arizona: Energy Star Rated Home in Tucson Az. $299,900 - 10/11/08 09:32 PM
This Energy Star rated energy efficient home is just 10 minutes from downtown Tucson, steps away from public transportation and minutes from Rillito River Park bicycle path.
Beautiful 2677sq.ft. end unit is an energy efficient Energy Star certified home in Sonora Cohousing community. This uniquely designed floor plan allows for … (0 comments)
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arizona: State AGs ask lenders to fast track mortgage aid: - 10/11/08 04:35 PM
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and the attorneys general of nine other states are asking 16 mortgage lenders to adopt streamlined mortgage modification programs to help ease the wave of foreclosures and bad loans.
The states cite protocols set up by Countrywide Financial after its merger with Bank of America as … (0 comments)
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arizona: USDA Rural Development Loan - 10/11/08 12:39 PM
Are you a home buyer and looking to finance 100% of the price of your home, yet having a hard time finding a program that meets your needs? Did you know that there is still an option for 100% financing, even in this troubled housing market?
The USDA Rural Development Loan is … (0 comments)
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arizona: USDA Rural Development Loans in Arizona - 10/11/08 12:21 PM
The USDA Rural Development Loan is a "new" alternative to 100% financing. The Rural Development Loan has in fact been around for over 20 years. Now that the FHA Down Payment Assistance from Sellers has become a program of the past, many of us are looking for a way to assist home buyers that … (2 comments)
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arizona: HousingPredictor.com - will home prices rise or fall ? - 10/11/08 09:30 AM
recently, most experts and analysts have been saying that they expect home prices to decline as a result of several key factors including high oil prices , foreclosure levels and turmoil in the credit and lending markets.
As Secretary of Treasury Hank Paulson points out, "the U.S. economy is going through a rough … (4 comments)
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arizona: The Solution to Falling Real Estate Prices: The Wrecking Ball Response??? - 10/10/08 10:31 PM
In yesterday’s post I mused at the end about the effects of the $700 billion “bailout” plan. It’s hard to believe it was just last week that was passed -- it seems like eons ago. Since then, central banks around the world cut interest rates, the Fed promised new infusions of … (0 comments)
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arizona: Week in Review October 9, 2008 - 10/09/08 06:12 PM
Fall season is quickly approaching and the cooler it gets the more it feels like football and holidays. (The two do go hand in hand). There is always a ton to do outside as the weather cools...i.e. a comfortable bike ride, walking the dog (without burning their feet), driving with the … (0 comments)
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arizona: What’s in There? What Your Home Insurance Covers - 10/09/08 05:57 PM
Every homeowner knows that they need home insurance. It’s common knowledge that a home insurance policy covers theft and damage caused by weather or fire. But besides that, what’s really involved? What is protected, and what isn’t? It’s important to understand what you’re getting.
The typical home owners insurance policy will … (0 comments)
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arizona: Took a vacation: Arizona's Grand Canyon, North Rim (pretty pics) - 10/09/08 05:05 PM
We took a couple of days last week, picked our sons up in Flagstaff, and drove to the North Rim. The drive takes you to within 30 miles of Page, then you turn west and climb up to the Rim. That is one long drive! The scenery is interesting, passing through … (10 comments)
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arizona: daughter married - finally back to blogging - 10/09/08 04:58 PM
Now that my Daughter's wedding is behind me I can finally return to Blogging! :-)
here is one photo you can go to www.wilsonfoto.com click online viewing for Tawnie & Mark password is Bates and you can see all 600+ photos that were taken! Glenn from Wilson Photography was EXCELLENT … (5 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: What Does $700 Billion Buy Us? - 10/09/08 04:52 PM
Last Friday President Bush signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 -- more infamously known as the $700 billion bailout. It’s the most expensive government intervention in U.S. history.
In Tuesday night’s presidential candidates’ debate, which was organized like a town hall meeting, with questions coming from voters … (0 comments)
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arizona: Please Welcome My Friend Brad Duecker, Old Pueblo Appraisals, to Active Rain! - 10/09/08 02:46 PM
Brad Duecker (pronounced DEE-KER) hates to make cold calls. Don't we all! But he contacted me by email yesterday through Active Rain, and I called him. (I don't mind cold calling.)
