Phoenix Real Estate Investing – It Ain’t Rocket Science!

April 12, 2012 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Fix and flips? Rental properties? Everybody dreams of success in real estate investing, right? But where to start?? It really boils down to three easy steps.

Who Needs Cable When You’ve Got a Real Estate License

February 28, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Trust me…the entertainment value of real estate is gravely underestimated!!

Real Estate Negotiation 101

February 24, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Is it just me? It just doesn’t seem like it’s much fun any more to negotiate a real estate transaction. Short sales, REO’s and homeowners who have have watched all the equity drain from the homes have taken all the pleasure out of the process.

My Top Videos of 2010 – The Year in Review

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

A look at the most popular videos I posted this year, and my favorites, covering the gamut of real estate topics on 2010.

Loan Mod Scams from the Grave!!

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Oh yes, lucky me, I got a call from my lender, CitiMortgage, extending an offer to modify my loan. Only problem there is that my house was foreclosed on 6 MONTHS AGO!

Can the Bank REALLY Lock Me Out?

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Before her house was foreclosed on, a friend of mine discovered that she had been locked out by the lender…can they do this? You bet they can!

A Talk with Joe Homebuyer

November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

It’s easy to see why homebuyers in Phoenix are confused….the news media paints a picture doom and gloom and sets them up with unrealistic expectations.

Hey Short Sale Buyers: You May Be Writing The Check, But You Are Not Calling the Shots

August 11, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Short sale negotiations are between the Seller and the Seller’s Creditors…while the Buyer waits

Everybody knows that a short sale is a real estate transaction in which the proceeds from the sale are less than what’s owed on the property. But sometimes buyers forget that the Seller’s creditors have complete control over that deal – they [...]

Multiple Counter Offers – Bring ‘Em On!!

July 23, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The real estate market in Phoenix is very competitive and buyers are frustrated when they lose out in the bidding wars. But it’s never over until it’s over!

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…

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