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How Long To Wait To Buy A Home After Bankruptcy

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By Jennifer Srock

How long must buyers wait before obtaining mortgage financing?

Keep in mind you will always need to examine your specific situation with your mortgage lender. The following is general information. I always recommend Arizona buyers contact Branch Manager and Senior Loan Officer, Cheryl Barber, at 520-560-2109 for a free consultation on qualifying for a mortgage loan. Her background in financial services and mortgage lending since the early 1980’s along with her good natured personality is a guarantee you have someone that will not only give you the harsh reality, if need be, she always has your best interest in mind. She has proved that to me through my clients and family since I gave her a chance in 2006.

So, here are the facts: [Read more…]

How Long To Wait To Buy A Home After A Short Sale

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By Jennifer Srock

How long must buyers wait before obtaining mortgage financing after a short sale?

Keep in mind, extenuating circumstances may apply to your situation. You always need to discuss your specific circumstances with your mortgage lender. I always recommend Arizona buyers contact Senior Loan Officer, Cheryl Barber at 520-560-2109 for a free consultation on qualifying for a mortgage loan. Her background in financial services and mortgage lending since the early 1980’s along with her good natured personality is a guarantee you have someone that will not only give you the harsh reality, if need be, she always has your best interest in mind. She has proved that to me through my clients and family since I gave her a chance in 2006.

So, here are the facts: [Read more…]

How Long To Wait To Buy A Home After Foreclosure

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How long must buyers wait before obtaining mortgage financing after a foreclosure?

Keep in mind, extenuating circumstances may apply. You always need to discuss your specific situation with your mortgage lender. I always recommend Arizona buyers contact Senior Loan Officer, Cheryl Barber, at 520-560-2109 for a free consultation on qualifying for a mortgage loan. Her background in financial services and mortgage lending since the early 1980’s along with her good natured personality is a guarantee you have someone that will not only give you the harsh reality, if need be, she always has your best interest in mind. She has proved that to me through my clients and family since I gave her a chance in 2006.

So, here are the facts: [Read more…]

The Road To Home Ownership

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A Guide to the Home-Buying Process

The Road To Home Ownership

The road to home ownership can be bumpy and buying a home can also be so very exciting. The excitement can often swerve you off the road to home ownership though. There is a process to it and a realtor is there to help keep you on that road. There aren’t many realtors, like myself, who have chosen to specialize working with buyers only. I have dedicated over 10 years to buyers alone and now I limit myself to how many sellers I work with so I can still focus on the needs of home buyers.

This road map below helps outline what you can expect. [Read more…]

Why Buy A Home In Casa Grande, Arizona?

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 Why Is A Home In Casa Grande, Arizona so desirable?

Location:

At an elevation of about 1395 feet, Casa Grande is strategically located at the intersection of two major interstates, I-8 and I-10. It’s just 45 minutes south of the Phoenix Airport and an hour north of Tucson. Running through Casa Grande, the Union Pacific Railroad’s mainline is like an interstate to the world as it runs goods that get shipped to Asia. All of which is an economic developer’s dream.

A home in Casa Grande is part of a smaller community where housing is more affordable than the two bigger cities it sits between. With a population of over 50,000 in 2013, the previously known as “bedroom community” is growing fast. We now have a Westcor shopping center, The Promenade Mall, Sam’s club and plenty of grocery and retail store options. Chandler is only about a 30 minute drive if you enjoy shopping in the big city.

Weather:

Our warm season runs from the end of May through late September with an average high of 96°F and average low of about 76°F. On average, July is our warmest month around 107°F for the high and December is the coolest month around 68°F for the high.

Housing Market Information:

Over 50% of Casa Grande’s housing was built since 2000, making the city’s housing and real estate some of the newest in all of America. A home in Casa Grande has a newer feeling and fresh first impressions. Home construction continues to get more energy efficient so, if you like the amenities of newer homes, you will probably like what Casa Grande has to offer.

Despite the nationwide downward spiral of the housing market, Casa Grande home appreciation rates continue to be some of the highest in America and about 70% higher than any other city or town in the state of Arizona. Get More Specific Figures.

As you get to know Casa Grande, Arizona, check out the Buyer’s Advisory and Market Insider as well as the following resources. [Read more…]

Preferred Partners For The Casa Grande, Arizona

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By Jennifer Srock

A/C Repair

Desert Sun Heating & Cooling 520-466-1489

Henry Tyler 520-414-7433

Hoffman A/C & Furnace 520-723-2860

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Carpet Cleaning

The Cleaning Crew 520-426-9443

Five Star Carpet Cleaning 520-836-2152

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10 Tips For Buying After a Foreclosure or Short Sale

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By Jennifer Srock

  1. Maintain employment and avoid any gaps between jobs. You will need to show current employment of 24 consecutive months within the time of your purchase.
  2. Make sure all of your debts are paid on time with no late payments for at least 24 months.
  3. Pay all debts down to 30% or less of the max limit.
  4. Pay off all collections, liens, and judgments.
  5. Clear off all disputes on your credit.
  6. Do not establish new credit such as a new car loan or credit card for a department store or furniture store. Don’t try qualifying for any purchase on credit until after you have the keys to your new home.
  7. Maintain your positive credit history. Do not close any accounts in positive standing. 
  8. If paying rent, do not pay with cash. Pay on time with checks so you have documentation showing a viable rental history of paying in full on time.
  9. Save as much money as possible for your down payment and closing costs.
  10. Consider joining a credit monitoring service so you can track the improvement of your credit.

It is true that you may be able to qualify for a mortgage loan within 2 years of having a short sale on a loan other than FHA? [Read more…]

Is Now The Time To Buy A Home In Casa Grande, Arizona?

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By Jennifer Srock

**Click 33 year Graph of Arizona Home Prices – Appreciation Rates **Click

As you will see in the above graph, the market already had a major spike and then dropped drastically. That drop caused another smaller frenzy again that drove prices back up to reasonable, average pricing again. Yes, we’ve cycled back to a more normal housing market. Now that it has corrected, you should expect to see about the usual 6-9% increase in Arizona home prices over the more recent years to come. Insufficient regulation is one reason he expects another real-estate bubble to surface within 15 years. “I would bet my life on it,” says Mark Calabria, at the public policy research organization of Cato Institute. Could this too be a sign to buy a home in Casa Grande now while still on the rise so you can take advantage of the future bubble? [Read more…]

To Buy Or Not To Buy A Short Sale

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By Jennifer Srock

Short sales are not for everyone. Not only can they take 30 up to many months for the sellers’ bank(s) to approve or disapprove of the short sale but, should an approval be awarded; the purchase price and terms can also be changed.
If the asking price of a short sale seems to be unrealistic, this is because the seller may have an eminent foreclosure approaching. [Read more…]

2013 Real Estate Prediction

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By Jennifer Srock

Where’s real estate headed in 2013?

Below is an infographic ActiveRain put together based on the data from their survey of real estate professionals. Arizona has one of the top rebounding markets in the U.S.. How confident are Canadians about their real estate market? You may be surprised.  If you’d like the full report you can head over to RealEstate.com and get all the juicy details.

 

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