Read on for a snapshot of what went on in the Phoenix area real estate market in April. Enjoy! What specifically happened last month/quarter in this market? A total of 9,100 resale homes sold in Maricopa County in April, up 5.7% from March and 42.3% higher than in April 2008. Of the homes sold,
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05/18/2009
Part of the federal government’s efforts to stabilize housing markets across the country -- and breathe life back into the economy -- is the Neighborhood Stabilization program. The program is designed to give federal dollars to communities most affected by foreclosures; the money is used to en
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05/13/2009
Housing inventories -- the number of homes on the market for sale -- have fallen dramatically across the Valley since the beginning of the year. In Phoenix, it would take a mere 3.4 months to deplete the current inventory at current levels of demand. A 6-12 month supply is considered typical in
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05/11/2009
In an article the week before last, the Associated Press answered some commonly-asked questions about the governmnet’s Making Home Affordable program, which aims to help homeowners stay in their homes through refinancing and mortgage modification aid. For more information, or to see if you qua
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05/05/2009
The mercury’s rising and the economic news is still gloomy, but there are a ton of cool and free events going on in the Valley this May. Whether you’re looking for family fun or a romantic night out on a budget, there’s something for everyone! Thanks, as always, to About.com for the listing i
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05/01/2009