Heading Downtown – Gilbert AZ – 2009 in Review

December 30, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I am heading to the Heritage District of Gilbert, AZ as part of my downtown tour in Metro Phoenix to review how each town fared in the 2009 real estate market

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…

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.

Why Can’t I Buy A Bank-Owned Property in Phoenix?

June 15, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The Phoenix Metro area has made just about every Top Ten Foreclosure List out there…yes, the media is quick to point out how tough things are in the Valley of the Sun when it comes to real estate. The way the news media makes it sound, there are rows of “FORECLOSURE” signs lining every [...]

Is It Time For You To Buy A House?

May 15, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Are you on the fence about buying a house? How do you know if it’s the right time?

Video Update of the Phoenix Real Estate Market – April 2009

April 17, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Check out my video update of the Phoenix real estate market:
This is my first “video blog” so let me know what you think…Your feedback is much appreciated!

A Light at the End of the Tunnel for East Valley Real Estate

April 6, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Although home prices in Phoenix are continuing to decline, there is a ray of hope for communities in the East Valley.  Home prices in Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe are showing signs of stabilization and prices in Gilbert and Queen Creek are actually starting to edge upwards.  Compared to the downward trend in home prices experienced [...]