HUD Homes – $100 Down Payment, Oh Yes!

March 16, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

HUD Homes – $100 Down A low down payment that has been flying under the radar lately is the growing inventory of HUD homes. Owner occupants can, in most cases, purchase homes for only $100 down and HUD will help out with closing costs. One of the few low down payment programs available close in and a nice alternative to USDA financing.

Sorry First Time Homebuyers – This Isn’t Going To Be Easy…

February 1, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Many first time home buyers do not realize how difficult it is to compete in this market at the lower price ranges. A look at some recent sales activity in Queen Creek, a popular area for first time buyers, reveals the challenges they face.

Hey Homebuyers…Are You Serious?

August 31, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

If you are shopping for a new home, you need to ask yourself that question…are you serious? Here are three clues…

Want the $8,000 Tax Credit? Better Move Quick!

August 26, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The deadline for the $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home buyers is December 1, 2009, but you really only have a month left to find a home if you want to qualify.

Buying A Home – Stage 4 – Negotiating

July 9, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Despite continued reports that buying a home in the Phoenix real estate market is like shopping at a swap meet, there are just not enough homes on the market to satisfy the demand. Competition can be fierce, especially for the choicest properties. Keep that in mind when you submit your offer…

Buying a Home – Stage 3 – Shopping!

July 8, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

So, you have your home buying team assembled…you have decided what you need and what you want in your new home…you know what your budget will allow. Great! Now the real fun begins…it’s time to go shopping!

Buying a Home – Step 2 – Assembling the Team

July 6, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Selecting your home-buying team is a critical step to giving you every advantage in today’s market. There are two key players on your team: a great Realtor and a great Lender. By making the right selection when choosing these professionals, the rest of the deal will fall nicely into place.

Buying A Home? Make A Plan! Step 1…

June 29, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Buying a home is becoming more and more challenging. Inventory levels are shrinking, there are a lot more hoops to jump through to get a mortgage and most deals require some type of bank approval. Buyers are getting frustrated! I would offer up a 5-step house buying plan for you to increase your chaances for success. In Step 1, a little planning goes a long way!

Queen Creek New Home Subdivisions Back in Business

June 27, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

With less than 3 months inventory of homes in Queen Creek, homebuyers are scratching their heads trying to find a home to buy. So it is no wonder that the home builders who had locked up their sales centers for months have opened the doors once again to take advantage of the increased demand [...]

How Does Price Range Affect Inventory in the Phoenix Housing Market?

June 17, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 4 Comments 

As of this morning, there is 4.1 months inventory of homes on the market in the Phoenix Metro area. But the price range you are shopping in plays a big role in the actual inventory of homes available to you.

Next Page »