March 2008 - Posts

Why Doesn't Arizona License Loan Officers?
27 March 08 12:40 PM | Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO | 0 Comments   
With the mortgage debacle which has gone on over recent months, there is an attempt again being make by legislators to license mortgage originators and loan officers in Arizona. The current bill would require mortgage originators to take a test, take Read More...
Why The Surprise in Increase of Housing Sales?
25 March 08 07:24 AM | Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO | 0 Comments   
The news is out! Finally home sales are up after months of decline. The news says "unexpectedly?" Why "unexpectedly"? Those of us who are in the business have been well aware that the key to getting a home sold in this market has been Read More...
Population Growth In Maricopa County Provides Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers
22 March 08 03:44 PM | Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO | 0 Comments   
This week it was announced that Maricopa County added more people than any other county in the United States. We have slowed down compared to past years but are still growing. We now have a population of almost 4 million people. This means that people Read More...
Don't Be Afraid To Sell Or Buy
16 March 08 03:27 PM | Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO | 0 Comments   
<a href=" http://technorati.com/claim/28gr4yd2um " rel="me">Technorati Profile</a> If you are a Buyer, there is a large inventory of homes at very realistic prices. If you are a Seller, homes are still selling as long as Read More...
PAYING THE PRICE BECAUSE YOUR NEIGHBOR CAN'T PAY THEIR MORTGAGE
15 March 08 02:45 PM | Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO | 0 Comments   
This week, I did some BPO's (Broker Price Opinion) for some lenders. They hire Brokers such as myself to go to a property ,which the lender owns or will probably soon own,to provide them with an independent third party opinion of the value of the Read More...
Best Buys In Real Estate Right Now
04 March 08 03:02 PM | Jean Strong Broker,GRI, e-Pro, Nfsti Certified REO | 0 Comments   
There is always an upside as well as downside in any market. If you are a first time homebuyer or investor, there are good buys, if you would like to spend $200,000 or less. It was not long ago, that it was difficult to find any home in that price range. Read More...