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If you have been around for awhile in the “game” of real estate…you know the rules of lending have changed time and time again. And now…AGAIN. The most recent changes apply to people seeking a FHA loan. Mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is going up 4/1/2012 – The upfront financed premium is going from 1.00% to 1.75% and [...]

This is a custom built spectacular home with views galore and a wonderful horse set-up in New River, AZ. New River is named after the seasonal wash of the same name, part of the Agua Fria River system which drains into the Salt River. New River has managed to expand without losing the rural feel of the community. This [...]

I just had a challenging transaction. The seller was my client and we got an offer within a couple of days. Long story short…there where MANY issues and bumps in the road on this deal. 1. The appraisal came in WAY lower than our offer. I was not surprised about this as it was overpriced to begin [...]

Paradise Valley is the most affluent city in the Valley of the Sun.  The Town is a small residential community of 16 square miles, with a population of 14,444 and approximately 5,500 homes. It is located between Phoenix and Scottsdale. The city is mostly comprised of single family homes, but also encompasses nine world class resorts. [...]