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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Home of the week

This week's showcase house is a 3,420-square-foot breathtaker in the Tortosa subdivision.

Mechanics of an FHA loan

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

Foreclosure fraud on the rise

Homeowners facing a foreclosure have to deal with their financial crisis on one hand and, on the other, guard themselves against the rising incidence of frauds and scams related to the foreclosure market.

July area home sales

The MLS report for July shows 246 home sales in the 85139 and 85138 zip code areas.

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.

Hidden pest risks in vacant homes

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.

How to become a homeowner

Although home prices have gone up in Maricopa, there are still many good real estate buys.If you are a renter, a mortgage still can...

Attorney: Farrells’ business center no longer in default with bank

The attorney representing the Maricopa Manor Business Center said today the modifications to the loan agreement between the center and the lender, Great Western...

Home of the week

This week’s showcase home is a 2,236 square-foot marvel in one of Maricopa’s most desirable communities, the Villages at Rancho El Dorado.

Slowest January on record for new home construction

Construction of new homes in the city of Maricopa continued last at the tepid pace established last year.

Is foreclosure home sales investing really for you?

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

Showcase home of the week

 This week's showcase home is a monster, stretching more than 3,650 square-feet.

What to do when your home isn’t selling

When you sell your home, the process is almost like going to a job interview. Selling a home involves presentation, which is one of the key factors that determine the outcome.

Showcase Home of the Week

This week's Showcase home is a lavish 3,251 square-foot home in the Maricopa Groves subdivision.

May single-family building permits down from previous month

The city of Maricopa issued a total of 26 single-family building permits in May.

Top 10 reasons to purchase a home

There are many appealing reasons for buying a home.

Maricopa had 173 homes sold in September

During the month of September, 173 homes closed in the Maricopa area.

Another Rancho El Dorado home priciest in Maricopa

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa between July 16 and Aug. 14 is a two-story house that went for $360,000, about $25,000 under...

June real estate saw increased market value

By Brian Petersheim June 2019 in real estate was hot, and not only for showing homes with temperatures in the triple digits. June is one...

Home sales for February

In February, 158 homes sold in Maricopa and surrounding rural areas for a total sales volume of $21.6 million. The list volume was $21.9...

Home of the week

This week's showcase home is a four bedroom beauty in the Cobblestone Farms subdivision.

‘Tis the season for home efficiency

As the cold weather and holidays approach, homeowners are preparing to spend more time indoors. Winter utility bills can get expensive, and in an economic climate as biting as frost, consumers are watching every penny.

Closing costs when buying a home

When closing a home, it is good to look at the Good Faith Estimate or the costs associated with your decision to purchase at settlement period.

Showing your home with busy children there

When you're getting ready to sell your home, having the property look the best it can is the first task on most people's minds. Being able to get that done when you have busy children in your home can be hard in the first place, let alone to make it stay in that condition the entire time your home is waiting to be sold.

Advertising online to rent property

If you cannot get people to look at your property, it is pretty much impossible to find someone to rent it. This is precisely why you want to focus on advertising when renting real estate.

Greater Phoenix resale numbers gain from new investors, first-time buyers

In May 2008 a total of 5,740 resale homes recorded as sold. This sales activity includes 1,475 recorded foreclosed home transactions and 4,265 traditional market transactions, while a year ago it was 305 and 4,915 recorded sales, respectively.

Homestead house least expensive last month

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Nov. 16-Dec. 15 is a one-owner home in Homestead that is 1,400 square feet on a desert-scaped...
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Aging in Place: Tips for buying that ‘forever’ home

Ready to find your “forever” home? Here are a few things to consider: The community you are looking at for your forever home should have...

Least expensive home sold in less than a week

44924 W. Balboa Drive The least expensive home sold in the city from March 17 to April 17 was in Acacia Crossings. The two-bedroom home...

Homes sold out at The Lakes

For the past two or three weeks, Bryan Weese, sales associate for Meritage Homes in Maricopa, said he has handed out a lot of...
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