The initial tax credit created in July 2008 has been modified a bit. These changes will affect homes purchased on or after January 2009 and before December 1, 2008.
1) The maximum tax credit amount has increased from $7,500 to $8,000.
2) Purchasers who use bond financing can now utilize the credit.
3) Previously up to $500 dollars had to be repayed for 15 year, now there is no repayment.
4) If home is sold within 3 years, entire amount is captured in sale. Previously it was within 15 years.
These are the changes that apply to the tax credit available to first time home buyers. If you have any questions about how this tax credit works, please don't hesitate to call or email me. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Those of you who have purchased a home or are in the process of buying a home may think to yourself, "What is the importance of a title company?" The answer would be, it's EXTREMELY important; especially in today's economy.
In recent months there have been many smaller, less stable title companies that have closed their doors. When this happens, if you are in the process of closing a home and have deposited earnest money with a title compan; your money could be held up for months. That is if you are lucky enough to get it back at all. For people who have been saving up for months or even years to purchase a home, this is a HUGE & DEVASTING deal.
Unfortunately this happens, but can be avoided by using a good solid Title agency. Let's face it... We all want to protect our money!! That's why we always use Fidelity National Title. They are a large, stable, well managed company ...not only that, they always provide us with a smooth transaction..
Here are a few more reasons why we choose Fidelity National Title:
•· Nation's largest title insurance and diversified real estate related services company
•· Member of the Fortune 500 & Forbes 500
•· Best Managed Companies in America 2004- Forbes Magazine
For more information on Fidelity title, please visit www.fntarizona.com.
For all of your real estate needs feel free to call me at 602.714.1012 Ext. 101 or email justin@justinrollins.com..
Well, you voted and the list is out. The Best of 2008 in Ahwatukee.... By the way, great job Ahwatukee...there were 3 times more votes cast than any previous year!! The list includes things such as best place to have a night out, best pizza, best burger, best doctor, best massage & more. Whether you're new to Ahwatukee or have been here for years; it's a great resource. Also congratulations to those who made this list!!
Here is the link to check it out ..http://www.ahwatukee.com/articles/readers_5684___article.html/don_really.html
FREE BANK OWNED HOME LIST....SEE BELOW!!!
It's funny looking back to the 2005 Real Estate market, when you could barely get a sign in the yard before there were multiple offers and bidding wars. Certainly all homes in the valley aren't selling quickly, but the Bank Owned market is booming. Tge homes which are bank owned homes are great opportunities because of the below market pricing. They are great deals whether it's your first home or your 15th home!!
Typically on a great bank owned home a bidding war will ensue. As soon as homes are listed, often there is a multiple offer situation. Not only are bank owned homes selling, a lot of the time they are selling for above asking price.
Don't miss out on the great deals in the Phoenix Valley!! To receive your free list of bank owned homes, please visit http://www.bankownedassetslist.com.
Here is the weekly report for activity in the Chandler Real Estate market according to the MLS.
This information is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information. If you'd like a more detailed report for a certain neighborhood in Chandler, click HERE.
Chandler Real Estate Statistics 1/16-1/23/2009:
Average List Price: $332,537
Active Listings: 2.088
New Listings: 114
Pending: 49
Sold: 35
Average Sold Price: $231,281
Please click HERE if would like a more detailed report on home sales and/or prices in Chandler.
Thanks for visiting my blog. You can reach me at 602.714.1012 or justin@justinrollins.com.
Full Service Real Estate Team. We outsell the average realtor in Ahwatukee, Chandler, Tempe, & Gilbert. Ask us about our 45 Day Guaranteed Sale Program.
The Justin Rollins Group of West USA Realty
My experienced team of professionals and I work out of the Ahwatukee branch of West USA Realty. We are a team of committed and skilled Real Estate Consultants at the Justin Rollins Group. During all of our amazing years in business, we have diligently focused on serving the Dynamic Phoenix Valley.
