Extreme Couponing Catastrophe - 10/30/11 11:55 PM
Finding great homes at a good price and couponing are in my DNA.  In tough economic times, I use coupons.  I good economic times, I use coupons and donate to so many good causes and I am proud that I have this natural ability!
I have been a coupon instructor for the last 6 years and I know and fully understand how to "coupon with integrity."  Each area of the country, believe it or not, has its own set of rules... In Arizona, it happens to be "3 like coupons."  People have gone into stores with a dozen of the same … (3 comments)

4 bedroom 2.5 bath short sale needs an offer! - 10/30/11 11:30 PM
 
 
Call Liz Harris for an immediate showing! 480-313-3924
This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath near CTA Liberty has a beautiful open and airy floor plan with the perfect lighting! Family room plus a loft which can be used as a second family room. Over sized master bedroom with a block glass window in the master bathroom. Kitchen is open to family room with an island and a perfect view of the backyard oasis. Pebble-tec self-cleaning pool with a unique brick-look border trim plus gorgeous waterfall for an amazing effect of complete relaxation.
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3 bedroom 2 bath home For Rent $1300/mo - 10/30/11 11:23 PM

 
 
Call for an immediate showing... 480-313-3924
 
3 BDRM, 2 BA 1,651sf WITH A POOL AT THIS RENTAL PRICE?! N/S FACING HOME WITH ALL THE RIGHT TOUCHES! SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, GRAND ENTRY IN TO A HUGE GREAT ROOM! ARCHED WALKWAYS, VAULTED CEILINGS, MULTI-PANE WINDOWS, CEILING FANS/WINDOW COVERING THRU-OUT, CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN! HUGE KITCHEN WITH TONS OF CABS AND COUNTER SPACE, BLACK APPLIANCES, FRIG, W&D INCL. IN RENTAL PRICE, LARGE LOT WITH NOTHING BEHIND YOU, SINGLE STORIES ON EACH SIDE! FUN POOL, COVERED PATIO, GREAT CONDITION! THIS IS A MUST SEE RENTAL!!!
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Terrific home in Glendale on nearly 1/2 acre - no HOA - 10/30/11 11:17 PM



Call Liz Harris for an immediate showing!  480-313-3924
TREMENDOUS VALUE ON NEARLY A HALF ACRE! VERY UNIQUE SINGLE STORY HOME - BLOCK CONSTRUCTION - SATILLO TILE T/O HOME - 2 BRICK FIREPLACES - FORMAL DINING - AZ ROOM - 4TH BDRM DOES NOT HAVE CLOSET - GUEST QTRS NOT INCLUDED IN SQ.FOOTAGE AN ADDITIONAL 202SQFT - PLANTATION SHUTTERS - BLT-IN CABINETS IN OFFICE/DEN AREA - SKYLIGHTS - TILED FRONT & REAR PATIOS - DOG RUN - HOME DOES NEED SOME WORK - FULL DISCLOSURES AVAILABLE
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4 bedroom beauty near CTA Liberty in Dobson Place - 10/30/11 10:51 PM
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Addressing a buyer misconception... - 10/26/11 11:01 PM
I am sorry to inform you Mr. and Mrs. Buyer, but getting the home for 10% under list price doesn't mean that you have gotten a great deal on the home... the comps are what tell you whether or not a home is a good deal.
1. Many homes on the market today are short sales with pricing that is not pre-approved by the lender.  The listing agent runs the comps and takes the best educated guess at what the lender will require to conduct a short sale.If the home is overpriced, your offer may be the only one that … (0 comments)

The Time to Buy is NOW when we consider the history of where interest rates have been... - 10/26/11 10:50 PM

The time to buy is NOW when we consider the history of where interest rates have been...
I love the above graph that was provided by the VA.  It is a classic example of how fortunate we are to have FIXED mortgage rates below 5% today.  If we look at the 40 year trend, rates are lower than they have ever been.  This coupled with affordable home pricing, makes home affordability so much easier.  The time to buy is NOW!  
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The time to buy is now…Why? - 10/26/11 10:26 PM
 
The #1 advantage to home ownership, in my book, is the fact that it is actually much less than renting when we take into account all the tax savings benefits there are.
 
