Gilbert real estate

Tammy’s Tuesday Tip

January 24, 2011

5 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2011 ▪ Mortgage rates will stay low. Even with rates climbing — maybe to as high as 6 percent by 2012 — they are still well below where they have been historically. ▪ Tax cuts could help. Extending the tax cuts could encourage a more rapid recovery for [...]

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Tammy’s Tuesday Tip

January 10, 2011

10 Ways to Prepare for Home Ownership 1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of [...]

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Tammy’s Tuesday Tip

January 4, 2011

If you are looking to purchase a home and want to close in 60 days or less, then you need to purchase a bank owned home or a traditional sale as short sales generally take several months to get bank approval before the closing process can begin. Sometimes, this may be a bit defeating because [...]

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Second Home versus Investment Property

November 5, 2010

Arizona is large haven for winter visitors- many of whom own a home here.  I have had a few people beg the question: “Is there a difference between an investment and a second home?”  Below is the answer from a lender here in Phoenix. Question: My client purchased a house as a second home.   When [...]

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Bank of America Customer Assistance Center

October 22, 2010

For those of you that have Bank of America as their mortgage servicer, here is a great tip for you!  Bank of America has opened a Regional Customer Assistance Center right here in Phoenix to assist their customers struggling to keep up with their financial obligations.  Here is what you need to know: 1- The [...]

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