by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 29, 2015 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Real Estate Facts & Figures
As we move into fall, the number of homes sold lessens in the Phoenix metro area. But as reported by Realtor.com, the housing market in some areas of Arizona actually improve this time of year. For example, Tucson sees a modest improvement. And in hottest areas of the...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 23, 2015 | Home Buying, Mortgages + Lending
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has changed the lending process starting October 3. The Good Faith Estimate and the HUD-1 settlement statement are being replaced with a Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure forms. New procedures have been created around those...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 21, 2015 | Canada and Canadians
America’s favorite country is Canada. A survey conducted since 1974 by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs asked about feelings for other countries — with 1 being the lowest, and 100 being the best. Canada came out with a top score of 79%. Britain was next,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 18, 2015 | Home Buying
The metro #Phoenix Arizona cities of Gilbert (ranks 4th), Chandler (10th), and Peoria (at 13th) are some of the best medium sized U.S. cities for #firsttime #homebuyers according to the NAR. Arizona as a state ranks 10th best in the nation.
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 10, 2015 | Real Estate Facts & Figures
A survey by the National Association of Home Builders revealed that two-thirds of builders said their greatest concern for 2015 is the availability of labor. Building material prices were ranked second at about 67% as well, followed by 57% of builders who said lot...