Brad and I set an appointment for this morning first thing at my office, and by the time we were … (17 comments)
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arizona: Location, Location, Location or Price, Price, Price? - 10/08/08 03:37 PM
The time honored statement in real estate is Location, Location, Location. They say it 3 times to emphasize that it's the single most important detail, more important than any other details you might consider. There is even a little humor in there to make the clever point about location being … (0 comments)
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arizona: Let's Blame the Right People - 10/08/08 03:34 PM
There are several "Hot Button" issues all over the news lately and it's important to these media types that we know how lousy the details are and who is to blame. The real estate market has been struggling for almost 2 years now. Values went down, mortgages were issued to … (0 comments)
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arizona: The Real Enemy - 10/08/08 03:32 PM
The Real Enemy in Real Estate
When the economy is good life is a vibrant thing. Just choosing what to buy for your latest passion (or your spouse) is very rewarding (wink). We go out to dinner more, ads are all over the TV and magazines, there is money in … (0 comments)
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arizona: Gilbert Arizona Home- Was $796K - Now $297K - 10/07/08 05:18 PM
This is a must-see property. A
former model home for sale for less than the price of the upgrades. The
original list price was $764,185 (7/5/2006). It has never been occupied and
is now ready to be purchased by an investor or for personal residence.
Call Chuck Willman (480.292.0600) … (8 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix real estate market update for September 2008 - 10/07/08 02:41 PM
In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I review the market conditions for September of 2008.Click this link- http://www.valleyreadvisor.com/podcast.asp
During this time of extreme turmoil it's even more important to choose a REALTOR that understands the market. I research the market on a weekly basis and try to … (0 comments)
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arizona: Greater Phoenix Area August Real Estate Market Update - 10/07/08 02:23 PM
So I got a little bit behind schedule last month with the real estate market update -- if it seems like it hasn’t been a month since I posted the last update; it hasn’t. But since the numbers are already out for August, I thought I’d go ahead and share … (0 comments)
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arizona: DON'T DO THAT ! The Top 3 Mistakes Realtors make when handling Short Sales. - 10/07/08 01:01 PM
With as many as 25%-30% of the real estate market consisting of short sales, I have found that realtors consistently make 3 mistakes when handling them. Here are the 3 scenarios:
Scenario # 1. A second offer comes in 1-2 days after the first one for more money. Some realtors submit … (6 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: What Caused This !@#$? - 10/06/08 01:20 PM
In my last post, I blogged about what the !@#$ has happened to our financial and economic systems. Today, we’ll explore why.
The dawn of the mortgage-backed security
Though the problem is now much, much bigger than bad subprime loans, that’s where our story begins. Subprime loans came into vogue after … (0 comments)
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arizona: Old World Pizza Kitchen - 10/05/08 08:44 PM
Well, I've discovered another great restaurant, this time in Gilbert. Old World Pizza Kitchen features true gourmet pizzas, like a Veal Marsala pizza and a Vodka Sauce pizza. The restaurant is owned by a retired Brooklyn New York fireman. He learned to cook and experiment in the kitchen while being a fireman and has … (0 comments)
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arizona: Silly Saturday Post with a Lesson: Let Yourself Be Three Again! - 10/04/08 11:49 PM
Grandpa learned a lesson the other night at the boardwalk with 1/10th of the clan of grandkids. Little Darlin' just turned three, and she was sooo excited to visit the boardwalk with "Grandpa Oso."
Grandpa Oso was pretty excited himself. None of the little ones live in Arizona, and this was … (19 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: What the !@#$ Just Happened? - 10/04/08 12:52 PM
Okay, so the $700 billion “bailout” plan is passed -- and President Bush will surely sign it. Maybe now is a good time to reflect on what the !@#$ just happened.
