Buyers often ask me:
“What is the market going to be like if I buy a home today?”
Unfortunately, in the short-term my answer has to be, “I don’t know”.
I have never been an agent who recommends short-term purchases, flips or investor remodels, so I have to give my clients my long-term answer.
In the long-term I look [...]

Yesterday, February 18, 2009, the President revealed his housing recovery plan. He chose Arizona to make this speech since it is one of the states most affected by the current housing and foreclosure crisis. After analysis of this program it is evident very few people will be helped in our most affected markets, including Arizona.
    After [...]

How many ads, blog articles or signature lines do you see with “I specialize in…” stated? Do yourself a favor and read these claims with a critical eye.
Do you really believe that an agent in a metropolitan market can “Specialize” in residential, rental, commercial, land business opportunities, etc? Really? These claims are simply a way [...]

2007 Sun Cities Market Report

Sun City

Absorption Rate

Total Listings

1052

Under Contract

580

Sold

994

12.7

Sun City West

Total Listings

415

Under Contract

42

Sold

521

9.6

Sun City Grand

Total Listings

374

[...]

Is this a good time to buy? The answer to this is: It depends. If you are going to buy a home to live in for several years, EMPHATICALLY YES! Prices are low, there are plenty of choices, and interest rates are low. What more can you ask for?

Have we hit bottom yet? If you [...]

The president of my company (Ken Meade Realty Inc) Steve Meade just wrote this article for the company newsletter, THE KEN MEADE REALTY Report. It contains some valuable information for all who are interested in buying or selling real estate at this time.

 
DOES MARKET TIME TELL US WHICH HOME TO BUY?

 
The number of days a [...]

It is a great time to buy!If you are a typical new Arizona resident, you will find that inventories of existing homes are at an all-time high, while prices are 15-20% below recent historical peaks.

"Conforming" loans are still available. Conforming loans includ VA and FHA loans and conventional loans with as little as 5% down [...]

Can I get a Mortgage Today?
Yes!
If you meet the reasonable credit and downpayment standards of the "Conforming" Loan. These loans include:

VA with a maximum loan value of $359,650
FHA maximum loan value of $263,160
Conventional maximum loan value of $417,000

In six of the west Maricopa county area alone, there are 4085 homes for sale [...]

Home for Sale, 19826 N. 101 Ave. Sun City AZ 85373

Location: Phase 3
Great, well maintained Wilmington model. Clean and neat, but needs updating. This home has easy care aluminum siding and dimensional shingle roof. It is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Sun City Arizona’s phase 3 neighborhood.

Features
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 2
Year Built: 1977
Subdivision: Sun City [...]

JUST LISTED!
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 8/11/07 from 10:00AM to 2:PM
WHERE: 5431 W. Cochise Dr. Glendale AZ 85302
This fine 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath home with private pool, spa and game room is being offered for $375,000. The home is perfect for a family with teenagers. Your kids can frolic in the pool or spa, or play games [...]