5 Criteria For Pricing Your Home

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When you invest in rental properties, there’s always chance that you would want to get as much involved in its management as possible. After all, anyone would do their utmost to ensure their property returns an excellent profit long-term.

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Bellair Homes For Sale

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When you invest in rental properties, there’s always chance that you would want to get as much involved in its management as possible. After all, anyone would do their utmost to ensure their property returns an excellent profit long-term.

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HIDDEN FEES TO BE AWARE OF WHEN PURCHASING A HOME

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When you invest in rental properties, there’s always chance that you would want to get as much involved in its management as possible. After all, anyone would do their utmost to ensure their property returns an excellent profit long-term.

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Are You A Home Buyer In Glendale Arizona?

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Are you thinking of buying a home in Glendale Arizona?  Now is the time, with the Phoenix market at near record appreciation, waiting to buy may not only keep you from getting the home of you’re dreams, but could also take home ownership out of you’re reach. Working with one of our  real estate agent […]

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Luke Air Force Families – Glendale AZ / Welcome

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Here at Top Property Shop, we welcome you to Glendale Arizona. We have personally been to the base to watch the air shows, (wow) with Air Force families We have helped in the past, A lot of them sense been relocated to other bases like Dove Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base. What […]

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Relocating To Peoria AZ?

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Peoria Arizona, which covers 162 square miles, prides itself on its quality of life and much of that has to do with its numerous offerings for residents and visitors. Whether it’s sailing at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, reaching for the stars at the Challenger Space Center, enjoying the latest show at the Peoria Center for […]

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Relocating To Surprise AZ? Welcome.

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Surprise Arizona is tucked away in the Valley of the Sun’s northwestern corner, it has blossomed from a smallish agricultural suburb into vibrant, growing Western city of 100,000-plus that hasn’t forgotten its roots – but looks excitedly toward its future. If your looking to play golf, you have found it here in Surprise. Surprise is […]

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Moving To Phoenix AZ? Welcome

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My family and I moved here the summer of 2009 from Ohio. Two of the biggest reasons we moved her was for the weather and more opportunities for our 3 daughters. We where instantly wowed by the beauty of the desert, and everything there is to do. In one day you could go to (Flagstaff […]

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Four Things to Avoid During Your Purchase

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Staying a Step Ahead, Do Not Change Careers: Changing careers before or during the loan process can create a real problem qualifying you for a loan, particularly if that job is in a different line of work or at a lower rate of pay. Do Not Switch Banks Or Move Money Around: It’s difficult to […]

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FHA – Back To Work Loan Program

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Borrowers who lost their homes as a result of a direct hardship may be able to get an FHA loan in as little as one year! If you lost your home do to a hardship, this program might be able to help you become a homeowner in the great Phoenix metro area quicker then you […]

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Living in Vistancia, a Master Planned Community in Peoria AZ 85383

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httpv://youtu.be/shfdrt2GiHU Have you had the opportunity to uncover the beauty and splendor of the breathtaking community of Vistancia, Peoria Arizona? With an abundance of shopping, restaurants, award winning golf courses, parks. Vistancia Peoria AZ real estate is very hot right now, there are 3  brand new home communities being built. Top notch school districts, and […]

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Helping Discouraged Buyers Stay on Track While Buying Their Home

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Here are some ways we will keep you in the game while demand is outpacing supply? Get pre-approved: For starters, get pre-approved before looking at houses. This is a crucial, perhaps more than ever, because of the tight time frames homes are selling in. We encourage you to gather documentation you will need to submit […]

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Helping Buyers in Phoenix Get Their Dream Home in a Low-Inventory Market

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As we make our way through today’s seller’s market with low inventory, we need to be prepared. There are many associations that has done research on this topic, and they have  shared their insight into what you (buyers) want and what we need to know to be able to help you. What follows are some […]

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Tips For Packing For Your Big Move

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Appliances: Wrap small appliances in inkless newsprint or your kitchen towels or linens. Tape the bottom of a medium box securely and put down a layer inkless newsprint for padding. you can pack several small appliances to a box. For large appliances, make sure you check your owner’s manual for any special instructions before you […]

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Your Phoenix Moving Checklist

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  Planning for your move… PREPARING FOR YOUR PHOENIX MOVE: Previous residence Leave keys & garage openers (with your Realtor or new owners). Travel funds (cash & travelers checks), Defrost freezer, and clean refrigerator. Prepare pet transportation and Personally transport valuables & jewelry ADDRESS CHANGES: 2-3 weeks prior to moving day. Notify friends and family of […]

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A Guide to Help Make Your BIG Move Easier.

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What to accomplish one month prior to your moving date: Let everyone who’s anyone know that you’re moving. This entails sending out the “I’m Moving” notices. These cards should provide your new mailing address and contact information. Send these to friends, family, doctors, magazines subscriptions, insurance companies, banks, and credit card companies. (Obtain the change […]

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Phoenix Arizona Closing Cost Guide

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The SELLER can generally  expect to pay for:   •     Owner’s title insurance premiums •     Real estate commission •     1/2 of the escrow fee (except VA)* •     Any loan fees required by buyer’s lender (according to contract) •     Payoff of all loans •     Interest accrued to lender being paid off, statement fees, re-conveyance fees and […]

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Important Property Tax Information For Arizona

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  Here in Arizona property taxes might be done a little different then your use to, so we took the time to explain it. ANNUAL TAX STATEMENT 1.     Annual statements are billed for the calendar year, although they are not issued until the fall of the current year (September or October). 2.     Taxes may be […]

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20 Reasons You Should Have Title Insurance In Arizona

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Should I Buy Title Insurance?…What if, what if, what if, can drive you crazy.    1.     A fire can destroy your house and the improvements thereon; but the land is still there! A defective title could be the cause to take away that land from you! Title Insurance protects against such loss. 2.     There may […]

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What Is Title Insurance?

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Title Insurance In Arizona You are probably asking yourself “do i need title insurance”, our answer would be absolutely. Your purchase of real estate is more than likely the single largest investment you will make in their lifetime. It is only prudent, then, that you would want to safeguard your rights and investment! Title insurance […]

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The Escrow Timeline In Phoenix Arizona, A six step Process

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What To Expect… STEP ONE: ESCROW OPENS When the escrow opens, it means that the title company is in receipt of two things: a completed and signed purchase contract, including all amendments and addendums; and an earnest money deposit, usually in the form of a personal check, made payable to the title company, or a wire […]

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The Advantages of Having a Home Warranty

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  Why Worry About, “What if…”   Home warranties are policies designed to protect the buyer against repair costs of mechanical systems and major appliances. They consist of an application fee (sometimes offered by seller/or negotiated in contract) and a small deductible (paid by buyer) when a service call is completed. There are a variety […]

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Phoenix Home Buyers, 5% Grant with Home in 5 Advantage Program

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Great News for Home Buyers in Maricopa County Arizona, housing just became more affordable for you, with the Home in 5 program. This is a grant program that provides the down payment assistance to low and moderate income to individuals and families purchasing a home. Home buyers like yourself can receive 5% (6% to a […]

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3 Ways To decide If You Should Buy A Home (That Don’t Involve Money)

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While money can decide what you can afford when it comes to owing a home, there are many other motivators and drivers of a real estate decision. Here are the top 3.   1. Family When considering if you should buy a new home, family is usually the number one factor. Maybe you’re just starting […]

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Benefits of Owning Your Own Home

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The Best Investment As a fairly general rule, homes appreciate about five percent a year. Some years will be more, some less. The figure will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, and region to region. Five percent may not seem like that much at first. Stocks (at times) appreciate much more, and you could earn over […]

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