arizona: What in the world is the Fed trying to do? - 03/17/08 08:39 PM
I'm going to warn you that this post will be a tough read and I welcome any questions or countering arguments.
Here goes:
Our economy is in a bit of a slide caused by a credit crunch/tightening of policies.
Because the amount of losses that will occur is still being underreported, … (2 comments)
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arizona: Just Listed in Chandler, AZ ~ Escape the Norm! - 03/17/08 07:08 PM
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arizona: Gorgeous 4BR 2BA home on Corner Lot on Cul-De-Sac in Chandler $315K - 03/17/08 03:17 PM
For more information call 1-800-637-2306 or visit http://www.devineproperties.com/ Presented by Devine Properties, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty *All offices are independently owned and operated.* Equal Housing Opportunity.
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arizona: Great 4 BR 2BA home with Tons of Storage in Mesa, 174,500 - 03/17/08 03:10 PM
For more information call 1-800-637-2306 or visit http://www.devineproperties.com/ Presented by Devine Properties, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty *All offices are independently owned and operated.* Equal Housing Opportunity.
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arizona: Great 3 BR 1.75 BA Mesa home on Cavalier - 03/17/08 02:56 PM
For more information call 1-800-637-2306 or visit http://www.devineproperties.com/ Presented by Devine Properties, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty *All offices are independently owned and operated.* Equal Housing Opportunity.
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arizona: Phoenix Arizona Market Stats as of March 16, 2008!!! AND some more photos of Superstition Mountain!!AND HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! - 03/17/08 01:00 PM
I've found another way to post useful consumer information via a graph! Last time it was with a pie chart, this time I'm trying out the bar graph! It helps put into perspective what is going on in our market in "colors!" Our market has definitely picked up, and homes are … (11 comments)
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arizona: Investment Opportunity In Austin Texas - 03/17/08 09:45 AM
Over the weekend I was instructed to search out and engage investors for a beautiful and solid project in one of the fastest growing cities, Austin Texas. This project is being developed by one of THE BIG GUNS in the devoloper world. This guy has done many projects in North and … (1 comments)
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arizona: Custom Home - Gold Canyon, Arizona - Acreage - Horses Allowed - 03/17/08 07:52 AM
Secluded location with incredible unobstructed mountain views. Custom home on massive 3.3 acre lot. Equestrian possibilities, features include : 9 & 12 ft. ceiling, solid alder wood doors & cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, ceiling fand, tile & wood floors, niches, vega poles, wet bar, fireplace, 1,130 sf tiled wrap around … (0 comments)
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arizona: Bear Bites Bear, Stearns. What's Under the Covers? - 03/16/08 11:21 PM
For eighty-five years, the investment bank that is now Bear, Stearns has grown and prospered. Consider how far it has fallen:
April, 2007: Bear, Stearns stock sold for $159., it's 52 week high at that point.March, 2008: Bear, Stearns stock was selling for $70. last week, before rumors of its liquidity problems … (21 comments)
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arizona: Blog Post #201. Mike In Tucson Inactivates Real Estate License... - 03/16/08 10:29 PM
...to focus on FHA and VA loans. Yep. I've held my REALTOR® status and Arizona Real Estate License for more than a year now. I wrote a post last year asking what people thought about lenders who also held a real estate license. I got an earful. And I said I'd … (30 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Market Update - 03/16/08 09:18 PM
There are currently 57,405 listings in the ARMLS database. Out of those there are 47,219 single family homes listed for sale on our data base. There were 3,449 listings that sold in February. Of those, 2,896 were single family homes that sold.
Those numbers are not as good as I was hoping … (2 comments)
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arizona: Do You Sink Your Teeth into the Blog Post, or just grab a crumb or take a nibble! - 03/16/08 04:23 PM
Please, please, please!!! For those of you who just throw something up on your post hoping to get some type of notice, STOP IT!!! Sink your teeth into your post. Put you into it!!! Otherwise, I, along with myriad others who do put our all into a post will not be … (60 comments)
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arizona: Canyon Lake ~ A 30 minute trip from Mesa, Arizona - 03/16/08 12:16 AM
I shared some of the photos and history of our day trip to the Lost Dutchman State Park yesterday, so I put together some more photos and dialogue on our continued trip on Highway 88 north and east.
