Scottsdale real estate makes a great investment, and Scottsdale luxury properties are some of the most desirable in the country. When you think of luxury homes, you are looking at a large home in a beautiful locale that is also close to all of the amenities that you want. Scottsdale is home to some of […]
Entries from July 2008
Scottsdale Luxury Homes Give you Space to Live!
July 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Random Musings
Local Bank is the Latest Sub-Prime Lending Casualty
July 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment
First National Bank, the largest AZ bank that specialized in sub-prime lending, was shut down by federal regulators today, the latest casualty in the mortgage meltdown mess. Mutual of Omaha Bank, a subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha, has stepped up to acquire the assets and holdings of FNB so existing customers should be minimally affected.
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Tags: Random Musings
Critical Housing Bill HR-3221 Passes the Senate - Headed to Congress
July 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
Here’s an important update from our friend Glen Reiley over at Bell Mortgage regarding HR-3221, a bill that will have far reaching consequences in the housing and mortgage lending industries.
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Important Legislative Update
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It looks like HR 3221 – has passed the Senate and is headed back to the House of Representatives. If passed, the President could […]
Tags: Guest Articles · Legislation and Policies · Mortgage Reform
Tough Times for Phoenix-Area Home Sellers
July 19th, 2008 · 2 Comments
A report released last week by Arizona State University revealed that property values fell 18% year-over-year from April 2007 to April 2008. Foreclosures are mostly to blame for the decline, as buyers gobble up deals as banks get more and more aggressive with their ever-growing REO holdings. In fact, estimates indicate that 20-30% of April […]
Tags: Foreclosures/Short sales · Housing stats
Debt Consolidation - the Pros and Cons
July 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Here’s a great article from our friends at www.debtconsolidationcare.com
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Debt Consolidation – the Pros and Cons:
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Debt Consolidation is one of the debt solutions for people who are bearing the brunt of onerous amount of debt repayments every month. If your debts have gone completely out of your hands then debt solutions like debt settlement, debt consolidation […]
Tags: Guest Articles · Tips and Advice
Simple Steps to a Greener Lifestyle! (Hey, it’s easier than you think!)
July 13th, 2008 · No Comments
I read a great article in Phoenix Home and Garden that offered several tips on how to live a ‘greener’ life by implementing some simple ideas that, collectively, can add up. Not only will you be able to revel in the fact that you’re making a difference in the sustainability of our environment, but you’ll […]
Tags: Random Musings · Tips and Advice
Many Homeowners “Buying and Bailing”
July 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments
We’re seeing a rising number of Phoenix real estate and Scottsdale real estate owners take advantage of a tricky loophole in the home loan industry. Faced with a home that’s worth less than what’s owed and with a plethera of lower-priced, more attractive alternatives, many homeowners today are purchasing a second home while their credit […]
Tags: Foreclosures/Short sales · Random Musings
Update Your Kitchen without Breaking the Bank
July 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Read an interesting article in Consumer Reports, of all places, that gave several ideas of ways to update your kitchen at a fraction the price of a full remodel. With Phoenix real estate and Scottsdale real estate, a modern, chic chef’s kitchen can add tens of thousands of dollars to the market value of your […]
Tags: Tips and Advice
Phoenix and Scottsdale Summer Travel Deals!
July 7th, 2008 · 3 Comments
When the weather in the Valley of the Sun gets hot, the travel deals get even hotter! Whether you’re a visitor who isn’t afraid of a little ‘dry heat’ or you’re a seasoned local (pun intended) who’s interested in maybe spending a night or two at a resort whose on-season rates would make Donald Trump blush, […]
Tags: Special Offers
Phoenix Real Estate Update / Scottsdale Real Estate Update
July 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Here’s a look at what the latest sales reports tell us about Phoenix real estate and Scottsdale real estate sales activity. All data is from reports published in mid-June using data through the end of May, and compiled by the Arizona Association of Realtors, the Scottsdale Association of Realtors, and the Phoenix Association of Realtors.
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Phoenix Real […]
Tags: Housing stats · Uncategorized
