Real Estate

Loan modification programs are becoming more common as more homeowners default on properties, and banks have to deal with owning abandoned houses.

Rock has long been a staple of Arizona landscaping due to its low cost, zero-water requirement and minimal maintenance.

Whether you recently moved into a new home or you're looking for inexpensive updates to spruce-up your existing residence, consider experimenting with color.

A midday to late night storm left several Hidden Valley mobile homes in shambles.

Not everyone who relocates has the luxury of doing it when school is out and the yard looks beautiful. If you're forced to sell your house and/or buy a new one outside peak season, you might have to work a little harder and think creatively.

The city of Maricopa's new solar rebate program is designed to encourage the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on residential or commercial buildings.

The question to ask is whether investing in foreclosure homes for sale can work for you as well.

With so much real estate information available almost anywhere, there are things you need to be aware of when searching for bank owned or REO (real estate owned) homes for sale.

This week's showcase home is a 1,668-square foot starter in the Glennwilde subdivision.

You have to plan out your home security system before making any purchase

The August MLS report for the city of Maricopa shows 206 homes sold compared to 154 sales in July. This is 18 percent down from the 250 sales listed for August 2009.  

The city of Maricopa witnessed its lowest application period since inception for new single-family home construction in August.    

Many tenants do not understand or are unaware of the paperwork involved when renting a property.

Basically, a lease purchase option is an agreement that says you want to buy the property from the owner; however, because of a lack of funds or low credit score, you are not quite ready to buy just yet.

This week's showcase home is a 1,668-square-foot gem in the Senita subdivision.

Purchasing a new home after a foreclosure is tricky, but not impossible.

We depend on our homes, offices, retail stores and other structures to keep us safe; but can buildings also help keep us healthy?

Homeowners are finding viable options to continue to make money in the real estate market despite the recent changes.

Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative - choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments - will take a significant toll on your credit rating.

There are two big myths about renters insurance. One is that it's too expensive and the other is that it's not needed.

This week's showcase home is a 2,050-square-foot gem in the Alterra subdivision.

Three local real estate experts offer their insights on Maricopa's real estate market.

Commercial real estate loan rates are based upon various factors, and you need to know them in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises along the way.

 This week's showcase home is a $62,900 gem in the Senita subdivision.

The July MLS report for the city of Maricopa shows 154 homes sold compared to 257 sales in June.

The city of Maricopa's recent lull in building activity continued as only eight permits were issued in July for new single-family home construction.

This week's showcase home is a beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath gem in the Glennwilde subdivision.

To have a fighting chance of finding your dream home, take the time at the beginning of the house hunt to ask yourself some important questions that will assist you and your real estate agent to limit the field and reduce a lot of inefficient effort. 

The mechanics of an FHA loan are simple:  common sense underwriting and good credit make the perfect marriage.

This week's showcase home is a 2,800-square foot beauty in the Homestead subdivision.