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 · 4 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…
Phoenix Real Estate FAQs
February 26, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Today we answer: 1) Can an agent charge extra fees? 2) Are Open Houses obselete? 3) How can I get more pictures? 4) What if the Seller won’t turn on utilities?
What? You Aren’t Using the AZ Buyer’s Advisory??
February 21, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Using the Arizona Buyer’s Advisory to research a home that you are interested in purchasing can help you discover if it’s a good deal or a bad deal in disguise.
Phoenix Real Estate FAQ’s – REO’s
February 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Dean Ouellette (http://deansellsaz.com) joins me as we answer your real estate questions straight from the trenches of the Phoenix real estate market….in only 30 seconds.
Talking Shop: Short Sales from the Buyer’s Side and a Couple of War Stories
January 28, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
Here is Part 2 of my recent chat with Tempe realtor and fellow video blogger Dean Ouellette about what’s going on with short sales in the Phoenix real estate market. Here, we focus on the Buyer’s side of the deal and swap a couple of war stories.
Talking Shop: What Should Sellers Look For When Listing A Short Sale
January 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
I sat down with Tempe realtor and fellow video blogger Dean Ouellette to talk shop and chat about what’s going on with short sales in the Phoenix real estate market. In part 1 of our 2-part discussion, we discuss the Seller’s side of the transaction.
Finding a Home After Foreclosure or Short Sale
January 15, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
More folks are finding themselves writing rent checks instead of mortgage checks – something they probably thought they would never do again. Here are some tips to help ease the stress of looking for a new home after a short sale or foreclosure.
