Is This a Good Neighborhood? – The Answer at Last!

April 18, 2012 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I get asked all the time: Is this a GOOD Neighborhood. My answer – How the Heck Should I Know? My idea of a “good” neighborhood is probably not the same as yours. Everyone has a different comfort and a different perspective on what makes a neighborhood feel like home.

Phoenix Real Estate Investing – It Ain’t Rocket Science!

April 12, 2012 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Fix and flips? Rental properties? Everybody dreams of success in real estate investing, right? But where to start?? It really boils down to three easy steps.

What’s Happening in Phoenix Real Estate – April 2012

April 4, 2012 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The real estate market in Phoenix continues to return to a more “normal state” whatever that means. Prices are edging up especially in price ranges below $250K, and inventory has dropped below the 2 month mark. Yikes!

My Top Videos of 2010 – The Year in Review

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

A look at the most popular videos I posted this year, and my favorites, covering the gamut of real estate topics on 2010.

Can the Bank REALLY Lock Me Out?

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Before her house was foreclosed on, a friend of mine discovered that she had been locked out by the lender…can they do this? You bet they can!

Making Those Short Sale Calls

November 18, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Negotiating a short sale means lots of calls to the lenders to negotiate the terms of the sale. But those calls can sure be frustrating!

What I’ve Learned About Video Blogging

November 17, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Do you need to do video to be successful in real estate? No way, but give it a try…you might like it!

Short Sale Buyers…What are your odds that deal will close?

November 11, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Short sales make up at least one-third of the inventory here in Phoenix, but what are the odds that you can get one of those deals to close?

A Talk with Joe Homebuyer

November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

It’s easy to see why homebuyers in Phoenix are confused….the news media paints a picture doom and gloom and sets them up with unrealistic expectations.

The Ugly Truth About Beautiful Home Listings

November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes what you read in the MLS does not reflect reality…and sometimes the certified expert does not lend a feeling of confidence.

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