Almost immediately after we exited the Lost Dutchman State Park heading north, I … (17 comments)
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arizona: 200 Active Rain Blog Posts! - 03/15/08 09:13 PM
It doesn't take much to make me smile. The past eight months on Active Rain have given me some of the biggest smiles in my life! You are all so creative, so genuine, and more often than not, so funny! So here I am at post number 200, with no … (31 comments)
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arizona: Handy Man's Dream!! Home for Sale in Goodyear, Arizona !!!! 125K!!! - 03/15/08 07:03 PM
FIXER-UPPER WITH GREAT POTENTIAL! Solid block home priced well below local market. No repairs will be made and no warranties are provided or implied. Partial Seller's Property Disclosure is available from Executor. Buyer responsible to turn on utilities for inspections.This home is perfect for the person that has a lot of … (4 comments)
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arizona: 4048 W. Lydia Ln "Model Gorgeous" Phoenix 85041 - 03/15/08 10:03 AM
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arizona: Lost Dutchman State Park - Apache Junction, Arizona - Wildflower Hotspot! - 03/14/08 11:57 PM
I was reading the newspaper this morning, and on the "front" page, there was an aricle with bright yellow poppies displayed in the very center of the page. Because of our rain this winter season, we have wildflowers everywhere. On the side of the freeways, in the foothills, and yes, at Lost … (16 comments)
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arizona: Google search results: Number 2 in Tempe, #'s 3&4 in Gilbert, Number 1 in Maricopa County - 03/14/08 07:26 PM
Here I am, ON TOP OF GOOGLE!! The top result on the first page!
Can you believe it?
I joined Active Rain last Friday, March 8, 2008 in the evening.
Active Rain participation truly works!
At first, my blogs were a big block of text. It is funny because … (18 comments)
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arizona: Huge Price Reduction - Brand New Custom Beauty! - 03/14/08 07:09 PM
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arizona: The Arizona Lifestyle... - 03/14/08 06:57 PM
In some of my previous posts I've mentioned the weather here in Arizona and the lifestyle it affords us. But I don't know if the rest of the country really understands what I am saying because Arizona does a terrible job of marketing itself.
When most people think of Arizona they think … (0 comments)
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arizona: Orange County California - 03/14/08 04:53 PM
The following is 9 REO packages that are available right now in Orange County. Call me for more details. 480-329-6343
reconsulting9@hotmail.com
http://markarcher.point2agent.com
Integrity West Real Estate
You need to add 3% to each package......
1. 51 Condos on Wilshire Blvd. List $47.3M. Ask $28.3M2. 23 Condo Lofts high rise building. List $10.4M. Accepting $6.2M3. 19 Condo … (2 comments)
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arizona: Amazing Investment Opportunity in Arizona - 03/14/08 12:45 PM
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arizona: Northeast Mesa Arizona - Gated Community Luxury Home - 03/13/08 09:23 PM
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arizona: 800 Dogs In A Triple-Wide ~ No, This Is Not The Punchline To A Joke - 03/13/08 07:17 PM
Most of us have experienced at least once a visit to a property where conditions were offensive because of the homeowners pets, but I cannot even imagine what it was like when animal rescue workers entered a mobile home in rural Arizona intent on seizing an elderly couple's close to 800 … (26 comments)
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arizona: Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa DOM UNDER 100 Days. The rest of USA??? - 03/13/08 12:28 PM
ARMLS statistics show nearly every ZIP Code's "Days on Market" for Arizona's East Valley home sales now under 100 days!!!
What's wrong with the rest of the country?
