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When facing foreclosure, a short sale is often the best option, which does have a few advantages. If you owe more on your home than it’s worth and you really can’t wait for your property value to rise, the benefits of a short sale may just be what you need to recover from your financial burden. T...

With the state of the real estate market over the past few years, many are wondering if home ownership is losing its appeal? According to the Census Bureau, the rate of home ownership fell over the last decade by the largest decrease since the Great Depression. However, even with the decline, the...

Recently, AreaVibes released a list of the top cities in Arizona that are the most desirable neighborhoods for livability, employment, education, housing, weather and more. Among the best places to live in Arizona include: Litchfield Park, Carefree, Gold Camp, Queen Creek and Gilbert. Litchfield ...

For the past 7 years, it has been considered to be a home buyers market. But, with the rising home prices and decreased inventory, many are wondering-- is now a good time to sell a house? According to CoreLogic, a real estate analytics company, national home prices increased by over 8 percent in ...

If you’re considering buying your first residential investment property, now is the perfect time to do it. When looking for investment properties, you want to make sure you’re getting a good deal that will pay off, but how do you know which property is best? How do you determine if a property is ...

Life in Phoenix, Arizona offers great weather year round, a vibrant community and the top accommodations all in one place. The Phoenix Metropolitan area consists of several cities, including Glendale, Tempe, Buckeye, Mesa, Litchfield Park, Avondale, Sun City and many more-- all within Maricopa Co...

When a homeowner struggles with financial difficulties and is no long able to afford their mortgage payments, they often face foreclosure. Foreclosure destroys credit and often causes a homeowner embarrassment as their home is stripped away. When facing bankruptcy or foreclosure, there may be ano...

As home prices and interest rates are the lowest in years, many property investors are wondering if now is the time to purchase an investment property? According to the experts, now is the perfect time to purchase investment properties. Purchasing an investment property right now is ideal because...

According to a recent report in Forbes, 98 percent of people who rent hope to buy a home in the future. With the current housing market and the state of the economy, many are wondering-- is now a good time to buy a home? As the housing market begins to recover, there’s a greater confidence in pur...

There are many available options for first time buyers in Buckeye Arizona. Trying to navigate your way through them can feel even more overwhelming when you have never done so before. Working with a Buckeye real estate broker can make your task less difficult.  Deciding on the best realtor provid...