Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the US and the place where entrepreneurial minds thrive, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority. From large retailers to small real estate investors, Scottsdale is drawing millions of dollars in investments. The city is also the cradle of many forward-thinking start-ups. So, is the Valley of the
More Canadians Choosing to Sell US Homes
With the Canadian dollar currently around $.72 to the US dollar, an increasing number of snowbirds are choosing to sell their properties in the United States. Previously a large number of Canadians bought US property when prices were cheap and are now choosing to sell them to take advantage of higher real estate prices and
Formally Distressed Buyers Beginning to Re-enter the Market
Incredibly it’s been nearly a decade since the foreclosure crisis began and now formally distressed homeowners who have seen their credit restored are beginning to re-enter the property market. While this is good news, less-than-perfect credit scores will limit their eligibility to buy according to a new study carried out by the National Association of
Golf Community in Sterling at Siverleaf, Arizona Has Nearly Sold out
Sterling at SIlverleaf in Arizona has nearly sold out since it was first re-launched in the market in November 2011. The final villas have opened as model homes and are priced at approximately $1.7 million each.
Integra Group Adds Property Management Arm
In industry news from Tuscon, Integra Group Real Estate LLC announced their launch of Integra Property Managment, an expansion on their already substantial REO and HUD marketing offerings.
April 2012 Case Schiller Index — Depends On Your Definition Of “Improvement”
While the mainstream media seems to be taking to the idea that the April 2012 Case-Schiller index is showing that housing is improving, the report is a mixed-bag at best. Yes it is good news that about half of the cities in both the 10 city and 20 city composites are showing a modest 1.3% average improvement in prices, is hardly an improving housing market…
The Professional Investors Secret: The Best Deals Aren’t Advertised
When it comes to investing in real estate, everyone knows that the internet has made it easier than ever to locate foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, short sales, and bank owned REO properties. Chances are your local Multiple Listing Service has hundreds of potential short sales and foreclosures listed at prices that are well below their original selling price prior to the housing market melt-down.
Georgia – No Plans To Help Homeowners
The National Mortgage Settlement has been finalized and the $2.5 billion dollar bank payout is being allocated among the 49 participating states. But among those states that were hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis, only Georgia has no plans to allocate any of their $99 million dollar share of the settlement to help homeowners who are struggling to avoid foreclosure.