Tony and Suzanne Marriott's Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Blog
Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Blog, presented by Tony and Suzanne Marriott of Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty.
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So much effort goes into achieving designations that it surprises me more designees don't bother to educate their clients and prospects as to what the mysterious initials mean, and more importantly, what benefit they mean to the client! Most organizations that award designations have generic or ...
10/10/2006
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NOT AT ARM'S LENGTH A sale of a house is just a sale, right? Not necessarily. If you are selling your house to your children or transferring title outside the open market, then the transaction may be characterized as "not at arm's length". Since such a transfer may have tax consequ...
10/10/2006
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Home financing is very important to you as a homebuyer. You will want an agent who has strong relationships with local lenders in order to help you save thousands of dollars. REALTORS® can refer you to lenders who can inform you of the mortgage loan programs that will save you the most money. You...
10/09/2006
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The purchase of a home can either save you thousands of dollars or...lose them. Experience and good negotiating skills will greatly enhance your ability to get the most for your money. Two very important ingredients in the recipe of price negotiations include setting the stage before making your ...
10/09/2006
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Here is a suggestion that could make a big difference in negotiating a successful offer for your new home: many buyers are making the actual loan application and obtaining a full loan approval before they shop for the home they want to buy. The benefits are that you will be looking at homes you a...
10/09/2006
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Long before you ever make loan application to buy your new home, if you suspect there may be something on your credit report that might cause a problem, you should investigate it. The three major credit reporting agencies are listed below, and they each offer online credit reports. Experian Equif...
10/08/2006
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One of the most appreciated services offered by buyer agents is helping buyers find the source of the down payment to buy their new home, especially when they thought they couldn t afford it. Below, you will find a partial list of some potential sources for a down payment. Equity in your current ...
10/08/2006
The real estate industry is currently undergoing a technological revolution that is enabling some agents -- those who successfully embrace the changes -- to provide their clients with better information, better communication and more efficient service. A wide variety of advances, many involving t...
10/08/2006
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SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED When a real estate deed is signed, it is effective, right? Even if a deed is properly executed, it is not effective until it has been delivered to and accepted by the buyer. This can sometimes create bizarre results. An elderly man properl...
10/07/2006
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YOUR OWN HOME: A WISE INVESTMENT You may be looking for opportunities to make more money by considering avenues of investment. The best investment is still the purchase of your own home. Home values have traditionally appreciated at the annual rate of inflation--about 2% to 4% eac...
10/07/2006
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Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Blog, presented by Tony and Suzanne Marriott of Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty. Insightful commentary on the real estate market in Maricopa County, Arizona.