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Enough with the doom and gloom about home ownership.

Sure, maybe there's more pain to come in the housing market. But when Time magazine starts running covers that declare "Owning a home may no longer make economic sense," it's time to say: Enough is enough. This is what "capitulation" looks like. Everyone ... Read >

Competing with Lender owned and short sales in today’s Real Estate Market

If you are a "Traditional" Seller trying to sell a home in the Phoenix Arizona area, you already know that this an extremely challenging time. So what can a "Traditional" Seller do to successfully market their property and remain competitive with foreclos... Read >

Mortgage Pre-approval vs. Mortgage Pre-Qualification

A mortgage pre-approval is not the same as a mortgage pre-qualification. Many people confuse the two terms. A mortgage pre-qualification is the first step to getting a mortgage pre-approval. During the mortgage pre-qualification process, a mortgage lend... Read >

Real Estate has new terms

REO, Short Sale, Foreclosure..are all common words in the Phoenix Real Estate market . Scary terms to all homeowners these days. The economic woes have caused numerous homeowners to lose their homes. It is a tragedy in our Nation that has contributed fur... Read >

Beware of Cap and Trade

The United States House of Representatives has recently passed a "Cap and Trade Bill", HR 2454 that critics charge is so large & long that few if any Congressmen could have read or realize what is actually in the bill. Now that it's passed, we do. Foremo... Read >

Take a walk to higher home values

Take a Walk to higher Home Values Homes in "walkable" communities are becoming more and more popular, according to an August 2009 study released by CEOs for Cities. Not only are they more popular, homes located in these urban areas are showing a marked ... Read >

What is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

If you're thinking about selling your home or property, a comparative market analysis or CMA is a great way to help you determine the actual value of your home for your home in the Phoenix Arizona area You could conduct your own comparative market analys... Read >

How to choose a neighborhood

If houses are like spouses, a neighborhood is like the extended family. But while you can have a good marriage and still dread holidays with the in-laws, you'll never love a house if you don't like your neighborhood. How can you choose the right communi... Read >

Finding a Great Realtor to sell your Home

The Phoenix area is full of people who sell real estate. Some of them are smart, efficient, focused, versatile and willing to go the extra mile. And some of them aren't. Finding an agent who will sell your home in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatuke... Read >

Why You Don’t Need Formal Education to Invest in Arizona Real Estate

One of the things that keep many people from getting started in Arizona real estate investing is the lack of education available on the topic. There are many people who have an interest but cannot find sufficient education in real estate investing. For ... Read >

Getting Started as a Landlord

When it comes to getting started as a landlord there are several steps that you must follow. If you skip any of them there is a good chance that you will end up on the wrong end of the stick. You should be able to follow along with the steps to becoming a... Read >

Become a Real Estate Investor

Are you looking for a new way to make money? Are you tired of your current career? If so, you may want to look into becoming a real estate investor. Thousands of people in Arizona have become real estate investors, and have in turn made tons of money. If ... Read >

FHA steps up to serve first-time homeowners

First-time buyers and those who have lower to middle income have an old way, now turned new, to find a mortgage. In the Phoenix Arizona real estate market FHA is becoming the mortgage of choice. Many are turning to federally-backed Federal Housing Admi... Read >

HUD Properties, FHA & Title Seasoning

With HUD properties, title seasoning, FHA loans, and short sales, investors have had some confusion regarding the rules. This article will clarify all of these issues for you. HUD is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, a go... Read >

Key indicators from Phoenix's Housing Market

There are some positive signs coming from metropolitan Phoenix housing market. Foreclosures dropped slightly in September while home prices inched up again. Last month, lenders foreclosed on 3,759 Valley homes, an almost 5 percent drop from August, ac... Read >