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Pest Inspections

As a safety measure to the Buyer and really all parties of a real estate transaction, a pest inspection is required by a lending institution.  A Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report is a document prepared only by a licensed pest control business that informs the lending institution and buyer about termite damage or presence. This report will pinpoint any areas of concern of visible damage relating to infestation.  It will also include areas that were inaccessible for the inspection.  Also it will point out potential problem areas. Obviously if you are buying a home and paying cash, it is your decision on what inspections you need or want to invest in.   I always feel that the small amount of money spent on inspections is money well spent, unless you are an expert in identifying problems with a property.  It is like a small insurance policy and it helps ease any concerns that you may have about a property that you are not familiar with.  It is also wise, as a homeowner to obtain these inspections periodically just to keep up with the maintenance of probably one of the largest investments of your lifetime.  

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If you are new to our website and are searching for your new home or investment property be sure to sign up to receive listings.  Once you have signed up, if you don’t contact one of the team members directly, one person from our knowledgeable team will contact you to find out specifically what you may be searching for.  Don’t feel pressured at this point, as we are just trying to make your search more beneficial.  We have a great multiple listing service that enables us to create searches tailored to your specifications and locations.  We can then set you up on an automatic email, where you will receive new listings or price changes on the properties that are in your range. One really neat feature of this system is called a “portal”.  Once this has been created by us, for you, you can keep track of the properties that you have seen and rate them on a like or dislike basis.  It is a handy filing system for you and we are able to view it also.  Another feature that I like to tell people about is the “map” button at the top of the listing screen.  This shows where the property lays on the map and you can zoom in and change the view to satellite... 

NEW HOMES IN NORTHEAST VALLEY

 There’s a new community in the area…. New homes are being built right now in the prestigious northeast valley.  They actually border Scottsdale to the west so you get the best of both worlds….Scottsdale area and the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with a Cave Creek address, thus lower taxes. The nearly 800 homes will sit on just over 600 acres and most back up to natural areas.  The homes range in size from 2800-3800 sq ft and range In base price from $459-514K. Check out some of the features: 2-Panel Interior Doors 4” Baseboard Recessed Lighting Satin Nickel Hardware Block Wall Stone Accents Tile Roof GE Stainless Appliances More….  Upgrade Packages: Luxury Bath Luxury Flooring Gourmet Kitchen Security System Speaker Package More….  Hurry while the best lots are still available.  Call me to schedule your tour of this fabulous new community immediately.  Vicki Botkin vicki.botkin@exprealty.com 480-213-4880  

NEW PEORIA LISTING

Just Listed in Peoria GREAT HOME, GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD Priced at $359,000 4 Bedroom 3.5 Baths 3,180 sq. ft. 3 Car Garage Built in 1991 MLS #4342838 Immaculate condition. Dramatic entry leads to formal living/dining. Cooks kitchen with double ovens, island, pantry. 2 master suites w/split bedroom plan. Luxurious upgrades include wood floors, tile, plantation shutters. Resort style backyard oasis w/heated pool,spa,(pool/spa heated by propane) 2-covered patios and lots of vegetation for added privacy. Close to 101, Westgate, Stadium, Arrowhead Mall. Home warranty transferrable.  DON’T MISS THIS ONE! FEATURES! NO HOA 3180 SQUARE FEET 4 BEDROOM 3.5 BATHROOMS FAMILY ROOM FIREPLACE FORMAL LIVING/DINING ROOM HARDWOOD FLOOR/ TILE/CARPET HEATED POOL/SPA PRIVATE BACKYARD OASIS 2 COVERED PATIOS LUSH LANDSCAPING GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO SHOPPING, 101, STADIUM Contact me by email at vicki.botkin@exprealty.com or by phone 480-213-4880 to schedule your showing immediately!  

$500.00 Move-In! Exceptional Value..Exceptional Home!

Yes, only $500.00 to move into a brand New Home! And it’s not a dinger either. This 1605 sqft home is loaded with upgrades. Upgrades like granite counter-tops. Tile floors in the kitchen, baths and utility rooms. The blinds are already installed. And get this…the home comes All Appliances. A beautiful Side by Side Refer, Built-in Range, Dishwasher and Microwave. And get this..a Washer and dryer!! The home comes with blinds too. This 3bed/2bth single level home is ready and waiting for you.  How much? Just $139,990. Remember, you can move in for $500.00 Snowbirds, why rent a space year after year? You can own a brand new home. Buy now while they are priced so low. These prices and incentives will not last. First Time Buyers, close on this home before April 30th and you may qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. Put your tax return to work for you. Contact Michael Manning at 602-738-8236 for more info. My e-mail is michaelbmanning@cox.net or michael.manning@phoenixpowersearch.com  See a video of this home. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=judy.eldc&target=ALBUM&id=5431123299653348625&authkey=Gv1sRgCPHRxYTd6PPITQ&feat=email  

Doesn’t SUNNYSIDE Sound Like a Great Place To Live?

