Puzzle pieces forming a house - Home Sellers, Home Buyers, Mortgage Regulation, Title and Escrow - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley - Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952

3 Tips to Keep in Mind as You Search for a Starter Home

3 Tips to Keep in Mind as You Search for a Starter Home. Buying a home is like a puzzle, there are a ton of little pieces that need to be put in place; mortgage pre-approval, your list of wants and needs, finding a Realtor that suits your personality. I often tell my first time… Read More

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Are You a Loan Officer? A Home Buyer? What do you think about a simplified mortgage application?

Fannie and Freddie Redesign Uniform Residential Loan Application Form. A new, simplified mortgage loan application (not yet in use) is debuting to mixed reviews. Gone are the days of home buyers spending hours answering unclear questions by hand. Present-day mortgage applications are largely completed by loan officers on a computerized form. So loan officers everywhere… Read More

Thank You Thursday - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley at Arizona Elite Properties

A Smile for Today’s Thank You Thursday!

Thank You Lynda & Mike, from the bottom of our hearts. You are nothing less than amazing! We are BIG fans of a concept that started out small and is growing in leaps and bounds every year!  Send a Soldier a Smile began with Gilbert, AZ residents Lynda and Mike Wooten as a two-man-band, sending… Read More

Equity Loans, Rising Home Prices in Phoenix Market - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley - 602-999-0952

Positive Trends in Housing Confidence

Positive Trends in Housing Confidence. Though the Real Estate market is quieter than in recent months, there is still a slight upward trend, though I’m not sure how long this will last. I believe low interest rates will remain but the historic lows we’re seeing right now may soon be a thing of the past…. Read More

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This Active Adult Community is About to Get a Lot More Active – Sun Lakes Fast 15

This Active Adult Community is About to Get a Lot More Active – Sun Lakes Fast 15. Winter is coming to Sun Lakes, Arizona and that means this Active Adult community is about to get even more Active! We’ve noticed a bit of an uptick in Sun Lakes new listings, and just in the nick… Read More

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Homeownership Still a Smart Move for Millennials

Homeownership Still a Smart Move for Millennials. When Millennials were graduating from college and entering the work force, the economy was in a downturn or at best, just beginning to recover. The value and stability of home ownership was in question for a lot of folks. Reality is, the assault that our economy and our… Read More

Ahwatukee neighborhood - Bill Salvatore, Realty Excellence East Valley - 602-999-0952

Spotlight on Ahwatukee in Today’s Fast 15

The spotlights’s on Ahwatukee in Today’s Fast 15. Ahwatukee is a charming little enclave, an area of Phoenix currently separated by South Mountain, but for convenience and efficiency, soon to be connected by a new highway extension. There are some lovely homes in Ahwatukee including number 1 on today’s list of 15 of the newest Ahwatukee… Read More

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Are You Paying Too Much for Flood Insurance?

Are You Paying Too Much for Flood Insurance? You might not think of Arizona as being a place where homeowners or home buyers need to consider flood insurance. We are after all, largely desert. In fact, according to the government website FloodSmart.gov, in the past 5 years, property owners in all 50 states have experienced… Read More

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Interactive Infographic – Rental Tour of America: How Many Square Feet Can You Get for $1,500?

Rental Tour of America: How Many Square Feet Can You Get for $1,500? As rents rise across the country, many are wondering if they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck, not only when it comes to how pricey their space is, but how much space they’re getting for the price. RentCafe recently utilized Yardi Matrix search tools to… Read More