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Termite damage and real estate

Termite damage, no matter how small it may be, is never good for a home.

Staging to successfully sell or rent

Most people think that staging is something that should be left to Martha Stewart and Hollywood set designers, something tedious to be avoided. Whether tedious or not, in a slow real estate market you need an edge.

January area home sales

The MLS report for January shows 140 home sales in the 85239 and 85238 zip code areas.

Strategies for successful home loan modification

A very hot topic today in the financial and mortgage industries is the personal mortgage modification.

Make every dollar count when selling your home

No matter how bad the real estate market seems to be these days, home sales do happen because people will always need a place to live.

Budget do-it-yourself moving tips

If you're one of the approximately 50 million Americans moving this year, you probably don't want to spend a fortune to get from point A to point B.

Should you buy a house in 2009?

The housing market and general economy is still falling, yet the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has reported that in December 2008 there was a slight increase in activity with potential buyers and sellers tempted into the market, possibly by successive interest rates.

Moving and taxes

Are you getting ready to move? Have you already moved in 2008? Here are some things to keep in mind about moving expenses and real estate deductions for your upcoming or previous move.

Clutter, now you see it

We've all heard how important it is to stage a home that's up for sale. One of the first things any home-staging expert will advise is to get rid of any excess clutter.

Property investment, the time is right

The present evaluation of land property is as priceless as buying gold. So, before you decide to purchase, be aware of changing land prices.

Tips for purchasing bank-owned property

A real estate-owned (REO) house, also called a bank-owned property, is typically one that did not successfully make it through the foreclosure auction process.

Local realtor earns GRI title

A Maricopa realtor was recently awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation.

Six factors that determine home loan qualification

When underwriters consider your home loan application and credit history, they generally look for six basic factors.

Single-family building permits increase

The number of single-family residence permits pulled by developers in December rose to 22, putting an end to six consecutive months of decline.

December area home sales

The MLS report for December shows 138 home sales in the 85239 and 85238 zip code areas.

Common real estate legal terms

Here are a few basic terms and their definitions that are often misunderstood by the consumer and/or seller:

Common real estate legal terms

Here are a few basic terms and their definitions that are often misunderstood by the consumer and/or seller:

Refinancing your home mortgage

In the past 30 years, interest rates have ebbed and flowed significantly in a financial tide of home mortgage offerings.

Refinancing your home mortgage

In the past 30 years, interest rates have ebbed and flowed significantly in a financial tide of home mortgage offerings.

Home organization tips for the new year

"I just need to get organized." How many times have you heard yourself recite this familiar refrain? With the coming of the New Year, now is a good time to resolve to actually do it.

How to feel at home after you move

Moving to a new community can be a great adventure, if you go with the right attitude and a sound strategy for settling in.

Beat the winter blahs with home decorating projects

For many of us, the return of winter means six months of colder temperatures and even rain that force us to take cover indoors. Being stuck inside month after month can leave anyone a little bored. That's what makes winter an ideal time to tackle easy, do-it-yourself indoor home improvements.

Top seven new home regrets

Buying a new home is great! You get to choose where your home will be built, add a room here, third garage bay there and, before you know it, you are moving into your dream home.

Understanding the MLS

MLS is the real estate Multiple Listing Service. It is a database - an extremely convenient way to know what properties are for sale...

The ‘walk away’ phenomenon

As troubles in the housing market continue, homeowners owe much more on their mortgages than their houses are worth. Being upside down means that homeowners have stopped accruing any equity, and that they're essentially sinking their funds into a money pit.

Your foreclosure and your credit

As soon as I hear the word 'foreclosure,' the first word that pops into my head is 'credit.' I think of what it does to a credit score and how it's probably the worst item that could show up on a credit report.

Top 10 home décor trends for 2009

More and more Americans today are looking at their homes as a place of refuge in a stressful world of challenges and economic instability.

Ten tips for making sure your contractor measures up

Whether you are building, remodeling, adding on or hiring a contractor for home repairs, hiring a licensed contractor gives you the assurance that they can be held accountable for their workmanship.

Winterizing your home for good indoor air quality

As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season.

Heron Court home offers multiple upgrades and a lake view

This week's featured home is set to offer its residents a life of luxury.
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