Bargains Hard to Find in Attractive AreasJune 2nd, 2009Potential buyers in areas that were hard hit by the housing downturn have read about bargains, but only find it disappointing when they go shopping. Fight Inflation – Buy a HomeJune 2nd, 2009Some economic analysts say that the possibility that the economy will go into overdrive and inflation will skyrocket is a much more frightening possibility than the current recession. Market Snapshot by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence YunJune 2nd, 2009Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said first-time buyers continue to influence the market but there also is a seasonal rise of repeat buyers. “Most of the sales are taking place in lower price ranges and activity is beginning to pick up in the midprice ranges, but high-end home sales remain sluggish,” he said. “The Federal [...] Foreclosure Help & Mortgage Servicing Contact Phone NumbersMay 1st, 2009With all the dubious assistance programs and out-right scams preying on home owners facing foreclosure, it can be difficult to find legitimate help.Here’s a list of programs that are either operated by the U.S. government or have its seal of approval: Homeowners: Take Advantage of Available Tax Deductions!May 1st, 2009Here is a list of the top tax deductions for homeowners: Is Your Feng-Shui Mojo Working for You!April 21st, 2009I recently had the opportunity to meet with some new clients who happened to be the inventors of the World’s 1st Feng-Shui Compass! Being quite intrigued as we used the compass to determine the Feng-Shui of some beautiful North Scottsdale homes, I asked my clients to give me a 10 minute Feng-Shui 101 crash course [...] Help Your Agent Help You!March 7th, 2009Remember the 80/20 rule? Well, when it comes to the residential real estate industry, it’s even more lop sided than that. I remember hearing the following statistic while attending a recent real estate conference: Nationally, 93% of the gross commissions are earned by only 7% of licensed real estate agents! It goes without saying that [...] The $8,000 Home Buyer Tax CreditMarch 2nd, 2009First-time buyers can claim the credit worth $8,000 or 10% of the home’s value, whichever is less either on their 2008 or 2009 taxes. 5 Tips for Homebuyers Seeking a MortgageMarch 2nd, 2009Here’s a warning for potential borrowers: Nervous lenders have tough new rules and are paperwork crazy.“Borrowers are going to have to prove they are the borrower they say they are,” says Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH Associates, a mortgage-industry publisher in Pompton Plains, N.J. HGTV’s Top 35 Selling SecretsFebruary 21st, 2009#35: Declutter |