What about the 50,000 other listings currently sitting on the market here in Arizona? Oh, I forgot, the Days on Market is only finite … (3 comments)
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arizona: Should the Federal Government Bail Out the Banks... - 03/13/08 09:26 AM
The answer in my mind is YES! Even though I am a proponent of a free market system and a laise faire government policy toward the economy I do believe that at times the system needs assistance from the government. (see the Great Depression if you don't agree with me) And … (3 comments)
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arizona: The Arizona Real Estate Boom - 03/13/08 08:48 AM
In The Media????? Huh?/ The Arizona Media is reporting that buyers had better get on the bandwagon Now... it has been reported over the last 48 hours that the price of real estate in Arizona is going to surpass the last boom. Wow.... What a change in media reporting. It is … (1 comments)
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arizona: 1935 Advertising - Arizona Tourism Nostalgia - 03/12/08 03:31 PM
It's fun to look back.
As anyone who has ever "gone home" has discovered... sometimes our memories are hazy at best.
That mountain you remembered as a child really is closer to a molehill.The big buildings? - small.The big city itself? - little.Thankfully- there are some memories that can not be … (6 comments)
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arizona: RESPA or Just Plain R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Part III, The Beat Goes On! - 03/11/08 10:57 PM
So, when we last left our suspense-filled story, our "Loan Counselor" had yet to "counsel" my clients and the clients, still clinging on to the advertised and contracted "incentive" from the Builder's Lender to cover up to $4500 towards closing costs, waited patiently to hear how great news from this busy … (3 comments)
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arizona: Buying "Smart" in a Slow Market - Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate - 03/11/08 10:38 PM
In a down market you have to buy smart. Buying smart means buying an in-demand product in a desirable area that is land locked and has the least amount of inventory of that product. The trouble that most people get in is they bought tract homes built by the national home … (1 comments)
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arizona: Timing the Market - 03/11/08 04:25 PM
Timing the market....how many buyers are waiting for the market to bottom out? My guess is there are a lot of people out there waiting to purchase their next home. They are unsure of when to buy - they don't want to buy now because they're afraid they will hear that prices continued … (1 comments)
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arizona: Goldilocks and the Three Houses - 03/11/08 03:57 PM
The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Houses
Goldilocks, while walking through the woods, comes across urban sprawl. Never seeing something like this before, she decides to take a look:
She's seen homes before but there are three strange ones with white posts and hanging signs showing For Sale. "I … (14 comments)
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arizona: How’s your credit? Part II: 8 Steps to Building Good Credit - 03/11/08 02:17 PM
Whether we like it or not, it’s a fact: our credit score matters; if we want to buy stuff, it matters a lot. But if you don’t have great credit, take heart: there are 8 very real steps you can take to clean it up.
1. If you’re currently missing … (1 comments)
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arizona: Looking to buy or refinance? There’s one question every lender will ask: How’s your credit? - 03/11/08 02:14 PM
Amidst all the fear about falling home prices, tighter lending standards, the weak value of the dollar, a looming recession. . . While we can’t predict the future, one thing is certain: most mortgage lenders have tightened their lending standards.
One part of the build-up to the housing bust … (0 comments)
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arizona: More Photos from the Desert Southwest - 03/11/08 12:58 PM
The northern edge of the Sonoran Desert often has the reputation of being a barren place with very little to offer in terms of vegetation save for the famous saguaro cactus whose bloom is the state flower of Arizona. Interestingly, with the rain that we have experienced down here this winter, we … (1 comments)
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arizona: When Selling your Home, Did you have a Chance? Did you have a plan 'B'? - 03/11/08 12:37 PM
I used to hate going down into the basement. I didn't care if it was day or night. I just saw too many scary movies.
When I would have to go down, I knew what I would do if I was attacked by a monster. I had a plan. Maybe … (0 comments)
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arizona: Real Estate Buyer Advisory - 03/11/08 11:37 AM
Purchasing a home can be a bewildering experience for anyone and especially the uninformed. With all of the publicity concerning foreclosures the need for buyers to be well informed prior to signing a contract has never been greater than it is today.
