Posts Tagged ‘ Home Buying Advice ’

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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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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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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You’ve bought your new home and amended your tax return and now you wait. And wait. 1.4 million tax payers are waiting with you. According to the Daily Real Estate News, the IRS is experencing higher than normal the number of amended returns and that the IRS does these returns by hand, hence long...
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Gilbert used to be the town that was way out there. Past the highways, past the malls, past the paved roads. It was synonymous with ‘Day Trip’. Not today. Now you can get on the Superstition (US 60) or the 202 and get anywhere in Gilbert in minutes. Plus, you have the option of...
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  Are you wiring earnest money from Canada or anywhere outside the USA to open escrow on real estate? Add the international transfer fee and ask the bank if there’s any other fees to be added.  For transfers from Canada, the fee we have seen is $10.00. Your banker may not tell you this and you’ll be...
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The Federal Housing Administration has a new website page full of information that will help you get your financial house in order. The page is titled My Money, My Home, My Future. This is for anyone wanted to review their finances and finacial plans not just home owners. FHA – My Money, My Home,...
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As a follow-up to my previous post on Credit Unions, I thought I should share this article on credit union home loans. It explains how credit unions did not get themselves involved in the subprime mortgage mess and that they do have money to lend. You do have to be a qualified buyer, don’t...
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If you are not a member of a credit union, you might want to consider joining one. They typically offer lower rates on auto and home loans and often have higher rates on CDs than some banks. Deposits are still FDIC insured up to the allowed amount. You do have to qualify to join...
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The National Association of REALTORS® has a web page that describes all of the common architectural styles of homes in the United States. While the page is meant for real estate professionals, it is also assessable for the public. Styles discussed include: Pueblo, Contemporary, Ranch, Prairie, and many more. NAR Residential Styles
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