I’ve been blogging about the housing and mortgage market crisis all year, with the bankruptcy of Countrywide on January 11, … (1 comments)
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arizona: Looking for advice on how to get more REO Deals - 10/03/08 07:07 PM
Since so many deals involve bank owned properties these days, I am trying to find a way to crack the code in order handle more of these transactions. If anyone has any advice as to how one gets on the various approved lists, I am all ears... thanks
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arizona: Adventure Town - Live & Play in Fountain Hills, AZ - Bicycle Racing - 10/03/08 03:08 PM
Tour de Scottsdale - Sunday, October 5, 2008
Don't let the name fool you. This extraordinary cycling adventure begins in Scottsdale and circumnavigates the beautiful McDowell Mountains in North Scottsdale, going right through the heart of Fountain Hills. The race benefits The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, an organization committed to preserving the Sonoran desert and … (1 comments)
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arizona: We Can’t Save Main Street without Saving Wall Street - 10/03/08 02:55 PM
Congress has finally passed the $700 billion “bailout” plan -- thank heavens. Yet even though the plan is passed, there’s still a palpable sense of anger among ordinary Americans like you and me that we’re “bailing out” Wall Street fat cats who deserve their comeuppance.
Yet as Thomas Friedman wrote … (1 comments)
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arizona: Adventure Town - Where to Live & Play - Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 - 10/03/08 02:44 PM
I have been a long time subscriber of National Geographic Adventure Magazine. The magazine covers the exciting world of adventure, from travel destinations and outdoor pursuits to accounts of cutting-edge expeditions and profiles of modern-day explorers. Each issue features at least one Adventure Town, someplace that is an ideal location to live & play … (1 comments)
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arizona: 11 Cheap Homes in Mesa Arizona - 10/03/08 02:04 PM
ATTENTION REAL ESTATE INVESTORS & FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - 11 Mesa, AZ Homes Priced Under $100,000
I just pulled a list this morning of 11 single family homes in Mesa, Arizona priced below $100,000. These are some great deals for real estate investors or first time home buyers with prices starting as low as … (0 comments)
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arizona: Bailout, smailout. We went fishin'. - 10/02/08 07:17 PM
Well, figuratively anyway. Actually we took a couple of days, picked up our grown sons in Flagstaff, and went to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. That is a LONG ROAD from Flagstaff to the North Rim. One travels through some of the weirdest looking landscapes anywhere, past the Vermillion … (7 comments)
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arizona: Dad, Life's Good For You, Right? - 10/02/08 06:02 PM
It happened one day.
My daughter and I were in the car... serious-faced- she asked,
"Dad, Life's good for you, right?"
I was about to answer philosophically when she added, "I mean... better than most cereals?"
I was prompted by Gregory Lohr to share that snippet. It was from my … (27 comments)
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arizona: Agave Branch of the Phoenix Public Library - Construction Update - 09/30/08 09:46 AM
The final branch of the Phoenix Public Library resulting from the 2001 Citizen's Bond Program funding is projected to open late this year. Here are some photos of the construction progress as of today:
Located on 36th Avenue, north of Pinnacle Peak Road, the 25,000 square foot … (0 comments)
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arizona: Horse Property, Custom Home in Established Mesa, Arizona Neighborhood - 09/29/08 06:42 PM
There
are those neighborhoods where people plant roots. They build their home
and have no desire to leave. When someone does decide to downsize or relocate, well, the phone rings.
This
is one of those homes. It's a rare find:
Large Custom Home
7 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath
1.65 Acres
Pool … (12 comments)
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arizona: Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria, Arizona-Elegant Retirement - 09/29/08 02:31 PM
Looking for something a little more upscale for you retirement home? Then Trilogy at Vistancia is exactly what you're looking for. Currently their are many resale homes for sale in Trilogy and of course Shea Homes is still building homes and offer great incentives on new and designer homes.
Entering Trilogy … (0 comments)
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arizona: Surprise, Arizona- A brief look at this great city! - 09/29/08 02:26 PM
Poised on the northwestern edge of the thriving Valley of the Sun, Surprise is one of Arizona's fastest growing cities, Surprise Arizona - and for good reason. Against the backdrop of pristine desert and stately Saguaros, Surprise is building a City beyond expectations - a well-rounded community where residents love to … (0 comments)
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arizona: Have the home prices hit bottom? - 09/29/08 02:09 PM
Have the home prices hit the bottom? How will we know? Is it the media that will tell you? Will you buy your home at the bottom or will you see the prices go up and then buy? These are all important questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about buying … (0 comments)
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arizona: Agente de Bienes Y raices en Phoenix, Arizona, ( Real Estate Agent for Phoenix, Arizona Real Estate) - 09/28/08 10:55 PM
Agente de Bienes y Raices (Phoenix, AZ), Real Estate Agent
Un agente de bienes y raices tiene el compromiso de educarte, guiarte, ver por tu mejor beneficio. Cada Estado tiene sus proprias formas de gerencia. Aqui en Arizona, Realtors usamos formas especificas para Arizona.
