According to Business Week California leads the nation with our own Surprise Arizona coming in at number 8!! That should be welcomed news to the homeowners there who have taken quite a dip in home values. But, this doesnt mean that the values have gone up, just that the properties are being snatched up more quickly. One would hope that this increase would follow with some stability.
Surprise offers a great buy for the prospective buyer, with many homes of all types and sizes well under 200,000. To View a property in Surprise or any other Phoenix Metropolitan Area call me today.
Karen Turney/Realty Executives/602-999-2742/"It's A Good Move"
Recently I was talking with a previous client who wanted to list her home for sale and take advantage of the market prices now to downsize and buy a home. We began by looking at homes on the market to see if what she was looking for was on the market and available on the budget she wanted to spend.
After looking at about 20 homes it became apparent that we could indeed find the floorplan and the price range that suited her. Our disappointment came in the condition of the homes. Most of them are now REO or short sale properties in poor condition which will require extra cash at closing to make them livable.
Knowing that, it becomes hard for a seller to justify pouring money into their existing home to make it ready for sale.
We all know that a pristine property sells quickly, but lately it can sell at an REO price. My suggestion is to make your home as clean as possible, clutter free , freshen rooms by painting them and always make sure your yard is maintained.
So if you are selling your home:
I don't suggest spending lots of cash on your existing home anymore, instead I wait for an offer, the repair requests and weigh the advantages. In most cases an owner occupied home is in better condition to begin with.
In some areas of the Greater Phoenix Area, homes sell at 2001-2003 prices, that's pre pre pre-boom prices! Even if you keep your home in immaculate condition and it shows better than the competition you might have to keep reducing it to get a sale. So my advice is be cautious about your expenditures.
I know that some agents feel it has to be upgraded to the max, new carpet, etc... and yes that will make it sell and even command a better price. However, you might not come close to the dollars you spent getting it that way and do better selling it "as is" like most of the competition
To get more information about Greater Phoenix Area Homes, buying or selling a home contact me at:
Karen Turney/Realty Executives/602-999-2742/It's A Good Move"
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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
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1. If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located inside a mall, or well-lighted location. Withdraw only the amount of cash you need. Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you. Do not throw your ATM receipt away at the ATM location. 2. It is getting darker earlier and earlier in the day. Try to pick up gifts before you go to work and not after. Most malls and super stores like Target and Wal-Mart have holiday hours that extend to earlier in the morning. 3. If you must shop at night, use the valet service. I know, its one of those "luxury expenses" that many just can’t seem to bring themselves to pay for, but it’s usually under $10 including tip and that’s definitely worth your personal safety. Many shopping centers have complimentary valet during the holiday season. Also, it makes you feel fancy! 4. If you have to park your car at night in a lot, park in the best lit spot available. 5. Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area. Listen to you intuition. If you have a bad feeling, turn around and go back inside! 6. Ask a Security Guard for an escort. Most major retail stores hire extra help during the holiday season, so there should be plenty to help you. 7. Shop online. 8. Make a day of it. Go with a group of friends or your family and split up. Meet in the food court after a decided amount of time. Come as a group, leave as a group. 9. Leave your kids at home. Children distract us. Our focus immediately goes to them. Pickpockets and purse snatchers look for the distracted mother who put her shopping bags down to deal with her kid and her bags are gone when she turns back around.
10. DO NOT except unsolicited help from strangers. Male or female. This is a way that predators gain your trust. "Let me help you with that" he might say. Say NO! And go back inside. If they persist, state firmly and loudly "I did not ask for your help and I do not want it." This might feel rude or extreme, but all attackers seem nice when you first meet them. They are trying to gain your trust so that they can easily get you into a vulnerable situation. I don’t care if he's wearing a boy scout uniform. SAY NO! |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
reprinted with the permission of the author, Anni Lundy from Protect Yourself a self defense for women program. www.protectys.com
Thinking of a new home for the New Year? Start your holiday shopping here. Phoenix Real Estate
Recently I helped a self defense instructor make a short video to show at the start of her classes for Realtors. The instructor, Anni with Protect Yourself, does not believe in making all defense moves available to just anyone. She instructs women only, saying that she could never forgive herself if she gave valuable information to a would be attacker.
I tell my clients they do not have to show "spur of the moment buyers" if they really want to buy a home they can call me for a prompt showing. STAY SAFE OUT THERE. NO SALE IS WORTH JEOPARDIZING YOUR SAFETY!
Karen Turney Phoenix Real Estate "It's A Good Move"
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