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Buying a HUD Home: Not a Walk in the Park

Matthew Coates — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:41:13 +0000

Deals about out in the marketplace currently, especially in Chandler, Arizona where I work. At the moment I have 2 buyers with homes in escrow that are labeled as HUD (Housing and Urban Development) homes. As I am educating my clients about the process, it’s interesting to see how things are panning out. Before you [...]

The Journey Begins for Homebuyers at Taylor Morrison’s Adora Trails

Editor — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:42:51 +0000

Southeast Valley community is the latest – and biggest – community by nation’s No. 1 private homebuilder Gilbert, Ariz. – Nestled against the San Tan Mountains, the Valley’s newest sanctuary – and the largest community ever by Taylor Morrison – opens to eager Arizona families and homebuyers on September 18. Adora Trails is the latest [...]

Parker Finch Management Announces New Non-profit Foundation

Editor — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:22:28 +0000

Foundation Assists Struggling Families with HOA Assessment Payments Parker Finch Management, a leading community association management firm, is proud to announce the formation of Parker Finch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting struggling families residing in Parker Finch managed communities make their HOA assessments payments. “We are excited to have created this foundation committed to [...]

Evaluating Potential Renters

Tanya Marchiol — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:23:50 +0000

Successful real estate investors follow market trends closely so they know when to flip a property and when to hold it. Today’s market conditions, with higher prices and less inventory, encourages investors to keep their property for at least three to five years to earn a significant profit. While owning the property and allowing the [...]

Not Just Another Educational Short Sale Seminar

Editor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:23:31 +0000

Scottsdale, AZ – ”Real Estate professionals and consumers alike are being bombarded with information about new mortgage industry legislation and they are looking for someone to educate them, so they can make informed decisions; this next in our series of Short Sale Seminars will set up professionals in our industry to provide consumers the education [...]

Shadow Inventory

Matthew Coates — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:03:55 +0000

“Shadow inventory” – a newer term to the real estate market, continues to increase. Shadow inventory is homes owned by banks (Wells Fargo, FannieMae, etc) that have not yet been placed for sale with a realtor. It has been reported that Bank of America has 1,000,000 homes in their inventory nationwide. Fortunately the time to clear [...]

Celebrating A New SRP PowerWise Homes Community

Editor — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:54:25 +0000

Lyon’s Gate by Meritage Homes in Gilbert Cuts Electric Bills by $1,500 Annually While searching for a new home, buyers typically hunt for the best neighborhood, the right layout, and upgraded cabinetry, flooring and countertops. There is one more improvement that should be added to the list of expectations: the SRP PowerWise Homes™ certificate. A [...]

Setting Goals Leads to Success

Tanya Marchiol — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:40:41 +0000

If you are longing to buy a home but don’t know where to begin, or you own a home and would love to move up into something larger or more upscale or even perhaps into something smaller which suits your lifestyle better, you have to start by developing a plan of action. Before anyone can [...]

Choosing the Right Rental Property for your Portfolio

Tanya Marchiol — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:31:51 +0000

Lower inventory and an increase in local real estate prices are leading real estate investors to buy property for rental income rather than to flip for an instant profit. Part of the dynamic of successful real estate investing starts with deciding your goals and then choosing properties which will meet your goals. If you are [...]

Hannay Investment Properties Expanding to California and Nevada Markets

Editor — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:04:00 +0000

(Phoenix, AZ) Phoenix-based Hannay Investment Properties have seen their business grow substantially in the last six months, and they are planning to expand into other markets in the West and Southwest. In the past year, the firm has tripled the size of its staff from six to 18 full-time employees, and they anticipate adding another [...]