Arizona realtors have long recognized the need to educate the … (0 comments)
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arizona: Outdoors in Arizona... - 03/11/08 10:46 AM
On my morning run this morning I was thinking to myself, "how great is it that I can run, in shorts, at 5AM, outside, in early March, and not be freezing." That is the reason we live in Arizona. The winter months were a bit chilly, but again, not so bad that … (1 comments)
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arizona: Mortgage Pricing Is Out of Whack! - 03/10/08 10:38 PM
This was a devastating day for the stock markets, so I expected to see the rate (yield) on the 10 year bond fall. I wasn't disappointed. Take a look at where the market ended the day, courtesy of Bloomberg.
I'm going to pick on one of my favorite lenders, SunTrust, although every … (17 comments)
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arizona: ASU Karsten Golf Course!!! Tempe, Arizona - 03/10/08 09:34 PM
Today - since it was going to be around 80 degrees, my husband and I went along with some friends to play golf. Now, just to make sure you all understand, I am what is affectionally referred to as a "duffer." That means a beginner and not good. We had attended … (21 comments)
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arizona: RESPA or Just Plain R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Part Duex - 03/10/08 08:27 PM
So, in our last post we saw Lender's cringing, Agents incensed, and Loan "Counselors" playing paper football, in thier "spare time". Today...the rest of the story.
Well, my clients, still believing in the "system" and wanting to give the benefit of the doubt to the stated response time of "one business … (2 comments)
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arizona: Stop Foreclosure Today , Save Your Home - 03/10/08 05:58 PM
Your home is your most valuable asset, and you probably want to keep it. We know that life is unpredictable and that circumstances arise that prevent you from making your mortgage payments. Sometimes these are temporary things such as job loss, medical illness, marital difficulties, and even unanticipated repairs.
Since your lender … (0 comments)
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arizona: Community Highlight - Fountain Hills, Arizona - 03/10/08 05:31 PM
Fountain Hills is a small hillside community located on the outskirts of the valley, just east of Scottsdale, Arizona. The town is named for its centerpiece, one of the world's tallest fountains. Each year, the town hosts several major local events, including the Fountain Hills Great Fair. Visitors come from all over the world to enjoy the … (1 comments)
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arizona: Builders in North Peoria Arizona - 03/10/08 03:43 PM
As part of my ongoing pursuit to stay ahead of the game when it comes to new construction, Sunday was my day to visit builders in the Lake Pleasant/Happy Valley area. I visited several builders and was excited to hear that home traffic/sales are picking up.
DR Horton just opened a new … (0 comments)
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arizona: No Credit Score Financing Available with LESS than 5% Down! - 03/10/08 03:16 PM
Nationwide, buyers can purchase with no or low credit scores provided a NTRMCR can be created. If so, the buyer has met the minimum credit guidelines for government financing loans.
NTRMCR = Non-Traditional Residential Mortgage Credit Report
What gets put on the report?
Proof of utility bills paid on time with no 30 … (4 comments)
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arizona: Another Great Investment Property 8% Cap Rate..... - 03/10/08 10:42 AM
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arizona: Anthem Days are here again... - 03/10/08 10:22 AM
One of the biggest and most anticipated events of the year in the master planned community that I live in is Anthem Days. As I mentioned in a previous post, Anthem is a truly unique community. We absoluteyl love it. And we are spoiled by it indeed.
Anthem Days is two day … (0 comments)
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arizona: Chino Valley Arizona For Sale - 03/10/08 08:33 AM
1875 Yvonne Way, Chino Valley
! Low E Windows
! Stem Wall
! Big Kitchen
! Split Floor Plan
! On Sewer
! Natural Gas Avail.
! Garden Tub
! Kitchen Island
! Rock Landscaping
! Nice Back Yard
! Long Driveway
! Room for Garage
MLS # 922529 $129,900 Ken Nimmo ( Realtor )
www.kennimmo.com 928-713-9632, 480-585-0809
Kenprescottrealtor1@cableone.net
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arizona: Mesa, Arizona - Consumers Accessing Crime Statistics via the Web! - 03/09/08 09:48 PM
As of about four months ago, Mesa introduced a website that tracks crime patterns for the Mesa police and for its residents. A visitor can actually select a portion of Mesa and view and overlap maps dotted with crimes. This website is comprehensive in that it allows the viewer to find … (12 comments)
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arizona: Open House Mathematics: Show me the money! - 03/09/08 09:26 PM
Number of attendees X Pull Through % Rate X Average Commission per Property = Seven Year Earnings
Attendees = Lookie Lou's and Nosy Neighbors
Pull Through Rate % = Typical conversion rate of your followed-up efforts on database suspects and prospects (usually 20-30%)
Average Commission per Property = General Market Value … (10 comments)
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arizona: Should we really tried to fix the subprime crisis. - 03/09/08 02:20 PM
Politics in the Real Estate market 3/9/2008
joel@joellawson.com
http://www.joellawson.com/
http://www.integrityrealty.net/
As a real estate broker. I watched closely the news and other information about our current real estate market. Trying as we all are to figure out how did we get here, and how do we get back.
