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The 12 Steps of Real Estate Recovery
You have a problem. Your family sees it. Your friends see it. At the eye of the storm, only you lack the perspective to clearly recognize the wake of wanton destruction spawned by your vice. Despite your feeble protestations to the contrary, you need help. Your...
Grinding to a Halt: The Art of Killing a Deal
Winning a negotiation is not about bullying the other party. It’s about bullying them politely.
“It’s Only a First Home” (and other bad advice).
The oil refinery next door isn’t really all that loud if you plug your ears and scream. Sign here, please.
There Sure is a lot of Crap Out There
There are thousands of listings to peruse in the current Scottsdale Real Estate market, but you might want to pack a HAZMAT suit and a snorkel if you want to see them all.
How Long Do I Have to Back Out of a Deal?
Contrary to popular opinion, the inspection period is not a “free look.” The lowdown on the rights and responsibilities of the buyer during this critical phase.
Has Housing Found It’s Legs? The Summer (And the Chicken) Will Tell.
Is the local housing market in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area poised for a recovery? The tic-tac-toe playing donkey says, “sorta.”
Reverse Prospecting: Tout Your Housing Needs Directly to Sellers!
Waiting for the right home to hit the market is so 2008. The Real Estate industry has typically utilized the Internet to entice buyers with property. Why not entice sellers with qualified buyers?
Desert Oasis: Your Guide to Scottsdale Waterfront Homes
Is there water in the desert? You bet! You just have to know where to look. Follow our guide to waterfront living to find your new home in a Scottsdale AZ lakefront subdivision.
Short Sales, Foreclosures, Resales … Huh?
Times were you looked at a few houses, found one you liked and made an offer to the current owner. After a bit of haggling, you settled on a price that both parties could live with and away you went. Easy as pie. In the current landscape, however, buying a home is...
New Construction Vs Bank Owned Homes – A Brewing Battle?
It is an inevitable starting point for many buyers right now. Before I can finish saying hello, I am bombarded with requests to see bank-owned and short sale housing. Frankly, were we to change places, I would most likely do the very same. I am aware enough of the...