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peoria: Introducing a New Service for Buyers and Sellers - 01/25/10 11:50 AM
Search the MLS almost like an agent!
Do you, like many people, want to do your own home search? I am introducing a new website, Suncityhomes.listingbook.com.
I will allow access, respect your privacy (no email spam from me), remove you from any and all mailings immediately upon your request with no argument or hassles. How much better can that be?
Home Buyers, you get to control all of your initial property search. Who would know better than your what suits you?
Home Sellers, you can get immediate information on properties that are in competition with yours. Make an informed decision with … (1 comments)
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peoria: First time buyer credit - 05/31/09 02:21 PM
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the use of the first time buyer tax credit toward BUYING A HOME, is a work in progress.
A very knowledgeable loan originator, Jeff Belonger in Cherry Hill NJ just posted a very good explaination of the rules as they are today. Rather than re-invent the wheel, see Jeff''s post here.
Why does an agent in Sun City worry about first time buyers? Because I also serve the family communities of Glendale, Peoria and Suprise AZ. All of these communities have excellent opportunities for the first time buyer to own their own family home.
Jim Little, … (0 comments)
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peoria: You Have to Live Somewhere, Don't You? - 09/12/07 09:55 PM
Is this a good time to buy a new home?
To know the answer to that question, it is important to ask yourself the following questions first:
Do you plan on living in the home for 3 to 5 years? Do you have a stable job or retirement income? Are rents and rental occupancy rates increasing in the area you wish to live?If you answered yes to these three questions, now is the time to buy a home.
When considering buying a home for you and your family, a few very important things must be considered.
Pick a home with a good LOCATION! Homes … (2 comments)
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peoria: Buying a Home? You Need.... - 08/17/07 02:30 PM
It is a great time to buy!If you are a typical new Arizona resident, you will find that inventories of existing homes are at an all-time high, while prices are 15-20% below recent historical peaks.
"Conforming" loans are still available. Conforming loans includ VA and FHA loans and conventional loans with as little as 5% down payment. These loans do have maximum loan limits. At this time, the VA loan limit is $359,650. The FHA limit is $263,160 The conventional loan limit is $417,000.New home builders are offering great incentive at this time. DO NOT GO WITHOUT A REALTOR®! If you go … (3 comments)
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peoria: Can I get a Mortgage Today? - 08/17/07 01:59 PM
Yes!
If you meet the reasonable credit and downpayment standards of the "Conforming" Loan. These loans include:
VA with a maximum loan value of $359,650FHA maximum loan value of $263,160Conventional maximum loan value of $417,000In six of the west Maricopa county area alone, there are 4085 homes for sale today that meet the criteria of one or more of these programs.
Homes for sale in:
El Mirage 483Glendale 2216Peoria 1558Sun City 735Sun City West 276Surprise 2044Call me today for help in buying a home in one of these fine communities.See also my companion post http://activerain.com/blogsview/176795/Buying-a-Home-You
Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtorhttp://jclittle.com/Ken Meade Realty17001 N Del Webb … (2 comments)
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peoria: Mortgage Update 8/10/07 - 08/10/07 11:35 AM
Yesterday, Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) reported that mortgage rates were at a 2 month low.
30 Year fixed rates averaged 6.59%, down from last month's rate of 6.68% and the year's high of 6.74%.Freddie Mac also reported 15 year fixed rates at 6.26% from last month's rate of 6.32%.
In spite of news articles to the contrary, mortgage loans continue to be available to qualified buyers at reasonable interest rates. There does not seem to be a factual basis for people to hold off buying any more.
Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtorhttp://jclittle.com/Ken Meade Realty17001 N Del Webb BlvdSun City … (0 comments)
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peoria: Thoughts on the Flat Housing Market, and Mortgage Crunch - 07/29/07 11:42 AM
The housing market in my area is spotty, with Sun City and Surprise homes selling at a slightly increasing rate, while Sun City West, Peoria and Glendale flat. Prices are, in,fact, down from the 2005 record prices. Inventory is high in all areas, and the "I'll sell if I get my outrageous price" folks have been dropping out of the market.
It is a Buyer's Market!
Oh really? In that case, where are the buyers? Why aren't they buying?
Conventional wisdom on this and other forums, and in the media says it is "greedy" sellers who won't lower prices that is to blame.
It is an … (4 comments)
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peoria: News From Surprise - 07/21/07 05:00 PM
Growing, Growing Grown!
Forbes.com reports that Surprise Arizona is the third-fastest-growing suburb in America according the the Arizona Republic. In the same article, the Republic says that Money magazine rated Surprise AZ as first in the nation for the rate of new job growth.
Four of the top ten fast growing suburbs were in the West Maricopa County area. The other three were Buckeye, Avondale and Goodyear.
Most Family Friendly!
Surprise was also the city with the highest percentage of married couples in the U.S. with 69% of the households comprised of married couples. Source: socialexplorer.com
Surprise is also only 10 minutes from Luke Air Force Base, … (2 comments)
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peoria: Rent vs Buy? - 07/20/07 11:58 AM
Renting a home is an expensive luxury!
The average rent in the Phoenix area is now $809 per month. Occupancy rates are 98% occupied. Rentals are getting very scarce and costly now.
If you were paying $809 per month, how much home could you buy? After converting this rent payment and factoring in the tax advantage of home ownership you could buy a home worth $140,000. There are currently 2200 homes for sale in the Phoenix area for $140,000 or less.
Are you paying $1000 per month? A home valued at $175,000 is within your reach.
All of this doesn't consider that historically, home ownership … (8 comments)
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peoria: Surprise Arizona, is this your new home? - 07/18/07 09:23 PM
Surprise is the growth center of the northwest valley, located west of Glendale, Peoria, Sun City and Sun City West.
The town was a small, one-mile square village when it started in 1937. It has since become Arizona's fastest growing city 4 years out of the last 5. The population is now over 100,000. For more about the population growth in Surprise, see my earlier article. click here
Surprise has a healthy mix of resident ages. There are many family oriented developments such as Marley Park Kingswood Park, West Point, Mountain Vista Ranch, Greenway Parc and others too many to mention. Homes for … (0 comments)
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peoria: Good News, More Jobs - 06/02/07 02:35 PM
Yesterday, the Department of Labor announced that the number of new jobs created in May was almost double the number created in April.
This is good for the outlook for sales of both family homes and retirement homes. Families may be able to start moving up at last, freeing up the older generation to move on also. For more on the ripple effect on retirement communities, click HERE.
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Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor
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Ken Meade Realty
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