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Resources / Reports

Phoenix Real Estate Reports

Provided below are all our various reports covering almost every topic of home ownership. These are mostly written by us but we have included special reports, written because of our invitation, from leading experts in their fields. We did this in order to give you market fresh, unbiased information from the most respected sources on the web. Consult an expert before taking any binding action. 

  What will my home sell for?

Your friend says a friend of a friend just sold his house for twice what you paid for yours just 2 years ago, your agents says to list for less. What will it sell for? ..
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  Understanding Your Credit
Understanding Your Credit can mean the difference of owning vs not owning! ..
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  Fico Scores Effect Purchasing
FICO® scores were developed by Fair Isaac & Company, Inc. for each of the credit repositories. ..
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  Property Investment
Is Real Estate A good Investment? This report will try to answer that question. ..
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  Real Estate Negotiation
Negotiating a purchase agreement is perhaps the trickiest aspect of any real estate transaction. ..
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  Real Estate Tax Advice
Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns. ..
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  Open House Expectations
Was vacating your home for four or five prime-time hours worth the inconvenience? ..
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  Listing Real Estate
A listing agreement is a binding legal contract that shouldn't be taken lightly. ..
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  Getting Real Estate Ready
A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well-maintained. ..
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  Pricing Your Property
Pricing decisions should be grounded in reality rather than wishful thinking. ..
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  More Tax Advice
Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns. ..
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  Real Estate Appraisal
Jump start your understanding of your home's value by getting a free estimated valuation. ..
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  Loan Closing Advice
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO HAPPEN ON CLOSING DAY? ..
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  Closing Costs

This checklist will help you understand all the costs related to your closing. .
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  After The Loan
What happens after I have applied for my loan? ..
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  Property Negotiation
There are some important questions you should ask before going ahead with any contract. Are you getting the best deal? ..
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  Home Insurance
Is Home Owner's Insurance really required? ..
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  Your Loan
There are several things you need to think about before you apply for your loan! ..
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  Mortgage Alternatives
A wide selection of mortgages is available. Your challenge is to select the loan terms that are most favorable to your situation. ..
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  Effective Offer Writing
A written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. This is where a little know how goes a long way.. ..
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  Home Selection
Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you. ..
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  Real Estate Ads
Real estate ads are usually full of acronyms and terms that are unfamiliar to first-time buyers. Here's a cheat sheet to let you in on the lingo. ..
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  Find your Dream
Finding your dream home is not hard if you know what steps to take! ..
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  Ownership Advice
By following these tips, home ownership will be a much smoother experience. ..
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  Buying an Affordable Home
There are multiple factors to consider when choosing your new home ..
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  Checklist for Home Buyers
This checklist will help you find the home of your dreams today!! ..
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Buy vs Rent

Renting can be a great choice. Find out if Renting is better than buying. ..
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  How to Hire a Home Inspector

Hiring HOme Inspector is not as easy as you think. Here are points to evaluate them so you get what you pay for. ..
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  Mortgage Funding Info
Mortgages for commercial deals can be funded if you know how to write a successful presentation. ..
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  Property Rights
You have a right to do with the land as you please, subject to restrictions imposed by law. ..
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  Property Trust(s)
The REIT Story Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) were created by Congress in 1960 but played a very limited role in real estate investment for more than three decades. ..
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  Dont Let It Fall Through
What makes a deal fall through? Avoid the common pitfalls! ..
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  Property Inspection
Regardless of what the inspector may uncover, you shouldn't be overly concerned about the actual home inspection ..
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  Your Open House

Public open houses may be more beneficial for the agents themselves than for the home sellers. .
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  Selling My Property
The age-old observation that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" certainly applies when it comes to attracting buyers to a for-sale home. ..
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  Real Estate List Price
Setting the list price for your home is an important first step to selling your home! ..
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  Property Appraisal
Property appraisal is a very important part of any new home purchase! ..
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  Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the selling process. ..
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  Real Estate Tax Shelter(s)
More Americans than ever own homes because it's the ultimate tax shelter. ..
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  Escrow Advice
How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home? ..
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  Review A Closing
Review the many activities that you need to make sure are performed before closing. ..
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  Credit History
How does my credit history affect my ability to qualify? ..
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  Safety Inspection
Before you buy, consider getting a home health and safety inspection. Asbestos anyone? ..
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  Home Inspection

This report will provide you with the information about home inspections .
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  Apply for a Mortgage
Shopping for a mortgage is the first step toward owning a home and perhaps the most daunting, especially if you are not prepared. ..
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  Basic Mortgage
Likely the largest debt you'll ever take on, a mortgage is a loan to finance the purchase of your home. ..
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  Mental Control

Don't let your emotions overrule a reasonable assessment of whether a particular home really meets your needs. .
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  Home Hunt
Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. ..
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  House Search
Buying a home? These tips can help you find the home of your dreams! ..
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  A REALTOR Can Help
A professional real estate agent can help you find the home of your dreams in less time than you though possible! ..
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  Young Buyer
How Much Do I Have to Save to Buy A Home? What benefits can I expect being a young person? What obsticles should I be aware of? ..
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  Home Ownership : How To
This article continues to explore the benefits of home ownership. You will descover facts which may leave you surprised.. ..
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Confidence and Experience

A confident buyer will always get the best deals. You too can be confident if you learn what to expect! ..
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  How to interview a Realtor

Here are the questions to ask that they should have an instant answer to and if they dont you need to find one that does ..
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  Credit Info

Your credit score is based on the information contained in your credit report. ..
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  Real Property Definition

Real property is generally defined as land and the things permanently attached to the land. ..
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  Negotiating a Contract

If the terms and conditions of the deal aren't acceptable, you might want to pause and think twice. ..
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  Sell Your Home Fast

Should you hold out until you have an offer that matches your asking price? ..
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  Pick An Offer

Picking among several offers isn't always as easy as choosing the highest price, especially in hot markets. ..
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  Marketing Info

Your broker's marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying another home. ..
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  Multiple Offers

What do you do if you receive multiple offers? ..
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  Housing Market Info

Here are some helpful definitions to help you follow the numbers. ..
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  Real Estate Appraisal Info

Consumers tend to have some misconceptions about the appraisal process ..
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  Real Estate FSBO Advice

For most people, a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction simply isn't in the cards. ..
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  Real Estate Tax Benefits

Uncle Sam helps you in three ways when you own your home. ..
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  Home Loans

How much home can you afford? ..
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  Closing a Home

This will likely be your last time to do a walkthrough.. ..
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  Negotiating Tips

Learn how to negotiate the very best deal possible! ..
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  Home Inspector Worksheet

New home or not, it pays to know what to look for in its structure, equipment and surroundings. Give this article a browse before you buy. ..
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  Debt To Income Ratio

Here's an explanation of debt to income ratio which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses. ..
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  Select a Mortgage

The two most common types of mortgages are fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages, known as ARMs. ..
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  Mortgage Loan

The mortgage amount is the amount of money you borrow from a lender to pay for your house. ..
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  Comparison Shopping

Let this home comparison chart assist in your final home purchasing descision. ..
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  Approval Letters

Obtaining a pre-approval letter before your home search is a good idea! ..
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  Your Wish List

Making a Wish List can save you valuable time! ..
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  Home Ownership: Are You Prepared?

You can find out by asking yourself some questions.. ..
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