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Arizona Home Buyers' and Renters' Bill of Rights (A resource for all real estate consumers) THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE, IN COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC, CREATED THIS “BILL OF RIGHTS” TO HELP EDUCATE
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Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® . Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist,
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Phoenix takes third place for 2007 population gains The Business Journal of Phoenix The Phoenix area saw the third-highest population increase in the nation last year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 132,000 people were added to the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale
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FHA limit change may help some Valley homebuyers Some Valley homebuyers may get the boost they need to qualify for a mortgage, following a government decision Wednesday to hike the limits for loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The new
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You see them in every neighborhood, for sale signs and foreclosure notices. Despite this, Nate Martinez, President of the Phoenix Association of Realtors says one segment is really hot right now with homes priced under $200,000. He says a couple of years
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Six Signs It's Time For Home Buyers To Buy If you're waiting for signs of a housing bottom, join the club. Nobody blows a whistle and say, "It's time to buy!" That's why market timing is an art, not a science, but you can improve
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I was reading a MLS web news letter and found this article that I do agree with. It is written by real estate agent Paul Pastore. I thought I would share it with you: 1. Selection, selection, selection. Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there
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Arizona foreclosures fall for 3rd month in a row The number of foreclosure filings reported in Arizona fell for the third month in a row in November — even as the mortgage crunch continued to squeeze borrowers. A total of 5,767 filings — including
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Window-Shopping Foreclosures The foreclosure market continues to boom as no relief appears in sight for stretched subprime mortgage holders. As the economy shows more signs of a slowdown, this trend is likely to continue. Although the real estate industry
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FHA Loan Program: Model of Success? by Peter G. Miller If you had to pick the biggest real estate success during the past year, the winner might surprise a lot of people. By every standard it's the FHA loan program. While many lenders are floundering,
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Sweet Deals on New Homes Builders feeling the post-boom blues are offering big incentives and deep price cuts for buyers. During the housing boom, new-home builders were like the hosts with the hottest invitation in town. They could raise prices with
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Phoenix is one of 11 cities touted as "Best Places to Live" in the current issue of Resident magazine. "Phoenix residents enjoy low housing prices and fine weather," the New York publication said in its review of top second-home locations.
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THE NORTH VALLEY - Phoenix planners have seen the future, and it looks a lot like Desert Ridge. With a new citywide emphasis on density and height to accommodate ongoing growth, the northeast Phoenix master-planned area seems to fit the bill perfectly.
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Buying Your First Home Finding the right first home starts with a price range and a short list of desirable neighborhoods. But there are many other factors you'll need to consider before investing in what may be your biggest asset. Before You Start
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The current housing market may be a buyer's market, but buyers are hard to find. In Gilbert, there are 3,036 single-family houses on the market, with 43,704 for sale in Maricopa County , according to Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service data
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