Are Housing Prices Heading Down? Scary Stories Don’t Match The Numbers

July 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

A recent article on HousingWire.com predicts that housing prices are heading down. But, here in Phoenix, we are seeing sustained activity in a very competitive market.

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’s Next After Foreclosure? An Eviction, Perhaps!

July 7, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

It’s not bad enough that an investor bought my house…no he is suing me for over $1600 through an eviction action…

The Week After You Lose Your House at the Trustee Sale

July 7, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

A week has passed since my house was sold at the Trustee Sale and oh, what a difference a week can make!

Buying a House? Third Time’s a Charm!

June 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

After three tries, my client finally got her dream home! Anything is possible in the dysfunctional real estate market we are now experiencing so don’t give up.

Hey HUD!! Most Buyers Expect Power & Water When They Buy a Home!

June 13, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Buying a HUD home works a little differently than a traditional sale…What the HUD Property Condition Report does not tell you.

Looking for a House? Why HGTV is Not Your Best Friend…

June 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 10 Comments 

Buying a Home Requires a Dose of Reality…Not a Dose of Reality TV!
So, you’ve decided to become a homeowner…congratulations! Buying a house is a big task, so do your research and be informed. But one place you may want to stay away for a while is the channel on your TV that carries HGTV…when it [...]

Making the Tough Decision to Walk Away From Your House? Some Tips…

June 2, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 10 Comments 

Short sale, strategic default, walking away…whatever you want to call it, there are more families than you can imagine are trying to make some tough decisions. Make things easier…start by taking the emotion how of the process and seek the advice of the right professionals.

So this is what housing recovery looks like…

May 28, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Think the recovery of the Phoenix housing market is in danger? I disagree…I think this is exactly what recovery looks like…it’s not pretty – no short and sweet wrap up to the story that is many years in the making. It’s all about cleaning up messes and rebuilding and that is what real estate professionals are doing.

Hey Listing Agents…Help Us Help You!

April 15, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Distressed property sales are a real pain. Some listing agents do an excellent job of liquidating REO properties, but others are frankly dropping the ball.

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