An article today in the New York Times spells out the details on a new government initiative to help homeowners with underwater home prices and rising mortgage payments.  The new program goes into affect April 1, 2010 and will force banks to allow the sale of real estate through a short sale process. 

A number of our neighbors to the north who recently hosted the spectacular 2010 Olympic Winter Games have been finding a new home for the winter right here in Maricopa.  With attractive real estate prices, warm sunshine, and a growing local Canadian population, Maricopa is a wonderful destination for those looking to escape the winter cold of the north.

If you were to listen to all the news sources out there you would come to the common belief that 100% financing is no longer available and across most of the country, including most of the Phoenix area, that is true.  However due to Maricopa's status as a rural community, 100% financing is still very much available courtesy of the USDA.

The LA Times recently had an article explaining the unique situation we are experiencing here in the Phoenix area, and to an even greater degree, here in Maricopa.  With the prices of homes being on the decline since the 2006 highs, a "mini boom" has been created now that buyers are becoming increasingly aware of the great values that are available in the market.  The following quote from the LA Times article describes what has been s

Should you work with a Realtor ® when trying to find a rental home.  The answer is almost always, yes.  There are number of things a Realtor ® can provide that are at the least helpful, and in some cases necessary.  So what exactly are the benefits of using a Realtor ®?

Part of the government stimulus package passed a few months ago provided first time home buyers with a new incentive to buy a home this summer.  This incentive comes in the form of an IRS tax credit worth up to $8000.