Let’s take the same house where the total monthly payment is the same whether you are renting it or paying the mortgage PITI (principal, interest, taxes and insurance).  With prices being as competitive as they are and interest rates being as low as they are this is an common scenario.... sometime the mortgage payment is even less than what rent would be on the home!
 
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Sun City West, Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:51 PM
 
Sun City West,  Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Sun City West, Arizona had an estimated 59 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were fewer homes sales with 41 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in areas such as Sun City West, AZ.
 
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Do you control your thoughts or do they control you? - 10/23/11 11:41 PM
I enjoyed this post.  Thoughts carry a frequency, or that's what I have always believed.  We must carry and believe in the postive thoughts for them to enable us to be the best we can be. 
Via US Mortgages:
Do you control your thoughts or do they control you?
Have you ever stopped to assess a situation and wonder... "why am I doing this" or "what am I doing here"?
Its this, and many similar thoughts, that made me think all the great writers, all the great inspirational posts mean NOTHING, yep absolutely nothing, if you don't believe them and take action.
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Sun Lakes, Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:36 PM
 
Sun Lakes,  Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Sun Lakes, Arizona had an estimated 17 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were higher homes sales with 21 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in areas such as Sun Lakes, AZ.
 
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El Mirage, Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:32 PM
 
El Mirage,  Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
El Mirage, Arizona had an estimated 79 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were far fewer homes sales with 53 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in areas such as El Mirage, AZ.
 
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Apache Junction, Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:28 PM
 
Apache Junction,  Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Apache Junction, Arizona had an estimated 50 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there was a higher number of sales with 63 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in areas such as Apache Junction, AZ.
 
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Fountain Hills, Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:22 PM
 
Fountain Hills,  Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Fountain Hills, Arizona had an estimated 28 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there was the same number of sales with 28 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great area such as Fountain Hills, AZ.
 
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Buckeye Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:17 PM
 
Buckeye Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Buckeye, Arizona had an estimated 176 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were fewer sales with only 164 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great area such as Buckeye, AZ.
 
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Avondale Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:13 PM
 
Avondale Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Avondale, Arizona had an estimated 164 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 132 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Avondale, AZ.
 
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Surprise Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:09 PM
 
Surprise Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Surprise, Arizona had an estimated 316 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 258 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Surprise, AZ.
 
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Laveen Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/23/11 11:06 PM
 
Laveen Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Laveen, Arizona had an estimated 130 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 99 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Laveen, AZ.
 
http://www.laveen.org
 
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Addressing A Major Buyer Misconception - 10/23/11 10:55 PM
I am sorry to inform you Mr. and Mrs. Buyer, but the list price is not always the price of the home.  Here is why...
1. Many homes on the market today are short sales with pricing that is not pre-approved by the lender.  The listing agent runs the comps and takes the best educated guess at what the lender will require to conduct a short sale.If the lender feels that the home is valued higher, then the sales price sometimes has to go up in order to complete the short sale. 
2. If not a short sale, then the property … (2 comments)

2 bed 1 bath townhouse for rent with appliances incl Mesa AZ 85201 - 10/16/11 11:40 PM
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ASU patio home MAY be available again in August 2012 - 10/16/11 10:36 PM
ASU patio home MAY be available again in August 2012 - Sending your child to ASU for Fall 2012?  This lovely 3 bedroom patio home may be available in August 2012.  Just keep in touch with Liz Harris, MBA, associate broker, 480-313-3924
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2 bedroom townhouse for rent - DRASTICALLY reduced from $649 from $699 - 10/16/11 10:17 PM
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Rural Housing USDA Payment Calculator - 10/13/11 10:18 PM
This is a super cool concept!  A rural housing USDA Payment Calculator!  I know that we have many, many homes that are eligible for this program, but I constantly had to rely on the lender to tell me what the payment would be... now, it is right here and ready to go!
Via USDA / FHA Mortgage Source:
Be sure to check out our handy USDA home loan payment calculator at the http://usdamortgagesource.com/blog/ This USDA loan calculator includes estimated tax and home owners insurance as well has monthly premium charges.
 
