I receive calls and inquiries daily from people that are interested in the homes available for 50-75k! The way the media is reporting to folks outside of the state of Arizona regarding our housing crisis astounds me. Of course things are not good, that is stating the obvious, but the inquiries I receive are sometimes completed off base! Potential clients are looking for the Scottsdale luxury homes that are being sold for pennies!
The current Phoenix area housing market does have a huge inventory of homes, many at prices that have not been seen for years. Some banks are willing to negotiate prices even lower than listed on foreclosed properties. Programs for down payment assistance are available and sellers are offering to assist with closing costs and other incentives.
That being said, when it comes to the media proclamations, do your homework. Come on people, didn't your parents ever tell you if it sounds too good to be true.....it probably is!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Moving to Goodyear, AZ
If you are thinking of moving to Goodyear, Az......I am your Resident REALTOR ready to help with information and answers about our GREAT community! Amazing home deals are available in this area!
Friday, August 22, 2008
First Time Home Buying with Ceil
First time home buying can be a very scary road to travel if you don't have a guide to help out with the hurdles, twists and turns along the way.
One of the things I enjoy most about being a REALTOR is the satisfaction I receive when I help someone else achieve their dream of home ownership. First time home buyers especially. They are so excited when a lender has approved them and now they get to go house hunting!
Step one is finding a REALTOR that you feel comfortable with since you will be in daily communication with that person. Make sure your personalities are compatible and each of you is clear on what you want. Step two is finding a lender, again, someone who will take or return your calls promptly and answers your concerns along the way. A reputable lender will find the correct loan package for you the buyer and walk you through the process. A good relationship with both of these professionals helps the home buying process go a lot smoother.
That's the beginning.......Even before the house hunt begins! Then the journey continues once the home is found, offer is made and accepted and you begin the Escrow process......who WOULDN'T want a friend and REALTOR (like me!) to assist them!
One of the things I enjoy most about being a REALTOR is the satisfaction I receive when I help someone else achieve their dream of home ownership. First time home buyers especially. They are so excited when a lender has approved them and now they get to go house hunting!
Step one is finding a REALTOR that you feel comfortable with since you will be in daily communication with that person. Make sure your personalities are compatible and each of you is clear on what you want. Step two is finding a lender, again, someone who will take or return your calls promptly and answers your concerns along the way. A reputable lender will find the correct loan package for you the buyer and walk you through the process. A good relationship with both of these professionals helps the home buying process go a lot smoother.
That's the beginning.......Even before the house hunt begins! Then the journey continues once the home is found, offer is made and accepted and you begin the Escrow process......who WOULDN'T want a friend and REALTOR (like me!) to assist them!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Estrella Mountain Ranch
We are coming up on our 3rd Anniversery date of moving back to Arizona. Since we settled in Estrella Mountain Ranch in Goodyear so much has changed in this area. Where we once had only the Safeway Shopping Center and our little Market and Gas station up here, commerce has come and is filling in our city.
Thats a good thing! The other good thing that our neighbors will agree with is the little extra time it takes to travel to our community each day is well worth it. For example, last night driving home from a movie on the freeway we noticed that when we moved here Litchfield Road pretty much was it for lights until the Buckeye area.......now we see a thriving area. But the good news was that Estrella is still not visible from the I-10 freeway! I think that is what we all love about our hidden community. Estrella is growing up, 3 shopping areas are already planned and we even have our first traffic light! The teenagers refer to it as the Estrella "Bubble" which does makes sense since we like to stay in our own little world at times, but I can happily say that after 3 years I am so glad we chose this "Bubble."
Thats a good thing! The other good thing that our neighbors will agree with is the little extra time it takes to travel to our community each day is well worth it. For example, last night driving home from a movie on the freeway we noticed that when we moved here Litchfield Road pretty much was it for lights until the Buckeye area.......now we see a thriving area. But the good news was that Estrella is still not visible from the I-10 freeway! I think that is what we all love about our hidden community. Estrella is growing up, 3 shopping areas are already planned and we even have our first traffic light! The teenagers refer to it as the Estrella "Bubble" which does makes sense since we like to stay in our own little world at times, but I can happily say that after 3 years I am so glad we chose this "Bubble."
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