by Ben Stapley | 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....
by LRA Real Estate Group | Jul 23, 2018
Buy a home for 50% of the Bay Area price and 2x the size. Ask me how! LRA Real Estate can help you Discover your next...
by Ben Stapley | Jul 19, 2018
If you’ve ever had to watch tv during the wee-morning hours, then surely you’ve seen the annoying yet endless infomercials put on by self proclaimed Real-Estate ‘experts’. Also, If you’re a female and enjoy reality tv, then you’ve...
by Ben Stapley | Jul 14, 2018
The Phoenix area real estate market continues to favor sellers. Demand still exceeds supply, home values continue to rise. Naturally, some are worried about another eventual housing bubble. Caution and research are always necessary in Real Estate. But don’t let...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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,...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Oct 4, 2014
Catherine Reagor, The Republic | azcentral.com September 26, 2014 In metro Phoenix’s housing market, there are the haves and have-nots, those homeowners who have equity and those who don’t. Anyone who bought a house or refinanced in the Valley between...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Oct 4, 2014
courtesy of Catherine Reagor, The Republic | azcentral.com October 1, 2014 A big reason behind Millennials not jumping into homeownership this year is student loan debt. MONDAY’S NEWS: Phoenix market cools for investors A new study shows 414,000 fewer U.S. homes...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Sep 4, 2014
courtesy of Tim GallenDigital Producer-Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix and its surrounding areas have always been a draw for the retiree set, and apparently Scottsdale is the best of the bunch. That’s according to WalletHub, which named the affluent East Valley...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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.
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Apr 30, 2012
Courtesy of Gary Nelson – Apr. 28, 2012 azcentral.com In all likelihood, it will be the biggest bond election in Mesa history. But only one “person” — the corporation known as DMB Associates — gets to vote. And only the people who...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Feb 8, 2012
Editors Note: LRA Real Estate provides clients with successful property search results. CONTACT US TODAY to find your property! Wonder how a foreclosure, bankruptcy or short sale will affect your next home purchase? Should you just let your home go into foreclosure,...
by LRA Real Estate Group | Feb 7, 2012
by Connie Cone Sexton – Feb. 6, 2012 courtesy of The Republic | azcentral.com Editors Note: LRA Real Estate provides clients with successful property search results. CONTACT US TODAY to find your property! It wasn’t that long ago when Joseph Janick was...
by LRA Real Estate Group | 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...