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Anne Eliason
Member since 04th September 2007
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22nd September 2008
The federal takeover of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, affectionately referred to as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, marks a major change on the local financial front. The financial crisis that pre...
22nd September 2008
Most people are familiar with the fact that the real estate bubble popped. This has meant some severe challenges for lower income homeowners, or owners who just bought homes that were above their means financially. This is why it can definitely be said...
08th September 2008
Did you know that women who live alone are more likely to own their homes than single men? It's true, statistics show that women are the second largest home-buying force next to couples, and the percentage of female homeowners is growing. So how are wo...
08th September 2008
So it's finally time to realize your dream of buying a home. This is a major step in your life, and your home will likely be your biggest asset ever. What's next, and how are you going to make the most of this new adventure?
First-off, be sure...
15th July 2008
It can be very hard for owners to accept when the market forces them to sell for less than they want to get out of their home. Lately, some sales are even for less than the owners still owe on their home. This is never easy. Known as a short sale, it i...
15th July 2008
While gutters, also known as eaves troughs, are an aesthetically minor addition to your home. They are the kind of thing you may only really notice only when they aren't there. But they can save you money and time, they do an important job, and without...
20th June 2008
With school end approaching, some of us will be spending our summer vacations helping our children to settle into their chosen University town. Arizona State University is located in Arizona's most populous city of Tempe and if you are planning to lo...
11th March 2008
The Phoenix Valley is a great place to live and be healthy. With recreational options abounding and sunshine for 300 days a year, it's no wonder that many people plan to move here. It is a very popular place for 'snowbirds'. There are many large comp...
04th March 2008
If you've been thinking of relocating somewhere warm, this is a great time to consider the Phoenix Valley. Consisting of over 20 communities, surrounding Phoenix (Arizona's capital), the Valley of the Sun offers endless opportunities for art, culture a...
03rd March 2008
When thinking about properties in Arizona, most people probably think desert, golf, or maybe retirement communities, but what about the waterfront? That's right, waterfront. Arizona actually has a lot of waterfront real estate with two of the most exci...
22nd January 2008
Bungalow-style homes are popular around the world because they're so adaptable - they work just as well in luxury planned communities as in affordable urban areas, often with little or no change to the floor plan. With so many possible uses, Bungalows...
21st January 2008
Things will be gearing up in Scottsdale for what seems to have become the horseshow of the world. Every February Arabian horse owners converge on this beautiful city to compete in the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. Last year there were over two thousan...
21st January 2008
The look of many high-end homes and building campuses is informed by International architecture. It's a style few builders use to its full extent today, but one that still influences a variety of building movements, from art-deco to post-modern, and is...
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