The time to buy is now!

I recently received my official swammie hat and thought I should immediately put it to good use. OK not really… but I did come across a great article that I thought everyone should read.

The anticipation is that our current economic situation will be improving in 2009. If this is correct that means those people who are looking for a deal on buying a home should buy now or in the next few months.  (see article below.)

Unfortunately there is no magic bell that is going to be ringing to let everyone know we have hit rock bottom in the real estate market. By the time people hear the market is picking up most of the great deals will be gone.

I recommend if you are thinking of looking for a home in the next few months you contact me or a Realtor you know right away. They will be able to give you information regarding the current market conditions in your area and then you can decide if it is the right time to buy! Good Luck!

http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/080321/032108_cnn_poll.html?.v=9&.pf=banking-budgeting&submit=Done

Best Cities for Business

First I want to let you know that yes I know I am a Realtor for the Phoenix Metro Area in Arizona but I must congratulate those cities that made the list especially since I have lived in a couple and visited others. The Best Cities for Business per Forbes Magazine.

As a former native of Iowa I want to congratulate Des Moines, Iowa for making the list as one of the Best Metros to live in for Business. I also want to congratulate Olympia and Spokane, WA. Although I have never lived in Washington I have visited both of these cities a couple of times and thought they were great places.

For best small metros I big shout-out to Sioux Falls, SD, this is a great city and I would recommend living there to anyone wanting to move to the Midwest. At one time this city had the most small parks per capita of any city in the country. You can’t beat the Midwestern Hospitality! I also want to give cudo’s to Iowa City, IA home of the Hawkeye’s!

For other towns check the attached…

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008032005?OpenDocument

Buying Real Estate in Rocky Point

I have been asked by several of my past clients what my thoughts are in buying real estate in Mexico… mainly in the Rocky Point area also known as Puerto Penasco.

I am very honest and tell them I personally have never been to Rocky Point. I hear it is very nice. As for buying real estate there (Mexico) you have to be very careful. There have been several complaints recently regarding getting a clear title for the land. You will want to be sure to do your due diligence and not get caught-up in the moment.

There was an article recently in The Arizona Republic that is worth reading. I have attached a link to the article below.  

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0306rockypoint06.html?&wired

Ways to save on Gas when the prices go up

Wow, the price of oil just keeps on climbing and the media is so helpful in reporting it that the prices here in the Phoenix area which were reported as the lowest in the nation 3 weeks ago are no more… Thank  you so kindly news media.

If you are like me and would like some idea’s on how to save on gas check out the link below. My favorite is their first recommendation, while not practical for most people. I thought it was funny!

 http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money-on-Gas

If you live in the Phoenix area this site has stations with the most reasonably priced gas.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/traffic/gasbuddy.html

Good luck out there!