Dean Carver's (scarver) Blog

We are definitely in flux and ever changing!  The number of “Active” properties for sale that you can readily purchase and make an offer on isn’t 27,400 as reported in the Arizona Republic this past weekend…it’s actually lower.  The real number is 19,400. The 27,400 includes homes that are in AWC...

I get this asked at least once a week “Can you short sale a luxury home?”   The quick answer: Well of course you can!  You see it really doesn’t matter how big the mortgage is it’s whether there is a hardship.  If you can establish a hardship well then you’re a candidate for a short sale. For exa...

Bank closure are down from 2010, but the FDIC is still moving to close down some failing banks. Two such banks in Oklahoma and Wisconsin that received federal bailout money were shut down this week. See the Associated Press article here: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Regulators-close-small-banks-...

We've listed and sold a lot of VA homes over the years. We recently had a VA property that had offers submitted on it before we were even able to push it live on the MLS. See it here: https://va.equator.com/index.cfm?event=findHome.propertyDetail&Property_ID=1808594 Want to know how people got a ...

1st St PHOENIX, AZ Gorgeous custom Forte home in gated Summerhill! 5BR/3+1BA Single Family House $742,900 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 4,200 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 27,000 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionStunning Forte built home in the ...

Planning on using the tax break for homeowner's in Arizona? Governor Brewer signed a new law Thursday that will require homeowners to provide a sworn affidavit that they occupy the home in order to receive their tax break. While it doesn't go into effect immediately, the law is designed to preven...

The weather is gorgeous in Phoenix, Arizona and it's the perfect time to get out and check out the local Ahwatukee Farmer's Market! Located on 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044 (just west of 48th St.) So easy for homeowners in Ahwatukee Equestrian, Mountain Park Ranch, and Ahwatukee Custom...

We were at an agent mastermind this week of top producing short sale agents to exchange ideas on one of our favorite topics: PHOENIX SHORT SALES! (Cue loud, scary music!) We got asked a question we're often asked, but with a twist.... What questions are you asking in this market to qualify whethe...

Experts are predicting that 2011 will surpass 2010 in the amount of foreclosures. Sounds bleak, but it is definitely part of the recovery process -- painful as that may be. The real estate market will not be able to normalize with so many foreclosures and short sales in play. Click here to read t...

7920 Sierra Morena MESA, AZ Highly desirable Eaglefeather community! 5BR/3BA Single Family House $388,800 Year Built 2000 Sq Footage 3,330 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 10,789 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionPrice just reduced!!!! Highly des...