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Retirement Home in Ahwatukee for Sale

August 19, 2010
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Retirement Home in Ahwatukee for Sale

Great home for sale in the retirement section of Ahwatukee.  This home has a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms.  The spacious kitchen has granite counter tops.  There is a large covered patio where you can relax and watch the sunset behind the mountains or the last of the golfers head to the clubhouse.   More Information and Photos.
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Home Buyer Tax Credit for Military Members

August 17, 2010
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For most people, the chance to get the home buyer tax credit has expired.  However, for members of the military who meet the requirements below,  an “extra” year is available.  From the IRS website: Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a...
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Mortgage Rates Lowest Since 1971

June 25, 2010
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Interest rates have fallen to the lowest level since tracking began in 1971.  The average rate for a thirty year fixed rate home loan is 4.69%.   In general, if you plan on being in your home for at least five more years and the current interest rate you are paying is at least one point...
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Phoenix Area Home Prices Starting to Increase

May 27, 2010
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I just read an article from the Phoenix Business Journal regarding homes prices.    Everyone is always wondering when the real estate prices will have hit bottom.  That is something we can’t tell until prices have started to increase and we are past the bottom.  We have seen greater competition by buyers in the market place...
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Why Get Preapproved for a Home Loan?

May 26, 2010
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It is really important to get pre-approved for a home loan before you go out looking at homes with your real estate agent.  This is usually a quick process that can often be done over the phone.  Why is it important? You should look at homes in the right price range.  You may end up...
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Phoenix Area Housing Sales Increase in March

April 29, 2010
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Phoenix Area Housing Sales Increase in March

March sales of existing homes through the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service increased over last year by 18%. Some of this is attributable to the home buyer tax credit which requires a contract by the end of April. We have also seen a number of second home buyers from other states and Canada. Home...
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Remodeled Condo in Mesa

March 22, 2010
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Beautifully remodeled two bedroom condo for sale in Woodglen Square community in Mesa, Arizona.  It has new carpert and tile, new kitchen cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.  Bathrooms were remodeled too.  For more information visit – Woodglen Square Condo.  If you would like to see this property  give your REALTOR MLS number...
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Housing Prices Stabilizing in Phoenix Area

February 25, 2010
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There have been several articles in the Arizona Republic lately regarding reports on the housing market.  It looks like we will hit the price bottom for houses sometime this spring and may have already hit it for foreclosures.  Here are a few quotes and some links to the articles. “Overall, the 20-city index (S&P/Case-Shiller...
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Listingbook for Home Buyers

February 17, 2010
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We have a new service we are offering for home buyers.   Sign up for a free Listingbook account and you can easily: Search the Multiple Listing Service, MLS, for homes anywhere in the East Valley (MLS data is updated every half an hour) Save the homes you like and they will be there every time...
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Patio Home For Sale – Mesa, AZ – Incredible

February 11, 2010
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Patio Home For Sale – Mesa, AZ – Incredible

  We have set up a blog just for our newest listing in the Mesa community of the Village at Hawes. Three Bedroom, Two Bath, Model Patio Home – Mesa, AZ See pictures of the patio home and the community.  Read about the community and the home by clicking on the link above.  There is...
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