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May 2008

Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Are we there yet?

May. 14, 2008

Tagged with: agent, arizona, bottom, bubble, crash, housing, market, phoenix, real estate, realtor

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

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

May. 14, 2008

Tagged with: agent, arizona, dream home, housing, internet, market, myphoenixmls, phoenix, real estate, realtor

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

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Proposed bill would require Arizona loan officers to be licensed

May. 10, 2008

Tagged with: agent, arizona, bill, housing, legislation, market, phoenix, real estate, realtor, sb 1028

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

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To own or to rent? What would Hamlet do?

May. 10, 2008

Tagged with: agent, arizona, housing, market, owning, phoenix, real estate, realtor, renter, renting

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

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

May. 4, 2008

Tagged with: activities, agent, arizona, housing, market, may, phoenix, real estate, realtor, things to do

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

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

May. 4, 2008

Tagged with: agent, arizona, canada, foreign buyers, housing, market, phoenix, real estate, realtor, sellers

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

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The value of home ownership: the power of leverage

May. 4, 2008

Tagged with: agent, arizona, housing, housing market facts, leverage, market, national association of realtors, phoenix, real estate, realtor

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

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