Buy or Sell Homes in South East Valley of Arizona

Report overview: This report includes MLS data for the past 36 months in Maricopa County only as provided by the FlexMLS system.  Please note that searches fluctuate daily when running these reports;  these figures were obtained on 6/1/13 . A reminder that you need to meet with a real estate professional to see how statistics impact the area where you are considering selling or buying – blended statistics will not be as accurate as a more detailed report that your real estate professional can provide to help you with your decision making.   To view full report, click HERE!

Are we in a housing bubble? Not even close, Trulia says Though recent leaps in home prices may stoke fears of another bubble, the housing market is definitely not in one, listing site Trulia said in introducing “Trulia’s Bubble Watch.” Read more, click HERE! Click here to view entire newsletter

Looking back this year so far, there is a recurring issue I want you aware of, many times I get buyers who own their own business and one of the things they to in April is file for an extension.  Not a great idea if you are considering buying a home within the year. My clients have had problems qualifying for a home because of this very common practice.  Looking at it from a lender, it makes complete sense, a person comes to you saying they made a certain amount the previous year, and to assume they made that amount last year  and is asking you to qualify them to buy a home this year.  The way a lender can do this is ONLY if they can prove and document from the IRS that this is an average income for you and that your business will continue at the very least the same for years to come! Filing once you find the home could easily delay you getting a loan for 2-3 months...most sellers in this market are not willing to wait to sell their home for an additional 2 o...