Being in the midst of a presidential campaign, we hear … (0 comments)
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arizona: Another Great Investment Property...... - 03/09/08 11:56 AM
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arizona: Are you tired...... - 03/09/08 11:39 AM
Are you tired of getting the runaround when you call someone in reference to REO bulk packages? Tired of the lack of professionalism and NOT getting answers to your questions? These opportunities are available for your qualified investors. The problem is there are a lot of people out here trying to … (0 comments)
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arizona: Time Change - Not in AZ - 03/09/08 10:17 AM
In my ongoing love affair with Arizona I recalled this morning another wonderful thing about living here. We don't change our clocks. Ever. No "springing ahead" or "falling back" for us. I like to think we're beyond that here in AZ, but in reality I appreciate not having an extra hour … (6 comments)
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arizona: Phoenix Valley Real Estate Market - January 2007-March 7, 2007 - Stats - 03/08/08 11:10 PM
I wanted to check out the comparisons from this year to last year during the same period. I'm liking how the graphs show so clearly what is happening with the market. So, I created another graph - similar to the one I submitted for Phoenix, Arizona from January 1, 2007 - … (11 comments)
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arizona: Multi Family Central Phoenix - 03/08/08 09:57 PM
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arizona: Bonus Points? - 03/08/08 08:55 PM
Bowling For Dollars & Blogging For Bonus Points...
Ok, so I know how Bowling For Dollars works, what confuses me is how Bonus Points work in Active Rain. As you can see from my previous post, I did attempt to find out some of the "best practices" for blogging ( a … (17 comments)
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arizona: RESPA or Just Plain RESPECT? - 03/08/08 07:35 PM
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T...Find out what it means to me.." lyrics we all have heard from the ageless voice of Aretha Franklin; I think "The Queen of Soul", gets it and I know, we all want it.
It seems like it would come natural, but I think we all know that is not always the … (5 comments)
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arizona: Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Stats as of March 8, 2008! - 03/08/08 07:15 PM
I'm trying out my new found graph talents and providing information to consumers about the Phoenix Valley real market. One large area is the Mesa, Arizona market. I am including all listings - townhomes, apartment homes, and family homes in this survey of available listings. I am including Sold as of January … (6 comments)
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arizona: Arggghhhhh! Weeeeeds! - 03/08/08 10:51 AM
One of the nasty little secrets they don't tell you about Arizona is, you do get weeds. (Read more about weeds) And well, they grow like weeds. Every winter after we get some heavy rains you count on having weeds pop up immediately afterwards once the weather begins to warm up. … (2 comments)
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arizona: The Beautiful Happy Joyful Benefits you get with Short Sales! Part 2 of 2 - 03/08/08 04:18 AM
I recently posted "The Problems you get with Short Sales". It was a set up from the get go. Short Sale transactions have popped up and hit us by storm. Everyone seems to know what one is, inside and outside the industry. The glass really is 1/2 full. Let's use it … (10 comments)
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arizona: The Problems You Get With Short Sales (Benefits You Get will be posted soon) - 03/08/08 03:16 AM
The can kill a street's, subdivision's, community's, town's, city's, county's, state's property values pretty quickly.