It is our desire to provide our clients with the highest quality service in the industry. The Justin Rollins Group will act as your consultant, your negotiator, and an overseer of the transaction details. If you have any questions or would just like someone to talk to about the Real Estate process we would be more than happy to assist you in any way we can.
Please visit us @ http://www.justinrollins.com for more information on how you can get the Most Money in the Shortest Time with the Least Amount of Bother when Selling your home.
We have many unique ways of helping our clients sell their home and would love to walk you through the many advantages of using our services to help you sell your home. We use the 45 Day Guaranteed Sale Program. The program works like this: We guarantee to sell your home in 45 days or WE WILL PAY YOUR MORTGAGE!!
So why choose us when you decide to look for a home?
As you try to decide which real estate agent would be best for you, there are some important questions you need to ask. The most important and the true bottom line is will this person go the extra mile to find you the home that you desire. Will they make you a priority and make the process as effortless as possible for you.
Find an agent who listens to what you want. One who is only going to show you homes that are truly in the category you desire and will not waste a lot of time showing you homes of no interest. You need to ask yourself, how will this agent look out for your needs and do they have the systems in place to follow through with their promises.
Why choose us as your agents? We are real estate specialists in the business of helping people like you. We have the most up to date systems to scan the market for homes with your desired features.
It is our goal to earn your trust and confidence. Our business has been built primarily on the referrals of satisfied customers and we would like to add you to that list.
Our sole objective is to make your home buying experience the absolute best it can be. We accomplish this by:
Helping you Find the BEST HOME
Helping you negotiate the BEST PRICE
Helping you secure the BEST FINANCING & BEST MONTHLY PAYMENT
Helping to PROTECT YOU throughout the process
Helping to make the entire experience as BOTHER FREE as possible
And best of all, our program is 100% FREE! (Our fees are paid for by the seller)
When you are ready to look for a home, please contact us for a free no obligation consultation. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you.
We have been working with homebuyers in our area for quite some time, and we are very pleased with the results we have been able to achieve.
Do not listen to us. Instead, listen to our past clients and how we have helped them in purchasing their homes. You will see that a satisfied client base is one of our best assets.
Justin,
You are the greatest agent! You
always made yourself available and ready
to give us your undivided attention.
I cant believe you have helped our family find two homes
within two months. We think of you as more
than just our agent now, your our friend.
Thank you,
Steve & Trudie Marriott
To all,
Just a short note to tell you all
how much Laurie and I enjoyed working
with you...You gave us great
advice, kept us informed and gave
us encouragement every step of the way.
Ray Bilby
Justin and Nic,
Dawn and I appreciate you and
your team handling the sale of
our home in Maricopa while we were out of
town. We were extremely impressed with your
professionalism and communication
during the handling of our transaction.
From our initial call through close
of escrow everyone was superb!
We will highly recommend you and
your team to all of our friends.
Casey and Dawn Roads
Justin and Gang,
My wife Saundra and I would like to thank
for all your help on the purchase of the two
investment properties we just purchased. Your efforts
were very helpful, and facilitated
a pleasurable experience. We appreciate
all of your efforts and patience.
Thanks,
Nate & Saundra Cobb
Dear Team,
I just wanted to let you know how
much I appreciate all of your efforts to
sell my houses. Your business approach
was extremely refreshing compared with
the other 99% of Realtors out there. You
and your staff always go above and
beyond the call of duty and now I can't
imagine doing real estate business with
anyone else.
Thanks for everything,
Casey McDonald
Dear All,
The enthusiastic Justin Rollins Team has been a pure pleasure to
work with. Justin set goals to sell my house and as the market changed, he amended those goals. This helped me know that Justin understands
the Real Estate market at this time. Justin had the resources to groom my home to look like a Model. He kept me informed every step of the way and went beyond the call of duty in helping keep the home looking nice. Justin encouraged me to hang in there that the house would sell.
And it did.
Thank you Justin for everything you did for me.
I highly recommend the Justin W. Rollins Team to anyone buying or selling
a home.
Cynthia Hunsaker
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