Kerry Melcher

Americans Still Prefer Buying a Home to Renting

ADDED March 29, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Owning a home still has more appeal than renting for Americans, according to Fannie Mae. A sign of stability, safety, family and community, home ownership is an essential component of the “American Dream” of success and happiness and has been for many generations. The recent National Housing Survey (Q4, 2011) conducted by Fannie Mae found…Read More »

Getting the Best Appraisal When For Your Home For Sale

ADDED March 15, 2012 0 COMMENTS

A key aspect of the home buying and selling process is obtaining a home appraisal.  A home appraisal is secured to estimate market value and can be quite complex. Recently there has been a change in the home appraisal process, resulting in more regulation, so work with your lender to confirm you have an experienced…Read More »

Terms to Know When Buying or Selling a Home

ADDED March 1, 2012 0 COMMENTS

The real estate industry, like most others, uses jargon that is sometimes difficult to understand. Consider this a primer to learning a few of those terms!  Below you have a step by step definition that will make you sound “in the know” when buying or selling a home. “CLOSING” - Closing refers to the final steps…Read More »

“Robo-Signing” Agreement Assists Homeowners

ADDED February 16, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Mortgage lenders are in the news again, only this time it’s not Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in the hot seat. If you purchased a home through GMAC (now Ally Financial), Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, or Citibank, you may want to take note. Last week’s settlement of $25 billion is proposed to aid homeowners…Read More »

Save Money When Buying A Home

ADDED February 2, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Any major purchase requires analysis and thought, and home buying isn’t any different. Specifications on location, bedroom and bathroom quantity, and yard size may come more quickly to mind, but there are many other considerations to be aware of, as well. Did you know that you can compare prices on mortgage rates and lender options?…Read More »

Historic Central Phoenix

ADDED September 16, 2011 0 COMMENTS

Historic Phoenix is a dynamic special place that houses some of the very best of neighborhood, architecture & people.  Historic neighborhoods are spread around the central Phoenix area.  See the map of the 35 current Phoenix Historic Districts and get in your car or on your bike and examine how they feel.  All the different districts…Read More »

Arcadia Market Stats

ADDED September 16, 2011 0 COMMENTS

Arcadia – Camelback Corridor – Baja Arcadia Call it whatever you will it’s always one of the hottest and most desirable areas in the Phoenix area.  It’s fast becoming known for it’s amazing independent markets, shops & restaurants.  It’s proximity to Scottsdale, Tempe & downtown Phoenix make it a popular spot for families that go…Read More »

front porch coffee and neighbors

ADDED April 10, 2011 0 COMMENTS

A day in the life of my corner sounds like something out of the 1950′s or maybe just sounds unreal. On any given day there will be somewhere between two and six adults and countless kids sitting on my front porch, playing in my front yard, drinking coffee, reading the newspaper, debating the contents of…Read More »

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