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Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Are we there yet?

May 14th, 2008 9:51 pm
It’s the scourge of the family car vacation: the nasally voice coming from the back seat, waaaaaaaayyyy too often, asking “Are we there yet?” And you’ve only rounded the corner out of your neighborhood. It’s going to be a long drive. . . I

Phoenix Real Estate Blog: 3 tips for finding your dream home on the Internet

May 14th, 2008 9:49 pm
I like to say that knowledge is power. But it’s true that too much information can be overwhelming. So how do you wade through the tons and tons of information available online to access just the right info. that will help you build knowledge? Here a

Louisville, KY First Time Home Buyers

May 12th, 2008 8:12 pm
A must read for Louisville, KY first time home buyers

Proposed bill would require Arizona loan officers to be licensed

May 10th, 2008 3:51 pm
Anyone who’s signed a mortgage knows that it’s no light matter. There is A LOT of paperwork involved and – as too many have discovered – if you don’t cross your Ts and dot your Is – twice, at least – you could be in for real financial troub

To own or to rent? What would Hamlet do?

May 10th, 2008 3:50 pm
Now that the real estate market is down in so many areas, it is a good time to buy, but buyers are understandably jittery: “Is this really the bottom?” they ask. “Will it be a good investment?” “Will I lose my money and end up in foreclosure l

The Real Estate Market Trends in Los Gatos

May 9th, 2008 6:43 am
Categorized in: Homes & Housing Market
How is the real estate market in the Town of Los Gatos?

There’s No Excuse to Be Bored! Fill Up Your Calendar with Great Things to Do in Phoenix in May

May 4th, 2008 9:09 pm
As the weather heats up, some of us have a tendency to hole up inside. But don’t! There are so many fun, interesting – and cool! – things to do in the Phoenix area in May. Below is a listing of many of them – whether you’re entertaining out-o

Tips for foreign buyers and sellers who want to attract this new market

May 4th, 2008 9:08 pm
A quarter of U.S. Realtors report more foreigners are buying real estate here, according to a report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in June 2007. Now, the number of foreign buyers is likely to be even higher as the dollar continues

The value of home ownership: the power of leverage

May 4th, 2008 9:06 pm
With a home, in contrast, you earn a return on a giant investment even if you only have a little cash to put forward. If you put a modest 5% down on a $250,000 home, in other words, you’re earning a return on the full $250,000 even though you only paid

How is the Los Gatos Real Estate Market Now?

May 2nd, 2008 10:53 am
Categorized in: Homes & Housing Market
How's the Los Gatos real estate market for early May 2008?

Forget saving money, is walking away the right thing to do?

April 25th, 2008 11:17 am
A recent article in the Arizona Republic about “jingle mail” – when homeowners simply mail the lender back the keys to the home and walk away rather than struggle to pay the mortgage – got me thinking: are there any situations in which walking awa

Arizona ranks 4th among top 10 foreclosure states

April 25th, 2008 11:15 am
According to a recent U.S. News and World blog post, Arizona ranks fourth among the top 10 states in terms of foreclosures per household in March.

4 steps to a better mortgage

April 23rd, 2008 9:49 am
A recent survey by Zillow.com found that U.S. adults spend about 40 hours shopping for a home, 15 for major home improvements, 10 for a car, 8 for a mortgage or home loan, 7 for a vacation, five for a computer, and about four for a television. What’s
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