Phoenix Real Estate Market Report – January 2012
February 25, 2012 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
For those folks waiting for the bottom of the Phoenix Real Estate market – it has come and gone. Here’s a little wake-up call from San Tan Valley that demonstrates what we can expect home prices to do in 2012.
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!!
Short Sale Buyers – Special Forces
February 28, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Do you have the GUTS to make on offer on a short sale??
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.
Short Sale Buyers – Should You Pay A Deposit Up Front?
November 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Many short sale listers require the buyer to deposit earnest money,non-refundable for 60-90 days, while the short sale is reviewed. Fair? Depends who you ask…
Homeowners Suing for HAMP…But WHY???
November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
The Making Home Affordable’s Loan Affordable Program has left some homeowners so disgruntled, they are heading for court…but why? Does a loan mod really help?
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 [...]
Are Housing Prices Heading Down? Scary Stories Don’t Match The Numbers
July 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
A recent article on HousingWire.com predicts that housing prices are heading down. But, here in Phoenix, we are seeing sustained activity in a very competitive market.
How’s the Market – a Microscopic Perspective
March 31, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
How’s the real estate market here in Phoenix? I get asked all the time…here’s an answer that looks past the massive stats and global economic predictions and focuses on my little pile of work. I think the collection of deals I am working on now captures the essence of the challenges we face in this [...]
Trustee Sale: How You Find Out Your House is on the Block
March 1, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 6 Comments
Thousands of Arizona homeowners will lose their homes this year through a Trustee Sale. But you might be surprised to learn how you find out that your home is on the block.
This year, my family will join the ranks of the displaced. Here is how I found my home is going to be sold at Trustee Sale…
