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…

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