The Phoenix Real Estate Market is a Real Crack-up
August 18, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
The housing market in some parts of Phoenix, such as 85006, that are still struggling but many areas, such as 85142, 85297 or 85226 are HOT market right now.
How NOT to Sell Your House – Tip #1: Price ‘em High
August 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
A sure-fire way to keep that home on the market as long as possible – price it high! In this market, if your house is priced above market value, buyers will probably skip right over it without blinking an eye.
Phoenix Real Estate FAQs – 3-12-2010
March 12, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
Dean Ouellette, the Tempe Short Sale Guy , joins me as we ponder the answers to:
* Is it a good time to buy a house?
* Do I need a home inspection if I am buying As-Is?
* Can my Realtor give me the lockbox codes so I can check out a house?
* Why do short sales [...]
Your Loan Officer Is Not Your Friend (continued…)
December 15, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
Yesterday, Justin McHood posted a great article in which he dicusses the very blunt reality that “… many people are surprised to learn that a loan officer works for the bank, he does not work for you.” (Check out the whole post at http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/your-loan-officer-is-not-your-friend/). Here is my two cents on the topic…
How Trustee Sales Work (Part 3)
December 2, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
Third in the series, in this clip, I discuss the challenges of buying a property at Trustee Sale, and talk about who is buying these properties.
How Trustee Sales Work (Part 2)
November 30, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
In this video, I review the auction process at an actual Trustee Sale on the courthouse steps in downtown Phoenix. Part 2 in a series…
Here in Phoenix Friday Morning News – 11-27-2009
November 27, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
A wrap up of the week in Phoenix real estate for 11-27-2009 – brought to you by a couple of lego people. This week’s topic: Home price trends.
How Trustee Sales Work (Part 1)
November 27, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Over 4,600 homes were auctioned at Trustee Sale in Maricopa County over the last month. Here is an overview of how Trustee Sales work (first in a series), who is involved and which homes make it to the auction.
Here in Phoenix – Friday Morning News – 11-20-2009
November 20, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
A wrap up of the week in Phoenix real estate for 11-20-2009 – brought to you by a couple of lego people. This week’s topic: An update on the distressed market in Phoenix…Enjoy
East Side vs West Side in the Valley of the Sun
November 17, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
A trip to see the Cardinals play at the University of Phoenix Stadium reminds me of the long-standing rivalry between the East Valley and the West Side here in Metro Phoenix.