If your not selling short in an area, you lose and the short seller wins. If you built up a lot of equity or put down a large downpayment that has kept you from having to … (6 comments)
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arizona: Creating a Graph - Just Go to Google and Type in CREATE A GRAPH!!! - 03/07/08 05:59 PM
Several of our Active Rainers have shared how to do a simple graph. Going to google and typing in "create a graph" took me to several options and I selected the Kids Zone how to. Pretty simple, actually. I opted for the pie chart, but may get more creative down the … (12 comments)
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arizona: Moving to AZ - 03/07/08 07:59 AM
Yesterday, I put my cousin-in-law back on an airplane to Minnesota. He arrived Tuesday morning for a brief visit. He's considering relocating here to AZ. Most of my husbands family live in MN. It's a lovely place, some of the year, but being true Azphiles, we feel AZ is the BEST … (7 comments)
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arizona: Home for Sale In Estrella Mountain Ranch - Goodyear Arizona!! - 03/06/08 11:55 PM
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arizona: Lake Powell Water Release ~ Photos - 03/06/08 11:43 PM
Please see the blog here Lake Powell Water Releasefor background on flood. I was going to add the photos to the previous blog, but after being there for several hours today, decided they needed their own space!
The jet tubes are releasing 300,000 gallons of water a second. Yup, a second.
The first … (21 comments)
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arizona: Townhomes in Sale, Avondale Arizona 160,000!! - 03/06/08 10:45 AM
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arizona: Town House For Sale In Westbrook, Peoria, Arizona 193,888.00!!! - 03/06/08 10:43 AM
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arizona: Lake Powell Water Release ~ Wow! - 03/06/08 02:25 AM
Once again the world wide media has descended on Page, Arizona, and Glen Canyon Dam to watch and record a spectacular release of water and witness environmental history. Starting yesterday and running until March 10, 2008, a high flow water release from Glen Canyon Dam is rushing down Glen Canyon and … (11 comments)
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arizona: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself - 03/05/08 11:16 PM
75 years ago yesterday, on March 4, 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave his first inaugural address. The country was in desperate economic shape – the throes of the Great Depression – and FDR had been elected in a landslide to do something to pick the country back up.
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arizona: How the Phoenix-area real estate market is like my backyard, or, how the real estate market could turn around this spring - 03/05/08 11:13 PM
Happy March! It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for spring pruning – how the time flies.
I was out in the yard this weekend, pruning the dead branches and leaves and I thought about how my yard is kind of like the Phoenix area real estate market (I know, … (0 comments)
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arizona: The Year of the Buyer - 03/05/08 12:18 PM
Ah, my first blog post (on AR anyway).
While the news websites I visit almost daily seem to run a lot of headlines about the Real Estate woes - "Housing Market Crash" as they seem to want to sensationalize it - I see the next year or two as an incredible opportunity.
For … (0 comments)
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arizona: REOs for Serious Investors..... - 03/05/08 10:29 AM
If you are tired of getting the run around when you call people about REOs then you need to call me. These opportunities are REAL. The problem is there are a lot of people out there that do not have a clue as to what they are doing. We have relationships … (0 comments)
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arizona: Staying Positive in a declining Real Estate market... - 03/05/08 09:05 AM
Yesterday I wrote about the negativity of the media and how it can pervade our psyches. The flip side of that is how to stay positive in the face of all the negative economic news and the continue deterioration of the housing market. We must remember that this too will pass. … (7 comments)
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arizona: Gated Golf Property in Queen Creek, Arizona - New Homes!!! - 03/04/08 09:42 PM
Brand new homes, on golf lots located in a guarded gated community. Beautiful area in Queen Creek with so much to offer. Whether you are retiring, a second home buyer, an empty nester, or you are ready to down size, and you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, rural community away from … (2 comments)
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arizona: Short Sales - Simplified - 03/04/08 12:23 PM
There is a lot of talk about "short sales" these days so I thought you would be interested in this information that I've summarized based on a couple articles from different mortgage brokers.
