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Chandler Waterfront Homes for Sale

Gordon Baker  GRI, CDPE: Real Estate Agent in Phoenix, AZ

Lakefront Communities at their best in Chandler

Both Chandler and Gilbert have some pretty awesome lake communities. It almost seems un-natural or un-Arizona to have lake communities. For those who claim that it is a significant waste of water, they need to do some research and see exactly where the water comes from. A good start would be to read a post I wrote after my curiosity got the best of me. The more you study about water management in Arizona, the more you realize it is a wide open subject. Here's the link to Phoenix Water Supply. Some of the premier waterfront communities in Chandler are Ocotillo Lakes, Pinelake Estates, and Lagos Vistoso.

A common thread among these three is the location; south Chandler, good freeway access, good schools, and amenities such as the Hamilton Aquatics facility. Another reason the area is so popular is the proximity to semi-conductor employers such as Intel.

Chandler Waterfront Homes for Sale

Another tool that will assist you in your search for waterfront homes or lake communities is Phoenix Waterfront Homes Search. Or for a more in-depth look at waterfront homes and information, I highly recommend my blog that focuses on waterfront property: Phoenix Waterfront Talk.

Feel free to call with any questions, 480-326-8571.

Making Home Affordable Financing expanded to 125%

Dora and Vincent Kwok,CNE - Chandler, Arizona Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Chandler, AZ

U.S. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced an expansion of the Obama Administration's Home Affordable Refinance Program to include participation by borrowers who are current but up to 125 percent underwater on their mortgage. The previous limit was 105%. Borrowers whose mortgages are currently owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now be allowed to refinance those loans according to the terms of the Home Affordable Refinance program established earlier this year, on Febraury 18, 2009.

For example if the property is worth $200,000, the borrower must owe $250,000 or less, where previously the borrower must have owed $210,000 or less.

Read more about this HUD press release, HUD No. 09-104.

Posted by: Dora & Vincent Kwok - Chandler AZ Real Estate Agents with
Home Smart Real Estate. We specialize in Chandler Real Estate and other
Southeast Valley homes (Ocotillo,Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Queen Creek).
We can be reached at: Dora@KwokProperties.com or (480) 252-3396

Things are looking up in Chandler, AZ real estate

Troy Erickson - Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Phoenix, AZ and East Valley Team: Real Estate Agent in Chandler, AZ

Since the beginning of 2009, the real estate market has been improving in Chandler, AZ. In February, there were an average of 1,824 homes on the market, and for the last week of June, that inventory has Chandler Stellar Airparkdropped to 1,340 residential homes. There were 148 homes sold in Chandler in January of this year, and for June, that number has increased to 385 homes sold for the month. The average sales price was lowest in April 2009, at $211,647, but has increased each month since then, and in June the average sales price was back up to $241,772.

Things are starting to return to normal here in Chandler, and hopefully they are doing the same in your area as well. The only concern is the rumor of more foreclosures entering the market that are being held back right now.

Industry News 6-30-09

Paul Guenther- Chicago Title- Chandler, AZ: Title Company in Chandler, AZ

Good Morning!

Every Tuesday and Friday my company compiles a list of interesting articles that relate to our industry.

If you would like these emailed directly to you let me know.

Have a safe and great 4th of July!!

Paul Guenther

Business Development Manager

Chicago Title insurance Company

Paul.guenther@ctt.com

www.mytitleguypaul.com

| Volume 3 | Issue 230 | June 30, 2009

Top News
Bank failure list hits 45 - CNN - - The FDIC says banks in Georgia, Minnesota and California were shuttered by state regulators. EMAIL| PRINT | SHARE | RSS TWITTER DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.
KB Home chief says prices are stabilizing in some areas - Los Angeles Times - - The head of one of the nation's largest home-builders said today that home prices are stabilizing in some parts of the country, but ongoing eco nomic woes will continue to challenge the housing market.
$6 billion available to buy foreclosed homes - CNN Money - - The government wants lenders to sell off repossessed homes quickly and it's lowering buying costs to get the deals done. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.

Market News
Real Estate Weekly: What to check when a contractor comes knocking - MarketWatch - - One more byproduct of a bad economy and housing market: 'Traveling handymen,' or people who bid for home improvement jobs by knocking on doors and offering their services.
First American Offers To Purchase Rest Of First Advantage - CNN Money - - DOW JONES NEWSWIRES First American Corp. (FAF) has offered to purchase its 74%-owned credit- information provider First Advantage Corp. (FADV) unit to increase 'financial flexibility,' ahead of the company's planned breakup.
Stewart Offers Title Agencies a One-Stop-Shop for Marketing - Business Wire via MSN Money - - Stewart Title Guaranty Company (STG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corp. STC, announced today a Marketing Resource Center for Stewart-underwritten title agencies to help strengthen their brand and drive business.
American Land Title Association Urges Support of $15,000 Tax Credit - Forbes.com - - BusinessWire - The American Land Title Association has sent a letter to Congress urging support for two related bi-partisan bills that would expand the tax credit for first-time home buyers to $15,000.

Technology News
Closing.com gets ready for RESPA reform - Inman - - Site adopting new Good Faith Estimate format Closing.
Businesses use Twitter to communicate with customers - USA Today - - When a Stanley Cup broadcast suddenly went black in late April, many Comcast subscribers simply scooted to Twitter to find out why.
Hands On With Google Voice -This Is Really Cool - PC World - - But now Google is opening up the service to a limited number of new users, many of whom I'm sure will be as impressed as I am with Google Voice's power and elegance. Even better, Google Voice is free -- at least for now.

Other News
The 10 Most Dollar-Discounted Housing Markets - US News - - Listing prices in these cities have been slashed by millions of dollars over the past year As the historic real estate bust continues to gut home prices throughout the country, property owners everywhere are scrambling to attract buyers.

Summer time.....

Michael Lange, CNE, e-Pro, GRI and Cheron Lange: Real Estate Agent in Chandler, AZ

This is just a fun picture...we were at our neighbor's house when the aloe plant was in bloom. The bee's were just swarming.

Cheron Lange

You're Neighborhood Realtor© We proudly serve and sell Real Estate in all and around Phoenix, Arizona. If you are thinking about purchasing and selling your home in Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley and Queen Creek or other surrounding areas, and most importantly would like to work with a local expert... "Let Our Family Help Yours!"

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