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Rents Are Up Again. Are Rising Faster for Low-End Apartments? (Video)

Rents have gotten way out of hand, in the Phoenix area and it would appear, throughout the country. You might believe you can’t buy a home, but you might be wrong. Watch the video about a couple I recently helped to buy a great home … they thought they couldn’t buy when they came to me to find a rental…

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Low Supply Has Homes Selling Fast

Due to tight real estate inventory and low interest rates, Arizona resale homes are selling fast and residential New Construction is booming. We have discount programs to help with closing costs, and a highly experienced staff to help you make you make the smartest real estate investment.

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Limited Inventory Blamed for Rise in Starter Home Prices

First-Time Buyers are finding prices for starter-homes rising all over the country but mortgage interest rates are lower than ever, which in some cases, could even the score… maybe not for long. Interest rates on home loans have been low for quite some time now but with the shake-up in the European Union, US financial… Read More

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Future Homebuyers Uneasy about Credit, Survey Says

It’s surprising to me, how many people believe that they can not buy a home. With rents soaring, home prices stable, interest rates low, and tax breaks still in place, you have nothing to loose by looking into purchasing a home. In fact I’ve had several clients who called looking for rentals, and were pleasantly… Read More

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Foreclosure Activity Plummets Below Pre-Recession Levels

Foreclosure activity is back to “normal” across much of the nation. Low mortgage interest rates, which were ironically a result of the market crash, likely also play a part in the good health of today’s Real Estate market. First quarter foreclosure activity was below pre-recession levels in 78 out of 216 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas… Read More

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Video: Is A Bridge Loan Right for You?

We don’t hear as much about Bridge Loans as we used to, and though they were nearly nonexistent for a while they seem to be creeping back into favor. A bridge loan may not be the most financially prudent option, interest rates are higher and the amount of time you will carry the loan is… Read More

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Video: Home Equity Loan Dos and Donts

Home Equity loans are coming back into favor with most banks. You might consider a home equity to make major improvements to your home, which could ultimately boost your home’s value giving you even more equity. With interest rates still remarkably low, now might be the time to think about making the equity you have… Read More

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The Comeback Continues: U.S Housing Market On the Rise. Where does your state stand?

I never thought of the word ‘normal’ as comforting before. But as it applies to today’s Real Estate market, ‘normal’ is a virtual security blanket for Realtors, home sellers and buyers alike. The statistics in the article below illustrate a Real Estate market that can easily be called normal, maybe even healthy. For comparison’s sake,… Read More

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Remain Stable… but for how long?

Fixed mortgage rates remained steady, aiding homebuyer affordability amid a tight supply of for-sale homes in many markets, according to the recently released Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). Survey results show the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.62 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week, down slightly from last week when it averaged… Read More

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Spring Buying Season Starts Early. Check the chart, is your city in the top 20?

Note from Bill: Wondering what the median list price is for homes in your area? Average days on market? Which price ranges are moving fast due to low inventory? If you’re looking for specifics on anywhere in the Greater Phoenix area I’d be happy to get you those numbers. I have complete Real Estate market… Read More