A short sale is an "arrangement" between the owner of a home and their mortgage lender to accept … (5 comments)
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arizona: Paradise Valley, Arizona - 03/04/08 11:20 AM
Paradise Valley is best described as the"OLD HOLLYWOOD" of Arizona. The homeowners find real estate in this city so desirable. Paradise Valley is centrally located to the airport, shopping and numerous restaurants and entertainment. The town was originally zoned years ago, minimum 1 acre lots which gives homeowners a feel similar to living in … (0 comments)
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arizona: Open House Radio: - 03/04/08 08:45 AM
Topic: Understanding Mortgages Guest: Ventana Mortgage, 3965 E Foothills Dr Sierra Vista, AZ Powered by Podbean.com
I have been enjoying my new Real Estate Radio show here in Sierra Vista, Arizona and suggest that if your area does not have a local real estate show, go to your local … (0 comments)
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arizona: The Market We Face Tomorrow - 03/04/08 12:33 AM
We're newbies to active rain and so will no doubt figure out the 'complete' ropes here and how to benefit from all of you and your years of experience.
It said I should start with a blog and wait for responses so here it is. We are all facing a tough market … (5 comments)
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arizona: BLOOMING HILLS ESTATES, PRESCOTT, ARIZONA - LOW HOA FEES - 03/03/08 09:47 PM
Blooming Hills Estates is a fantastic subdivision located just south of Prescott Lakes in Prescott, Arizona. The subdivision consists of semi-custom homes most of which were built by Carrington Homes. These well-built homes list from $500,000 - $800,000. They include great architectural features such as art niches, soffits, peeled pole accents, … (3 comments)
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arizona: Countrywide's Portfolio of Loans is the Ugly Duckling... - 03/03/08 08:52 PM
...with little hope of becoming a beautiful swan. While companies like AmNet (American Mortgage Network) were busy originating 100% loans in the form of 80/20s and Pick-a-Pays, it was Countrywide who was buying and servicing the loans.
That portfolio, a beautiful swan in 2005, has become the industry's biggest ugly duckling. Late payments on option … (24 comments)
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arizona: Brand New Homes Available in Gated, Golf Community - Queen Creek, Arizona - 03/03/08 08:41 PM
Brand new homes, on golf lots located in a guarded gated community . Beautiful area in Queen Creek with so much to offer. Whether you are retiring, a second home buyer, an empty nester, or you are ready to down size, and you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, rural community away … (4 comments)
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arizona: Great 2 BR 2 BA Condo with Fireplace, Fenced Patio, Community Pool, Spa, Clubhouse $105K - 03/03/08 02:08 PM
For more information call 1-800-637-2306 or visit http://www.devineproperties.com/ Presented by Devine Properties, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty *All offices are independently owned and operated.* Equal Housing Opportunity.
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arizona: Gorgeous 4BR 2.5 BA, single story, Amaing Private Yard, pool/Hot Tub $410K - 03/03/08 02:00 PM
For more information call 1-800-637-2306 or visit http://www.devineproperties.com/ Presented by Devine Properties, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty *All offices are independently owned and operated.* Equal Housing Opportunity.
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arizona: Bank repos and reality... - 03/03/08 10:03 AM
Over the past several months my business partner and I have shown several buyers bank repossed homes. I think we all need to educate our clients on the prospects of bank owned properties. Now don't get me wrong, I have come across a few that were in good condition and had … (4 comments)
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arizona: My March Real Estate Newsletter - 03/03/08 07:32 AM
Below is a link to my March Newsletter.If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at (520)918-4837I would be happy to assist you in any future real estate needs!Have a great day,Click on the link below to access the newsletter.March Newsletter
Rich Lecinski
Long Realty Company
Oro Valley - Tucson … (0 comments)
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arizona: Gorgeous with Lots of Upgrades & Extra Storage!! 200k!! - 03/02/08 10:51 PM
4 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom. 2215 Sq Ft. This is a Gorgeous Home With Outstanding Upgrades. The Open Floorplan Has A Living Space For Every Need, Including A Living Room, Family Room, And A Huge Den That Is Pefect For An Office, Home Theater Or Game Room. The Home Is Situated … (1 comments)
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arizona: Mesa Mayor Race Way to Close Too Call - 03/02/08 10:19 PM
A month and a half I blogged about the three candidates for Mayor of Mesa Arizona.