Cuando representamos a un … (0 comments)
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arizona: Credit Bailout Bill Contains Fingerprint Provision - 09/27/08 06:18 AM
With all the hoopla, crisis intervention talk, and chest beating in the media about the proposed Federal bailout bill, few have noticed that there's a provision in the bill to fingerprint loan officers.
Maybe they already do this in your state. I'd like to know. Arizona at present doesn't even license … (22 comments)
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arizona: Newest Prescott Real State News - 09/27/08 01:11 AM
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understand IFRAME. However, we'll still
link
you to the file.
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arizona: 10-acre parcel of land in Maricopa - Hidden Valley Estates - 09/26/08 12:57 PM
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arizona: Can you afford that House ? - consult the HTA Index - 09/26/08 11:57 AM
The Housing and Transportation Affordability Index (HTA index) developed by the Center for Transit Oriented Development Index is "an innovative too that measures the affordability of Housing".
Unlike the traditional and simplified measurement which takes a mortgage as a percentage of income, the HTA Index "takes into account not just the … (6 comments)
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arizona: Scottsdale Condominiums - 7 Buyers Tips - 09/25/08 11:02 PM
Buying a Scottsdale condominium (or condo for those hip to the lingo) has always been very popular in Arizona. There are many perks with condominium living, and the low maintenance lifestyle and associated amenities appeal to a large variety of potential home buyers. Currently there are over 1,400 condos and town … (0 comments)
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arizona: Mike in Tucson just Turned 60! - 09/25/08 07:16 PM
Welcome to my Online 60th Birthday Party, hosted by my friend Kevin Wood. In lieu of gifts or money (LOL), please click on the link below and subscribe to Kevin's blog. He takes AR seriously.
Mike in Tucson
Via Kevin Wood, Tucson, AZ Realtor:
Mikey is officially 60!
It's no … (37 comments)
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arizona: Canadians are Buying Arizona Investment Properties - My Video on City TV - Calgary - 09/25/08 07:07 PM
I'm Spencer Caldwell of Gentry Realty, a real
estate brokerage based in Arizona. You may already be familiar with a
few of my partners who blog here.
Last June I made another trip to Calgary, Canada and made an
appearance on City
TV. I was able to share a … (0 comments)
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arizona: I've been to Candi-Land...and It's Great There! - 09/25/08 04:23 PM
OK my fellow Rainers, sometimes my blogs are about Real Estate in the Raleigh, NC area.
Sometimes they're about things to do in the area, a new listing, a tribute to a king, or a silly joke.
But today's blog is a thank you to fellow Rainer Candace Robinson.
Candace posted … (12 comments)
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arizona: 1-acre Horse Property West of Phoenix - 2335 N 199th Avenue, Buckeye - 09/25/08 03:18 PM
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arizona: 2.33 acre horse property in town - 3730 W Yorkshire, Glendale, AZ - 09/24/08 07:12 PM
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arizona: Video- Gentry Realty on Calgary's City TV Program Discussing Arizona Investment Properties - 09/24/08 06:05 PM
As reported earlier,
my colleague Spencer Caldwell traveled to Calgary, Canada and made an
appearance on City TV... the morning show
touting Arizona real estate investment opportunities.
This aired on June 6th and we've just received the footage.
Gentry
Realty from Chuck
Willman on Vimeo.
Chuck
Willman … (10 comments)
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arizona: Horse property in the city - 5913 W Grovers, Glendale, AZ - 09/24/08 05:15 PM
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arizona: Pay full Asking Price for that Home! - 09/24/08 12:48 PM
I have been working with several buyers in Metro Phoenix, Scottsdale and Carefree who are finally eager to purchase a home.
