| Friday, January 22, 2010 Relief for Haiti, another reason I am proud to be a REALTORby Tiffany Cloud on Fri, Jan, 22, 2010 01:15 PM On January 21, 2009 the National Association of REALTORS® announced they are contributing $550,000 to provide relief to Haiti earthquake victims. $500,000 dollars will be donated to the... Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Here is an idea…by Tiffany Cloud on Tue, Oct, 20, 2009 01:59 AM There is a lot of talk and debate in the real estate world about the difficulty surrounding the transactions involving banks. Somewhere along the line it has become common place during a transaction...Thursday, October 8, 2009 Rates Unraveledby Tiffany Cloud on Thu, Oct, 8, 2009 10:45 PM Bill Chenier with iMortgage explains the mystery behind rate variations between borrowers . . . I'm often asked why a rate is higher than the rates published in the news or various advertising. ... Friday, October 2, 2009 Phoenix Metro Area Affordability Index for 2009by Tiffany Cloud on Fri, Oct, 2, 2009 11:58 AM 
Below you will find a list of the 12 major cities and 17 secondary cities in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. The chart below offers a 1 year snapshot (Sept 2008 – Sept 2009)... Sunday, September 13, 2009 My Arizona Short Sale has just been approved by the bank - Now What?by Tiffany Cloud on Sun, Sep, 13, 2009 07:22 PM Mr. Seller, We started this short sale process quite awhile ago, It’s been almost 4 months since our first listing consultation. We have spent a great deal of time and effort focusing on the ‘almighty... Saturday, August 29, 2009 Two Breaches Don't Make a Right...by Tiffany Cloud on Sat, Aug, 29, 2009 02:46 PM Categories: Arizona Market Trends, Arizona Real Estate, Buyers, Due Diligence, Economy and Real Estate, Foreclosures, Legal Issues, Phoenix Real Estate, REALTOR Ethics, Short Sales, Title/Escrow
We do a lot of transactions that involve buying or selling properties that are ‘distressed’ properties. The dictionary defines distress as: a state of extreme necessity or misfortune... Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Etiquette and Manners for Purchasing Short Salesby Tiffany Cloud on Wed, Aug, 12, 2009 03:25 PM
Since Short Sales etiquette is not included in the Emily Post’s Etiquette Daily, I thought I might share a few things Julie and I have learned and observed the last 2 years that short... Saturday, August 1, 2009 Welcome Electronic Signaturesby Tiffany Cloud on Sat, Aug, 1, 2009 10:01 PM Categories: Arizona Market Trends, Banks, Buyers, Foreclosures, Julie Everhart, Real Estate Technology, REALTOR Ethics, REO, Sellers, Short Sales, Tiffany Cloud, Title/EscrowWelcome electronic signatures and DocuSign to the list of value-added features to help assist our clients and customers with their real estate transactions.
Electronic signatures have been... Friday, May 1, 2009 Tipping Point - Phoenix Housing Market 2009by Tiffany Cloud on Fri, May, 1, 2009 11:04 AM Categories: Arizona Market Trends, Arizona Real Estate, Buyers, Chandler, East Valley Homes, Economy and Real Estate, Gilbert, Glendale, Glendale Real Estate, Maricopa County, Mesa, Mesa Real Estate, New Home Communities, Scottsdale, Sellers, Tiffany CloudThe million dollar question for the last several years in the Phoenix Metropolitan area is "when will the housing market hit bottom?" This leads us to ask, "how does one define the 'bottom of... Friday, April 3, 2009 Conveying Title with 'Special Warranty Deed' on Foreclosed Homeby Tiffany Cloud on Fri, Apr, 3, 2009 04:14 AM When conveying title on a resale home in Arizona the seller will usually convey title with a ‘general warranty deed‘; an exception to this is when that resale home happens to be a foreclosed home. ... Tuesday, March 24, 2009 What kind of value does 'Expertise' add? Can you measure it?by Tiffany Cloud on Tue, Mar, 24, 2009 01:10 PM Categories: Arizona Market Trends, Arizona Real Estate, Arizona Real Estate Blog, Buyers, East Valley Homes, Legal Issues, Maricopa County, Mesa Real Estate, Real Estate Technology, REALTOR Ethics, Sellers, Tiffany CloudI have a confession to make. It is sometimes a struggle for me to put into words the value that being a local full-time REALTOR can add to a transaction.
I can describe the process I go through with... Thursday, March 12, 2009 Why 7.1% Unemployment Rate in Arizona is 'Good'by Tiffany Cloud on Thu, Mar, 12, 2009 09:07 AM
Of the states hardest hit by the housing bubble, Arizona’s unemployment rate is by far the lowest. Historically Arizona has always benefited from a lower than average unemployment rate compared... Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Mesa Historic Citrus Corridor Explainedby Tiffany Cloud on Wed, Mar, 11, 2009 03:17 PM
You might hear it referred to as “Mesa Groves”, “Citrus Sub-Area”. "Citrus Corridor" or just “The Groves”, they all refer to a protected sub-area in North-East Mesa, Arizona where estate size housing... Wednesday, February 25, 2009 A note to REALTORS, let's be honest.by Tiffany Cloud on Wed, Feb, 25, 2009 10:19 PM
I received an email today for a local agent in town today that I found very interesting. 
This agent looked to have sent out an email ‘blast’ most likely purchasing... Thursday, February 19, 2009 2009 Home Stimulus Needs Responseby Tiffany Cloud on Thu, Feb, 19, 2009 07:25 AM
Providing Incentives for the bank to modify loans with troubled borrowers is all good and well if the banks can respond.
The reality is that banks have been living with the necessity to deal... Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2009 Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan for Arizonaby Tiffany Cloud on Wed, Feb, 18, 2009 04:55 PM 2009 Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan for Arizona
President Obama outlined the housing portion of the stimulus plan in Mesa Arizona today. Mesa, Arizona with a Jan 08 - Jan... Monday, February 9, 2009 Is it a Credit or a Loan? 2009 Stimulus for Home Buyersby Tiffany Cloud on Mon, Feb, 9, 2009 11:25 AM
Stimulus help for homebuyers - Is it a credit? Is it a loan?
We are still waiting on final details of what Congress will turn out on the “$15K homebuyer tax credit”. Here is what we think... Friday, January 23, 2009 3.99% Financing on your next new home in the Phoenix Area!by Tiffany Cloud on Fri, Jan, 23, 2009 12:18 PM
How does 3.99% Fixed Interest Rate Sound for that New Home?
Many builders are offerering Interest rates below an already unbelievable 5% to entice buyers to purchase one of their homes. ... Monday, December 22, 2008 Mesa Public Schools Make the Grade in 2008!by Tiffany Cloud on Mon, Dec, 22, 2008 05:05 AM Some good news for students and their families in Mesa School District:
Friday, July 25, 2008 50,000 and still counting down...by Tiffany Cloud on Fri, Jul, 25, 2008 02:34 PM June 2008 brings us down to just over 50,000 active single-family listings in the Phoenix/Metro market. We are down about 7,000 since our peak. Good news right? Yes, our inventory is going... |
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