Phoenix Lifestyle & Real Estate

RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly talks about what’s ahead for the 2012 housing market

Charlene — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:43:38 +0000

ReMax CEO on Housing 2012

Please review this short video of Margaret Kelly talking about the 2012 housing market.

I am interested in your perspective….leave a comment.

Gilbert Honors Veterans November 10

Charlene — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:59:20 +0000

Gilbert Honors Veterans

We are cordially invited to join the Town of Gilbert on Thursday, Nov. 10, for the Seventh Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony to be held outside on the Gilbert Municipal Lawn, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, to honor and recognize our local veterans. The Mesquite High School Band will begin their performance of patriotic music at 11 a.m., and the ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch is provided afterward to all in attendance.

Gilbert – Proud to be a citizen……

Union Pacific Steam Locomotive Engine #844 Coming to Gilbertt

Charlene — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:20:24 +0000

Union Pacific Steam Engine

State Centennial Celebration Event

Union Pacific Steam Locomotive Engine #844 Coming to Gilbert

Saturday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m; train arrives at 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Downtown Gilbert, near original train depot (Ash Street and the railroad tracks). FREE

This is a unique opportunity for Gilbert. I am very excited to be in Downtown Gilbert with friends when the train arrives – and to check the Gilbert Farmers Market! Check out Centennial Celebration Event and Facts about the amazing Steam Engine! Hope to see you Saturday!

Thanks to Town of Gilbert for Photo and article.

Why Use a Professional Realtor?

Charlene — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:53:32 +0000

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on their business card and other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a purchase of real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.

Interesting Article:Former FSBO CEO sells home the traditional way

Bank of America – Home Loan Assistance Center

Charlene — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:28:46 +0000

Home Under Water?

Transitioning From Your House does not always mean Foreclosure.

Other solutions are available that may help you avoid eviction from—and the sale or auction of—the house that can occur during foreclosure.

Real Estate Agents and Bank of America can help you explore your options, as well as provide resources to help guide you through the transition.

In addition to Bank of America Transition Guide & Resource Center you can receive a free copy of The Arizona Foreclosure Information Workbook or schedule a confidential meeting to evaluate your options and property.

Enter the process Informed.

Loan Modification? Short Sale? Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure? What’s an upside down struggling property owner to do?

Charlene — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:16:04 +0000

AZ Foreclosure Information Workbook

Enter the process informed!

Click to receive your free copy of
The AZ Foreclosure Information Workbook

If you owe more on your home or investment property than it is worth and can no longer afford the payments, you have options. and this site provides fast and easy access to all sorts of free tools, information, and resources.

Whether you seek to modify your loan in order to keep your property or wish to speak with a short sale adviser about avoiding foreclosure by selling your home for less than is owed, you’ will find information here that will help you immensely. This is a tool to educate homeowners about the Short Sale and Foreclosure Process.

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Congress Scrutinizes Federal Housing Programs

Charlene — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:06:04 +0000

Congress Scrutinizes Housing Programs

Federal housing programs came under attack during a congressional hearing Thursday titled “The Obama Administration’s Response to the Housing Crisis.” Members of the Senate challenged witnesses with questions about the effectiveness of several programs, including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the Home Affordable Modification Program. Industry experts also discussed the potential of new initiatives, such as the REO rental proposal. Read more

The housing market in the Phoenix Arizona Metropolitan Area has many excellent opportunities for both investors and people pursuing the American Dream…check them out.

Mortgage Rates at all time Low

Charlene — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:38:37 +0000

Mortgage Interest Rates at All Time Low

Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped below 4 percent this week for the first time in history amid increasing global economic concerns,Freddie Mac said in releasing its Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

A separate survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association suggested many homeowners and would-be homeowners are unwilling or unable to take advantage of record low rates,with demand for refinancings and purchase loans both falling last week.

Inman news reports that we have now surpassed the lowest of the low.

Fannie Mae economists are projecting that mortgage rates will stay well below 5 percent through 2013,and that demand for purchase loans will more than double in the next two years.

Freddie Mac’s survey showed rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.94 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending Oct. 6,down from 4.01 percent last week and a 2011 high of 5.05 percent in February. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have never been lower in Freddie Mac records dating to 1971.

Home Improvement Trends

Charlene — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:54:54 +0000

7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You

Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Read

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Patio Mister Systems

Charlene — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:33:52 +0000

Patio Mister Systems to Fit Any Budget

Your outdoor entertainment area can become a horror show in summer. Heat, sun, bugs, and noisy/nosy neighbors can drive you inside when you should be watching fireflies from your patio or deck. Read