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Phoenix Real Estate Market
Protect Your Wealth with Phoenix Rental Properties
With the current economic state of affairs in the United States and housing meltdown still a daily topic of conversation, many look at real estate investment as the last thing to ever bode well these days. Millions of people have been foreclosed upon with more destined to lose their properties during the coming years. To the uninitiated real estate investor this economic climate looks as perilous as it could ever be.
The truth is, if one takes a less myopic approach to building wealth through real estate investment, one can easily see how valuable buying and renting Phoenix rental properties in once booming areas, such as the Phoenix metropolitan area can be to your portfolio. Continue reading →
What is the perfect Arizona home for the Canadian Homebuyer?
Canadian homebuyers have a lot to think about before buying a home in Arizona. A house is a major investment, even when it is sold at a rock bottom price. Whether you are looking for a large, family-friendly home to rent out until you move to Arizona, or just need a smaller part-time vacation home, you need to consider a few details before buying real estate in the U.S. Get some tips that may help keep your house secure while you are away, and entertaining while you live in it. Continue reading →
Buy and Hold Arizona Real Estate for Long Term Appreciation or a Monthly Income
The hot summer is here again and the long term buy and hold investors are making it quite a year for the Phoenix real estate market. The increase in rental rates and access to inexpensive homes has converted the fence post sitters and fix & flippers into long term buy and hold investors. The Phoenix metro real estate market has always brought investors large and small to our valley…but nothing like we’ve seen this year. In June, 2011 we had a record month for sales according the ARMLS. June brought 11,141 sales according to ARMLS data which was an all-time new high record month for total sales. And on June 30th, 2011 2216 homes were closed across the valley, making it the single biggest day for closing on record. These numbers are higher than the best month in 2005. Most of this is attributed to long term buy and hold investors and 2nd home buyers. The question now is…Has the Phoenix market hit the critical tipping point?
Let’s examine a few facts: Continue reading →
Speed Up the Short Sale Process When Buying an Arizona Vacation Home
Short sales in Arizona offer the best value for your dollar, especially if your dollar happens to be Canadian. International home buyers from Canada and elsewhere are usually shocked at how much house is available for their money, particularly when an owner is motivated to sell. This is how you can get a newer 2500 square foot house with a pool for less than $120,000, and this is just one example. If you are eager to begin vacationing in your second home in Arizona every year, spending your days by the pool or at the golf course, find out the best ways to speed up the short sale process in Arizona. Continue reading →
Discover the Reasons to Buy an Investment Home in Arizona
Arizona is the perfect place for international home buyers looking for investment property. If you have always wanted to buy a house, but cannot afford to do so in your own country, check out Arizona homes. This is the perfect time to buy an investment because prices are rock bottom, and will likely increase soon. Arizona has always been popular with those from areas with cold weather, particularly Canada. For this reason, you should not have a problem renting out your property to visitors until you are ready to live there full time. You can always use it as a vacation house to get away from the snow during the winter, and the bonus is that you will save money during your trips since you will not have to rent a hotel. Find out the basics about investment homes in Arizona, and then talk to a real estate agent for more information. Continue reading →
Pending Home Sales Turn Around in May
Pending home sales rose strongly in May with all regions experiencing gains from a year ago, pointing to higher housing activity in the second half of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
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