REAL ESTATE NEWS IN AND AROUND PHOENIX

 

FORECLOSURES CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE PHOENIX RESALE MARKET

There were 8,945 recorded sales. This is a decline from 10,720 sales in June and July 2009 sales at 11,500. March was the most active foreclosure market thus far in 2010 in numbers. Foreclosure activity as a percentage of the total resale market continues to vary throughout the Valley such as 50% in El Mirage vs. 29% in Scottsdale.

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD : GAINEY RANCH SCOTTSDALE

Amenities of Gainey Ranch include The Estate Club which offers croquet, tennis courts, fitness facility, lap pool and pro shop. Surrounding the area of exclusive Gainey Ranch, The Shops at Gainey Village offers a series of buildings reflecting a rustic village atmosphere.

UNDERSTANDING A SHORT SALE

Have you been facing mortgage payment challenges? Have you already explored other possible solutions with no help or support? Are you facing the possibility of foreclosure?If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you still have one option to avoid a foreclosure sale. That option is the sale of your home through a short sale program.

THE TOP 10 SCOTTSDALE LUXURY HOMES FOR RENT

If you're looking for that perfect luxury rental home in Scottsdale, whether it's for a short stay, corporate even, honeymoon or luxury homes are what you like to rent, if you have $10,000 a month to spend, then Scottsdale has some amazing homes for rent.

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD : TERRAVITA SCOTTSDALE

Created by developer Del Webb in 1993, the Terravitaplanned community consists of 823 guard-gated acres with a wide range of home and lot sizes, and is complimented by an 18 hole private-member championship golf course, clubhouse facilities, dining, swim and tennis center, fitness center, and a 6 mile long system of jogging and walking trails winding through the community.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN RENTING A HOME

When deciding to take the rental option you need to know what to look for in a property. The search for a suitable house to rent is never easy.  Even though you're not actually buying the house, it's still a place you want to make into a home, somewhere you will want to live contently, and most of all, meet your needs at a resonable price.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE SHOWINGS

Thinking About Selling Your Home? Even though your home may have that something special buyers are looking for, the majority of them will immediately walk back out the door if they notice one or more of these seller related problems.

ARE THERE AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR RENT IN ANTHEM?

The home rental markets across the US have seen a boom in recent months, nowhere more so than in Arizona, where foreclosures and short sales are among the highest in the country. So many people are choosing to walk away. Many others are throwing in the towel, realizing that they're not going to be able to see their homes value go up any time soon.

TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK

First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit expires April 30, 2010. Contrary to popular belief that Congress will keep adding time to the clock, this will probably be your last chance to claim the first time homebuyers credit. According to our Senators of this great nation, there is little desire to continue the credit past April 30 as the latest results from the first extension proved disappointing. There is still time for you to stake your claim. Let’s see if you’re eligible!