For Sale By Owner: Risky Business

by | Aug 28, 2018

  Selling a home without a real estate agent is one of the riskiest decisions anyone could ever make. Would you drive your cars uninsured? Would you build a new home without insurance? Those are no-brainers to almost anyone.  It’s also the law in most cases....

Home Price Update: May 2018 Median Prices

by | Jul 7, 2018

The Median Home Prices are inching UP↑ in Metro Phoenix! The report for May 2018 shows the Median Home Price now exceeds $263k, up from a 5-yr average of $226k. The big reason? Supply and Demand, of course! (We don’t even need to consult an ‘Idiot’s...
Luxury Living at Main Street Station

Luxury Living at Main Street Station

by | Mar 27, 2018

Finding the right place to live can be tricky.  You may want something close to your work.  You may like the ability to run errands and have easy access to the airport. The townhomes at Main Street Station offer it all.  Not only do they have quick access to Hwy 60,...

10 Secretly Powerful Word Bombs to Drop Into Your Home’s Listing

by | Sep 28, 2013

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” the age-old adage goes. And this is particularly true in real estate, which is why it’s so critical for sellers to make sure their agents post polished photos that tell an accurate story about their home, while showing it in its best light. That said, in most listing systems and property flyers, you don’t have the opportunity to post a thousand words’ worth of text describing your home: you might get 100 words, at best – and many systems limit you to just a couple of hundredcharacters in total.

What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit

by | Sep 27, 2013

What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following: Check for and...

Tips for Buying in a Tight Market

by | Sep 27, 2013

[courtesy of Realtor Mag] Tips for Buying in a Tight Market Increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive housing market, and lower your chances of losing out to another buyer. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to make a firm...

Short sales on homes surge as tax break nears end

by | Dec 6, 2012

courtesy of San Antonio Business Journal by Mike W. Thomas, Reporter Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Short sales of U.S. homes were up 35 percent during the third quarter compared to one year ago as homeowners and banks anticipate the end of a tax break on forgiven...

New home permits soaring around Phoenix

by | Dec 4, 2012

courtesy of Kristena Hansen Reporter- Phoenix Business Journal The continued surge in existing home prices and a tight supply of properties on the market throughout metro Phoenix has been causing a ripple effect on the new home market, which saw a 65 percent...

Report: Upbeat findings for Arizona housing market

by | Feb 24, 2012

Courtesy of Catherine Reagor – Feb. 23, 2012 The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com Editors Note: LRA Real Estate can find the perfect home for you. Please Contact Us today to start your Search on MLS. Metro Phoenix home prices are up. Fewer inexpensive homes are...

Homeownership: The ultimate dating aphrodisiac

by | Feb 18, 2012

Courtesy of Les Christie | CNNMoney.com – Tue, Feb 14, 2012Editors Note: LRA Real Estate provides clients with successful property search results. CONTACT US TODAY to find your property! When it comes to dating, homeownership can be the ultimate aphrodisiac. In a...

Kiss These 10 Once-Popular Home Features Goodbye

by | Feb 18, 2012

Courtesy of  Steve Kerch | MarketWatch – Fri, Feb 17, 2012 Editors Note: LRA Real Estate provides clients with successful property search results. CONTACT US TODAY to find your property! Times are tough in the home-building industry, meaning the 500,000 or so new...

COOL HOME in Phoenix, Small and efficient

by | Nov 5, 2011

by Kara G. Morrison – Nov. 3, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic Editors Note: LRA Real Estate provides clients with successful property search results. CONTACT US TODAY to find your property! Architect’s 425-square foot home shows style and design...