Short Sales – Frequently Asked Questions
- By Ethan Walker
- Published August 26th, 2010
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Well-planned short sales of Phoenix Arizona Homes may have significant advantages over foreclosures. Indeed, a close look at the Phoenix MLS shows a relatively high percentage of short sales among all Phoenix Homes for Sale.
Arizona Home Buyers: To Do, or NOT To Do?
- By Ethan Walker
- Published August 26th, 2010
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Many potential buyers of Phoenix Homes for Sale are often unaware that many of their actions in other parts of their lives can have a significant impact on the home buying and financing process.
Important Questions to Ask Before Starting the Short Sale of Your Home
- By Ethan Walker
- Published August 26th, 2010
- Real Estate
- Unrated
In today’s market, with home prices substantially lower than during the housing “boom”, you may find yourself in the position of having to sell your home, yet owing more to your lender than you can get for the house on the open market.
Urban Legends: Finding the Perfect Home
- By Ethan Walker
- Published August 26th, 2010
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Does the “perfect home” exist? I guess if you have an unlimited budget, then probably so.
Staging Your Home for Sale in a Distressed Market
- By Ethan Walker
- Published August 26th, 2010
- Real Estate
- Unrated
When planning on selling your home in today’s distressed market, bear in mind that you’re competing with Short Sales and/or Bank Owned properties that will be in conditions ranging from poor to decent.
Urban Legend - "Renting is cheaper than owning”
- By Ethan Walker
- Published August 26th, 2010
- Real Estate
- Unrated
In today’s economy, it’s a common strategy to try and keep expenses down, reduce costs, and “just hang on” while things rebound. And, with economic pressures pushing rents down, it can seem attractive to just rent for a while and “save some money.”
Get Your Mortgage Rate As Low As 2%
- By Adriana N.
- Published December 27th, 2009
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Yes, it's true Due to the economy and the general decrease in income in the American household, the feds have a program that can cut your mortgage rate to 2% in order to make your payment 31% of your gross income
Home Inspection Tips—Getting Reliable Radon Test Results
- By David Haigh
- Published December 26th, 2009
- Real Estate
- Unrated
You can’t see or smell radon, but it could be in the home you’re buying, selling or building, and it poses a threat to your health Therefore, it’s important to have a home inspector or other qualified professional test the home for radon levels to determine if repairs are needed that will reduce those levels
Home Inspection Tip—Plan For Radon Testing
- By David Haigh
- Published December 26th, 2009
- Real Estate
- Unrated
Because radon gas seeping from the ground into a home is a health hazard, you should have the home tested for radon levels This is true whether you’re buying, selling or building a home
Home Inspection Tips—Lowering Radon Levels
- By David Haigh
- Published December 26th, 2009
- Real Estate
- Unrated
It’s possible a home inspection will reveal the existence of radon gas seeping up through the ground into the living area of the home you want to buy Radon is known for causing lung cancer, so you don’t want it around

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