Though, like anyone who can read a newspaper or stand by the proverbial water cooler, they now it is just that; a buyer's market and can afford to be , … (9 comments)
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arizona: Custom Home - 4741 West Whispering Wind, Glendale, AZ - 09/24/08 12:48 PM
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arizona: National Real Estate Auction Corporation - 09/24/08 10:51 AM
National Real Estate Auction Corporation is a full service real estate auction firm offering unparalleled real estate marketing programs.
Auctions are a century age-old method of selling property to the highest bidder. For years, auctioneers have had a tremendous success in selling a variety of products through the auction process. According … (0 comments)
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arizona: 25 Ways to Exercise for Successful Realtors Who Barely Have a Minute! - 09/23/08 08:24 PM
I have been active and athletics have been an important part of my life. Currently I take Yoga, Pilates and Strength classes at TruFit Studios in Beautiful Fountain Hills, Arizona. Yet, there are many times now when I don't have enough time to get in a work out.
As Realtors. we're out showing homes, … (9 comments)
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arizona: Great new price! Large home, almost 1/2 acre, pool - 15117 N. 73rd Ave. - 09/23/08 12:47 AM
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arizona: The REAL Wild West - Boothill Cemetery & Tombstone, AZ - 09/22/08 09:35 PM
Located approximately 3 hours or 180 miles south of Chandler is a town that is “Too Tough To Die” - Tombstone. Already a historic town, but made into a hugely popular tourist attraction when the movie (bearing the same name) hit the big screen back in 1993.
Your … (7 comments)
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arizona: Arrowhead Ranch - 7013 W. Topeka Dr. - 09/22/08 07:04 PM
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Fun things to do in Phoenix in September - 09/22/08 02:37 PM
The weather’s still hot, but there are plenty of cool activities for the remaining weeks of September in the Phoenix area. Check them out! (And if I left out your favorite activity, let me know.)
Thanks as always to About.com for the event details.
Family Activities
LaLaGlendooza - Old MacDonald … (0 comments)
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arizona: FHA Secure Short Refinance Options When You Are Upside Down On Your House - 09/22/08 10:15 AM
When you owe more than your home is worth and you need an FHA Secure Short Refinance, there are typically three outcomes. Your FHA Secure Short Refinance options will depend upon the negotiations with your current mortgage lender.
Short Refinance Write Down - This is the option of preference. The existing … (5 comments)
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arizona: Government Bailout! - 09/21/08 02:50 PM
Well, we are certainly going through some interesting times. Personally, I find myself glued to the television as if it were 9/11 all over again! I don't think there was much choice in the matter. Something had to be done or there would be no more money to lend. Only time … (0 comments)
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arizona: Tucson Association of Realtors most anticipated event of the year... EXPO 2008 - 09/21/08 10:29 AM
Last Thursday, 9/18/08, I attended the 2008 Tucson Association of Realtors EXPO. This year's expo was a huge success. I spent a good portion of the day networking, meeting new people and greeting many existing clients and friends. A good time was had by all. If you were lucky enough to have … (1 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: On October 1st 100% FHA loans will be a thing of the past - 09/19/08 02:10 PM
On October 1st, a program that has allowed hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of Americans to buy homes will officially be outlawed. It’s the FHA/down payment assistance combination that has allowed borrowers to buy homes without any money down. It’s been a particularly critical program after 100% lender financing … (0 comments)
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arizona: Entertainer's Dream Backyard & Home Over 4,900 sqft!! - 09/19/08 11:21 AM
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arizona: Pending Sales at 2.5 Year High in Phoenix - 09/19/08 02:06 AM
The buyers are back. I am run off my feet. I have had 4 in town this week since Saturday and have 2 more for the weekend.
I looked and August 08 was considerable better than August of 07 for closed sales. 5705 properties sold in 2008, vs 4308 in … (0 comments)
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arizona: Please Welcome My Friend and Marketing Genius, Tanya Tennyson - 09/17/08 07:19 PM
Okay. Who says she's a marketing genius? That would be me--Mike in Tucson. Click the link to make Tanya welcome in this magnificent community of bloggers.
