The new AZ Regional Multiple Listing Service has launch the FlexMLS system which vastly improves the ability to view listing photos and virtual tours. Good Phoenix area Real Estate agents will do well by their clients if they take advantage of this system to layout pictures/virtual tours to get them inside your home. Ultimately, the [...]
Archive | August, 2008
Life in DC Ranch – Scottsdale AZ
Posted on 30 August 2008.
DC Ranch in North Scottsdale is one of the most spectacular communities amongst the many wonderful places to live in all of Greater Phoenix. DC Ranch is an intimate golf and exclusive community designed by DMB Partners as a premier resort, retirement and golf community nestled in the McDowell Mountains. This 3,700 acre master planned [...]
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Borrow from IRA to pay off Debt ?? Bad Idea!
Posted on 29 August 2008.
Americans are well known for their infatuation with debt and their inability to save. However, there have been two places that Americans have managed to save to accumulate wealth. The first is their primary residence, their home (believe it or not). The second is in retirement plans such as IRA and 401Ks. The primary reasons [...]
What goes up like a Rocket and down like a Balloon?
Posted on 28 August 2008.
Do you need 3 guesses? Probably not. It’s Home Prices in Phoenix, AZ. In Maricopa County, Arizona which includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Peoria and Chandler home prices exploded from 2001-2005; Skyrocketing more than 100% in most places. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reported Maricopa County as the fastest growing real [...]
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Short Sales Suck ! – 7 Reasons Why!
Posted on 27 August 2008.
Short sale specialists will tell you that you are missing the boat if you are not involved with these transactions in the greater Phoenix real estate market. I could not disagree more adamantly. Here are 7 Good Reasons not to get involved with short sales. Average time to get acceptance (or more likely a denial) [...]
AZ Homeowners "Bill of Rights" – Proposition 201
Posted on 26 August 2008.
If there is one positive that comes from the fallout of the Arizona real estate crisis is better regulation. I am not talking about over-regulation or Government interference. I am speaking of a revised set of laws and practices that will better protect the consumer and public from deceptive sales practices and require higher levels [...]
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11 Tips to Sell Your Home. Fast!
Posted on 25 August 2008.
There are a record number of foreclosures and short sales on the Phoenix and Scottsdale real estate market. As a result, it is increasing difficult for sellers to get offers on homes that are priced at fair market value. There are many things you can do to elevate your chances. Try these 11 Tips to [...]
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Rent to Own Nightmare
Posted on 24 August 2008.
I have been writing short sale nightmare stories in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Fountain Hills and Tempe for some time. I have shared stories about banks ignore offers that request Down Payment Assistance. There are banks that will only accept cash offers. I have spoken about lenders wanting additional monies for buyers using FHA loans. I [...]
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