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Interactive Infographic – Investing in the Best Recovering Neighborhoods to Buy a Home

If you’re thinking like an investor, there’s no such thing as a bad neighborhood. Increased investment in the residential real estate sector often leads to expanded retail and additional services, resulting in ‘bad’ areas bouncing back. …down payment assistance and help with closing costs…

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A Sincere Thank You Thursday – To Police Officers for the Multitude of Good Things (Videos)

A Sincere Thank You Thursday – To Police Officers for the Multitude of Good Things (Videos) We know the best media ratings don’t come from the ‘good stuff’, nevertheless we feel compelled commit today’s Thank You Thursday blog to our nation’s Police Officers and all the good that they do. Law Enforcement has taken an… Read More

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Down Payment Assistance Programs Save Qualifying Homebuyers More Than $17,000 on Average over Life of Loan

Down Payment Assistance Programs Save Qualifying Homebuyers More Than $17,000 on Average over Life of Loan **See below for Down Payment Assistance Programs available in Arizona Analysis of the impact of down payment assistance on the cost of buying a home— including the down payment and monthly house payments for a median-priced home in 513… Read More

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Superheros are made, not born. A Thank You Thursday nod to Shannon Weber

If you’re one of Shannon Weber’s Superheroes, it’s likely you’ve been ‘caped’. I first read about Shannon in a blog posted by one of my favorite wordies, Seth Goddin. Shannon runs a blog called LoveYou2.org and among other things, she’s an artist, a lover of life and maker of heroes. Shannon introduces San Francisco’s local… Read More

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Discovered: Geographical Sweet Spots for Homeownership

The article below mentions what I believe is the biggest obstacle renters encounter when thinking about buying a home… down payment. Here in Arizona there are several fantastic options for down payment assistance, sometimes covering the whole thing. There’s also the zero down VA loan for Veterans or Active Military members. Combine any of these… Read More

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Video: Help Kids Handle Moving

Great tips in this video to help you kid’s transition to a new home. One thing we always found helpful when trying to assimilate kids to their new environment was a “moving pack”. Fill a brand new backpack for their new school, with travel brochures from the area they’re moving to, featuring of course some… Read More

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Mortgage Rates Dip Three Weeks in a Row

Wannabe home buyers rejoice—mortgage rates are steadily declining. Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing mortgage rates moving lower for the third consecutive week amid another week of market turbulence. “The Freddie Mac mortgage rate survey had difficulty keeping up with market events this week,” says Sean Becketti, chief… Read More

Fulton Homes imagines Queen Creek Station

Is New Construction your dream? One of these brand new homes for sale in Queen Creek, Arizona just might be THE ONE! Take a look at E Mockingbird Drive at Queen Creek Station by Fulton Homes – an up-and-coming social-centric community within walking distance of the Marketplace. Fantastic amenities include; six private parks, recreation trails, picnic… Read More