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Archives for December 2014
Phoenix is in the top 10 markets for Baby Boomers!
The National Association of Realtors was recently analyzing the patterns of the baby boomer market. "These metro areas are attractive to baby boomers because of their housing affordability, lower tax rates and welcoming business environment,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. Phoenix is number 7 on the list! With prices low & rates even lower, now is the perfect time to buy! Come Continue Reading
Christmas Light Displays & Events You Must Visit!
As lives turn even more fast paced this weekend in the hustle and bustle of doing last minute preparation and shopping for Christmas, take a break....................load the family up in the car and visit a few light displays and events around the valley. This is sure to put you in the holiday spirit, give you some much needed down time and remind you of what Christmas is really all Continue Reading
It’s official! Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac have approved a 3% down mortgage!
Both Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac have announced that they will have a 97% loan-to-value product. They are trying to help 1st time homebuyers who are credit worthy but lack the funds normally required to purchase a home. They will each use automated underwriting systems to evaluate the buyer’s risk. They will also be offering homeownership counseling in hopes to improve the borrower’s knowledge Continue Reading
Trying to Sell your Home in the Winter Season?…Don’t Make These Mistakes!
‘Tis the season…to stage with smarts. When a winter listing comes in it usually means the clients are driven by serious urgency. Unfortunately that urgency doesn’t always translate into the best staging decisions. Here are five all-too-common winter staging decisions that can crush a late-year sale and a few suggestions for cutting them off at the pass: 1. Over-Holidaying Yes, we’ve reached Continue Reading
Obtaining A Home Loan If You Are Self-Employed
When it comes to obtaining a home loan and being self-employed, the rules of the game have changed in recent years. In this article, we will talk about what it takes in the current market, to obtain a home loan, if you are self-employed. In today's lending environment, almost anyone applying for a loan will have their tax return transcripts verified by the IRS for a new Conventional, FHA or VA Continue Reading
Holiday Events in the East Valley
Schnepf Farms Winter Wonderland - 3 weeks of holiday fun! Christmas trees, Breakfast with Santa, snow sledding, bonfires, Winter Wonderland train ride, Ice Skating, Hayrides to feed Santa’s Deer and moreDecember 13th – January 3rdHours: Noon – 8pm every night Closed Christmas Day. Eco-friendly ice skating begins December 15th through January 4th. Monday-Wednesday noon to 8pm, Friday- Continue Reading
Queen Creek Holiday Festival & Parade
Come out for the 32nd annual Queen Creek Festival & Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The Festival & Parade is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek and benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley Queen Creek branch. Whether you are an event participant or attendee, you are sure to have a great time and benefit two amazing local organizations. The Continue Reading
