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1. Don't make lowball offers. Every lender has a certain dollar amount they want to net from the sale. Typically first lien holders (lenders) want to net at least 85% of the fair market value of the home. If you lowball, you have a good chance of having your offer rejected and you may not have the opportunity to make a counteroffer. 2. ...

We’ve all heard the horror stories about short sales but here are just a few of the important advantages that anyone looking to “short sell” a home or buy a short sale MUST be aware of. •You will be eligible, under Fannie Mae guidelines, to buy another home in 2 years instead of 5 to 7 years. •If your ...

Exquisitely located in the heart of Paradise Valley, this one of a kind contemporary home for sale in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is quite an event in itself, just to be within.  Relish in the serene beauty of the 40 foot waterfall upon entering the property.  Experience the dramatic sweeping views of both Camelback and Mummy ...

Unique unto its own, this massive custom contemporary home screams ‘Luxury’ from the moment one lays eyes on it from the street.  At 6524 E Malcomb Drive in Paradise Valley, Arizona, this bank owned new build is literally move in ready.  The one acre+ lot chosen for this house bodes million dollar views of Camelback Mountain, ...

For those interested in Paradise Valley Real Estate, ZIP code 85253 comprises a 17 square mile area encompassing the town of Paradise Valley and a few adjacent sections of the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale. The boundaries of Paradise Valley and ZIP code 85253 coincide for long stretches but deviate at the northern and eastern extremities. It ...

On August 20th, 2009 journalist J. Craig Anderson with The Arizona Republic reported that after a record breaking 27 months of decline in the Valley's median home price, some of the most influential local real-state analysts predict that home values finally have hit the bottom of the slide.  According to the most recent 3 month trend, ...

This is a house like you’ve seen in some of your best dreams—nestled in the mountains for views as eclectic as the seasons (well, in places where they have seasons), and exuding a charm that many Modern homes for sale in the Phoenix area today are sadly without. And all in a gorgeous palace in the sky that is both lavishly ...

I've uploaded the MLS market stats report for the 1st quarter of 2008 for ALL Maricopa County zip codes.  Compared to the same quarter in 2007 almost all areas show a decline (not a big surprise there) in the average home price. However a few areas have experienced an increase. Zip code 85258 (McCormick Ranch area) experienced a ...

This week reports are ready for you to download. The median list price for zip 85018 (Camelback Corridor/Arcadia area) this week is $699,000 which is $5,000 over last weeks median. For other areas like Troon, McCormick Ranch, Paradise Valley, North Central Phoenix and the Biltmore check out my reports page.   If you're looking for ...

As we move into May, mortgage rates are slowly dropping. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has lowered to 6.01 percent, with fees increasing to an average of 1.26 points, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Last year at this time, the average mortgage rate was 6.16 percent. The average rate for the 15-year fixed-rate ...