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Jay Otlewski

Proposal 100 in Arizona

10-27-08
Jay Otlewski

OK, I know you might be getting tired of hearin gabout proposal 100 but I need to write abou tit one more time. This proposal is really important to all of us. If this proposal doesn't pass you could find yourself as a homeseller or buyer paying a new tax. This new tax will hurt home sales in Arizona which does not need any help making it worse then it all ready is.

Example of tax-

If a home sold for $275,000, Arizona residents would pay an addtional $5,418 and it could be worse. A YES vote on proposal 100 will protect you from:

  • Double Taxation
  • Loss of Equity
  • Damnage to the Real Estate market
  • Punishment of homeowners
  • An unfair impact on lower-income Arzonians

To learn more and to calculate what you might have to pay go to:

www.YES-ON-100.com

Home Inspections- new homes, termites, FHA and more

10-21-08
Jay Otlewski

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I interview a home inspector from Pillar to Post. Bill Rosser was kind enough to come back and answer a few more questions that listeners had about home inspections.

Today we talk about the license requirements for inspectors, why a seller should consider having an inspection prior to listings their home, inspecting new construction prior to closing and more.

Visit http://www.valleyreadvisor.com/podcast.asp to listen to the latest audio podcast from the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor.

If you have further questions about home inspections or real estate in the Phoenix, Arizona area please call me at 623.271.4234 or email me at .

Zero Down Mortgage- Well Pretty Close

10-21-08
Jay Otlewski

I have clients ask if there's any zero down mortgages left and the answer is "not many". There's a few local program like the "home in 5″ program but that runs out of money very quickly making it very difficult. One of my preferred lenders, Jeremy House, sent this over last night. It offers a great program here in Phoenix, Arizona that allows for a 1% down mortgage. Here's a few of the details-

With the evaporation of the Down Payment assistance programs, many home buyers have been left with little or no option when trying to obtain home financing. We have good news! Our team is now offering a loan program that requires only a 1 % down payment from home buyers.

There are NO Geographic Restrictions AND the max household income in Maricopa and Pima Counties is $73,830. The base product for this loan is an FHA loan. The buyer is getting a 30 year fixed loan and is being underwritten using FHA guidelines.

You can contact Jeremy direct but let him know you heard it from Jay Otlewski at RE/MAX Integrity, The Pheonix Real Estate Advisor! Contact him today!

Jeremy A. House

Certified Mortgage Planner

480-755-1404 office 602-435-2149 mobile/direct

Staging a home to sell for more money!

10-13-08
Jay Otlewski

In this episode we dig deeper into how you can sell your home faster and receive more money by staging your home properly. there's more to selling a home then just a sign in the yard and an ad in the paper. When you interview me to sell your home we go over all aspects of geeting you the most money in the shortest amount of time.

Renee Felts from Staged By Renee comes back to go a little further into how staging a home really makes a difference. For more information please feel free to contact me at 623.271.4234 or email me at Jay@valleyREadvisor.com.

Visit http://www.valleyreadvisor.com/podcast.asp to listen to this podcast or others from inspectors, lenders, etc.

Phoenix real estate market update for September 2008

10-07-08
Jay Otlewski

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I review the market conditions for September of 2008.

Click this link- http://www.valleyreadvisor.com/podcast.asp

During this time of extreme turmoil it's even more important to choose a REALTOR that understands the market. I research the market on a weekly basis and try to bring you valuable information to help you make what amounts to the largest decision you have.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions at 623.271.4234 or visit www.valleyREadvisor.com anytime for more information.