February 2012: Believe it or not, but Arizona is now a SELLERS MARKET. It's hard for some to believe this given not too long ago it was a buyer's market. With available home inventory shrinking and seller's recieving multiple offer to purchase their home (Short Sale or Not). This is more true for homes under $300,000 but even homes listed over this amount are still selling it shorter time.
So why buy if it's a seller's market now? Even though it's a seller's market in Arizona, prices are not really increasing (yet). Interest rates are also still at incrediably low levels. You could argue it's somewhat the perfect storm in Arizona where seller's are selling and buyer's are still getting a great deal as well. So competition is higher when purchasing an Arizona home but if you understand this ahead of time and arm yourself with a good agent (uh um, like me) you can be successful in purchasing a home. One thing is certain, declines in Arizona Home values have certainly slowed or flatlined. So you could argue that since the bottom is very difficult to predict that it is in fact a great time to buy.
Poor Credit doesn't mean NO Arizona loan;
If you're looking to buy a Home in Chandler, Gilbert, or Mesa Arizona it is in fact a great time to do so. In my experience some buyer's with not so great credit have avoided trying to purchase a home because of the news about greater restrictions on lending. They seem certain they cannot qualify, so they don't even try. I encourage you to pre-qualify for a mortgage to purchase and Arizona Home. I can recommend a great mortgage banker who can pre-qualify you for a loan and give advise on what you can to to position yourself to purchase an Arizona Home. There is no cost and any fear of it lowering your credit score to just pre-qualify is not true or has no affect on your qualifications.
Who pays who;
When using my services to purchase an Arizona Property, those services are free to you as a buyer. My commission is paid from the seller's proceeds. I charge no retaining fee or ask for any other fees directly from any Arizona Buyer.
Canadians Investing in Arizona Homes;
With the appeal of how much Arizona Home you can purchase for the money, many people both in Arizona and abroad are taking advantage of the market. Canada is one area that has increasingly been interested in the Arizona market. If you are a Canadian looking to invest in a great winter Arizona Home, looking to resale for profit, or relocating to our warmer climate permanently, please contact me for assistance. I can provide you with the best way to shop virtually for your Arizona Home, get all the information necessary for you to make an informed decision on an offering price, and assist up until the end. I even offer a 1 year Home warranty for all my buyers who close on an Arizona Home using my services. Let's have a conversation and explore how I can help you get the most out of your Arizona purchase.
Gilbert Arizona;
There are many Gilbert Arizona Homes for Sale in almost any price range you desire to purchase in. Gilbert Arizona has a great balance of residential to commercial areas. Even newer residential developed areas in Gilbert Arizona have a good mix of commercial offerings (shopping areas). Many residents in Gilbert Arizona, although with a population of around 220,000 people, feel a small community life style living in the city of Gilbert Arizona (according to a 2008 city survey).
Chandler Arizona;
Chandler Arizona is a prime city in a prime location in the Metro area. Chandler Arizona offers some of the best in living, recreation, shopping, dining, and businesses the valley has to offer. With a good mix of businesses, like home to Intel, as well as a popular private airport, Chandler offers a great mix of work/life balance and a lot of newer communities to purchase a home in.
