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2818 E. Waterman Court Gilbert, AZ 85296 Gorgeous Tuscan Custom Home in Gated Community
Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Candace Robinson Mobile: 480-202-3558 Office: 602-710-2393 Website: Visit Website	Price : $999,000 Bedrooms : 6 Bathrooms : 5 Square Foot : 5,630 Lot Size : 18,969 County : Maricopa Property Type : Detached MLS Number : 4170920 click for more information and pictures Property Description European Influence in this Impeccable custom home built by local builder Seville Homes. Established Gated community in extremely quiet location in the heart of Gilbert. Never lived-in spacious 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 3 car+RV gate with guest casita! Incredible curb appeal to courtyard entrance makes this the perfect place to call home! Entertainer's delight with gourmet kitchen with premium stainless steel Viking appliances and chocolate alder cabinets, Brazilian granite counters! Full mastersuite with fireplace, sitting area, jetted tub, body spa shower and custom walkin closet! Bonus room,epoxy garage w/Cabinets,surround sound,security system, Convenient to Shopping,Dining Loop 202 Freeway. Call for a Showing!
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Are you an investor that is looking to buy a foreclosure in the Phoenix area? I've seen my share of foreclosed properties in the Phoenix area and surrounding cities and towns! They come in all shapes, sizes and conditions!

I've sold foreclosures to investors from Canadian investors, Washington state, Arizona investors and around the country! It can be a great experience if you are willing to wait it out, place many offers and be willing do some handyman work or have some licensed contractor do it for you!

There is no question that in Arizona, the second largest foreclosure numbers in the real estate market there is a home waiting for you to stake your claim.

If you are paying cash, fantastic! If you are looking to finance, then perhaps it's your lucky day! There is a new Fannie Mae loan program available for those looking to purchase a Fannie Mae foreclosed property that needs renovation! 

It works like this:

Fannie Mae has a great loan program designed just for this situation that is a close cousin to the Fannie Mae HomePath mortgage program but designed just for investors.

It is called the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage program.

The HomeStyle Renovation mortgage program allows borrowers to combine the cost of the home with the costs for renovation or remodeling.

At closing, all funds for renovation will be escrowed in an interest-bearing account. After all renovation work is complete, any remaining funds in teh escrow account will be used to pay down the principal balance of the mortgage.

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage Highlights:

• Up to 95% LTV
• Renovation funds escrowed in an interest bearing account
• Soft costs (architectural services, engineering, permit fees, etc.) may be financed
• Loans are underwritten to FNMA guidelines

HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage: More Information

Borrowers can basically do any repairs / renovation to the home that they want as long as the appraisal supports the value, the improvements are common for the area (pools, for example), the repairs can be completed within six months, and the repairs do not exceed 50% of the after imporoved appraised value.

The only types of repair that I would not recommend under the HomeStyle Renovation mortgage program are water damage, mold, and any structural repairs to the foundation and/or load bearing walls. These types of repairs have a tendency to escalate into much larger projects once the builder does the demo and determines what the actual repairs are needed to fix the damage to the property.

Have more questions about the HomeStyle Renovation mortgage? Call Justin McHood with Arizona Mortgage Team or email him at Contact@ArizonaMortgageTeam.com if you are looking to invest in the best place in the west!  Once we get your financing set, call me and I can set you up on a personal website with all foreclosures in the Phoenix area that fit your criteria! My clients love it and they know as soon as the foreclosures hit the Phoenix real estate market!

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Sincerely, Candace Robinson
www.PhoenixHousingBlog.com HomeSmart Real Estate CRobinson@HSmove.com Mobile 480-202-3558 Fax 602-710-2393 Twitter: AzRealEstate FaceBook: Candace Robinson

Join other locals Thursday, March 5th for the kick-off of the 2009 Spring Concerts in the Park Series!

