James Wexler's Blog - Scottsdale | Phoenix Real estate

  Earlier today, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced , .... December Existing Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly-  The NAR says sales of existing homes rose 6.5 percent from November to December, closing out the worst year for the U.S. real estate market in more than a decade. The Nati...

This is the first Sunday in many months , actually since the last Sunday in July (yes that July from last summer 2008) that there is no football. If you are a  football fan, you may not know what to do. If you are Not a football fan, you have your 'significant other' back for today. Enjoy the Sup...

After you call a Wexzilla realtor (ok, I couldn’t help shameless self-promotion) , follow this step-by-step home buying checklist. Answer these Questions to determine if home buying is right for you. 1.Will you be in your current job for at least 3-5 years? 2.Do you see any major family changes c...

There are about 60,000 homes for sale in the towns that make-up Maricopa County including Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Peoria. Clearly, many Phoenix, AZ real estate owners are trying to sell their homes. Yesterday, I received a telephone call from a reporter from a majo...

Normally, I would say, TGIF (Thank God it's Firday!!!  ) . However, if you read the news, and I do, despite, repeated attempts to give it up. I just cant quit!! there seems to be more and moer negative news piling up. Our new President, has had a tough first few days on the job and has his work c...

  Eager buyers, sensing a great deal, are fearful of losing out on their offer, so to make it more attractive to the buyer, they make it a cash-offer. When, in fact, they have no intention , or ability, to close in cash. Is this illegal? No! Unethical? Maybe. Nonetheless, it is happening. Here’s ...

Phoenix AZ new home builders are the largest holders of real estate in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale and Peoria. Phoenix AZ new home builders are also one of the largest employers of real estate agents and facilitate a large amount of money to outside real estate agent...

As a Phoenix real estate agent, it is my job to share accurate information to home buyers and sellers. Unfortunately, I cannot control the Phoenix real estate market, I can only provide the most detailed information to my clients and together make an informed decision. Understandably, people are ...

I guess if we had Wordless Tuesday's this would have been a more common photo as yesterday, we say the Inaugaration of our 44th President. Admittedly, I voted for John McCain (I am from Arizona after all) . However, I now wish I voted for Barak Obama. Though, I guess my vote would not have matter...

  Loss mitigation programs were established by the federal government and the mortgage industry in order to stop home foreclosures. They help foreclosure victims in default on their mortgages to find alternatives to home foreclosure.   a variety of loss mitigation options include: 1. Loan Workout...