by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 14, 2016 | Home Buying, Uncategorized
Finding suitable lots remains a top concern among home builders. Lot shortages are the most problematic in what are considered “A” — or the most desirable — locations. 62% of builders reported that the overall supply of developed lots in their areas was low to very...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 3, 2016 | Home Buying
Standard Pacific and Ryland Group, both based in Southern California, merged last year becoming CalAtlantic Homes. It is a major player in the new home market, building houses in 20 of the top 25 metro areas in the U.S. It owned or controlled about 74,000 home sites...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 1, 2016 | Home Buying, Mortgages + Lending
The AzHFA Home Plus Mortgage Loan Origination Program provides down payment assistance to Arizona home buyers with an annual household income less than $89,000 using a Fannie Mae, 30-year fixed mortgage. The down payment assistance can be used to purchase a home under...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 10, 2016 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Did you know there are dozens of energy efficiency incentives, rebates and tax credits available to Phoenix area home buyers and owners? Even installation of an ordinary water heater can qualify. And are you aware that various loan programs will pay for you to make...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 25, 2016 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
A study by Fannie Mae showed that 90% of renters plan to be homeowners one day, with the top 5 reasons why renters want to buy being: 1. Control over what you do with your living space: 84% of renters said this was their main reason for owning; 2. Having a sense of...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 13, 2016 | Home Buying, Mortgages + Lending
Need help with a down payment for your next home? SimplySOLD™ is a National Association of Expert Advisors Certified Down Payment Advisor. Contact us for a list of free or subsidized down payment programs available to home buyers in Maricopa county....