Is This a Good Neighborhood? – The Answer at Last!

April 18, 2012 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I get asked all the time: Is this a GOOD Neighborhood. My answer – How the Heck Should I Know? My idea of a “good” neighborhood is probably not the same as yours. Everyone has a different comfort and a different perspective on what makes a neighborhood feel like home.

Landlord! Take My House Please!

June 27, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Talk about bad karma! This house is filled with it…no doubt about it as the lease draws to a close and I try to hand the keys back over the “Janet”, the landlord’s representative.

Introducing the East Valley Team – The Best Darn Team in the Valley!

May 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Kristin LaVanway & Dean Ouellette join forces to provide the best real estate service in the East Valley

How Do I Select The Right Real Estate Agent?

April 29, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Dean Ouellette and I offer some tips to help you choose the right real estate agent to help you when buying or selling a home. Choosing the right agent can make the whole transaction process go a lot smoother.

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.

How Much Should My Earnest Money Deposit Be?

April 26, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

How to use the earnest money deposit to show the Seller you mena business when buying a home

Can My Dad Buy My House In A Short Sale?

April 21, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Asking someone to buy your house for you at short sale may seem like a good idea…but it’s not.

Phoenix Real Estate FAQs – 04-02-2010

April 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

This week we tackle:

* Can I keep my antique stove when I sell my house?
* What is the final walkthrough?
* Why didn’t I get the mortgage rate advertised online?
* Can the bank foreclose if I am negotiating a short sale?

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

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 [...]

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