Thursday, July 15, 2010

Short Sales Complicated by HAFA -another failing Federal Program

HAMP
Home Affordable Modification Program - not a long term solution, not working for most homewoners

HARP
Home Affordable Refinance Program - too many homeowners own more than 125% of the home's current value -not working

HAFA
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives - Provides incentives for homeowners and lenders to complete a short sale - process is becoming more complicated

HAMP, HARP, HAFA, they all sound more like "Don't HAFTA pay the mortgage payment".

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Pioneer Village saving a place of Arizona History


Phoenix to bid $3.2 million on Thursday

Pioneer Village a living monument to the faith, foresight, and fortitude of Arizona's Pioneers.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockett donated a state land lease to the museum. The Locketts were members of a sheep ranching family that had been established in northern Arizona since the early 1880's.

The history of Arizona is represented in all its diversity, from the time of the Spanish Conquistadores to the achievement of Statehood in 1912.

If you haven't had a chance to visit this wonderful place of history, take a day to take a trip back into time. It is amazing to see how the Pioneers lived in the heat of the summer !
For hours and directions:
http://pioneeraz.org/about.html

Read entire article about the purchase of the Pioneer Village
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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Phoenix July4th local and statewide events to enjoy this weekend


Scottsdale

Grand Ol' Fashioned Picnic: 5-7:30 p.m. July 4. Celebrate with old-fashioned games, patriotic arts and crafts, and watermelon, chili and pie-eating contests. Bring your homemade chili to be judged. Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-312-2771. www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events.asp. Map it

July Fourth Celebration: 5-8 p.m. July 4. Tug-of-war, live music and crafts, watermelon eating contest and more. No fireworks. Eldorado Park, 2311 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-312-2771. Map it

Independance Day Bounce: 9-11 a.m. July 4. Flags, balloons and bouncing to celebrate the Fourth of July. BounceU, 8970 E. Bahia Drive, Suite 104, Scottsdale. $6.95 for first child; $5.95 for each sibling. 480-502-0210. http://www.bounceu.com/. Map it


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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Anthem Arizona semi-annual Home Sales 2010

TRADITIONAL Sales by homeowners are netting much higher sales!

As the number of Short Sale listings increase, the home values for these type of transactions are decreasing area home values. It is great to see the number of traditional sales by property owners netting sales above market value, but those are mainly due to cash buyers.

The record number of foreclosures in the last few months will become a lot of the inventory the second half of this year. Lender owned sales have been steady selling at market value. No huge dips up or down yet. Unlike the downward trend we can see in the short sale transactions compared to 2009.

FREE Sales Comparison Chart to view the current Home Sales Market Trend in the Anthem Country Club, Anthem Parkside Westside, Anthem Parkside Eastside. Kindly send an email request by clicking onto the link below:

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About Kathleen Mazzocco

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Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Kathleen has worked with a variety of clients and employees from across and outside of the country, and this has given her a firm grasp of all the details that need to be considered when buying a home in Scottsdale, Anthem, or other areas of Phoenix, Arizona. Kathleen is a AZ Corporate Relocation Professional, and Buyer's Agent. She doesn't just help you find the home you want, she also insures that you're settling in well and that you have all the information you need in order to enjoy the highest-quality lifestyle Arizona has to offer. Begin your plan moving to Arizona with Kathleen today. It's a buyer's market right now, so there are great opportunities for you to land the home of your dreams for much less than you ever imagined possible. Acquiring property foreclosures, short sales, and bank owned homes are ways you can save in today's market. As Certified Distressed Professional she can negotiate the best possible price and terms for you. Please browse through Kathleen's website and let Kathleen Mazzocco help you come home to Arizona,search the newest home listings at www.KathleenInAZ.com.