The Concerts in the Park Series is held at the beautiful Freestone Park Amphitheater, located by the lake in Freestone Park (Lindsay and Juniper Roads). There is no charge for these concerts, and you and your family are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars. Food and beverages are available to purchase.

The Desert City Six

Enjoy New Orleans style jazz at it’s finest. It’s heartfelt music sometimes hot and spirited, and sometimes sweet and restrained. The Desert City Six preserves the style learned from the fabulous New Orleans masters who pioneered the American
art form called Dixieland Jazz. The Desert City Six have been performing for more the 6 decades and have performed locally for
the Phoenix Suns as well as performances all over the world. So come on out and enjoy the great Dixieland Jazz Band!

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars!

When: Thursday, March 5th from 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Freestone Park Amphitheater located by the lake at Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave. Parking is free and food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Upcoming Concerts: Jonnie and Brookie on Thursday, April 9th from 6:30-8:30pm

Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns on Thursday, May 7th from 7-9pm

Night Groove on Thursday, June 4th from 7-9pm The Spring Concerts in the Park Series is produced by The Town of Gilbert Community Services Department and sponsored by The Gilbert Republic and Wildflower Bread Company.

Spring Concerts in the Park Series brochure

Find other events to do in Gilbert and surrounding areas!

Struggling with a troubled housing market many homeowners will need to consider all their alternatives.  Some have optioned to rent their homes or perhaps offer a lease purchase.  Both are reasonable options and can help a seller whom might be looking to seek housing elsewhere when relocating, downsizing or upgrading.  If needing to sell then short sales are popular to sell quickly in slow market conditions. Trading houses have even been a means to sell if you can find another seller willing to trade their home with you.

When inventory is high and market is slow sellers must also be sure to be as competitive as possible, starting with the asking price and finishing up with providing the best condition of the home. 

It's not unheard of to include incentives being offered to the prospective buyers to encourage them to finalize the deal.  New builders do this often with private pools, upgrades and more.  I've even heard of sellers offering to pay for the first three months mortgages and HOA's fees, offer new appliances packages, vacations and more.  Being creative can certainly work but is no guarantee.  There certainly is a lot of homes with pools in Phoenix and paying for a pool service for the first six month might just make that buyer pick your home over the guy next door.

Sellers also might consider a home staging service.  Home staging specialists will come into your home and help you make the necessary changes to make your home more appealing.  Perhaps a color of paint, rearranging rooms or updating areas and freshen up a dark corner. 

Having your listing agent visit other listed homes in the neighborhood or the area and see what your competition is and where improvements can be made. Seeking to be the best available listing is going to attract the buyers to your home. Avoid the top ten mistakes sellers make.

Being realistic with a the market and not over pricing is going to keep you from chasing the market. Chasing a market is the last position you are going to want find yourself in.  Be aggressive and listen to the market, know what your home is worth, seek a realtors help.  Ask your friend to walk your home, start from across the street and take notes from the curb to the back fence.  Take heed, prepare your home for a successful selling experience.  It can and will happen!

Can you think of other alternatives or creative ways to sell?

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Please join Az Real Estate Blogging Network and SAAR (Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS(R) and welcome Emily Leach, a SEO expert that is passionate about the success of her audience and has made public speaking a lifestyle; so far in 2008 she has presented at NAWBO New Mexico, UNM Digital Arts Conference, National Video Gaming Conference, Chamber of Commerce and local venues to increase awareness. Outside of Public Speaking she stays on top of SEO skills by teaching SEO certification workshops and Internet Marketing skill workshops throughout New Mexico and Arizona.

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With the holiday season upon us we thought that AZREBN would like to join in giving to those less fortunate and help homeless children and families with some daily necessities of life. May you please join us in helping with your donation at the door!

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You should read the whole article.

If you are reorganizing for 2009 and looking to change up some business plans or models. Consider what Steve Belt has to say about getting your personal Real Estate blog in order! It's time to thinka about owning your own business and not fear the 'stop button' that someone else has control. Go ahead, read the great article, you won't be disappointed!