How’s the Market – a Microscopic Perspective
March 31, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
How’s the real estate market here in Phoenix? I get asked all the time…here’s an answer that looks past the massive stats and global economic predictions and focuses on my little pile of work. I think the collection of deals I am working on now captures the essence of the challenges we face in this [...]
Phoenix Real Estate FAQs – 3-26-2010
March 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
resale vs new build,close of escrow,house shopping, home inspection
HOAs: Are Weeds Really the Biggest Challenge in America?
March 23, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
As part of my Top Ramen Chronicle series exploring the journey of scores of American families who are losing their homes, I had to address the growing disaster facing HOA’s across America…out of control weeds. Seriously.
Knowing how the process works as homes go into short sale or foreclosure, I am really sickened to think that [...]
Phoenix Real Estate FAQ’s – 03-22-2010
March 23, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 3 Comments
In this episode of Phoenix Real Estate FAQ’s Kristin LaVanway and Dean Ouellette ponder that answers to:
*What did you learn from your most difficult real estate transaction?
*What do you do when nature calls when showing houses?
*Will the Phoenix housing market rebound before the world ends in 2012?
*Why do I need to get prequalifed for a [...]
Phoenix Real Estate FAQs – 3-12-2010
March 12, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
Dean Ouellette, the Tempe Short Sale Guy , joins me as we ponder the answers to:
* Is it a good time to buy a house?
* Do I need a home inspection if I am buying As-Is?
* Can my Realtor give me the lockbox codes so I can check out a house?
* Why do short sales [...]
Cash Flow for a Turn-key Rental – Real Estate Investing By the Book
March 11, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
How to determine the cash flow for a turn key condo property to see if it’s a positive (makes money!) or negative (costs money) opportunity.
REDC Auction: Scam or the Real Deal?
March 7, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 38 Comments
REDC is a real estate auction marketing firm that markets real estate holdings in the US and beyond through public auction. I have been curious about these auctions for quite a while, but honestly had a skeptical attitude after ready so many bad reviews. I had to opportunity to check out the REDC auction today with [...]
Phoenix Real Estate FAQs- March 5, 2010
March 5, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Dean Ouellette joins me as we answer your real estate questions straight from the trenches of the Phoenix real estate market….today, short sale deposits, commissions, banks calling the shots, convenience factors
