Phil DePasquale's (sedonarrealtor) Blog

FBI Hot Spots for Mortgage Fraud The following states represent the FBI's hot spots" for mortgage fraud in 2007, along with the foreclosure rate ranking for 2007 and the latest rankings reported for the month of April, 2008.1. Florida (2, 4) 2. Georgia (7, 7)3. Michigan (3, 9)4. California (4, 2)...

NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN APRIL 2008 The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for April 2008:  BUILDING PERMITS Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in April wer...

2-story contemporary home with gated entry, patios, guest-house and VIEWS. Main home has 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths with Guest Studio/Bath to complete this true Sedona classic. Bonus of "instant income" as the home currently receives $2084 per month. Flagstone patio, decks and water feature on .38 acre. ...

Enjoy Memorial Day Rafting Fun on the Verde River Looking for a new adventure over Memorial Day Weekend? Family rafting fun is just minutes away. Get in a "funyak" - tandem or solo - and have a blast floating down the beautiful Verde River. Sedona Adventure Outfitters and Guides has everything yo...

One of the most amazing panoramic views in the area! Gorgeous space, materials, and feel. Everything you would expect in a high quality luxury home including the elevator. Massive deck area for unencumbered views and big time parties with outdoor cook center. Sliding glass window walls, Australia...

Price already discounted $200,000 for quick sale! Seller is also offering a brand new Lexus RX 330 if sale closes by end of June. Fabulous Magna Homes, LLC luxury home w/ open floor plan and terrific views. 2 master suites, theater, office, bar, dining, walk-in pantry, inner courtyard, casita is ...

Enjoy Memorial Day Rafting Fun on the Verde River Looking for a new adventure over Memorial Day Weekend? Family rafting fun is just minutes away. Get out of the heat and into the water.  Get in a "funyak" - tandem or solo - and have a blast floating down the beautiful Verde River. Sedona Adventur...

WASHINGTON -- A Senate agreement pushed Congress significantly closer toward a bill that would expand the federal government's role in propping up the housing market. After weeks of negotiations, Sen. Chris Dodd, a Democrat, and Republican Sen. Richard Shelby completed a plan Monday that would al...

Friends and foes of the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park mobbed the Sedona City Council meeting, filling every seat, standing along the walls and spilling into the reception area on Wednesday, April 9. Council met to consider whether to accept or deny an appeal by nearby homeowners who objected to ...

Empire Companies, the developer of the unfinished Mountain Gate subdivision in Clarkdale, filled for bankruptcy April 25, according to Riverside Divisional Office of U.S. Bankruptcy court in California. Construction on the community halted months ago, and residents waited to hear from Empire, who...