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Does this Phoenix Residential Lake Allow Boating?

Determining if a Phoenix lake community allows boating One of the most frequently asked questions I recieve is “Does this lake community allow boating?”  The second most frequent question is “How big is the lake?”  We’re going to answer both of these questions.  Previously, I’ve attempted to make a list of lakes where boating, kayaking, and

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Phoenix Real Estate Market Update for 2012

 Reflecting on 2012 and what’s ahead for 2013 There is no doubt, 2012 has rewarded home owners, to which they say it is about  time!  Some reports are indicating a 15% – 25% increase in home values over  the last 12 months. The graph to the left shows the average $/sq.ft. for homes sold in Gilbert,  which

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Phoenix area distressed sales in 2012 compared to 2011

Distressed Sales – What a year has done. Last year buyers enjoyed a real estate buffet that served a combination of foreclosures/REO’s, short sales, or normal/traditional sales at historically low prices.  The inital buyer consultation included an explanation of the in’s and out’s of each.  Frustrated sellers knew they were competing with distressed sale pricing as they

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Upcoming Wave of Phoenix Foreclosures?

Headlines quick to report foreclosure activity rises in 21 states News of this activity seemed to cast doubt on a housing recovery, and gives hope to buyers  who have been watching the market for great deals that have seemed to evaporate in the last 12 months. One article even said it was the 2012 tidal wave of foreclosures.  The trap

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Where’s the Phoenix real estate market going in 2012?

Is the real estate market changing? For 6 years the Phoenix market has been a declining market with some property values declining by more than 50 – 60% from their peak.  At last, many of the fundamentals strongly indicate that home prices bottomed out in 2011, and 2012 will reward homeowners with long awaited appreciation, a

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The Islands Lake Community in Gilbert- Watertfront Homes

Waterfront Communities in The Islands The Islands consists of three separate man made lakes that are boat friendly with over 400 single family home lakeside lots.  For those who enjoy the waterways, any three of the lakes provide over 1/2 mile of boating.  Many homes are located on lots where the opposite shore is over 200

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Who really loses on a foreclosure – the bank? Think Again!

Bank Owned Foreclosure – A Play on Words?   It is very common to associate a foreclosure with a bank, and this idea is reinforced when we see advertisements for “bank owned” properties.  Mistakenly, we also believe banks are taking the biggest financial hit when a house is sold as a foreclosure.  However, the fact is that in many cases a foreclosure is not owned

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