Karen Sells Arizona: First-hand account in home buying Part III  Okay, so today I "officially" went into escrow and received an executed contract and the name of my title company (Stewart Title Company).  Of course, once this happens more paperwork needs to be filled out and earnest money needs to be deposited (in my case a cashier's check) with the title company and this needs to be completed within 24 hours.  We always let our clients know that when we call usually there is a time sensitive issue at hand so make sure you are accessible or get back to us asap.  Of course, every escrow is unique to the buyer and my case is no exception.  I've recently filed for divorce and if ever you've gone through that process than you know that it takes forrrrr-ever!  I mentioned this little bit of ... 05/11/2011

View video showing a view from the Province clubhouse which overlooks the lake and the outdoor community pool. For questions about the gated community of Province in Maricopa AZ, contact real estate RAY @ 480.335.2355 To learn more about Province: Province Real Estate in Maricopa AZ 85138   05/09/2011

Here's a video showing the features of Pacana Park in Maricopa Arizona.  Pacana Park features: Lake and lake fishing Basketball courts tennis courts Softball and baseball fields Open fields Soccer fields Play center for kids To learn more about Maricopa Arizona: Maricopa AZ   05/09/2011

Here is a video showing the subdivisions that are south of the tracks in Maricopa Arizona. Maricopa Meadows Alterra Desert Cedars Palo Brea Santa Rosa Springs To learn more about homes south of the tracks in Maricopa AZ: Maricopa Arizona Real Estate   05/09/2011

How could they?  We've worked together for over a year!  I sold them an awesome house for 20% under appraisal.  I found their parents perfect houses.  They've either bought or are under contract for several investment properties.  I even put one house under a sale contract in less than a month for full price. Do you know what they did???  They went to bat for ME with an online auction company!!  I found a perfect investment property for them.  The downside was I found it with three hours left to the auction.  Instructions required me to register as the buyers agent no less than 24 hours before the auction ending.  I missed the registration cutoff.  I could have kept quiet.  No one knew about the auction except me.  But the house was perfect for what the client wanted:  price, condition,... 05/08/2011

Karen Sells Arizona: First-hand account in home buying Part 1 I just won an offer on my future house!  It's about time this real estate agent became a home owner (pat on the back).  As a licensed realtor I have instant access to all the new listings in Maricopa and have been in thousands of homes.  I've seen the process over and over through the eyes of my buyers and have learned through them what to do and what not to do.  So, when I made the decision that I wanted to be a home owner the first thing I did was I made my wish list.  Karen Sells Arizona's Wish list 1. Over 1600 square feet 2. Single Story 3. 3 or 4 bedrooms 4. Maricopa, north of the train tracks (my first choice of subdivision was The Villages of El Dorado because of all the amenities) 5. Front entrance way The rest are b... 05/06/2011

3 Bedroom HUD Home for Sale in Maricopa AZ - Maricopa AZ HUD Home for Sale AZ HUD HOME STORE ID: 334654 3 Bedrooms-3 Bathrooms-Over 2,400 Square Feet-2 Car Garage-All Tile Roofing-Large Lot-Custom Paint Maricopa HUD Homes for Sale offer a lot of square footage, for a tiny price. This 3 Bedroom HUD Home for example, has over 2,400 square feet, and is priced around $26.00 per square foot! Simply Amazing! These days of rock bottom pricing will not be around forever! Especially in Maricopa-a Fast growing city just on the outskirts of Tempe and Phoenix AZ. This city has approximately 35,000 Residences, and will continue to grow until it reaches there maximum goal of 300,000. Award Winning Golf Courses, 2003 and newer built homes, large lot sizes, all the commerce you need to survive includin... 05/05/2011

Maricopa is a city in the Gila River Valley in Arizona. Incorporated in 2003, it is the nineteenth largest city in the state with a population of 43,482 as of April 2010. Maricopa is the second most populous incorporated city in Pinal County and forms part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, the 12th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The 2010 Census shows Maricopa growing from 1,040 residents to 43,482, an increase of 4080. Currently, there are over 300 Homes priced under $125,000. To view all Maricopa Homes, go to our web site at: http://www.maricoparealestateexpert.com/ 05/05/2011

