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…
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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…
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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!
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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!
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