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Archive for January, 2009

Jan
19

A Salute to Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted by: Melissa O'Connell | Comments (0)

How appropriate that the day after we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr, Barak Obama will be sworn in as the President of the United States.

In honor of both occasions, enjoy these quotes by Martin Luther King Jr.:

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The ultimate measure of a man

is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,

but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

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Categories : General
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Jan
08

Scottsdale and Phoenix Buyers – Get 3.5% Closing Costs from HomeSteps

Posted by: Melissa O'Connell | Comments (0)

HomeSteps, the division of Freddie Mac lender owned homes, is offering a great Buyer promotion.   Under the current HomeSteps promotion, the buyer will receive a credit for up to 3.5% of the purchase price for closing costs.

Pertinent facts of this offer are:

  • Offers must be presented on HomeSteps homes before January 31, 2009. 
  • The Buyer must be purchasing the home to live in
  • The Buyer must be financing the home (if a cash sale, there is a limit of 1% )
  • The Closing Cost Offer must be mentioned with initial offer
  • Credit cannot exceed the total closing costs

Call Melissa for a list of HomeSteps properties in Scottsdale or the Phoenix area. 877.451.0748 or 480.621.4044

Categories : Home Financing
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Jan
07

Scottsdale-Phoenix Real Estate – Most Searched Zip Code in 2008

Posted by: Melissa O'Connell | Comments (0)

According to Zip Realty,  Phoenix –Scottsdale real estate was the second most frequently searched zip code for homes for sale in 2008.  Here is the list of the top ten – and Phoenix zip codes made 5 of the top ten spots.  Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert all made the top ten list.  Zip Realty is in 35 markets.

  1. Phoenix – Phoenix
  2. Phoenix-Scottsdale
  3. Phoenix-Chandler
  4. Orange County-Irvine
  5. Las Vegas-Summerlin
  6. Phoenix-Mesa
  7. Orlando-Orlando
  8. Phoenix-Gilbert
  9. Atlanta-Atlanta
  10. Las Vegas-Henderson-Green Valley
Categories : Real Estate Trends & Statistics
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