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Phoenix AZ Real Estate Market Update

Ladies, gentleman, family and friends of wexzilla.com – your source for all the latest & greatest news surrounding the world of greater Phoenix, AZ real estate and mortgage lending. Foremost, a quick AZ real estate market update. The S&P| Case-Shiller home price index reported an annual increase of .6%. Not 6%, just less than 1%. [...]

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HOA or No HOA? … that is the question!

If you live in Scottsdale, AZ or any of the surrounding towns in the east valley such as Mesa, Fountain Hills or Glendale, AZ you are probably aware that many, if not most, of the communities that you may purchase a home in are managed by Homeowners Associations (HOA’s). If you are thinking about buying [...]

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To Buy or Not to Buy (Phoenix AZ real estate)

This slight variation of Shakespeare’s famous line from Hamlet is the question I am hearing from as they buyers ponder and weigh-in on when it comes to that big decision to purchase real estate. Here are 4 things to consider whether now is the right time for you to buy a home here in Greater [...]

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12 Months of Phoenix AZ Sporting Events

Phoenix AZ is known to be a great place to live and vacation primarily due to the weather. We are not called the Vally of the Sun for nothing as it rains, what seems to be, just a handful of days a year. Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale and towns like Glendale, Peoria, Gilbert and Mesa offer [...]

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Bailout – $7K/ taxpayer

Those of you who read my blog about Phoenix, Scottsdale Real Estate and new home builders and new home communities in Peoria, North Scottsdale and Glendale know that I have been opposed to the bailout in its current form. I do think Congress has been working hard to get a plan that will take a [...]

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Get ready for Real Estate Deals in Phoenix

In Phoenix, Scottsdale and the other cities we are flooded with short sale, bank owned real estate (REO), lender owned homes, foreclosure sales and foreclosed homes. The glut of homes in Phoenix area market have caused Phoenix home prices to drop as much as 30% for Maricopa County (greater Phoenix). In Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Carefree, [...]

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FHA "Kiddie Condo" for sale in Tempe, AZ

Tempe, AZ (adjoining Phoenix) is home to Arizona State University and enrollment is at an all-time high. In fact, it appears that student enrollment growth at ASU will surpass available housing. Thus, there may be some great opportunities for parents to buy a home in Tempe, Phoenix, or Scottsdale instead of renting. Annual tuition and [...]

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1031 Exchange Opportunities in Phoenix

From 2001-2005 the greater Phoenix area experienced a real estate boom that saw gains of more than 100% return on capital appreciation (Phoenix home values) in most areas. Some areas, like Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Paradise Valley, AZ saw even greater gains in real estate prices. If you purchased property in Metro Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, [...]

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