For Real Estate Investors

New MLS Rule Regarding Photos

04/24/2009
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We attended a class on the new Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) rules that will be in effect beginning May 1.  Many of you will be glad to hear that one of the new requirements is that at least one exterior photo of the property must be included with each MLS listing.  Agents have...

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Just Published – Foreclosures What to Expect

02/18/2009
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Just Published – Foreclosures What to Expect

I just published an article at ezarticles.com. Foreclosure Real Estate Purchase Contract – What to Expect TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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What Kind of Deals Are Out There?

01/15/2009
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It seems like people are always asking us to tell them what good deals are out there in the housing market. So, since October, we have been posting a “Deal of the Week” property on our websites. These are properties which are not our listings and are not short sales. They may be bank...

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Changes to Investor Loan Rules for Purchase of Condos

12/31/2008
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Realty Times has an article which explains the Fannie Mae changes to rules for loans to investors purchasing a condo. Fannie Mae tries to control the percentage of units within condominium communities that are not owner occupied by restricting loans if the percentage of investor owned properties is too high. If you are considering...

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Deal of the Week

11/11/2008
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Deal of the Week

We have added a new feature to our websites – The Deal of the Week. There are a lot of opportunities for savvy buyers in the current Phoenix area resale market. Listed on this section of our websites are the properties we have picked out from the MLS each week to highlight. These are...

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Changes to Tax Rules for Second Homes

09/20/2008
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Changes to Tax Rules for Second Homes

Tax rules on second homes will be changing beginning with 2009. If you own a second home, you will want to discuss these upcoming changes with your accountant. Kiplinger.com has an article explaining the changes – Tax Crackdown on Second Homes TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Federal Take Over of Fannie Mae & Freddic Mac

09/09/2008
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The federal government has taken over conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It is believed that this will lead to more stability for these companies and the financial markets and economy in general. It may lead to low interest rates for mortgages. There is a lot of information available about this and I’ve...

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ADRE Posts List of Builders in Financial Trouble

08/18/2008
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The Arizona Department of Real Estate has announced that they have posted a list of builders which are experiencing financial trouble on their website. It lists the builder/developer and the community/development they are building. If you are considering buying a property in a new development, you should check this list first. You do not...

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Fair Housing for Landlords and Tenants

06/13/2008
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Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs is hosting a fair housing seminar this Saturday. Information from the Neighborhood Programs site is below. Saturday, June 14, 2008 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tumbleweed Recreation Center The City of Chandler is hosting its first annual Fair Housing Seminar to educate landlords and tenants on Equal Housing Opportunity...

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How to spot a Meth Lab?

03/08/2008
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Andrew Thomas, our local County Attorney put out a pamplet, “Road Map to Crime Prevention”. It’s full of useful information on stopping various crimes. I section is about, “How to Spot Meth Houses.” Here’s what they tell us: “Law Enforcement can’t fight infestations of methamphetamine alone. Below are some ways you can determine if...

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