What? You Aren’t Using the AZ Buyer’s Advisory??

February 21, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Using the Arizona Buyer’s Advisory to research a home that you are interested in purchasing can help you discover if it’s a good deal or a bad deal in disguise.

The Inside Scoop on Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan

February 17, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Why are you told one day that you qualify for a mortgage and the next day, you are denied? Look behind the scenes of the mortgage qualification process.

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…

Ready To Do Some Online House Shopping…Here Are Some Tips!

February 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 3 Comments 

Welcome to my online search tool that puts you in the driver’s seat for your online home search. Here are some tutorials to help you make the most of the awesome search tool.

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.

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.

Why Realtors are Like Rocket Scientists

January 29, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 4 Comments 

Gilbert real estate, Here in Phoenix, Rocket Scientist, Realtor qualifications, choosing a Realtor

Hey Banks! Wake Up! Loan Mods Aren’t Working…

January 25, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

A couple of news snippets on MSNBC illustrated the huge divide between bankers
and policy makers and the reality from the consumer’s viewpoint.

Steel Dreamz – The Ultimate Man Cave

January 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Scott Cawley, a friend of mine, has opened his new shop, the Steel Dreamz showroom, at Arizona Ave and Elliot. You have got to see it to believe it! Classic muscle cars, eclectic and nostalgic artifacts and one gigantic TV screen. It’s the ultimate hang-out to talk shop…

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