USDA is officially going to have a monthly “mortgage insurance” similar to FHA that will be effective October 1st. This will increase payments on USDA loans.There is still time to get in with no down payment & no mortgage insurance...call us today! 480-240-9724Please see below and let us know if you have any questions.Rural Housing Up-Front Guarantee Fee Reduced, Annual Fee to Be Continue Reading
Archives for August 2011
August Real Estate Market Snapshot
Today, August 18, 2011There are 27,627 available residential properties on the market in Maricopa & Pinal Counties.There are 22,438 single family homes; 10,586 are short sales; 3,336 lender owned (foreclosure) homes; which leaves 8516 “traditional” homes listed (not a short sale for foreclosure).From August 1 to August 18 there have been 3,883 homes sold & there are 20,042 that are pending Continue Reading
Pool Safety
Too often, firefighters hear people say, “it was just a few seconds.” Unfortunately, just a few seconds is all it takes for a child to drown. Drowning is the leading cause of death in Arizona for children under the age of five. Most of these children drown in their own backyard swimming pool, but others drown in buckets, bathtubs, toilets, dog water bowls, canals and ponds. Small children are Continue Reading
Thinking of Buying a New Home???
When you go to a builder’s subdivision to look at homes don’t be confused and think the sales person is on your side or looking out for your best interest. They are there for one reason only… To represent the builder and to sell you a home!! I represent you and your interests at NO COST to you. The price of the home is the same with or without my help. I will be working with you throughout Continue Reading
Seasonal planting & maintenance calendar for August
• Selectively thin fruits on citrus to enable remaining fruits to ripen larger and sweeter. • Remove fire hazards. • Clean leaves and plant debris. Trim branches overhanging roof areas. Keep plants near the house trimmed and properly irrigated. • If your tomatoes and peppers have made it this far-late this month, trim tomatoes back by one third of their height and peppers lightly to Continue Reading