phoenix: So you want to buy a bank owned home? - 07/25/09 12:13 PM
So you think you want to buy a bank owned home? There is noting wrong with this, in fact these are the best deals out there right now. But you MUST have a Realtor that understands what they are doing and a lot of agents (part time and some full time) … (0 comments)

phoenix: Phoenix Arizona April market conditions update! - 05/20/09 05:11 PM
Are you the type that really likes to "dig into" the market numbers? I now have a great multi-page newsletter that gives you more information than you could every want about our market. This FREE report will now be available every month so you can stay in touch with the market … (0 comments)

phoenix: Buying a bank owned or foreclsoure home in Phoeniz Arizona - 05/20/09 04:42 PM
I know that one thing most of my clients are worried about when they buy a bank owned or foreclosed home is the condition of the home itself. The banks will always demand that we waive any warranty rights and the condition of the home as well as your right to … (0 comments)

phoenix: April 2009 Phoenix Arizona market update! - 05/08/09 05:28 PM
Has the market changed? Are we still selling as many homes? Are we at the bottom of pricing?
These are the questions that I get asked all the time. By watching this video you will understand what the market is doing here in Phoenix Arizona and if it’s time to … (0 comments)

phoenix: Active adult living at Arizona Traditions in Surprise, Arizona - 05/04/09 05:29 PM
Here's a short video that gives you an idea of what it's like to live at the Arizona Traditions community. This communtiy offers a large variety of activities and a gate communtiy all at a very resasonable price. Please wathc this short video and let me know if you have questions … (0 comments)

phoenix: Selling your home faster with Staging! - 05/04/09 09:40 AM
We've all heard the old adage "you never get a second chance to make a first impression." This is especially true when it comes to your home. If you're thinking about selling, there's no more important audience to attract than potential buyers, who are highly influenced by how a home looks … (0 comments)

phoenix: Arizona Active Adult Communities Explained! - 04/28/09 03:18 PM
Have you ever wondered what it means to live in an active adult community in Arizona? Do you think active adult living means old??? Guess again! This video should help explain what it would be like living in Arizona when you're ready to retire or just buy a second home.
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phoenix: Ever want the price of a home without calling an agent? - 04/23/09 04:04 PM
We’ve all wanted to know the price of a home for sale in our area. Most of you wish you could get the price without having to talk to an agent? How about getting an email with details and pictures? Now you can!
Think about how this could help you … (0 comments)

phoenix: New Federal Website to Help You Keep Your Home! - 03/20/09 10:56 AM
Have you thought about a short sale? Not sure where to turn? For more information about keeping your home you can visit www.PhoenixHomeRescue.org or simply call me at 623.271.4234.
Before you make the desicion to walk away from your home or short ssell it, you should go to the the new … (0 comments)

phoenix: Out with clients in Phoenix, Arizona - 03/05/09 04:54 PM
This last week was a good week for working with clients. It all started early on Sunday and continued through yesterday with 2 listing presentations. It's funny, every time someone here's I'm a REALTOR they say something like "Oh I'm sorry" or "Things must be really bad". The good part is I get to say … (0 comments)

phoenix: Need a few repiars but don't want the cost of a FHA 203k? - 12/11/08 11:36 AM
I wanted to pass along a "short-cut" that may help to avoid having to utilize an FHA 203k.
If your buyer has a contract on a home that requires some minor repair, there is a way to finance the cost of the repair through an old fashioned escrow holdback.  FHA will … (0 comments)

phoenix: Buying a Distressed Home and Borrowing Repair Money - 12/09/08 11:26 AM
In this weeks episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcast I have Shelley Martin from Suburban Mortgage back to answer a few more questions about how you could buy a distressed home and have the repair cost added the to the mortgage.It's called a FHA 203k loan and it allows … (0 comments)

phoenix: Triology at Vistancia in Peoria, Arizona - 12/05/08 02:57 PM
GREAT NEWS!  If you're considering a move to an active adult community in Arizona, there has never been a better time. Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria, Arizona just announced a HUGE reduction in their interest rates, not to mention their pricing. For more information or to setup your private tour of … (0 comments)

phoenix: What's up with the Market? - 11/19/08 01:06 PM
Some of the hot economic news we talked about last week has hit and ... its interesting. 
•-          Housing starts were down 4.5% and building permits were down 12%
•-          CPI (measure of inflation) posted the largest decline in the 51 year history of the BLS
•-          Average weekly earnings rose … (1 comments)

phoenix: FHA 203k Loan- Helping buyers purchase their home in Arizona - 11/18/08 12:32 PM
In this episode of The Phoenix Real Estate Advisor we interview one of our preferred loan officers. Shelley Martin from Suburban Mortgage discusses the facts about the FHA 203k Loan that allows the borrower to add repair costs into the first loan.If you've considered buying a home that requires some work … (1 comments)

phoenix: Sun City Festival- Popular Questions I Get - 11/17/08 03:01 PM
Here's a collection of the questions I most often receive from people about Sun CIty Festival. If you have others please don't hesitate to call me at 623.362.3060.
Ask me about how you can stay at the villas for FREE!
Q: How many Inventory homes do they have?
A: Approximatley 93 … (0 comments)

phoenix: Staging a home to sell for more money! - 11/11/08 09:15 AM
In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor we talk to Renee from Staged by Renee. After her last interview we received several calls about staging a home and she agreed to come back.You'll hear about using your own furnishings or hers, living her a staged home while it's for … (0 comments)

phoenix: Phoenix Real Estate Market Update for October - 11/04/08 03:49 PM
In this weeks episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I review the market conditions for the month of October vs. September. Tis includes home sales, days on market, average sales price and more.
I use MLS statistics to inform you on two fronts-one for the Phoenix metro area and the … (0 comments)

phoenix: Zero Down Mortgage- Well Pretty Close - 10/21/08 10:00 AM
I have clients ask if there's any zero down mortgages left and the answer is "not many". There's a few local program like the "home in 5″ program but that runs out of money very quickly making it very difficult. One of my preferred lenders, Jeremy House, sent this over last … (0 comments)

phoenix: Phoenix real estate market update for September 2008 - 10/07/08 02:41 PM
In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I review the market conditions for September of 2008.Click this link- http://www.valleyreadvisor.com/podcast.asp
During this time of extreme turmoil it's even more important to choose a REALTOR that understands the market. I research the market on a weekly basis and try to … (0 comments)

 
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