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phoenix real estate: March Newsletter 2010 - 03/21/10 11:01 PM
Read my new blog re-post regarding Strategic Short Sales. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1558502/the-art-of-the-strategic-short-sale You might find this interesting if you owe more than your home is worth. You may be eligible for streamlined short sale (approved in 15 days) if your mortgage is with World Savings or Wachovia. Contact me for more details.Market stats: It's still a buyer's market. February's numbers were better than January's and March is on track to exceed December 2009 numbers. It's common to have multiple offers on properties that are priced at or below market. New Listings Active Listings Sold Listings Months InventoryFeb/2010 12,872 43,007 6,566 6.55Jan/2010 13,219 41,685 … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Foreclosures in Whitewing at Higley? Gilbert, AZ - 01/29/10 09:27 AM
Yep...you read it right. One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in all of Gilbert, Whitewing at Higley, has a total of 8 homes in preforeclosure as of the time of this blog post (1.29.10 8:30am AZ time).
You might be thinking...how does this happen?
There are many reasons why a homeowner defaults on their mortgage. They may be headed to a divorce, had a job loss, had a reduction in pay, lost a spouse or loved one, had expensive medical issues, etc.
If you are a homeowner in this area and you are facing Trustee Sale, you … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: News YOU can use January 2010 - 01/28/10 11:01 AM
Listen to my new January 2010 podcast on 2010 Predictions: http://myrealtalk.podbean.com Market stats: We are still selling, selling, selling! With the extension and the changes made to the home buyer tax credit, we are still seeing bidding wars and prices are holding steady. Now is a great time to get off of the fence to purchase as we expect interest rates to rise after the first quarter (oh and there is new news if you're looking for a condo...call me on this one). We are noticing more and more short sale listings popping up. We are short sale experts! Do not hesitate to contact … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Why Prequalify? - 01/22/10 08:54 AM
I get this question on an almost daily basis.
"We are just looking right now and we really don't think we need to get prequalified."
So, when the Doctor tells you to fast before an operation you don't listen to him either, huh?
One popular misstep in the home buying process is looking at property before you are qualified with a lender to make that purchase.
"Why" you say?
The reasons are simple but very important.
- You will know the exact amount for which you can qualify. This allows you to … (1 comments)
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phoenix real estate: It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is......certainly NOT snoring! - 01/21/10 02:51 PM
Take it from my lender friend David Rider. Check out this article:
David Rider Major changes coming to FHA which will make it more expensive to use FHA including, Upfront MIP and lower seller contributions. Will really affect lower end first time home buyers. Better to get under contract sooner than later! agentgenius.com agentgenius.com In an effort to “strengthen the FHA’s capital reserves,” the Federal Housing Administration Commissioner David Stevens announced today big changes.
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phoenix real estate: FHA Reverses Its 90 Day Flipping Rule...But - 01/19/10 11:24 AM
On Friday, FHA reversed its 90 day flipping rule. FHA buyers will now be allowed to finance homes after an investor purchase within 90 days. But…… the following will apply:
1. THIS IS NOT JUST FOR FORECLOSED PROPERTIES PURCHASED BY INVESTORS. It is for any qualified property
2. If the resold price is over 20%, a second appraisal will be required
3. Proof of the improvements
4. If the home was not a rehab, a verifiable reason of the increase in price
5. Lender has the right to ask for the home inspection
6. The lender will require a copy of the home inspection if the property is purchased over … (2 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Incoming??? Foreclosures...can you hear me now? - 01/18/10 09:02 AM
I get about 50 emails per day from other sales folks and afilliate businesses trying to sell their product or service.
I am sure I am not alone!
One subject line definately stood out from the bunch today and even caused me to *gasp* open it. It said..."banks ready to release inventory". Really? I thought as I frantically tapped the screen of my Iphone to get a closer look. Low and behold it was an advertisement to buy bank owned open house signs.
Clever sign sales person. I opened it, right?
We've been threatened since just about this time last year … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: AZ Cardinals have nothin' on Ahwatukee Custom Estates! - 01/10/10 05:18 PM
I can't believe it!
