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How Trustee Sales Work (Part 2)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:06:03 GMT

In this video, I review the auction process at an actual Trustee Sale on the courthouse steps in downtown Phoenix. Part 2 in a series...

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Tags : Deed, Estate, Here, Phoenix, Real, Sale, Trust, Trustee, foreclosure, in, investor

December 2009 Newsletter

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:56:02 GMT

Intro for December 2009 Newsletter

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, estate, in, market, real, statistics

Here in Phoenix Friday Morning News - 11-27-2009

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:35:00 GMT

A wrap up of the week in Phoenix real estate for 11-20-2009 – brought to you by a couple of lego people. This week’s topic: Home price trends

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, estate, foreclosures, in, market, real, sales, short, statistics

How Trustee Sales Work (Part 1)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:46:01 GMT

Over 4,600 homes were auctioned at Trustee Sale in Maricopa County over the last month. Here is an overview of how Trustee Sales work (first in a series), who is involved and which homes make it to the auction.

By rl8rgal

Tags : Deed, Estate, Here, Phoenix, Real, Sale, Trust, Trustee, foreclosure, in, investor

5 (Less!) Frequently Asked Questions About Short Sales

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:57:01 GMT

Oh, so many questions about short sales, but here are the answers to a few that I have been asked recently: - What if your CPA tells you to get a short sale? - What if your house burns down during a short sale? - Can my Mom buy your house and sell it back to me? - Can the bank ask me for money? - Can I keep "souvenirs"?

By rl8rgal

Tags : Here, In, Phoenix, an, estate, foreclosure, home, negotiating, offer, real, sale, search, short

If You Have Been Trying to Reach Me...Watch This Video!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:28:00 GMT

I published this public service announcement for anyone trying to reach me...let's just say, I am a victim of technology! And...aren't we all :)

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Tags : Android, G1, Here, Phoenix, Social, estate, in, media, of, real, technology, victim

East Side vs West Side in the Valley of the Sun

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:13:01 GMT

A trip to see the Cardinals play at the University of Phoenix Stadium reminds me of the long-standing rivalry between the East Valley and the West Side here in Metro Phoenix.

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Tags : Arizona, Cardinals, East, Here, Phoenix, Valley, estate, in, real

Here in Phoenix - Friday Morning News - 11-13-2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:25:00 GMT

A wrap up of the week in Phoenix real estate for 11-13-2009 - brought to you by a couple of lego people.

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, estate, in, market, real, statistics

Tired of Snow? Move to Phoenix...Here's how!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:47:00 GMT

Sure, it's November in Phoenix and we are facing some cool 80 degree days. Seriously, this is what we wait all summer for! If your November is filled with snow, slush, rain or worse, you may be tempted to join us here in Phoenix...here's how!

By rl8rgal

Tags : Here, Phoenix, estate, great, in, real, relocation, weather

Ever Seen a Water Ranch? Here in Phoenix...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:21:02 GMT

Water is a precious commodity in the desert. A visit to the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert shows how we manage this important desert resource.

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Tags : Gilbert, Here, Phoenis, Phoenix, Preserve, Riparian, conservation, estate, in, real, water

Here In Phoenix Friday Morning News

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:33:01 GMT

November 6, 2009: A wrap-up of the week in Phoenix real estate, brought to you by a couple of lego people.

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, estate, in, market, real, statistics

Real Estate Investing for Dummies (NOT!)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:46:00 GMT

A recent class on Fix and Flips made me consider asking for a refund. The class focused a lot on paint colors, war stories and Home Depot shopping tips, but skipped right over the key areas where most investors fall flat on their faces.

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, and, estate, fix, flips, in, investing, real

Top Ramen Chronicles - In Search of Good (Cheap!) Bread

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:07:01 GMT

Like everone else out there, the LaVanway clan is trimming our belts. With 3 1/2 teen-aged boys, I go through a lot of groceries, so cutting back on my food bill is a great way to stretch my budget. Cutting back on the grocery bill doesn't have to mean doing without though. Here's my discovery for great bread at ridiculously low prices! Whether you are saving up for a down payment, saving for a rainy day, or just flat out underwater, we can use a little extra "bread"!

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, budget, estate, in, money, real, saving

Here In Phoenix - November 2009 Newsletter

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:37:01 GMT

Intro - Here in Phoenix newsletter, November 2009

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Tags : Here, In, Phoenix

Here in Phoenix Real Estate Wrap-up - October 2009

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:28:01 GMT

Overview of real estate market activity for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during October 2009...brought to you by a couple of lego people.

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Tags : Here, Phoenix, estate, foreclosures, in, market, real, sales, short, statistics

Will the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit be Extended?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:48:00 GMT

The $8,000 First Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit is due to expire on November 30, 2009. Bad news if you don't have a house in escrow and want to take advantage of the credit. But the good news is that the Senate is closing on a proposal to extend the tax credit through 2010.

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Tags : 000, 8, Here, In, Phoenix, credit, estate, first, homebuyer, real, tax, time

5 FAQs About Trustee Sales in Arizona

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:25:08 GMT

Unfortunately, many homeowners are receiving Notices of Trustee Sale on their homes, but with little information, they may be overwhelmed with questions. Here are the answers to 5 frequently asked questions about Trustee Sales in Arizona.

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Tags : avoid, foreclosure, sales, short, trustee

Hey Homebuyers...Are You Serious?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:39:03 GMT

How to tell if you are a serious homebuyer in three easy steps.

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Tags : Phoenix, buying, estate, foreclosure, home, house, real, sale, search, shopping, short, tips

Short Sales from the Bank's Point-of-View

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:04:00 GMT

I recently attended a short sale round table where a loss mitigation manager from a local bank discussed his views on short sales.

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Tags : Loss mitigation, Phoenix real estate, arm's, bail, buy, buy and bail, length, loss, mitigation, sale, short, short sale, transaction

The Myth of Loan Pre-Qualification

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:09:02 GMT

Remember when you could call up a lender, tell them how much you make and how much you owe in car and credit card payments and they would tell you how much you qualify for? Well, those days are over... At this point in history, before you ever step foot into a house you are thinking of buying, you need a full doc qualification with desktop underwriting to determine if your entire scenario matches up with investor guidelines to make sure your loan will actually get funded.

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Tags : Phoenix real estate, a, buying, buying a home, home, lender, mortgage, prequalification