OK... plenty of time has passed.
Many issues have been debated.
Now, with the elections just over a week away...
...it appears that half of city's residences have yet to make up their minds.
So says a report on MSNBC.
For … (6 comments)
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arizona: SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFESTYLE - 03/02/08 08:46 AM
In these days of uncertainty, of rising prices and ever rising energy consumption, is this not the perfect time to consider simplifying our lives.
In my humble opinion the population at large has to be much less selfish and spoiled. We must all seriously consider, at least for the next few … (8 comments)
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arizona: An Excellent Buy For This Popluar Floor Plan! - 03/02/08 06:46 AM
BEST VALUE IN PALM MEADOWS! Well maintained home with The Very Popular Sedona great room floor plan. Tile floors in Kitchen and Dining nook; neutral colors throughout; Den has double doors and is easily converted to 4th bedroom; split Master Bedroom; vaulted ceilings; ceiling fans; fully landscaped with sprinklers front and … (0 comments)
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arizona: Night Skys In Big Water are hard to beat - 03/02/08 03:24 AM
Astronomy was never one of my strong suits. We had a telescope many years ago but sold it. Recently my son has gotten seriously interested in astronomy, and some of the pictures he is getting using a realtively inexpensive telescope and his Canon XTI are pretty astounding. Technology has certainly changed … (5 comments)
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arizona: Sellers Guide to Getting their Home SOLD Fast!!! - 03/02/08 02:00 AM
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Information on Selling Your Home
Whether you are thinking about selling your first home or your seventh home, our trained real estate professional can help you earn more money in less time on the sale. Our associates work hard to understand the unique selling points of your home and neighborhood, and can … (0 comments)
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arizona: Buyers Guide to the Perfect Home - 03/02/08 01:52 AM
Information on Buying Your New Home
Looking for a new home can be an exciting and challenging experience. Having a real estate professional that takes the time to understand your unique needs and lifestyle is important. We work hard to not only find the perfect home for you, but also to … (2 comments)
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arizona: Arizona: Resources to Life in Paradise - 03/02/08 01:31 AM
There is still no greater investment than REAL ESTATE.
Deferrable. Depreciable. Deductible.
I am still your Realtor in ANY Market Condition.
Devoted. Dedicated. Determined.
To get the JOB done RIGHT!Annabelle Tan~FinfrockReal Estate Consultant, REALTORwww.azFeaturedProperties.comDirect: (623) 694-2070
Keller Williams High Desert RealtyCall Toll Free: (877) 832-3328Fax: (602) 787-2094Email: belletan@kw.com
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arizona: Invest in Yourself!!! - 03/02/08 01:23 AM
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arizona: Get More by Giving More!!! - 03/02/08 01:20 AM
I was always an upbeat child, interested in people. Social & Energetic, Warm and inviting, it wasn't hard to for someone like myself to adjust to this business. I gave more of my TIME and ATTENTION and it was all in the NAME of RECIPROCITY that others gave back, in form of … (4 comments)
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arizona: Rental Tax Benefits - 03/02/08 12:45 AM
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arizona: Deferrable. Depreciable. Deductible. - 03/01/08 09:46 PM
While it is the best time to buy.... Media, today, portray the gloom similar to the presumed DOOMED Housing MARKET that they thought it was in 1985. Looking back, we could have bought many and cashed in our paychecks in 2003-2004 to allow us ALL to retire. Time will tell who can expect early … (0 comments)
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arizona: You, FIRST! Why? How? - 03/01/08 09:36 PM
It is a New Beginning for the New Year, a fresh new start for any business, for any homebuyer and seller. I truly believe that "life is what we make it." And for it to be a magnificent story largely depends on OUR persistence, motivation and habits.
A brief character analysis of the author … (0 comments)
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arizona: San Tan Heights, Arizona (Queen Creek) - 03/01/08 09:24 PM
Thinking about buying a home in San Tan Heights?
What a nice community! Luscious green belts and it is close to current and future shopping.
I recently took my kids to the park and had a to wait a few minutes because the regular maintenance crew was there. I can't tell … (1 comments)
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