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Home Buyer Assistance is Still Available in Arizona

It might be easter than you think to overcome one of the biggest roadblocks that home buyers commonly face. For example, did you know that Down Payment Assistance programs are still available? With all the media coverage of home prices and interest rates, I’m surprised that there seems to be little if any information available… Read More

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The Home Series – Surprising DIY Cleaning Supplies

Our new ‘The Home Series’ covers everything from maintenance tips, repairs, design and decorating, organization, to buying and selling a house, and so much more – but really just about the way we all live in our homes. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —  Surprising… Read More

Basics Principles for Buying Investment Property

Investment home buyers have dropped off noticeably compared to years past, due in large part to the perception that home prices are artificially inflated and interest rates are high. But home prices seem to have stabilized at least for the time being, indicating that the surge in home prices may not be ‘artificial’ after all…. Read More

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Home Renovation for (Less Than) the Cost of an iPhone

We’ve all heard and read about home renovations that can add value to our property. But those updates are pricy, right? Not always! There are a bucketload of projects that we can do to modernize our homes that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg and that do, indeed, add value. Sometimes value is in repairs, other times… Read More

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City vs Suburbs – Rent vs Buy – New vs Resale

We’ve been teetering on the edge of an uncertain housing market for some time now. The Rent vs Buy decision has become even more debatable than ever. Wondering about the stability of home prices in certain areas has caused buyers to question their choice of locations, and erratic mortgage rates certainly don’t help in determining… Read More

Price Reduced in Popular 55+ Community

Recently reduced, this 3 Bedroom home in a popular, Mesa active adult community is a great value! Dreamland Villa offers tons of great amenities, and a well-run association, and best of all, fees are OPTIONAL!! Choose from their long list of available activities. The location couldn’t be more convenient! Easy access to Rts 60 and… Read More

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Real Estate as Investment Part I: Finding it Hard to Save a Downpayment?

Rising rents are making it more and more difficult for hopeful home buyers to save enough money for a downpayment and closing costs. Home ownership has a mountain of advantages, not the least of which is the ability to build equity while establishing stability for you and your family. While your investment appreciates, homeowners can… Read More

Beautiful Mesa AZ Home with Valuable Updates

Enjoy the resort lifestyle in your own back yard! From the moment you walk through the door, this house feels like home. Plank-style flooring combines the warm look of wood with the easy upkeep of tile, and creates a comfy atmosphere in modern, open living spaces. — Complete Listing Details, Video & Photo Gallery —… Read More

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AZVHV is Honoring Our Heroes: Nurses

May is the national month of celebration for our heroes. All month long, events throughout the U.S. commemorate Nurses, Teachers, Police Officers and Firefighters, culminating in Memorial Day on the last Monday of the month honoring those who died while serving in the Military. We’re coming up on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale… Read More

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Real Estate Crash or Simply Gridlock?

Right off the bat I want to set your mind at ease. The Real Estate market does not appear to be in crash mode, at least not of the 2008 variety with which we are all painfully familiar. This is an adjustment, admittedly an unusual one. I know… I too roll my eyes at the… Read More