The Arizona Corporation Commission is alerting investors that the current real estate market is ripe for a variety of investment opportunities that may in fact be unregistered securities or worse yet--scams.
Maricopa city government is also working to assist and educate homeowners in various stages of foreclosure.
In November 2005 the city of Maricopa started collecting development impact fees. Now a capital improvement plan is in place to regulate the spending of those fees, and infrastructure construction can begin.
Despite a slumping economy, home improvements remain a popular investment for homeowners. With paint rollers and hammers in hand, they're getting the most out of their home-improvement dollar with do-it-yourself projects that make a dramatic difference.
Looking for a home near a park? Look no further.
Arizona families are feeling the effects of the national economic downturn, and need all the help they can get to stay on their feet and in their homes.
A bill that would ensure that down payment assistance doesn't disappear in October has passed the House Financial Services Committee and could be voted on by the entire House in the next few weeks.
Thus, the local housing market still contains considerable uncertainty over when any potential strengthening can be expected," Butler said.
Kermit the Frog once sang, "It's not easy being green." When it comes to modern remodeling, however, not only is it easier than ever to go green, environmentally conscious renovations can deliver significant cost, health and aesthetic benefits.
In today's market, selling a home involves much more than posting a "for sale" sign in the yard. Preparation is key. In fact, experts agree that property appearance and condition play a big role in the home sale process.
The buyer can't go wrong with a golf course, cherry wood and fans galore in this week's featured home.
That vacant, foreclosed home next door isn't just bringing down your neighborhood's property values. It may also be a haven for a myriad of pests that can threaten the health and safety of neighbors, children and pets.
With less than a month until the elimination of down payment assistance programs across the U.S., further legal analysis of the language within the recent Housing Bill also bans local governments and agencies from providing this assistance. This will greatly impede these entities from reselling foreclosed homes to worthy families and begin to recover neighborhoods being overcome by foreclosures.
A history of more than a decade of failed state land reform measures continued last month due to a shortage of signatures needed to get an initiative on the November ballot.
'Read my lips, no new taxes' on the purchase and sales of real estate.
Nearly every street in Maricopa's once bustling subdivisions has one or more homes displaying signs in front that say 'bank owned.' More homes than ever before are on the real estate market.
While the reasons and responsibilities for foreclosure are debatable, there are victims of foreclosures many people are unaware of. Pets are being left behind at an alarming rate.
The deadline for senior property valuation applications is fast approaching.
Homebuyers who are interested in a great backyard barbeque may find this week's featured home especially interesting.
Mortgage brokers, real estate agents, loan originators and banks all play a part in the purchase of a home, yet loan originators up until now were the only ones not required to be licensed in Arizona.
Arizona will receive needed federal resources to fight the housing slump and keep many Arizona families in their homes, thanks to new federal housing stimulus legislation signed by the President last week.
"Maricopa was one of the first to feel the housing boom, and they are being hit the hardest by the slowdown," said Director of Realty Studies Jay Q. Butler.
A "bang for the buck home," that is what listing agent Aziz Farhat says about this week's featured home.
Copa Cares, a volunteer organization sponsored by the City of Maricopa and Ace Hardware, is taking its hula hoes to Rancho El Dorado Saturday in its fourth cleanup effort since the program began May 10.
In June 2008, a total of 7,845 resale homes recorded sold in Maricopa County.
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Sellers closed escrow on 159 homes in Maricopa in June, Multi-Listing Service statistics show.
Community First Financial, LLC is giving potential homebuyers in Maricopa a new option when it comes to choosing a loan.
If you're looking for an affordable home with a waterfall, barbeque and a lawn mower, then look no further.
Arizona State Land Department Commissioner Mark Winkleman will speak on the State Trust Land Reform Initiative up for voter approval on the November ballot at 7:30 a.m. July 11 at this month's Pinal Partnership's breakfast in Apache Junction.
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