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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

The Future Is Calling! Homebuilding Innovations to Watch

The Future Is Calling! Homebuilding Innovations to Watch – Green homes and eco-friendly building options are no longer on the fringe. More and more often, Home Buyers are requesting the latest and greatest innovations in their new home. Small but powerful generators, sliding window walls, networked refrigerators are all well on their way to being… Read More

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Video: Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom

Video: Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom – Spa-like baths have recently transitioned from a luxury to a standard feature. In most New Construction homes you’ll find at least one. May people are remodeling their master bath or guest bathrooms to incorporate the spa-like atmosphere. This video highlights some quick, easy and inexpensive ways to… Read More

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VA Loans: What They Are and How They Work

By John Voket Most active-duty service members and veterans and some National Guard members and reservists can seek out home-related loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA home loan programs may be used to finance the purchase of homes, condominiums or manufactured homes, refinance an existing home loan, or install energy-saving improvements…. Read More