James Wexler's Blog - Scottsdale | Phoenix Real estate

If you are reading my blog, Phoenix AZ real estate is important to you. And speaking for myself and co-workers, the Phoenix AZ real estate market is the proverbial ‘rising and setting sun’ to our daily lives. I am not so short sighted that I don’t realize this narrow view of the world. There are ...

I have been in the market for a new car. However, I have avoided the process due to the car dealer experience. Here is a humorous and modestly helpful article I cam across. Enjoy !!   how do you negotiate the often contentious dealer experience?   Yahoo has debunked the eight most common hard-sel...

you want to know whats going on (this includes Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, Anthem, Surprise, and a bunch of other cities you have never heard of   During the just the month of December 2008   4912 homes were sold 3452 mo...

Recently, there has been loud complaints of the accelerated price decline of Phoenix AZ real estate. Although opinion differ what is the problem, no one can deny that there are several problems contributing. Experts point towards mounting inventory of Phoenix AZ homes for sale, rising unemploymen...

A new scam is popping up and want to make sure Phoenix AZ real estate agent s and Scottsdale AZ real estate buyers or renters are aware. Would be landlords are offering their home for rent at a deeply discounted price. Here’s a story …. The Scottsdale AZ rent analysis shows that the home would re...

Sharks smell blood in the water.”, I think that is how the old saying goes. Unfortunately, this old proverb is all too real in today’s Phoenix real estate market. When people struggle, hustlers, sharks and scam artists show up to try and take advantage of fear and suffering. Phoenix AZ real estat...

President Barack Obama imposed a $500,000 pay cap on some senior executives whose firms receive government financial rescue money, Obama said the the cap on executive pay, "United States doesn't disparage wealth nor does it begrudge those who succeed, but lavish bonuses for executives at companie...

I love talk radio. I listen to news, political and business talk radio all the time. On Saturday (today), local talk radio shows are more prevalent as they take over the air-waves that are mostly made of nationally syndicated talk radio shows during the business week. Today, As I was driving home...

If you are a homeowner and want to stay in your home, there is little value to a short sale. (unless you are a buyer) If you are suffering a financial hardship or have a mortgage with a large rate adjustment try a loan modification. A loan modification is an option for borrowers to stop foreclosu...

I have been asked about a "SAMPLE" Loan Modification Hardship Letter : ----------------------------- To whom it may concern: I, John T. Borrower, would like a chance to explain my current situation. When I purchased this Home I planned to raise my kids here and stay close to my roots (my parents ...