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.

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 Sales, Fiduciary Duty & Tea Parties

January 5, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The truth is, short sales with their long lead time and unknown outcome, are just not right for some buyers. And the only way they will know that is if their agent is honest with them about the expectations

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.

Loan Mod Scams from the Grave!!

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Oh yes, lucky me, I got a call from my lender, CitiMortgage, extending an offer to modify my loan. Only problem there is that my house was foreclosed on 6 MONTHS AGO!

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!

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?

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