Last year there were 2.82 million foreclosures, the most since RealtyTrac began compiling data in 2005. Some Analysts expect more than 4.5 million filings are expected this year. There is little doubt among analysts that foreclosures will top 3 million this year.
“As bad as the 2009 numbers are, they probably would have been worse [...]
The deadline for first time home buyers to receive their 8000 credit is fast approaching. If nothing changes November 30th of this year will be the last day to claim your tax rebate.
As the date draws near many potential buyers are finding themselves in a touch position, should they cancel their lease early and buy a home? [...]
If there is one thing the media has made us aware of throughout the course of this morgage meltdown, its just how creative(and crazy) lenders were with the financing options. As the credit from the banks tightened so did the lending options available for buyers.
While most of the exotic loans of the past are gone their are [...]
Breaking news in the real estate community. This week Gabrielle Harrison the VP of REO sales for Fannie Mae, and Ingrid Beckles the Default Asset Manager at Freddie Mac announced an overhaul to the short sale process at the two companies.
A crowded room at the 5 Star Conference this week erupted as Gabriele Harrison [...]
On August 27th we regrettably posted that the Gilbert Days Parade would be canceled for the first time in its 3 decade history. However, increased funds in the form of parade sponsorships, and decreased costs allowed the long standing tradition to continue.
There are some major changes that participants and attendees of the [...]
One of Gilbert’s longest traditions was broken Tuesday night as the Town Council voted down public funding for the Gilbert Days Parade. The Parade that has spanned the length of 3 decades will not take place this November.
When the Gilbert Promotional Corp. lost most of its private funding for the parade due to the [...]
The housing bust in recent years has not only driven prices down, but also substantially lowered the number of houses that are sold on a monthly basis. In response to the steep decline in transactions real estate agencies are cutting back services and leaving more of the work to be done by the clients themselves. However [...]
Enjoy 4th of July festivities at Mesquite High School in Gilbert, AZ starting at 4pm with family fun activities and fireworks around 9pm
Town of Gilbert welcomes their new leadership. Brimming with ideas and enthusiasm (and receiving 94.62% of the votes), Mayor-Elect John Lewis will be sworn into office, as well as two new council members – Jenn Daniels and John Sentz. Bringing enthusiasm and new ideas …
Another topic of discussion lately in the real estate world is “Why do banks take so long to respond?” If you’re an agent or a waiting prospective buyer, you either already know that it may take one, two or even three weeks (or months) for the bank to respond to your offer or you’re [...]