Phoenix Az area was rated number 1 in the nation for affordable retirement housing. You can read that post here.
I decided to do a little research and find out how many homes were on the market that could be bought for a house payment … (2 comments)
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arizona: A Few Myths about Short Sales in Arizona - 07/29/10 03:15 PM
I can short sell my home with no cost. Not necessarily. Though Arizona has an anti-deficiency statute, it my not be applicable to your situation. I am concerned about this one since many agents will make the statement that there will be no cost to you.
Short Sales don't work! … (2 comments)
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arizona: Foreclosures down in Phoenix Area - 02/10/10 01:52 PM
Today 2/10/10, the Arizona Republic anounced that foreclosure filings were down significantly in metropolitan Phoenix. this is the first time since Novembeer 2008 this has occurred.
What caused the drop is not certain, perhaps loan modifications are finally working, or more likely, since pre-foreclosure notices are down also, people are now … (0 comments)
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arizona: A Seller's Short Sale Advisory. - 02/08/10 01:11 PM
DISCLOSURE: The material discussed here applies in the State of Arizona. Other states have other rules.
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the Arizona Department of Real Estate have compiled a booklet of advise for sellers who may be considering a short sale in the state of Arizona.
The booklet includes … (2 comments)
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arizona: 2009 Sun City Year End Market Report - 01/02/10 08:31 PM
Here is the year end summary for the Sun City AZ real estate market. As you can see, homes and condos are selling, with an average time on the market of 167 Days on the Market (DOM).
Looking deeper, you can see that houses sell faster than condos, 50 Days … (2 comments)
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arizona: Fall is coming! - 09/26/09 03:04 PM
It is always a big thing in Sun City when Fall comes. Up in the northern areas of the country, you probably mark the day you first see geese heading south. Here in Sun City, we count the first Minnesota license plate sighted. It is a better measure of the season … (1 comments)
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arizona: Sales Up, Prices Down - 07/12/09 02:39 PM
Why the Paradox?
The answer is at once simple and complex. The Phoenix AZ market is currently driven by the lenders selling foreclosed properties. In addition, there are many people who face foreclosure. Currently there are over 40,000 notices of default pending. These factors depress listing prices.
Buying activity is centered … (1 comments)
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arizona: Grand Beauty with Pool! - 07/06/09 04:37 PM
A perfect 10 for anyone who wishes to escape the summer heat in Sun City Grand Arizona. 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths, 3 car garage and a waterfall feature as well.
Call me or email for your private showing.
Jim Little, your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR
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arizona: The President Speaks! A Good Start or a Cruel Hoax? - 02/19/09 11:45 AM
Yesterday, February 18, 2009, the President revealed his housing recovery plan. He chose Arizona to make this speech since it is one of the states most affected by the current housing and foreclosure crisis. After analysis of this program it is evident very few people will be helped in our most … (1 comments)
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arizona: Shipping Company Thinks Outside the Box - 01/14/09 02:46 PM
Announced today in the Arizona Republi
Neptune Lines, a maritime shipping company is moving its U.S. headquarters from Oakland California to Phoenix AZ. Imagine, and ocean going freight line moves to the DESERT! what a concept.
Reasons? Low costs, good quality of life, and AFFORDABLE HOUSING!
Jim Little, your Sun City … (0 comments)
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arizona: 9202 N 107th Ave. Sun City AZ+ - 11/21/08 04:13 PM
Just Listed!
Rare 3 Bedroom Condo in Sun City
This fine home has just been painted and carpeted. The home sits in a beautiful green belt. It is located just 2 blocks from the Sun City Country Club, and the Mountain View Recreation Center, one of Sun Cities 7 recreation centers.
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arizona: FREE LUNCH!!! - 09/24/07 02:13 PM
Now that I have your attention, I learned early on that there is no such thing as a FREE LUNCH.
Why do I bother to write about free lunches? Because, living and working in Sun City AZ, it is rare that a week goes by without my mail including an invitation to … (1 comments)
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arizona: Fall Fell! - 09/23/07 06:53 PM
Fall is here!
It may be only for a few days, but this first day of fall was glorious! I'm sure we will have some more triple digit days before Halloween, but today was great.
The people who live in the New England area, upper Midwest, and even in Arizona's mountains mark the … (4 comments)
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arizona: ARMs, An Agent's Opinion - 09/19/07 06:27 PM
As a service to my buyer prospects and anyone else who may be interested, I just wrote a 3 part series about my thoughts on ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES on my other blog.
As the title says, this is my opinion, if there are any errors, please let me know.
To read the series … (1 comments)
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arizona: The Fed Did It!!! - 09/18/07 03:10 PM
Good news for home buyers and sellers in Sun City, Surprise, Peoria AZ, Glendale and the West Maricopa county.
Today, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors lowered the federal funds rate by 1/2%. Since many, if not most analysts predicted no more the 1/4, this is good news indeed.
This is the first … (1 comments)
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arizona: Sunshine Services in Sun City - 09/18/07 11:26 AM
Many residents and buyers of homes in Sun City may be unaware of one of Sun City's finest volunteer services.
Do you have grandchildren visiting? You can borrow extra beds, cribs, playpens for free from Sunshine Services if you are a Sun City resident.
Did you sprain an ankle or break a leg? … (0 comments)
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arizona: My 100th Post - 09/15/07 12:09 PM
It is hard to believe I have written 100 articles on this platform, and I thought I would write about how I got here.
A couple of years ago, I read about blogging as a valuable tool for REALTORS® AND THOUGHT I would try it. I started on Blogger in November 2005. … (6 comments)
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arizona: Some helpful Arizona websites - 09/14/07 02:31 PM
Here are some websites people who are interested in buying a home in Arizona might find helpful. It is far from being a comprehensive list, but I hope it will be helpful.
My web site http://www.suncityneighborhood.com/
My Other Blog http://suncityneighborhood.typepad.com
Sun City Recreation Association http://sunaz.com
Sun City … (3 comments)
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