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Latest NewsN. Mark Kramoltz, JD, GRI, CIPS writes blog articles on the metro Phoenix, Arizona, national and global real estate markets. Written from his perspective as a designated broker and real estate attorney, his articles avoid the inaccuracies and vacuous industry propaganda common to most real estate writings. Due to his love of animals and military history, he also frequently writes about dogs, cats and horses that have played a role in military conflicts. Subscribe to his blog now!
Get Home Buying Help, Part 1.
Get What You Want. Shopping for a new home can be a daunting task. You may know exactly what you want or a good idea of what you're looking for, but you still have to find it. That can mean countless hours of scouring listing after listing, poring over every minute...
My Scottsdale Ranch Listing.
This single story home (MLS #5848631) is located in the desirable, gated Scottsdale Ranch neighborhood of Suntree East. The entry is through an inviting courtyard with plenty of room for relaxing outdoors. A two-way, real wood burning fireplace divides the dining and...
10 Musts when Hiring a Contractor, Part 2.
Numbers 6 -10: 6. Get a Written Contract. Obtain and keep a written copy of all contracts, change orders, and receipts. Contracts for jobs costing more than $1,000 are required by Arizona law to provide specific information about the project (e.g. a description of the...
What Lenders Look For.
Many buyers only focus on their credit rating when they are ready to buy a home. But when deciding whether to grant you a loan, lenders evaluate four things to make sure you can make the loan payments: Capacity - your current and future ability to pay back the loan,...
Build Wealth Thorough Home Ownership.
The net worth of a homeowner is on average over 44 times greater than that of a renter. One way to look at it is that home ownership works as a form of forced savings. Every time home owners pay their mortgage, they are contributing to their net worth by increasing...
Rags to Riches – A WWI Dog Story.
In a blackout darkened alley of Paris in 1917, an American soldier stumbled over what he thought was a pile of rags. It turned out to be a scruffy terrier, who decided to not to leave the soldier’s side, even when he went to the front. “Rags” assisted the soldier in...