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Bank of America ratings on collections and loss mitigation services citing a "deterioration". Bank of America was among several major lenders that signed consent orders with the Department of the Treasury after an investigation into their loss mitigation practices. B of A plans to fully implemet these orders within 3 - 6 months and stated that they were not surprised at the downgraded rating. This further explains why lenders are holding onto their "shadow" inventory. They are afraid of class action suits and further action by the DOT until they "get their sh.. together". The president of BofA stated over a year ago that he wasn't ware of any problems and vowed to fix the situation. My question is: why is it taking these lenders so long to figure thi... 05/04/2011

Maricopa foreclosed homes for sale Buying a foreclosed home right now can offer amazing bargains with possibly large headaches. The inventory is very low in Maricopa for lender owner homes. I just checked on the MLS and there were only 90 active homes. The Internet says there are 118 available foreclosed homes in Maricopa. However, this group of 28 additional homes account for a minimum of homes that have verbal approval waiting to be removed from active with contingencies to Pending once they get the written approval. The Internet says there are 376 short sales in Maricopa for sale, and the MLS says there are 161 active without contingencies available. This is means about 43% of the short sales listed online for Maricopa are possibly available. OUCH!!! Imagine being a buyer in this mar... 05/03/2011

Here is a video showing the drive into the City of Maricopa Arizona 85139 & 85138 from HWY 238.  I am heading east into Maricopa.  The video ceases at the corner of the 347 HWY Maricopa Rd / John Wayne Parkway and 238 HWY / Smith Enke. For more information about Maricopa AZ Real Estate: Maricopa AZ Real Estate     05/02/2011

Maricopa Cul-De-Sac Homes For Sale - Cul-De-Sac Homes For Sale In Maricopa Maricopa is a city located just outside of Phoenix.  Maricopa is a short drive away from the Camelback Mountains, Chase Field, US Airways Arena and all major sports facilities in the Valley.  Maricopa provides great community parks, mountain views and desert view homes.  There are many great subdivisions in Maricopa such as Cobblestone Farms, Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa Meadows, Senita and Province.  Maricopa is 45 square miles in size and residents of Maricopa have an average income of $75,000.  There are 37 cul-de-sac homes for sale in Maricopa.  Prices for Maricopa cul-de-sac homes average $124,354.  Average square footage for a cul-de-sac home for sale in Maricopa averages around 2,276.  The price per square f... 05/02/2011

Cobblestone Farms in Maricopa homes for sale, Homes for sale at Cobblestone Farms in Maricopa CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/ over 1800 square feet for only $110,000 This above home is in Cobblestone Farms and is perfect for entertaining!  The landscaped backyard has a built in barbecue including an outdoor refrigerator.   Also, this property is a traditional sale, meaning you don't have to deal with the banks and the house is move-in ready.  This is just one example of Cobblestone Farms homes for sale in Maricopa.  Why purchase in Cobblestone Farms? I will give you 10 (just off the top of my head): 1. The community pool with a children sprinkler system 2. A large number of parks 3. Beautiful landscaping 4.Barbecue areas 5. Gorgeous fountains in the water area. 6. Basket... 05/02/2011

Rancho El Dorado Homes for Sale - Homes foin Rancho El Dorador Sale Rancho  Rancho El Dorado is located at AZ-347 & Lakeview in the city of Maricopa, Arizona. Rancho El Dorado is a Golf Course Community and childrens play areas. Rossmar & Graham is the managing company for Rancho El Dorado HOA, Monthly HOA fee covers basic cable. Homes for sale in Rancho El Dorado Bank Owned homes for sale in Rancho El Dorado Homes for sale in Rancho El Dorado with pools If you are thinking of purchasing a home in Rancho El Dorado, give us a call, text, or email. We look forward to hearing from you. Below you will find a link for all the homes in Maricopa for sale. Homes for sale in Maricopa 05/01/2011

