Archive for January, 2010

Moving Day Tips to Your New House in Arizona

When you’re buying a new house in Arizona, moving day can creep up on you.  Staying organized can help make the entire process run more smoothly and keep stress levels to a minimum.  Some things to keep in mind that will make moving easier are:

Book your moving company. Get suggestions from your Arizona Realtor, such as [...]

When AZ Real Estate Bargain Isn’t A Bargain

What looks like a real estate bargain is not always a bargain

For potential AZ real estate investors who have money in their pockets, today’s real estate market seems full of bargains.  However it still pays be very careful before purchasing Arizona property no matter what the sale price. 
Some of the best bargains out there have foreclosure [...]

AZ Real Estate Roller Coaster Leaves Many Questions

Let’s face it, times are tough and on any given day the mood is a different one than the day before.  The market’s up, then down, we’re in a recession, we’re recovering, it is hard to know what is really happening out there with so many mixed signals.  Real estate is difficult to figure out, [...]

Inexpensive Improvements to Help Sell Your Phoenix Home

There are a million ways to improve the look of your Phoenix home, some are more expensive than others.  If you are thinking of selling your home or already have your Phoenix AZ home on the market here are some tried and true, inexpensive ways to improve your home and make it more appealing to a [...]

FHA Hard At Work to Insure Its Stability Nationwide & Arizona

The FHA is doing its part to insure that it will be able to keep financing new homes

The past few years have not been easy in the housing sector, however the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is working hard to assure its continued stability in the market. 
Created to insure that affordable home financing was available to [...]

The Tax Credit is Also For Those Who Wish to Downsize

The tax credit is not just for those buying a bigger home, it also works for those wanting to downsize
When the First Time Home Buyer Tax credit was extended and expanded most people thought the expansion was only for home owners who wanted to move up, those who wished to buy a bigger, more expensive [...]

Home Inspections Help Sell Scottsdale AZ Homes

Home inspections can often make or break a deal.  Hopefully sellers should have an inspection done ahead of time so repairs can be made, and their Scottsdale AZ home can be in its best possible condition.
However, often a seller does not do a home inspection first and is caught off guard by a long list [...]

Low Mortgage Rates, Catch Them While You Can

Low interest rates have been gracing the real estate market with their presence for the past year, but the word on the financial street is that they won’t be here much longer.
While mortgage rates aren’t going to skyrocket out of sight, it is doubtful that they will decrease and certain that they will steadily begin [...]

Selling Your Home? Choose the Right Realtor

When preparing to sell your home it is important to find a real estate professional like Tony Marriot in Phoenix AZ. A warm handshake and a friendly smile is all well and good, but if you want to sell your home pick a broker that is experienced and knowledgeable, you want someone that will do [...]

Exterior Improvements Improve Phoenix Homes

There is an annual report that examines the cost versus value for home remodeling. The report is helpful for those who are considering making improvements to their Phoenix AZ homes, especially if their Phoenix home is one that they consider selling in the near future.
Historically, bedrooms and bathrooms are where people consider spending [...]