Trustee Sale: How You Find Out Your House is on the Block

March 1, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 3 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.

The Inside Scoop on Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan

February 17, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Why are you told one day that you qualify for a mortgage and the next day, you are denied? Look behind the scenes of the mortgage qualification process.

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.

Selling Real Estate on Overstock.com…What?

January 13, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I was surprised to see real estate listed for sale on Overstock.com… proof that much about buying and selling real estate is misunderstood.

Hey Bank! Take My House, Please!

January 7, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 4 Comments 

A follow-up to a post by Dean Ouellette at http://www.deansellsaz.com and a chat with a friend of mine who is contemplating a Strategic Default on her home. Is this a sign of things to come in 2010? Seems that way if the issue of negative equity is not addressed by banks.

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