themonaghangroupcom: IDX success story - 11/25/09 09:36 AM
I never thought that I would have anything positive to say about this terrible site,
it has its own vision of values,is a source of misinformation and anti Realtor, (all in my humble opinion)
But
I received a call yesterday on one of my properties, sent the lead to my buyers … (0 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Fantastic opportunity for First time home buyers in Peoria AZ - 11/17/09 08:43 AM
The city of Peoria AZ has recieved a grant of $150,000 from the federal government to assist first time home buyers, this money will be given out on a first come basis and the program will run until it runs out of money.
Applicants must make less than $36,900 a year … (1 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Are you renting in maricopa County? - 11/15/09 10:53 AM
My primary market is the REO arena and way too often i am the first person to let the occupant know that the home has been foreclosed, more and more i am finding that the occupant is a tenant that does not know what is going on.
to protect yourself
1. Make sure that … (1 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Home sales are up over 2008 in Arizona but - 11/15/09 10:16 AM
but many involve foreclosures: Sales of existing homes around the Phoenix area are up from last year, but a large number of those sales continue to be foreclosed properties. According to ASU's Realty Studies department, the region recorded more than 6,100 home resales in October. That's roughly the same as September, but … (0 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Things to think about when applying for a job - 11/15/09 09:59 AM
Here in Arizona we are approaching 10 percent unemployment, some people are hiring including myself, I have posted a job opening on craigs list and in the posting i have requested a number of things to be done when the applicant reply's, respond to add ##### when you respond and do … (2 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: The Polar express a great thing to do with your children (or grandkids) - 09/26/09 12:22 PM
Its hard to believe that its almost Christmas again, one thing we as a family have loved to do over the past 5 years is to take teh Polar express from Williams to the north pole.
It is a train that leaves from Williams AZ, teh conductor reads teh book … (2 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Shaddow inventory - 09/19/09 03:48 PM
I was talking to a agent from Las Vegas recently and he brought up the term "Shadow Inventory" when we asked him what it meant he explained that as more and more homes go into default and the banks do actually take them back, many former homeowners and / or renters … (1 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: $8000 First time home buyer credit going away at the end of November - 09/19/09 02:16 PM
The wonderful boon to the housing market, the $8000 first time home buyer credit is going away November 30th 2009, this means ahat you must be closed and recorded by that date to avail of teh tax break.
there is talk about the incentive being extended but at this time nothing concrete has … (0 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Loan underwriting requrements ~ Does any body know the rules? - 04/26/09 11:13 AM
We have a home in escrow, it is a bank owned home, in pretty good condition but requires some small items. The buyer purchased the home with a Conventional loan through Countrywide (to become Bank of America home loans tomorrow), the loan goes through underwriting and comes back with a list … (3 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Maricopa County Arizona, Total Market Overview - 03/08/09 12:37 PM
Compliments of Susan Kramer, Team Leader Keller Williams Professional PartnersGlendale AZ
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themonaghangroupcom: Fulton Homes files Chapter 11 - 01/27/09 09:45 PM
On arriving home this evening i was shocked to see that Fulton Homes a mainstay builder in the Phoenix area for many years, As recently as last week they were saying that they were in good shape. The first question that comes to mind is where are the buyers with earnest … (13 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Check your tax record ~ you may not own all your home... - 01/22/09 10:18 AM
If you live in Maricopa county Arizona take a moment to visit the COunty assessors website to check out all the information regarding your property. Please take a moment to make sure that tehre is no "Orphan Parcels" within your lot that has a separate tax ID, there are people that will … (1 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Great motivational Video - 01/18/09 11:35 PM
This video has been around for a while but I was just introduced to it, it is quick and simple and teh thought could not be better, it a site called http://www.212movie.com/ This thought is simple, at 211 degrees water is water at 212 it changes to steam, its that little extra that … (6 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Weekend Closures & Restrictions on Valley Freeways Weekend of January 19-21 - 01/17/09 02:04 PM
PHOENIX - Drivers are urged to steer clear of closures along a short stretch of State Route 51 in northeast Phoenix and part of Loop 101 (Price Freeway) in the Tempe area this weekend (January 16-19). The Arizona Department of Transportation says improvement projects will require weekend freeway restrictions … (0 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Arizona Active adult comminity Floorplans Great free tool - 01/17/09 01:57 PM
I received this link which offers the Sun City floorplans and thought you might like to have this information too.
Just click on the link and when it opens, click on the 'floorplans' option on the left.
Hope this helps with your business.
http://www.eta-az.com
Andrew Monaghan
The Monaghan Group
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themonaghangroupcom: Phoenix Metro area stats for the past 30 days 12/18/2008 through 1/17/2009 - 01/17/09 01:27 PM
30-Day Market Snapshot as of 1/17/2009 (from ARMLS for past 30 days – residential sales only)
Active listings in ARMLS 52,612 (52,457 last week)
Active with contingency 1,053 (949 last week)
Pending sales 6,373 (5,976 last week)
Sales in last 30 days 4,888 … (0 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: REO offers, actual email conversation with a agent that wants the bank to respond on his time line. REO IS NOT A NORMAL SALE - 01/17/09 01:15 PM
From listing agent to the Buyers agent
As we stated in the FAQ and the email we sent to you, we work to turn offers as quickly as possible, if by this email you mean that your offer is dead when you asked for a much shorter time than the we … (1 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Things to think about when you are buying a REO, this is my revised addenda for all offers - 01/16/09 09:17 PM
REO Sales are not a normal resale transaction, please read the following carefully, it's not the normal "yada / yada".
You are purchasing a REO or Bank owned property, this transaction is very different from "normal transactions" these following points are to help facilitate a smooth closing for all involved
The … (13 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Bankrupcy reform bill offers to put Primary residences into the bankrupcy - 01/10/09 12:39 PM
• Attorneys general push to ease bankruptcy rules on mortgages: Arizona is joining other states asking Congress to liberalize bankruptcy rules so judges can modify home loans to help reduce foreclosures. Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has joined the attorneys general from 21 other states in the effort. Current federal law … (6 comments)
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themonaghangroupcom: Arizona Buyer Advisory Updated in December 2008:) … - 01/10/09 12:29 PM
The BUYER ADVISORY that we give to each of your buyers has been updated as of December 2008! You can click on the link, it will automatically read the current version on file. Link to place in the email: English version www.aaronline.com/documents/buy_advis.pdf. Note the following additions:
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