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Chris Pendleton is a Professional Real Estate Agent in Tucson, Arizona. Former Fire Chief and current Real Estate Investor, Chris knows Tucson Real Estate. Chris is a Certified Short Sale Professional, Certified Short Sale Negotiator, Certified Negotiation Expert, and Foreclosure Specialist. He serves buyers and sellers in Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Vail and unincorporated Pima County.
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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...
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 ...
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...
05/24/2011
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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 ...
05/24/2011
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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...
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...
05/23/2011
Common Real Estate Terminology Listed below are common real estate terms and definitions for your information. Agent: The professional who represents the buyer, the seller or both during the real estate transaction. Appraisal: The value of real estate property as determined by a professional app...
05/20/2011
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Investment Scams Are you ready to make a million dollars? No money down! Have you heard these pitches from real estate seminar gurus? These high volume pitches are very common words from real estate investment seminars. Many participants in these seminars come away scratching their heads after d...
05/20/2011
Landscaping Can Make a Difference Homes with good or excellent landscaping report a 14 to 17 percent higher sale value according to a recent Clemson University study. Many homeowners concentrate on the interior when preparing their home for sale. A home's exterior is just as important as it make...
05/19/2011
  What is a CNE? (Certified Negotiation Expert)   Negotiation is a critical element in real estate transactions. Negotiation is a form of communication where two sides make arrangements to find the best possible agreement for a deal. Negotiation techniques can be learned and mastered. That is why...
05/19/2011
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Chris Pendleton is a Professional Real Estate Agent in Tucson, Arizona. Former Fire Chief and current Real Estate Investor, Chris knows Tucson Real Estate. Chris is a Certified Short Sale Professional, Certified Short Sale Negotiator, Certified Negotiation Expert, and Foreclosure Specialist. He serves buyers and sellers in Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Vail and unincorporated Pima County.