I held an open house this afternoon at one of our amazing listings in Ahwatukee Custom Estates. I thought I'd have a leisurely afternoon so I brought some work along. I half expected a visitor or two because i knew that the Arizona Cardinal vs Green Bay Packers playoff game was scheduled to begin around 2pm AZ time and I was just getting started around 1pm.
BOY was I wrong!
I had a total of 14 visitors in 2 hours!!
Here's the link to the property that I held open. Check out the … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Calling All Pilots! Stellar Airpark in Chandler, AZ is "oh so Stellar!" - 01/08/10 01:55 PM
Stellar Airpark in Chandler, AZ, a gated aviation community, is not only a place to "hang" your small plane...it's a great place to live.
Located in the heart of the East Valley of Phoenix, AZ, Stellar Airpark is the place to be. Imagine a community where you could not only store your personal aircraft but live in the lap of luxury with all of the amenities the city has to offer. It's here folks...It's all here!
These custom luxury homes are something to see! Some offer basements, observation decks (how cool is it to watch planes land and take … (1 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Are all short sales created equal? (Luxury housing market VS the first timer or move up market) - 01/05/10 08:31 AM
Are all short sales created equal?
Let's think about this....
If I am an experienced short sale agent successfully performing a short sale on a property that's worth $1.5mil and a property that's worth $100k am I performing the same duties?
The short answer: no
The long answer: call me. It's too long to type here. 602.476.1942.
Luxury homeowners are starting to feel the economic pinch....long after the first time home buyer and the move up market started to feel it. Because your favorite luxury home agents, The Bonnie Dillon Team, are always keeping up with … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Foreclosures in Las Sendas - Mesa, AZ?? - 12/30/09 10:07 AM
Yep...you read it right. One of the most prestigious neighborhoods in all of Mesa, Las Sendas, has a total of 115 homes in preforeclosure as of the time of this blog post (12.30.09 9:05am AZ time).
You might be thinking...how does this happen?
There are many reasons why a homeowner defaults on their mortgage. They may be headed to a divorce, had a job loss, had a reduction in pay, lost a spouse or loved one, had expensive medical issues, etc.
If you are a homeowner in Las Sendas and you are facing Trustee Sale, you need … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: In the Holiday Spirit! - 12/23/09 08:53 AM
I'm in the holiday spirit. No, really I am. The house doesn't have one light up but you don't need lights to be in the caring and sharing mood.Speaking of sharing and NOT so much caring, I am getting frustrated with these agents throughout the country that have nothing better to blog on than why Realtors are viewed much like used car salesmen. Come on people! That's not true so stop trying be a "cool poster" because you are contributing to the delinquency of those who think that a professional real estate agent isn't worth their salt.If you still think that … (1 comments)
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phoenix real estate: December 2009 Phoenix, AZ Real Estate News - 12/22/09 04:23 PM
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Market stats: If you are not sure what this means to the housing market or how this affects you as a buyer or a seller call me! New Listings Active Listings Sold Listings Months Inventory View this month’s DEAL of the month – HUGE home in North Mesa neighborhood!
http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?oy7klhw8o8c,12,1
View more listings or sign up for my monthly foreclosure list:
http://www.katiehalle.com
View December's Featured Listing:
http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=428391NEW THIS WEEK - a link to all of the new foreclosure listings:http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?oy7kq67rh9b,12,1
This month’s “Green” tip: Get a Solar hot water system!
Solar hot water … (1 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Ahwatukee Custom Estates in Phoenix, AZ has preforeclosures? - 12/22/09 10:33 AM
Yep...you read it right. One of the most prestigious neighborhoods in all of Ahwautkee, Ahwatukee Custom Estates, has a total of 17 homes in preforeclosure as of the time of this blog post (12.22.09 9:30am AZ time).
You might be thinking...how does this happen?
There are many reasons why a homeowner defaults on their mortgage. They may be headed to a divorce, had a job loss, had a reduction in pay, lost a spouse or loved one, had expensive medical issues, etc. Just because a homeowner is more affluent does not mean that they are exempt from the plight … (1 comments)
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Katie Halle
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