| Canadians have long been a factor in the Arizona economy,with many coming to visit during their long cold winters. We also see some buying homes either as second homes or investment opportunities. I was talking to a Canadian from Vancouver B.C. the other day. We were talking about homes for sale [...] I got an email from a confused,concerned prospective buyer today. I am quoting a little of it here. “I am seeing so much garbage on the market, foreclosures,tax sales,short sales,auctions,that my head is spinning. With me not being in a hurry because of my age I can’t help but wonder [...] Yesterday I posted that the Greater Phoenix Az area was rated number 1 in the nation for affordable retirement housing. You can read that post here. I decided to do a little research and find out how many homes were on the market that could be bought for a house payment of $600 per month [...] U.S. News &World Report said in an article on September 24,2010 that the Phoenix area was the number 1 place to buy a retirement home. You can read the article here. The writer was investigating locations in the United States where you can buy a home for less than $600 a month. The [...] Jim Little | Ken Meade Realty | 623-521-6768 17445 N. 105th Ave,Sun City,AZ Recently renovated condo. If Del Webb built it today,this is how it would look. Close to shopping,recreation,Cactus League and professional sports 2BR/1BA Condo offered at $85,000 Year Built 1974 Sq Footage 1,374 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 [...] Batter Up! Today is the opening day for the Cactus League spring training season. Winter visitors and full time residents alike love this time of year. They can preview the coming baseball season,get to watch in an intimate ball park,either in bleachers like the good old days,or lounge in grassy areas surrounding [...] The Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the Arizona Department of Real Estate have compiled a booklet of advise for sellers who may be considering a short sale in the state of Arizona. The booklet includes things to consider before doing a short sale,how to avoid mortgage scams,HUD counselling,helpline services,other options to [...] This is a long post,and is provided courtesy on the National Association of REALTORS® and Orlando Regional REALTORS®. The information is valid,now more than ever. Surveys show that many homeowners and homebuyers are not aware of the true value a REALTOR® provides during the course of a real estate [...] This post listing 5 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today was just posted by Steve Harney. Steve is a great real estate trainer/analyst,and tells us why he is so happy that his son just bought a home. Read it Here. Jim Little,your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR© I try a “Little”harder [...] The following table summarizes the real estate market for 2009. 2009 Table Jim Little,your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR© I try a “Little”harder | |