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Warren Buffett Says “Buy Houses Now”

Warren Buffett recently was interviewed on TV.  His recommended investment is in homes. He has good reason to think so. Click HERE to see the interview. Warren Buffett is the worlds most successful investor and when he speaks people listen. His reasoning for this advice is that you are protected by your loan from values [...] Read more

What is HAFA?

HAFA is a voluntary program for your lender to accept less than what is owed on your mortgage.  This is known as a Short Sale of your home. WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR A SHORT SALE UNDER HAFA? If your lender has agreed to participate in the HAFA short Sale Program here is what you need [...] Read more

Is the Real Estate Market the Bottom in Arizona?

Here is just one more reason to believe the now is the time to buy or invest in real estate. See the Huffington Post article by John R. Talbott.  Now is the prime time.  Most people will procrastinate and think there is going to be a further drop in prices.  But the statistics say no. [...] Read more

A New Property Tax Requirement That Can Cost Homeowners

New Property Tax Requirement Dear eXp Realty Clients, The Arizona Legislature has been inundated with requests to stop the requirement discussed below from taking effect. The lobbyest for the Arizona Association of REALTORS has a bill to vacate the requirement on the floor of the legislature. You would have received the Affidavit  by now with [...] Read more

Arizona Real Estate Market Update and Forecast for 2012

Real Estate Market Update Statistics just released by the ARMLS system (Phoenix Valley MLS) shows encouraging trends from 2011 and into 2012. The supply of existing homes on the market is at the second lowest level in 11 years. New listings have dropped by 30,000 units from 2010 The median price is lower than 2010. [...] Read more

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