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General Motors and Chandler Real Estate: More great news is coming to the Phoenix Valley Metro as General Motors (GM) announced they plan to build an Information Technology (IT) center in Chandler. As one of several IT locations in the United States, this new addition to the community will add roughly 1,000 jobs into the center, which is …

Going Fast! Buy New! Lennar Homes For Sale in Stetson Valley:  As your buyer’s agent, I have been through so many new homes throughout the valley. All of which is to preview and give you my insights of why you may want to consider a new home and its community. Some of the new homes …

2 Year Trend – Arizona Real Estate Listing Prices Going Up! Over the two past years, the inventory and lending interest rates have been low. Yet, we have seen an improving trend in real estate recovery, meaning listing prices are going up! All throughout the valley, we’ve seen this increasing trend throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix and …

All of us in the business of real estate have been talking about the Mortgage Debt Relief Act being extended. (READ MORE ABOUT THAT HERE) But there are a few other key points that have an effect as well. Here are some highlights I thought worth mentioning: 1. DEDUCTION OF MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS If you have …

Today, Fannie Mae Freddie Mac announced a holiday evictions suspension of “foreclosed single family and 2-4 unit properties nationwide from December 19, 2012 through January 2, 2013 for Fannie Mae and from December 17, 2012 through January 2, 2013 for Freddie Mac. Legal and administrative proceedings for evictions may continue, but families living in foreclosed …

The Distressed Properties Report of October 2012 is here! CLICK HERE to view the report. The Distressed Properties Report contains three interactive maps to view a snapshot of short sales, foreclosures, and all distressed properties, short sales and foreclosures combined, by zip code. The Distressed Properties Report is compiled by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing …

Over 2 Years Past A Short Sale? You Can Now Buy Real Estate! I was recently at seminar with a lender who indicated a program he has within his mortgage company. Some low rates are hard to come by, let alone to get accepted for a loan when you just sold your home as a …

Pole Aerial Photography on a Beer Budget. Pole Aerial Photography (PAP) is just attaching your camera to a pole, hoisting it up and taking a video or picture. It can dramatically improve pictures. Being in Real Estate I particularly like to use it for front and rear elevations. It also has potential in tight spaces as well …

  2010 Arizona Hail Damage Claim Ends October 5th: As you recall, a major hail storm took place on October 5, 2010 that damaged many homes throughout the valley. We are fast approaching the 2 year anniversary of that storm. Many homes sustained damage to roofs, stucco, air conditioning units, and windows. Keep in mind, …

Real Estate Market – Rise Up Phoenix! I Will Sell! The Phoenix area real estate market is beginning to shape up, and shape up fast! Yes, short sales have fallen significantly since the housing crash over the past several years, as investors and others who are willing to pay more than the actual list price …