Originally from Hempstead, NY, Tanya has lived in many places across our nation, and most recently relocated from Los Angeles to sunny, smog-free Tucson. She's a … (15 comments)
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arizona: I'm Brand New to Active Rain - 09/17/08 05:25 PM
I've come to Tucson by way of Los Angeles, and decided I like it here. While looking for a job as a loan officer in Tucson, I met Mike Jones, and he told me about Active Rain. This is too cool!
I'm looking forward to learning and participating in this great … (37 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Whose Fault Is It If Your Home Doesn’t Sell? - 09/17/08 04:16 PM
A recent column in the Wall Street Journal’s “House Talk” posed the question: No sale -- a bad agent or a lousy market? The person who wrote in with the question said that he’d been having trouble selling his 12-year-old home (it’s been on the market almost three months). His listing … (0 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Agent or FSBO? - 09/17/08 04:05 PM
In my last post, “Whose Fault Is It If Your Home Doesn’t Sell?”, I talked a little bit about the value an agent can (and should) bring to the table -- and how to protect yourself against agents who may fall into market funks (or just fall away altogether).
Today, I … (0 comments)
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arizona: Benefits of joining Chamber of Commerce - Benson Chamber of Commerce - 09/17/08 04:56 AM
Benson Chamber of Commerce in Arizona is an example of a small town with a "big city" vision. I believe that how it's got to start. Wherever you are, you grow from there. Or you don't. Deciding to join you local or regional Chamber of Commerce like Benson Chamber of Commerce … (4 comments)
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arizona: Who's being murdered? Elk are making noise in the Payson, Arizona area. - 09/16/08 06:30 PM
When we first moved to the Payson area, we lived in mobile home about two miles South of Star Valley (a small town four miles East of Payson). Now this put us OUT IN THE COUNTRY! we had all kinds of wildlife around. One morning a woodpecker woke us early banging … (13 comments)
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arizona: FREE Event - 13th Annual Tour De Tempe - 09/16/08 03:46 PM
Calling all you bike enthusiasts! This year more than 1,500 bicyclists are expected to participate in the Tour De Tempe Community Bike Ride. The event will start and end at Kiwanis Park. The ride itself is about a 12-14 mile ride through some of the most distinct bikeways in Arizona. This … (0 comments)
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arizona: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - The Petrified Forest - Part I of III - 09/15/08 10:56 PM
It is my custom to share my day trips from Mesa, Arizona as evidenced by previous blog posts. Last week, my husband and I traveled 18 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona on Highway 180 to the south entrance to the Petrified National Forest Park. There will be three parts of this … (23 comments)
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arizona: Another New Member from a Title Company! Please Welcome Kimberly Keegan of Stewart Title - 09/15/08 07:33 PM
Two Kimberly's in one day! I'm please to introduce you to my newest AR Inductee.
Kimberly Keegan represents Stewart Title here in Tucson. I told her about Brad Andersohn's fantastic success with Active Rain, and she signed up immediately. Brad, move over! LOL
Please click the link above, make Kimberly welcome, … (23 comments)
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arizona: Vision Lending Gorup-FHA loans and Mortgage Industry updates - 09/15/08 03:31 PM
In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcast, I interview the guys from Vision Lending Group in Tempe, Arizona again. After the success of the first podcast I asked Jeremy and Mike back to discuss FHA loan guidelines as well as the future of the mortgage industry and what … (0 comments)
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arizona: Gorgoeus 4BR + Den & Loft, 2.5BA, Pool, Turn Key and Great Floorplan! 325K - 09/15/08 02:29 PM
STUNNING! To your left you will find a large Living Room which also makes a great game room. On the right is the formal dining room. The kitchen is fantastic with stainless steel appliances, center island, abundant cabinetry, breakfast bar & area, & two large pantries. Here you will also find … (0 comments)
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arizona: Lehman Brothers? Merrill Lynch? Mom & Pop? Who Would You Bet On? - 09/15/08 12:17 AM
Size and longevity are no guarantee of continued success.
Lehman Brothers has been in existence for nearly a century and a half. Merrill Lynch would have reached the century mark in six short years, had the bull survived.
