Well let me show you Arizona via the computer.  Arizona has a lot to offer, skiing, lakes, desert, mountains, hiking, amazing sunsets, thunderstorms and beautiful weather for 9 months.

State attractions include:

Painted Desert, Hoover Dam, London Bridge in Lake Havasu, Red Rock in Sedona and much more.

Arizona has one of the largest Indian Populations in the United States, more then 14 tribes are represented on 20 reservations.

We pride ourselves in education, check out the link below to compare any school in any district.

http://www.greatschools.org

Arizona is leading the United States in Solar Power. We have sunshine 360 days a year and we will soon run this city by the Sun alone.

http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/25/world%E2%80%99s-largest-solar-power-plant-coming-to-arizona-in-2011/

If you are looking for a new home in Arizona, please get a hold of me today. I look forward to working with you!

Rachel Anderson

480-309-7968

We  paint, clean, repair, replace and much more to save you time and money from traveling back and forth to Arizona.  Give Diamond Desert a call today and let us do the work for you.  http://diamonddesert.com/ We also maintain vacant homes so you don’t have to worry about vandalism, squatters or pipes bursting and deal with water damage and mold.

Don’t wait call today!

This is huge for the economy and will initially bring 75 jobs to the local area and expand over the years to come. Suntech originally started with 15 states that were a consideration for this project, it came down to Arizona and Texas, Arizona won!

Here are some great links to read more information on the new company coming to the area.

www.suntech-power.com

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jyM3IImsM90llBP3XCxeAQ92JJjwD9C0NUH00

Going green is the topic everywhere, but in Arizona has taken it even further.  This is going to be huge for Arizona and the future looks bright.

SB1403 provides incentives to out of state companies to relocate to the greater Phoenix area.  There are tax credit’s based on the number of jobs created and capital invested.

Please see the link below for more information. 

http://66.39.135.99/blog-gpec/?p=420

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Renewable-energy-tax-incentive-about-to-become-law-69556527.html

http://www.gpec.org/media/docs/News_Events/SB1403/AAED_Update_April09web.pdf

Rachel Anderson

480-309-7968

 This will allow you to continue to work with the bank and hopefully close by April 2010 of next year.  Lets all keep our fingers crossed for that.

Also, a $6,500 tax credit will be given to existing home owners if they buy another home.  This too will expire at the end of April.  By offering this it will also help stimulate the economy so everyone has an incentive to buy now.

These incentives won’t last forever, so don’t wait to “cash in”.  If you are considering purchasing a short sale home and want to use the tax credit, it is highly recommended that you enter into a contract at least 3 months before the bill is set to expire.

If you are looking to purchase your first home, or your 50th, give me a call and lets find what you are looking for together.

Take a look at this website for more updated information:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hJJraNRE6DjWj2orF7SYJ12PADEAD9BPFFR01

Rachel J Anderson

480-309-7968

Here is a map of the local area, showing you where the different cities are located.   Chandler is a southern city and to get up to Cave Creek it is about a 2 hour drive depending on traffic.  Sun City is about 1 north from Phoenix.  The most central location is Scottsdale or Tempe.  In Scottsdale, standard home prices are $300,000-$400,000 for a 3bedroom/2bath.  Now this depends on where you purchase and if it is a foreclosure or a short sale.

This photo is of the Four Season’s Resort.  This unique Resort has so much to offer and is a destination many find hard to leave.  

“The resort – which features individual casitas as well as three restaurants, two pool areas, several tennis courts and an award-winning spa-and-workout facility – is perfectly integrated into the Arizona desert environment. Consistently a recipient of AAA’s prestigious five-diamond award, the resort provides nothing short of top-notch service and luxury amenities.” San Francisco Examiner, June 7, 2009

Some think Arizona is only desert with no lush landscape at all.  Even I was surprised when I moved here how green it actually is.  Arizona, has mountains, lakes, rivers and much much more to offer. 

If you are searching for a home, and not sure what area you are interested in. Here is a helpful map with zip code designations.  Get set up on a search today and let me know the zip code you are most interested in.  There are other zip codes in Phoenix, these are the top searched codes.

I hope you found this blog useful and when you do decide to make the move out to Arizona, contact me.

Rachel Anderson 480-309-7968 or rachel@phoenixpowersearch.com

Buyers should always be pre qualified before heading out to look at houses.  If you are a serious buyer, why would you want to go out and waste your time looking at houses that you don’t even pre qualify for?

I have worked for some car shows in the past and before they even let buyers register they have to provide, a bank letter of guaranty stating they can purchase the car they want, a valid ID, proof of insurance and much more before they are even allowed in the door.

Now why don’t we as Realtors expect our buyers to prove they are pre qualified?  Why do we spend hours with clients, and expect them to know the process of buying a house?

I remember purchasing my first home.  I lived in DC and I was so tired of renting so I headed out to buy my first home. The way I found my Realtor was driving up and down streets looking for an office.  Once I found the office, I spoke to a Realtor who got a copy of my drivers license, called a lender and made sure I was pre qualified before even walking out the door with me.  It didn’t make sense then, but it does now.  She took the time to make sure I wasn’t wasting my or her time.  Now how can I be mad at that?

I am a Realtor making a living selling homes, not showing homes.  I am looking for serious buyers, just as you are looking for a serious Realtor.

Contact me so we can work together in getting the job done.

Rachel Anderson 480-309-7968

So you want a community that suites your lifestyle, but doesn’t restrict you in any way.  You want to live in a community where other people are your age and have the same interests…

A list of events fill their calendar at Dolce Vita, so you will never find yourself with nothing to do.  Amenities include: 33,000 sq ft clubhouse, including a beautiful ballroom, book filled library, workout facility, craft room with kiln, billiards room, card room, computer center, and movie theatre.

It is located at the base of the superstition mountains,  beautiful views and a well planned community await you.

Are your mortgage payments at least 3 months behind?  Have you received that dreaded letter, Trustee Sale?

As a Realtor, I have sold many short sale homes, more on the buyers side, but also on the sellers side.  I know what you are going through and I can advice you what to do and help you list your home.

DO, keep your house clean and free of clutter

DO NOT, punch holes in walls

DO, keep up with your HOA payments as much as possible.

DO NOT, strip away any of the appliances

DO, get a hold of a Realtor (Rachel Anderson) and allow me to help you.

REMEMBER: Your Realtor will give you an estimated sales price based on the comps in the area, however it is ultimately up to the bank(s) to come up with a sales price.

Here is a list of some of the items you will need to get ready if you are considering a short sale before the foreclosure.

2 most recent pay stubs

2 years of the most recent tax returns

2 most recent bank statements

A hardship letter describing why you can no longer keep up with your payments. There are some other items you will need and some banks require specific paperwork, but this will get you started.

Get a hold of me today to get your house on the market before the foreclosure goes into affect.  Short sales are better on your credit then a foreclosure, and it doesn’t hurt to try.

Rachel Anderson 480-309-7968