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September 11: Eighteen years ago

September 11, 2009 Comments

As I type this memorial services are happening in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, PA and the names of almost 3,000 people murdered on September 11, 2001 are scrolling across the TV screen on Fox News.
Eight years ago today, our lives changed. Everyone remembers where they were and what they were thinking on [...]

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Is Your Landlord In Foreclosure?

September 7, 2009 Comments

Is your landlord in foreclosure? Now you can monitor whether or not your landlord is in foreclosure with LemonLandlord.com.

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Thompson’s Realty Welcomes Karen Fanty

September 5, 2009 Comments

We want to take a moment to welcome Karen Fanty to the growing family at Thompson’s Realty!
From the moment we first met Karen, we knew she was the perfect fit. She’s personable, smart, funny and places her clients needs above everything. Just what we’re looking for in an agent.
Karen spent 18 years as real estate [...]

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HVCC: Who Is The Least Interested?

September 2, 2009 Comments

HVCC handed almost every appraiser in America a pay cut and a boss. A boss that doesn’t make any sense and has his hand in their pocket. No wonder they aren’t very interested.

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Thoughts on the NAR IDX Enhancement Work Group

September 1, 2009 Comments

Here’s a post that your average home buyer or seller could probably care less about (though really, you should. Things like this could ultimately affect the way you search for homes on-line or your agent markets your home for sale on-line).
The Back Story
To make a long story short, back in May the real estate interwebs [...]

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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: Time is Running Out!

August 29, 2009 Comments

As it stands right now, if you want to take advantage of the (up to) $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers, you have about 6 weeks left to find a home, make an offer and have it accepted.
“But Jay, the credit is good through November 30, 2009. That’s 3 whole months!”, you may [...]

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Homeowners – Be Careful! Phoenix home seller victim of robbery / assault

August 28, 2009 Comments

I just received this email notice from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service.
BE CAREFUL FOLKS! There are criminals out there that will use every advantage they have. Never, ever, let a stranger into your home – no matter how bad you want it sold or how nice they seem…
The police are looking for suspects [...]

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Multiple Offers and Appraised Value: Be Aware

August 27, 2009 Comments

When multiple offers exist on a property, be aware if you bid too high that the appraised value may not be there and you may have to bring in more money to close.

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Welcome to My Nightmare. Oh the joys of running a real estate brokerage.

August 26, 2009 Comments

Today I received this letter from the Arizona Department of Real Estate:

I have obviously blocked out indentifying information.
Here’s what is really quite special about this letter. I am not the listing broker for the property mentioned in the letter. Hence it would be impossible for me to publish the lockbox code or “fail to [...]

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Thompson’s Realty Welcomes Carolyn Rhinehart!

August 24, 2009 Comments

We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the Thompson’s Realty crew – Carolyn Rhinehart.
Carolyn brings over thirty years of residential real estate experience to the table. I think she must have gotten her license when she was 12.
Carolyn comes to us from Keller Williams Realty East Valley and has accumulated the ABR (Accredited Buyer’s [...]

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