Questions? Let us help – USDA Mortgage Source is Florida’s … (2 comments)

Nevada Short Sales - Can I Trust My Bank? - 10/11/11 10:18 PM
I think that there are some excellent, excellent points in this post... brownie points for the Myers Team!  I think you did a great job at articulating some important points!
Via The Myers Team - Nevada Short Sale Experts (The Caliber Realty Group):
Las Vegas, Nevada - We've all heard the same story over and over.  It’s the story about a family who gets behind on their mortgage payment, and applies for a loan modification to try and save their home.  After waiting many months, the loan modification is denied, and the bank recommends that the homeowner do a short sale.   While this … (1 comments)

Guide To Help Sellers Through a Short Sale - SHORT SALE HELP FOR SELLERS - RE/MAX Allegiance - 10/09/11 10:54 PM
Marice Rice has put together an excellent summary of the items which the seller needs to provide to the agent immediately before or at the point of receiving an offer.  It is also important to remember that the lender may ask for updated documents several times throughout the process!
Via Marcus Rice - Richmond VA & Henrico, Chesterfield County Real Estate Services (RE/MAX Allegiance - The Marcus Rice Team):
   Finding your Richmond, VA.  dream home has never been easier, use our links to get started.

WWW.RICHMONDVAHOME.COM
WWW.RICHMONDHOMESEARCH.NET
The Marcus & Tonya Rice Team specializes in Richmond, Va, Henrico County, Chesterfield … (1 comments)

Litchfield Park Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 10:51 PM
Litchfield Park Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Litchfield Park, Arizona had an estimated 50 single family detached homes sell from Sepember 1 to September 30, 2011.
In August 2010 there were far more sales with 62 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great town such as Litchfield Park, AZ.
www.litchfield-park.org
 
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Goodyear Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 09:11 PM
Goodyear Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Goodyear, Arizona had an estimated 164 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
In September 2010 there were fewer sales with only 145 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Goodyear, AZ.
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Glendale Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 09:07 PM
Glendale Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Glendale, Arizona had an estimated 405 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
In September 2010 there were fewer sales with only 332 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Glendale, AZ
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City of Maricopa Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:55 PM
City of Maricopa Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
City of Maricopa, Arizona had an estimated 179 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
In September 2010 there were fewer sales (but not by much) with only 160 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Maricopa, AZ.
http://www.maricopa-az.gov/vns/
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Queen Creek Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:49 PM
Queen Creek Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Queen Creek, Arizona had an estimated 121 single family detached homes sell from Sepember 1 to September 30, 2011.
In August 2010 there were far more sales with 144 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great town such as Queen Creek, AZ.
http://www.queencreek.org/
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Mesa Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:43 PM
Mesa Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Mesa, Arizona had an estimated 662 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 463 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Mesa, AZ.
http://www.mesaaz.gov/Home/
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Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:28 PM
 
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Phoenix, Arizona had an estimated 1784 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 1429 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Phoenix, AZ.
 
http://phoenix.gov/
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Tempe Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:24 PM
  Tempe Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Tempe, Arizona had an estimated 131 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 71 homes selling. With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Tempe, AZ.
http://www.tempe.gov/
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Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:20 PM
Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
 
Gilbert, Arizona had an estimated 436 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
 
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 370 homes selling.
 
With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great town such as Gilbert, AZ.
 
http://www.gilbertaz.gov/
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Chandler Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report - 10/09/11 08:17 PM
Chandler Arizona Real Estate Report September 2011 Single Family Homes Sold Report
Chandler, Arizona had an estimated 413 single family detached homes sell from September 1 to September 30, 2011.
In September 2010 there were far fewer sales with only 305 homes selling.
With interest rates at all time lows, buyers can take advantage of some wonderful single family homes in a great city such as Chandler, AZ.
http://chandleraz.gov/
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Excellent short sale presentation by Fred & Kevin - 10/02/11 11:50 PM
Arizona is so lucky to have so many real estate pros that not only excel at short sales, but also demonstrate that they genuinley care about the homeowners.  On Friday, I attended Short Sales Gone Wild by Fred Weaver and Keven Kaufmann and I was extremely pleased with the way in which they showed great compassion and desire to stand by there clients.  I think a learned a few things and I am greatful for their willingness to share the info with fellow realtors!
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