Anthem Short Sales
Considering Short Sales
May 25, 2010 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
In today’s economic climate, many families are finding themselves in dire straights. The home that was once a blessing has now become a financial burden. In an attempt to avoid foreclosure, which can reap havoc on one’s credit for years to come, homeowners are searching out details on short sales. In simple terms, a foreclosure [...]
Anthem’s Music in May 2010
May 12, 2010 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
Music in May is here starting on Friday May 7th, on each following Friday 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2010 from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Anthem Community Park. Come by and listen to some great music and discover what makes Anthem great. With starry, starry nights, cool evening breezes and the beautiful Anthem Community Park as the [...]
2401 W WEBSTER COURT, ANTHEM AZ
December 6, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
*Short Sale Opportunity* This Imperial shows well and is situated on an awesome cul del sac lot with view fencing. Sit on the covered patio and enjoy stellar mountain views; home borders common area and has north/south exposure. Anthem is a master planned community by the Del Webb Corporation, Anthem is a marvelous synergy of aesthetics and functionality. [...]
U.S. foreclosure filings fell for the third straight month in October
November 10, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
Scottsdale Arizona foreclosures are still steady and while the nation is going down in general, AZ still has a way to go. U.S. foreclosure filings fell for the third straight month in October — which “at first blush” may indicate the tide is turning, though fundamental forces driving foreclosures “continue to loom,” with filings up [...]
AZ Republic Report: Home sales rise in Sept., beat forecasts
October 23, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON – Home resales rose in September to the highest level in more than two years, beating expectations, as buyers scrambled to complete their purchases before a tax credit for first-time owners expires. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that sales rose 9.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million in [...]
What is the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit?
October 15, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
Are you looking to buy a foreclosure, REO, short sale or resale home in Anthem, Cave Creek, or Carefree in the near future? Now is the time to buy real estate in Arizona as prices have finally bottomed out according to the Arizona Republic. Did you know that if you’re a first-time homebuyer this year, you can [...]
Foreclosure Wiki: Why work with a foreclosure buyer’s agent?
September 12, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
Buyer’s Agent Smoothes Sometimes Bumpy Road to Foreclosure Purchase By Rick Sharga, Vice President of Marketing for RealtyTrac Whether it’s the first time or the tenth, buying a home can be both an exhilarating and overwhelming experience. As with any major purchase, there’s a significant amount of pressure to make the right decisions about such [...]
Payment option ARMs are about to explode in Arizona
September 5, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
State magistrates met last week to discuss strategies for combatting mortgage fraud and the topic of payment option ARMs was a central theme. In Arizona – one of the states hardest hit by the mortgage crisis – 128,000 option ARMs will reset in the next year, State Attorney General Terry Goddard told Reuters. The San [...]
Tools for agents: Are you qualified to manage a short sale?
January 5, 2009 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
You have no business doing a short sale unless… You know what you are doing. And how do you know if you know what you are doing? Well, for starters, make a diligent effort to qualify your competency and knowledge on the subject of short sales by honestly answering the following questions: DEFINITION: Can I [...]
Foreclosure Wiki: The Short Sale Process in Arizona
December 15, 2008 by David Patterson · Leave a Comment
What is a Short Sale? Simply put, a short sale is used to describe the sale of a home in which the homeowner owes the bank more than the home is worth. The bank agrees to allow the home to be sold for less than what is owed (AKA Short Sale). Would I qualify for [...]
