March 2008 - Posts

4 Months and Growin' Like a Weed
28 March 08 03:53 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

Corban is a little over 4 months and he is growing like a weed! He had a doctor appointment this month. He is 14.5lbs (40 percentile for his age) and 25 in long (56 percentile for age). The doctor told us he is very healthy and he even has two teeth coming Read More...

New FHA loan limit to aid buyers, 'refi' candidates
10 March 08 12:41 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

Metropolitan Phoenix's housing market received some good news last week. The new FHA loan limit for Maricopa County is out. It's now $346,250, about $80,000 higher than before.This means first-time borrowers can now use government-backed Federal Read More...

Use Home Equity Protection
07 March 08 03:43 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

You don't have to abstain from spending against the unencumbered value of your home, but you do have to guard against home equity excess. Home equity is the difference between your mortgage balance and the value of your home. When you buy a home with Read More...

How To Stop ID Theft Cold
07 March 08 03:42 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

A well-measured program of preventive steps can protect your identity from theft. ID theft-related fraud fell by 12 percent in 2007 and 300,000 fewer adults were victims, according to the latest from Javelin Strategy & Research, the longest-running Read More...

Timing Is Everything: When And How To Move
07 March 08 03:36 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

In the next few months making a move can become increasingly more complicated say industry experts. "June to September is really known as the high season for the moving industry," says John Bisney, Director of Public Relations for the American Read More...

Condos Pay Off As Second Homes
07 March 08 03:34 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

Make a condo, townhome or other community association property your second home and, chances are, you'll be pretty happy with your choice. More than seven in 10 condo and townhome residents say they are satisfied with their purchase, according to Read More...

Natural Décor Better For Earth And Your Wallet
07 March 08 03:33 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

Sellers are looking for ways to get the most for their homes and buyers, of course, are looking for the best value. A flowing floor plan, spacious layout, a not-so-crowded street, great curb appeal, low HOA or planned community fees, etc. are certainly Read More...

When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense!
07 March 08 03:27 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

Even if now doesn't seem to be the ideal time to sell your home, you can take heart in knowing that small actions may make a difference in getting your home sold. "Scentmosphere" isn't exactly new but it is rapidly becoming a way to Read More...

50 Ways To Sell In Any Market
07 March 08 03:23 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

Jim Remley says you can Sell Your Home In Any Market. That's the title of his new book and he offers "50 surprisingly simple strategies for getting top dollar fast." Mr. Remley is apparently a lover of lists. His book includes 100 ways to Read More...

Real Estate Outlook: Housing Better Than Some Reports Indicate
07 March 08 02:43 PM | Dawn Craig, ABR ,e-Pro | 0 Comments   

If the housing market looks darkest just before dawn, then maybe we're close to dawn. There's no other word for it -- a lot of the numbers this week are just plain ugly. House prices are down in many parts of the country -- in every state except Read More...