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Permanent Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness… To Be or Not to Be?

I’d love to hear where the general public stands on this. I’m in the middle of a debate with myself about folks this would help and who it might harm. Short Sales and Foreclosures are not nearly as prevalent as they used to be but they do still exist. Mortgage debt tax forgiveness during the… Read More

Single story home with 2 car garage, dark gray green with off white trim - 3Br, 2 Ba Home for Sale - 22451 E Creosote Dr, Queen Creek, AZ - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Queen Creek Home for Sale

Looking for NEW Without the New Construction Wait?

Like new, just 2 years old with valuable upgrades! Beautiful Queen Creek home, well cared for and set on a nicely manicured corner lot. Don’t have the time or patience to wait for new construction? This 3 bedroom treasure might be just what you’re looking for! — VIDEO TOUR — – Find Out More About… Read More

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home for sale - 633 W Gabrilla Ct, Casa Grande, Arizona - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Homes for Sale in Casa Grande

A Home for All – New Listing in Casa Grande, AZ

This one could be in your first-time buyer price range! Fantastic option for family with 3 Bedrooms plus office, and 2 full baths in a great floorplan of over 2,000 square feet. Casa Grand is a popular choice for retirement, second homes and winter getaways. Singles and couples might enjoy the direct highway access to… Read More

Exhausted Couple sitting among moving boxes - Packing boxes, Moving Tips for Home Sellers, Moving Advice for Home Buyers, - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952

Video: Smooth Moves Take Advance Planning

Besides closing costs, what expenses do I need to plan for when buying or selling my home? In the excitement of moving to a new home, don’t forget to budget for the little hidden moving expenses… they add up. Not all moving costs are as obvious as renting a truck or employing a moving van…. Read More

Remote home control system on a digital tablet or phone - Smart Home technology, Internet of Things, IoT, Smart home devices - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Arizona Real Estate

What Matters More Than Price to Home Buyers? Survey Says…

When buying a home the power of price is undeniable. I think we can all agree that a home buyer most often chooses the neighborhood in which they will live and the features a home will include, by the mortgage that they qualify for. Accordingly, what the home buyer can afford becomes the qualifier against… Read More

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Have Homeowners Lost Interest in Mortgage Refinance?

Refinances down but new mortgages are up. I’m not at all convinced that the recent indifference toward mortgage refinancing has anything to do with rising interest rates. I’m more inclined to assume that because low mortgage rates have been around for an extended period of time, most everyone who wanted to refi has already done… Read More

partially finished one story home with two-car garage, staging, no landscaping - Sanctuary at Desert Ridge, beautiful upscale neighborhood by Taylor Morrison, North Phoenix New Construction Homes for Sale - Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952 - Arizona Real Estate

New Tax Bill Equals New Housing Starts, Bolsters Builder Confidence

What is the forecast for New Construction housing in 2018? The holiday season drop-off notwithstanding, builders recorded a robust close to 2017 and New Construction is seeing its strongest growth in a decade. Some financing regulations have been relaxed and builder confidence is rising. A statement from chief economist for the National Association of Realtors… Read More

White 2-story Southwest style home with SOLD sign out front - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Real Estate Q & A: Is it Possible to Schedule Showings Only When We’re at Work?

Question: Is it possible to schedule showings only when we’re at work so our evenings, weekends and family time are not disturbed? I hear this question in one form or another all the time; only when we’re at work, only when we’re at home, only when the kids are at school, only when the dog… Read More

Beautiful neighborhood - 4034 E Tulsa St, Gilbert AZ - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Before You Buy a Home Investigate the Neighborhood… 4 Questions to Ask

Before You Buy a Home Investigate the Neighborhood… 4 Questions to Ask. I sell homes, I do not sell neighbors. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a closer look at what’s going on around the houses that I’ve shown you to determine the best places for you to live. Actually, one of the first suggestions… Read More

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12 Year-End Tax Tips Especially for 2017

12 Year-End Tax Tips Especially for 2017 Year end brings the craziness of holiday celebrations, the joy of family visits, the excitement of the coming new year, and looming quietly in the background… another approaching tax season. Are you a recent home buyer? Make sure you are well informed about the deductions and benefits available… Read More