Things that go Wrong with Real Estate Sales Stress accompanies a real estate sale for most people. There are many steps to buying or selling a home. Navigation throughout this process can be tedious and trying even for seasoned buyers and sellers. Let's explore some situations that can go wrong
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05/27/2011
PIMA County Down payment Assistance Program Did you know that Pima County, Arizona offers a down payment assistance program? There is an allocation from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist low income and first time homebuyers. This allocation can be used
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05/27/2011
Low cost ways to spruce up your home's exterior Before selling your home, it's imperative that the exterior is spruced up for a great first impression. First impressions give your home the edge with curb appeal-your home's first impression. In fact many calls to real estate agencies are from pros
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05/26/2011
Over-Priced Homes- How to Identify Them Homes that are over-priced are common in every real estate market. Armed with market knowledge of pricing, a buyer will not fall prey to these homes. A realtor has an ethical duty to inform buyers of the fair market value of any property. An appraiser will
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05/26/2011
Real Estate Hoaxes and Scams The definition of a hoaxes and scam is an illegal business activity designed to steal money. Thieves will victimize, swindle, defraud and short change any unsuspecting person for the almighty dollar. In real estate like many other businesses, thieves are busy prepari
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05/25/2011
Homeowners and Polybutylene Plumbing Lurking beneath your home could be an unknown danger that can damage your home and personal property. It's called polybutylene plumbing and it can fail with no warning. It was called The pipe of the future when developed in the 70's. Shell Oil Corporation was
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05/25/2011
How Does Refinancing Work? What is a refinance and how does this process work? A refinance is a replacement of the existing loan obligation with a new loan with different terms. The most common type of refinance is a mortgage. If interest rates drop by 1 or 2%, it may be worth a refinance of you
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05/24/2011
Pest Control Infestations of pests can happen anywhere from homes to apartments. Homeowners find that this is an on-going necessary function. Climate and seasonal changes can bring new challenges in the pest control realm. Pests such as ants, beetles, bed bugs, bees and flies can cause problems
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05/24/2011
Mortgage Fraud Criminal action taken to obtain a loan is a definition of mortgage fraud. There are a variety of actions taken to get a loan or an even larger loan than a borrower could qualify for. Federal courts will prosecute with prison terms up to thirty years. The fraud can be names in bank
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05/23/2011
How are Arizona Property Taxes Calculated? Are property taxes in Arizona really ten percent? No, Arizona property taxes are not that high. Property taxes in Arizona are based on the Assessed Value, not the current market value of a property. Property taxes vary per location. Cities, schools, col
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05/23/2011