That saguaro on the left likely lived for more than a century, … (14 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Ranked #5 Best place to live - who's #1 ? - 09/14/08 11:18 AM
I had to wait until mid-Spetember (now that we average less than 100 degrees - finally) ...
to share this story Phoenix ranked #5 for " America's Best Cities for the Outdoors "
The report looked at factors such spending per resident, parkland, city land, recreation index, sunny days, rain … (7 comments)
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arizona: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Route 66 - Holbrook, Arizona - Part Two - 09/13/08 11:35 PM
Located just four hours north and east of Mesa, Arizona, is Holbrook, Arizona. Lots of history here, and I will share.
As my husband and I drove into Holbrook, we pulled into a gas station on the corner of 77 and Route 66. As he was putting gas in the car, … (9 comments)
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arizona: East Valley HOA Summit - 09/13/08 04:46 PM
EAST VALLEY HOA SUMMIT
"High Performing Neighborhoods-a Conversation on Leadership"
October 16, 2008 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert
How does leadership relate to the success of our neighborhoods? How do neighborhoods recruit and grow effective leadership? How can leaders engage residents in creating high performing neighborhoods? … (4 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix home prices Drop - price you pay goes up ! - Why ?? - 09/13/08 01:57 PM
According to the majority of so-called experts; Generally, the news media whom make money selling salacious headlines, we may see home prices drop further than the already significant drop reported last week by the industry real estate housing price barometer the S&P Case-Schiller Index.
However, if home prices decline why … (3 comments)
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arizona: I-10 Expansion Update in Tucson, AZ: Who Makes These Signs? - 09/12/08 10:50 PM
We're more than halfway to the finish point. The I-10 expansion through Tucson is gathering steam, so to speak...
They've narrowed some of the lanes to 11 feet, and some fool thought that it would be good to put up this sign. Locals call this section the tunnel.
The lanes to … (7 comments)
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arizona: New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Results - The J.D. Power List is Out - 09/12/08 01:26 AM
J.D. Power conducts surveys to help potential customers gain insight into the level of satisfaction that consumers have with regard to companies with whom they have experience. They cover the gamut of commodities, from vehicles, to electronics, financial services, health-care, travel, insurance, telecom and yes... even homes.
They've announced the results … (10 comments)
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arizona: I have made it to the front page on Active Rain!! - 09/12/08 12:43 AM
After much blogging and commenting I have finally made it to the first page of my city on Active Rain.
Check out my cheesy smile on my profile and the featured members in Phoenix! Yup thats me all the way at the bottom, I have a long way to go to … (21 comments)
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arizona: Greater Phoenix Real Estate August Market Update II: Foreclosure Sales Still a Good Deal - 09/11/08 02:48 PM
Let’s see what’s gone on in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area real estate markets this past month:
Scottsdale
The number of homes resold in Scottsdale in July decreased 12.5%, but that’s after a 33.3% increase in June; July’s 385 homes resold is still 17% above May. Median prices in … (0 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Government Takes Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - 09/11/08 02:44 PM
So it happened. On Sunday the government officially took control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government sponsored mortgage giants that together own or guarantee nearly half of the nation’s mortgages. From the New York Times: “The Bush administration seized control of the nation’s two largest mortgage finance companies … (0 comments)
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arizona: Greater Phoenix Real Estate August Market Update I: East Valley Home Sales Volume and Prices a Mixed Bag - 09/11/08 02:39 PM
Welcome to the sixth monthly edition of the MyPhoenixMLS area-specific market conditions update. Today, I’ll post market conditions reports for the East Valley, including Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and Mesa; in my next post I’ll describe market conditions in the Scottsdale and Phoenix markets.
Chandler
After five months of increases, the number … (0 comments)
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arizona: Fall is in the air in Payson, AZ - 09/11/08 12:30 PM
OK, I'm cheating just a little with this photo. The leaves aren't changing JUST YET in Payson. The photo is from another year. But the nights are getting cooler, and it won't be long!
If you live in the hot part of the state, come visit us in Northern … (7 comments)
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arizona: Lemonade from Lemons! - 09/10/08 09:17 PM
I was talking to a broker friend of mine tonight from the Phoenix, Arizona marketplace. I have always understood how completely different the Arizona market place was but after speaking to him today I really became aware of just how different the Arizona market has become.
