Anthem at Merrill Ranch Homes For Sale

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Anthem at Merrill Ranch – Florence Real Estate Homes Anthem at Merrill Ranch, just north of Historic Florence in the Southeast Valley of Phoenix, offers all that you’d expect from a Del Webb community. Rock climbing, a skate park, championship golf, indoor basketball and a bustling community center are just a few amenities that will [...]

Happy Holidays From Candace

May you enjoy the real meaning of Christmas with your family, friends & love ones! Thank you for sharing your friendship with me over the years! May your Holiday Season be blessed with love, joy & peace and may you have a prosperous and successful New Year! Thinking of you over the miles, Candace Tweet

$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

Arizona home buyers who have not owned a home within the last three years will have until June to close on a home and still get the $8000 tax credit, as long as they have a contract on the home before April 30! The credit, which was to expire at the end of November will [...]

Phoenix Child Loses Life to Fire

It’s a sad day when you have to listen to the loss of a child and have her big sister fighting for her life! It often amazes me when I hear of such tragedy for a family and my heart goes out to them! As a mother of three grown children, the worse nightmare would [...]

Happy Memorial Day 2009

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Did you know… We celebrate Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. In contrast, Veterans Day honors all who have served. 1.1 million Americans have died in all the nation’s wars. At Arlington National Cemetery, three unknown servicemen are buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns. [...]

Phoenix Home Sales First Quarter of 2009

Reporting resale single family residences and condos as well as new homes * % Change is from the same period last year MARICOPA AZMA Median Price Sales Volume Community Zip Code 1Q2009 % Chg* $/SqFt 1Q2009 % Chg* All homes $140,000 -39.5% $74 17,070 17.9% AVONDALE 85323 $107,000 -45.3% $55 270 109.3% AVONDALE 85392 $119,000 [...]

NAR Reports on Housing Sales – News & Analysis

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Feb 25, 2009 – Existing-Home Sales NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reports on the latest existing home sales numbers in January 2009. 07:46 minutes March 9, 2009 – Pending Sales NAR Chief Economist Sales Lawrence Yun talks about March 2009 existing-home sales (EHS) survey data at an April 23, 2009 press conference at NAR headquarters [...]

USDA Rural Housing Program Changes

There were some changes to the USDA “Rural” Housing Program which still allows 100% financing.  The maximum income limit used to start at $50k/year but that limit has now been raised to $73,600 per year ($97,150 for a family of 5 or more). If you are looking to live in parts of Pinal County, you [...]

Arizona Foreclosure Scams and Spams

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Arizona Foreclosures are at an all time high. Over one in every 147 homes received a foreclosure filing in February 2009, making Arizona the second highest state to be feeling the negative impact of the current housing crisis. ( read full article here ) But while there are many resources and tips on Arizona foreclosures [...]

Slow Market What Alternatives Do I Have As A Seller?

Struggling with a troubled housing market many homeowners will need to consider all their alternatives. Some have optioned to rent their homes or perhaps offer a lease purchase.  Both are reasonable options and can help a seller whom might be looking to seek housing elsewhere when relocating, downsizing or upgrading.  If your needing to sell [...]