Making Those Short Sale Calls
November 18, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Negotiating a short sale means lots of calls to the lenders to negotiate the terms of the sale. But those calls can sure be frustrating!
Short Sale Buyers – Should You Pay A Deposit Up Front?
November 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Many short sale listers require the buyer to deposit earnest money,non-refundable for 60-90 days, while the short sale is reviewed. Fair? Depends who you ask…
How NOT to Sell Your House – Tip #1: Price ‘em High
August 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
A sure-fire way to keep that home on the market as long as possible – price it high! In this market, if your house is priced above market value, buyers will probably skip right over it without blinking an eye.
Tips To Make The Move To Your New Home a Smooth One
July 14, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
I recently moved to a new home learned some valuable tips on what NOT to do…I’d like to share those with you so you can learn from my mistakes…
What is the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)
April 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Dean Ouellette and Kristin LaVanway discuss the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement that Sellers must complete when listing their home for sale here in Arizona.
Wondering Why Real Estate Agents Don’t Call You Back?
February 22, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Wondering why that real estate agent never called you back? It’s a more common complaint than it should be. If you are frustrated too, check out this video for some thoughts on the topic…
Phoenix Real Estate FAQ’s – REO’s
February 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Dean Ouellette (http://deansellsaz.com) joins me as we answer your real estate questions straight from the trenches of the Phoenix real estate market….in only 30 seconds.
Trustee Sales – Can You Work Around Them?
February 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
One of my investor clients who had a couple of interesting questions about how the trustee sales work and if there is a way to avoid that whole process…
Introducing the AZ Short Sale Seller’s Advisory
February 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
The AZ Dept of Real Estate and the AZ Assn of Realtors have created an advisory that summarizes your rights, liability and risks when considering a short sale.
The Gloves Are Off, Folks…Watch Your Back
February 3, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 5 Comments
AIG execs are partying it up while school teachers are paying the price…that might improve the economy for some people, but not the average Joe.