MARICOPA MEADOWS HOMES FOR SALE - HOMES FOR SALE IN MARICOPA MEADOWS   Welcome to my blog of Maricopa Meadoows homes for sale. Maricopa Meadows is located in the city of Maricopa off 347 highway and Edwards. Maricopa, AZ is a very desirable city to live in. Maricopa Meadows is a quaint little community that you will find peaceful. Last month alone 23 homes were sold in Maricopa Meadows and 208 homes sold in the City of Maricopa. Maricopa Meadows has a childrens playground and the monthly HOA fee covers basic cable. If you are looking to find a home in Maricopa Meadows, let us help with your search. You can begin with the links below. Maricopa Meadows Bank Owned homes for Sale Maricopa Meadows Short Sales Maricopa Meadows homes with pools for sale All Maricopa Meadows homes for sale With... 04/29/2011

HUD Houses for Sale in Maricopa AZ - HUD Property for Sale in Maricopa AZ, Affordable homes for sale in Maricopa Why do so many people look for a HUD home when they are looking for affordability? HUD homes offer amazing bargains and discounts. You can buy an affordable HUD property with ease. They make many to most HUD listings only available to 1st time home buyers and not the general public. Many of these homes must be purchased as owner occupants, so this means less demand for these homes- which is a great thing for you the 1st time buyer. This is a controlled demand reduction as non owner occupants cannot bid first on these homes. They must wait until they are available to the general public.  Here is one example in Maricopa Meadows for sale. This home has 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 3 c... 04/27/2011

5 Bedroom HUD Home for Sale - Maricopa AZ Real Estate HUD Home for Sale AZ HUD HOME STORE ID: 278122 5 Bedrooms-3 Bathrooms-Over 2,900 Square Feet-3 Car Garage-All Tile Roofing-Large Lot-Custom Paint Maricopa HUD Homes for Sale offer a lot of square footage, for a tiny price. This 5 Bedroom HUD Home for example, has over 2,900 square feet, and is priced around $27.00 per square foot! Simply Amazing! These days of rock bottom pricing will not be around forever! Especially in Maricopa-a Fast growing city just on the outskirts of Tempe and Phoenix AZ. This city has approximately 35,000 Residences, and will continue to grow until it reaches there maximum goal of 300,000. Award Winning Golf Courses, 2003 and newer built homes, large lot sizes, all the commerce you need to survive including S... 04/26/2011

Maricopa Corner Lot Homes For Sale - Corner Lot Homes For Sale In Maricopa Maricopa is a city located just outside of Phoenix.  Maricopa is a short drive away from the Camelback Mountains, Chase Field, US Airways Arena and all major sports facilities in the Valley.  Maricopa provides great community parks, mountain views and desert view homes.  There are many great subdivisions in Maricopa such as Cobblestone Farms, Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa Meadows, Senita and Province.  Maricopa is 45 square miles in size and residents of Maricopa have an average income of $75,000.  There are 58 corner lot homes for sale in Maricopa.  Prices for Maricopa corner lot homes average $103,242.  Average square footage for a corner lot home for sale in Maricopa averages around 2,452.  The price per square f... 04/25/2011

View a video showing the HUD auction process in which a 2 story home in Acacia Crossings with a pool sold. If you have questions about HUD homes or homes for sale in Maricopa Arizona in general, contact real estate RAY @ 480.335.2355 To learn more about the community of Acacia Crossings, homes for sale and to view additional videos: Acacia Crossings in Maricopa AZ 85139   04/23/2011

Seller Carry Back Homes for Sale in Maricopa Arizona.  If you need assistance with financing, consider Seller Carry Back homes for sale in Maricopa AZ.  Available properties can include horse properties, residential homes, homes in a community that features a pool and more. The seller financing terms will vary and you will need to consider: The amount of your down payment The length of the carry in years.  It's possible that the interest can increase depending on the years of the carry. Any additional fees such as documention prep fees, monthly service fee and a possible set-up charge. Employment and credit check. To search Seller-Carry-Back homes: Seller Carry Back Homes for Sale in Maricopa Arizona For further questions about seller carry back properties in Maricopa Arizona, contact:   04/20/2011