Four Ideas to Keep in Mind While Renovating Your Kitchen
Monday, June 13
Renovating a kitchen may seem like a large undertaking, but you can actually create an aesthetically appealing and functional space with just a few simple steps. If you're thinking about renovating a kitchen in your new home or in the home you're getting ready to sell, here are a few ideas to gui...
Distressed Doesn’t Mean Cheap
Thursday, May 26
Foreclosures have been at the forefront of the real estate market, no doubt, but on the other side of distress is opportunity – for those who are able to take advantage of it.In Phoenix there has been a steady flow of foreclosures averaging about 4,000 units per month and buyers are grabbing them...
LOAN OPTIONS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
Wednesday, May 25
In the last few years self-employed people were somewhat left out from the loan options market but that has slowly changed. With a 20% down payment, a self-employed borrower can qualify for a home loan with just their federal tax return from last year with some lenders now. On VA, FHA, and Conv...
Investing In Multi-Family Housing
Monday, May 23
In today's tumultuous economy, companies and individuals alike are finding real estate to be a particularly interesting investment sector. While this is not a new concept, participation in this market sector has increased significantly. One appealing strategy is to own moderate and moderate-low...
SHORT SALE Q&A
Wednesday, April 20
In some states lenders are given the ability to sue the homeowner for these losses or “deficiencies.” Arizona’s anti-deficiency statutes actually prevent lenders from suing a homeowner for losses on a home after foreclosure. As outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33, Chapter 6.1, a pers...
CHANGES IN HOUSING
Wednesday, April 20
The study points to the flailing economy for this new attitude that “less is more” with smaller homes and homes that have less amenities. In addition, in today’s market, less homes are being built. The answers in the study came from home builders, architects, manufacturers and designers. They ...