It was concerning to hear how many … (1 comments)
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arizona: Who pays what cost in a real estate transaction? - 09/10/08 06:57 PM
One question that I am frequently asked by clients is: which services are they expected to pay upon the closing of a real estate transaction? While the answers vary and most expenses are negotiable the following table indicates who customarily pays for the service. The table includes three categories Cash sale, … (0 comments)
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arizona: The Feds Seize Fanny and Freddie - whats that mean for Arizona? - 09/10/08 01:16 PM
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arizona: Living/Dining Room Redesign Wild West Style - 09/09/08 11:01 PM
This is redesign I did a while ago. I was trying to get Redesign Parties going in my area. I did two and then it stopped. Has anyone had any luck with this service in your business. I have done many redesigns but I was hoping to do more and I … (4 comments)
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arizona: Fazoli's - Closed For Business in Arizona - 09/09/08 08:47 PM
After a long day of sitting in class and traffic, I decided to take the kiddos to dinner at Fazoli's. In case you've never heard of the place - they typically serve fast Italian food. For us - it was pretty good. Spagetti, ziti, sandwiches, bread sticks and salads. Good food … (7 comments)
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arizona: Moving to Tempe??? Tempe Population and Demographics - 09/09/08 03:59 PM
Tempe is borded by Phoenix on the west, Scottsdale to the North, Chandler to the South, and Mesa to the East. It is the home to Arizona State University.
As of the 2006 census estimate, there were 169,712 people living in Tempe. This includes: 77.51% White, 3.66% Black or African American, 2.01% … (0 comments)
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arizona: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & Government: What it means to you in the short term - 09/09/08 01:19 PM
In case you haven't heard yet, the Federal Government took control of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac over this last weekend. This means (among other things) that all changes to their loan programs will have to go through congress now. The potential long term effects of this Government intervention are still … (1 comments)
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arizona: There really are Scorpions in Arizona - 09/09/08 11:54 AM
The other day my wife and I were getting ready to go to bed and I said "hon, you're not gonna belive this, but there is a scorpion in our living room." She said "right... I'm going to bed." Again, I retirated, "hon, seriously, bring me a big shoe... I am … (8 comments)
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arizona: The Crestate Saguaro Cactus: One of Natures Magnificent Oddities - 09/09/08 06:00 AM
It only happens in one of every 200,000 plants.
The saguaro cactus usually grows straight and tall, adding branching arms starting at age 75 or so. It will likely live to age 200.
The tip of the main stem and of each arm is a single point of growth, but somehow … (8 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix real estate market heating up, weather cooling down... - 09/08/08 09:56 PM
Now's the time of the year we love in Phoenix. The weather is starting to cool, but the skies are blue. And typically we see our real estate market heat up as well. That being said, we have seen a tremendous uptick in activity during our summer months as well.
My … (2 comments)
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arizona: Arizona- Named One of the Best Places in America to Ride a Bike - 09/08/08 06:10 PM
On the Road With Two Wheels:
The first large purchase I ever made was to buy a bike of my own.
It took quite a few months of slinging the Sacramento Union but it was worth it.
To experience the smooth glide of the wheels and the wind on the … (7 comments)
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arizona: Who is Nie Nie... and Why Do You Need to Know? - 09/08/08 05:04 PM
It happens. You
stumble across a blog and read something that brings up those happy
memories.
Some people have a gift. They
can't help it. Their thoughts are personal and they
express them as if they're meant for you alone.
You don't know them,
but for an … (5 comments)
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arizona: why Short Sales are getting more difficult in Phoenix - 09/08/08 02:11 PM
A Short-Sale means asking your lender to accept less than the amount owed loan payoff in order to quickly sell your home, instead of the bank foreclosing on your home; saving them time and ultimately money.
To learn more, read Jillayne Schlicke's article on short sales ; It is very informative.
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arizona: Tempe, Arizona - Free Wood As a Result of Our Monsoon! - 09/05/08 09:32 PM
Free firewood is available as a direct result of the monsoon storm last week. More than 170 mesquite, cottonwood, pine and eucalyptus trees were lost in Tempe Beach Park, downtown and the surrounding areas.
Those wishing to stock up for their wood burning fireplaces and firepits, can stop by on Saturday … (15 comments)
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arizona: Circle G Ranch - Arizona - 09/05/08 06:00 PM
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