January 2010 
There are 17 blog entries for January 2010.
10 Inexpensive Ways to Wow Buyers
Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 2:45pm. 54 Views, 0 Comments.
Hi there, its Jenna your Local Realtor ...If you are getting ready to list your home here are a few tips to get your property sold!
Here are 10 cheap ways to make a property more attractive to shoppers:
Home Values on the Rise!!
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 11:02am. 54 Views, 0 Comments.
Hi, my name is Ryan Nager a local Realtor in Phoenix. I wanted to Blog today to inform everyone about this consitent trend I have been seeing over the past 6 months. As many of you might know Phoenix was the leading Metropolitan area for home values increase over the last year. For instance about 6 months ago when I was helping clients look for homes under 100k, there was an ample amount of inventory in this market. The other day I meet a new client that was looking for a starter home for under 100k. I was shocked by the limited amount of properties available to us. If you are still on the fence please look into the numbers more for yourself, I want to make sure everyone can take advantage of this great opporunity to buy.
Ryan Nager, Realtor
480 227…
The future of Short Sales
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 10:35am. 68 Views, 1 Comments.
My name is Justin Botner; a local Realtor in the valley.
Cringe of the thought of a short sale? Scared to make an offer only to wait six months just to find out if the bank will accept an offer? Worried if you attempt a short sale it wont be completed before the foreclosure date?
Well starting in April of 2010 new guidelines under the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) should streamline the process.
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Unfortunately short sales are not going away any time soon. Every Bank currently has their own method in dealing with them. This level of chaos has open the door for short sale transaction coordinators to jump in the game. These companies help the current process run much smoother but at an additional cost. In these times…
Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye!!
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 1:15pm. 54 Views, 0 Comments.
Hi there, it's Jenna your local Realtor with Occasio Realty.
With the deadline of the First Time Home buyer credit sneaking up on us (July 1, 2010 to be exact) now is the best time to "Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye" and buy your first home!
Some of the rewards and benefits of homeownership include:
-Unlike your rent that will increase over time, having a 30 year fixed rate mortgage payment means your monthly mortgage payment will never increase.
-A portion of your monthly payment goes towards reducing your mortgage. It's like a forced savings plan or piggy bank. Every month your mortgage balance gets smaller.
-Mortgage interest, private mortgage insurance (PMI) and property taxes are generally tax deductable. This could mean a tax refund for your every year…
FHA Toughens Down Payment Rules
Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 11:02am. 45 Views, 0 Comments.
Hi there it's Jenna, your local Realtor with Occasio Realty. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
According to a Realtor.org article I just read the Federal Housing Administration will raise the minimum down payment for its least "credit worthy borrowers". This change will keep history from repeating itself to avoid a mortgage meltdown again. According to the article, borrowers with credit rating scores below 580 will be required to put down at least 10%. Those with a credit score above 580 will still be able to put down the required 3.5%.
If you are thinking of buying a home and want to know what you can get qualified for or what your credit rating is, don't hesitate to call and I will be happy to refer you to one of the many great Lenders I work…
The Phoenix Housing Recovery delayed?
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 11:07am. 50 Views, 0 Comments.
My name is Justin Botner; a local Realtor in the valley.
What is the future of the Phoenix housing market over the next 5 years?
A new predication from many experts are pegging the recovery being pushed back until 2014!
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When all the dust settles Arizona needs to allure new companies to our city and have incentives for current companies to expand. These companies will bring new jobs and help build an economy that isn’t so reliant on the housing market. New jobs and a more stable state and city economy will spur population growth. These people will help turn around the housing market.
Another interesting tidbit talked about in the article is about current home prices. Expect a faster climb in prices over this year and even more…
Real Estate Predictions in 2010!
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 11:11am. 54 Views, 0 Comments.
My name is Justin Botner; a local Realtor in the valley.
Economist are being optimistic about housing in 2010. Predictions are that the housing market will even rebound faster than the general economy!
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The biggest reasons for this is the drop in layoffs across the nation. Our Economic recovery will be propelled by job creation. This is great news. Keep in mind Phoenix is the 5th worst state that was hit by the housing crash and unemployment; making recovery here take longer. State officials are doing a lot to bring new jobs here.
I help many people across the valley to sell and buy short sales, foreclosures, and investment properties. I work in Tempe, Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert and throughout the valley.
Phoenix hit hardest in Construction Job Losses
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 10:38am. 49 Views, 0 Comments.
The Phoenix metro area lost 28,900 construction jobs between November 2008 and November 2009 — the most of any U.S. metro area.
The Valley’s construction job base went from 127,300 workers in November 2008 to 98,400 in November 2009, according to the Associated General Contractors.
By comparison, Seattle lost 16,600 construction jobs, Las Vegas 20,300, Atlanta 23,000, Chicago 24,900 and Houston 25,800.
The Phoenix economy and its construction sector have been hit hard by the real estate tumble, which bottomed out the housing market and commercial real estate has started to follow.
If you would like any additional Real Estate information feel free to give me a call anytime
Ryan Nager, Realtor
480 227 1527
ryan@occasiorealty.com
Is our economy out of the woods yet?
Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 10:54am. 54 Views, 0 Comments.
My name is Justin Botner; a local Realtor in the valley.
Is our economy out of the woods yet? When the government pulls it’s bail out bandaid will the wounds be healed? In this article from yahoo finance it looks at four aspects that America must watch out for so we don’t revert.
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At the end of the day it always comes down to steady job creation through diverse fields. Government implementing smart guideline to help prevent disasters rather than bail outs. Finally citizens must realize how to live with in their means for a better future.
I help many people across the valley to sell and buy short sales, foreclosures, and investment properties. I work in Tempe, Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert and throughout the…
AL GORE BRINGING NEW JOBS TO ARIZONA!
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 11:07am. 37 Views, 0 Comments.
My name is Justin Botner; a local Realtor in the valley.
Al Gore is building a new $100 million medical campus by interstate 17 and the carefree highway. The completion is dated for 2011. The creation of the campus will need 1800 construction jobs and once it is done will require 500 employees to run.
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Arizona is using $30 million of it’s $240 million received from federal stimulus funds. I am glad to see funds being put towards business that will continue to generate new jobs as their fields expand. The state which has been driven by continuous growth needs to invest in business that will bring new people to the valley while creating an economy not solely based on construction and real estate.
I help many people across the…