I know…there are TONS of available homes in the Phoenix area. But this listing is special! The home was so lovingly cared for you can feel it when you walk in! It’s not the biggest, grandest home in the Valley…but it has some very cool touches that make it stand out. Like it has a custom painted beehive fireplace. And a totally cool mural painted on the back yard wall…making you think tropical. The back yard is a really comfortable place to relax featuring a nice pool with a water feature and spa…as well as a built-in BBQ with both gas and charcoal grills. You can go here http://tinyurl.com/yht4gwm and see a virtual tour. Or call me for a private showing!  

How’s the Market?

How’s the Market? This is a question I get asked almost daily and like most of us in the business, we know its coming, we are prepared with data and stats and folders full of info, but yet I am always a bit caught off guard when it hits me. Whether its from friends who know I am in Real Estate and want to just shoot the breeze, or family who dangle the potential of someday using me as their Realtor to get me to do things like, help them move or watch their dogs or baby sit for them or from Clients who really truly want to know because it affects their decision making process, I never know exactly what to say. It’s not unlike the age old question of “Is the glass half empty or is it half full?” The real answer to that question is…Depends who is ‘pouring’ and who is ‘drinking’! Right? I mean..if your pouring…then..of course its half full…but if your drinking, then well, it will appear to be half empty. So the answer to the question of “How is the market” would then have to depend on who is “Pouring” and who is “Drinking” or in other words…it depends on who is “Buying”... 

WANTED: Real Estate For Sale In A Good Area

Are you looking to buy real estate in a “good” area?  This is probably the most requested criteria from my clients, so you are not alone.  But, what does “good” really mean?  What is good to you may not be the same for your real estate agent and vice versa.  When I am working with a client, it’s important for us to discuss what makes a “good” area to them.  Is it a good school district, low crime rates, well maintained neighborhoods?  Once we have determined some significant factors, it’s important to get out there and look at homes with a real estate professional, making sure to discuss what you like and don’t like about specific areas.  This will help your real estate agent get to know what you really want in a home, whether it’s to live in or as an investment. The key is research.  What is there to do nearby?  What are the crime statistics of the city?  What schools are rated “Excelling”?  If these are some of the questions you have, I want to be your Concierge of Real Estate, directing you to the important information you NEED to make one of your most important financial decisions.  Call Jamie at 480-451-1400 or email Jamie@TickledPinkHomes.com... 

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, REALLY?

Location, Location, Location, Really??? When it comes to buying real estate, we’ve probably all heard the saying , “Location, Location, Location”, but it is really ALL about location?  Sure, it’s probably the most important final and deciding factor when looking at purchasing real estate, but there are two others I feel are equally or very close in importance.  When looking for a home, think “Price, Location, Floorplan”! Before you can establish where you want to live, you have to establish what you feel comfortable paying for a home without being overextended.  Sure, I would love to own a private island such as Necker Island, a beautifully lush and tropic 72 acre island located in the British Virgin Islands and owned by Richard Branson of Virgin, ahhhhh… I digress…BUT, could I afford it??  Well, not yet, anyway!  So, first comes PRICE.  Are you paying cash or financing?  If financing, have you talked with a lender to find out exactly what you are comfortable with and are able to buy?  You definitely want to make sure you are spending your time and your agent’s time wisely looking at homes in your price range.  And in Arizona, when putting in an offer, an... 

Not a Short Sale..Not a Bank Owned, A Brand New Build For $500.00 Move-In!

No kidding. I know a builder who is competing with short sales and foreclosures and winning. You can get in for $500.00 with a PITI payment of only $903.87 per month, including HOA! A 1321 sqft single level home will cost $129,990. a 1767  sqft home only $137,900.  These  new homes are not dingers either. They are energy efficient, using Low E-Windows, 13 seer A/C units, Water-saving Plumbing Fixtures and Tile Roofs. 9′ ceilings, cultured marble vanity-tops, and raised panel interior doors are some of the upgrades included. Great kitchens include microwaves, deluxe dishwashers, spacious pantries and oak cabinets. You get a large pool-sized lot, a covered patio, a door into the garage from the side, front and rear hose bibs. All the options you might want are already included. I only mentioned some of them. Oh, did I mention that they come with a Side by Side Refer, Washer/Dryer and a 40″ LCD TV? So, $5,000.00 in incentives, An $8,000.  tax credit, Side by Side Refer, Washer/Dryer and a new Big Screen TV. Low move-in (less the rent) and low monthly payment, again less the rent. What are you waiting for? Homes ready to move into now. Michael Manning EXP Realty, LLC 602-738-8236  

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