Phoenix Real Estate Advisor

How to get $8,000 for buying a home!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:49:17 -0700

Have you heard about the $8,000 tax credit? Would like more details on how this might help you but you're not ready to meet with an agent? Then listen to this short podcast and you should most of your questions answered. If not you can always call me or ordert the FREE 4-page report by visiting www.valleyREadvisor.com and clicking the ad on the right side of the page. Next time on the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcast watch for more information about mortgage rates and how you can buy a home in this quick changing market!

New Listing- 9850 W White Feather, Peoria, AZ, 85383

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:54:00 -0700

Absolutely the best homesite in Pleasant Valley! Enjoy 180-degree views of the mountains out your back door without anyone behind you. Home offers enough room to spread out and a 4-car garage you can park all your toys. The 23,724 sq ft home site with RV gate will give you all the room you need. You'll rejoice over the high ceilings, fireplace and great views everywhere. Kitchen has Cherry cabinets with SS appliances and an island to die for. Upstairs the game room/loft gives you that "I want toys" area for a pool table, mega TV and more. 4 bedrooms and a master suite that invites to stay longer then you should. From quiet nights in the over-size tub enjoying the glow of the 2-way fireplace to sitting quietly on the other side of the fireplace reading, this home has it all. For more information please contact me direct at 623.362.3060 or visit http://www.9850WhiteFeather.com. Jay Otlewski RE/MAX Integrity Glendale, Arizona

Buying a Distressed Home and Borrowing Repair Money

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:12:00 -0700

In this weeks episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcast I have Shelley Martin from Suburban Mortgage back to answer a few more questions about how you could buy a distressed home and have the repair cost added the to the mortgage. It’s called a FHA 203k loan and it allows you to borrow up to $35,000 of additional money for repairs to the home. People were asking about what the money can be used for, is it more expensive then a regular FHA, what are the credit requirements and more. Please listen to the podcast and if you need more answer you can contact me at 623.362.3060 or call Shelly direct at 602.751.8127. Also you can visit www.valleyREadvisor.com for searching for homes and all your real estate needs.

November Phoenix Real Estate Market Update

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:58:00 -0700

It's that time again to recap the previous months real estate market for the Phoenix, Arizona area. There are not a lot of surprises in this month’s podcast but a few areas have made a small change so please take a moment and listen. The Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcasts are brought to you weekly in an effort to keep you updated on industry conditions as well as brining you industry leaders to talk to you about there real estate knowledge. I interview lenders, home inspectors, staging experts and others so please subscribe to the RSS feed and you’ll receive them every week. For more information or if you feel you have something to contribute to this podcast please contact me at 623.362.3060 or email me at Jay@valleyREadvisor.com.

Mortgages-bank vs. broker and more!

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:01:00 -0700

In this weeks episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcast we cover questions received regarding mortgages. I was glad that Ron Coats from Olympic Mortgage was willing to come back and clear some of this up. People wanted to know the difference between Brokers and Banks, Is this really a bailout or is it more of a workout, Why do interest rates go up & down so quickly and more. If you have any other questions please send them to Jay@valleyREadvisor.com or call me direct at 623.362.3060.

FHA 203k Loan Program

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:29:27 -0700

In this episode of The Phoenix Real Estate Advisor we interview one of our preferred loan officers. Shelley Martin from Suburban Mortgage discusses the facts about the FHA 203k Loan that allows the borrower to add repair costs into the first loan. If you've considered buying a home that requires some work you owe it yourself to listen to this podcast. This program has helped a lot of people buy the home of their dreams at a lot less then they thought. If you have further questions you can contact Shellie direct at 602.751.8127 or me at 623.271.4234

Staging a home to sell

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:09:00 -0700

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor we talk to Renee from Staged by Renee. After her last interview we received several calls about staging a home and she agreed to come back. You'll hear about using your own furnishings or hers, living her a staged home while it's for sale, are staging experts licensed, why stage a home right away and more. For more information about real estate please visit www.valleyREadvisor.com or simply give me a call at 623.362.3060.

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Market Conditions

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:29:00 -0700

In this weeks episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I review the market conditions for the month of October vs. September. I use MLS statistics to inform you on two fronts-one for the Phoenix metro area and the other for my specific market area, the northwest valley. You'll be interested in hearing the changes in our market over th last couple months so please listen to this podcast and then give me your feedback. Remember you can always reach me at 623.271.4234 or email me at Jay@valleyREadvisor.com.

Prime Lending Group

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:08:00 -0700

Today I interview the guys from PrimeLending Group about the mortgage industry. Mike and Jeremy send a little time today following up on the lending industry. In this episode we cover topics such as How to get started with a mortgage, What are some of the cost to obtaining a mortgage, How long will it take to get my pre-approval and why should a buyer get pre-approved before they start looking. If you considering buying a home in Arizona I would highly recommend you speak the these guys first. If you have any further questions about mortgages you can visit www.valleyREadvisor.com/Mortgage_info.asp or contact me directly at 623.271.4234.

Home Inspections- new homes, termites, FHA and more

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:16:00 -0700

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I interview a home inspector from Pillar to Post. Bill Rosser was kind enough to come back and answer a few more questions that listeners had about home inspections. Today we talk about the license requirements for inspectors, why a seller should consider having an inspection prior to listings their home, inspecting new construction prior to closing and more.

Staging a home to sell for more!

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:02:00 -0700

In this episode we dig deeper into how you can sell your home and receive more money by staging your home properly. Renee Felts from Staged By Renee comes back to go a little further into how staging a home really makes a difference. For more information please feel free to contact me at 623.271.4234 or email me at Jay@valleyREadvisor.com.

Market Update for September 2008

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:35:00 -0700

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I review the market conditions for September of 2008. During this time of extreme turmoil it's even more important to choose a REALTOR that understands the market. I research the market on a weekly basis and try to bring you valuable information to help you make what amounts to the largest decision you have. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions at 623.271.4234 or visit www.valleyREadvisor.com anytime for more information.

Can you get a mortgage?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:20:00 -0700

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor we talk to Ron Coats from Olympic Mortgage. Ron talks about how the changes in the mortgage industry has affected his clients and how Olympic Mortgage has helped them over come the obstacles and get them into a home. As always if you still have questions or if you need help buying or selling home in Arizona please contact me.

Pillar to Post home inspection

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:10:48 -0700

In our podcast today I have Bill Rosser from Pillar to Post Inspections back for a follow-up interview. I had several people email me about questions about how to schedule the inspection, if there are repairs needed can they help with a cost estimate, what is not inspected and other topics. Listen in and feel free to email me at Jay@valleyREadvisor.com if you still have questions or if you need advice on real estate in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Vision Lending Group-industry update and FHA loans

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:18:58 -0700

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor podcast I interview the guys from Vision Lending Group again. After the success of the first podcast I asked Jeremy and Mike back to discuss FHA loan guidelines as well as the future of the mortgage industry and what it means to people just like you. It's a great chance to hear right from the source how the new rules are affecting the ability to loan people money to purchase a home right here in Arizona.

2837 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, Arizona

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:05:52 -0700

In this episode I would like to introduce you to a fantastic home in the northern Phoenix area. It's located near I-17 and the 101 highways that allows easy access to all areas of the valley. This 5 bedroom home is located on almost an acre with a great pool. Having 2 master suites (one up and one down) is a feature that is hard to find. After listening to this podcast if you have questions or would like to setup your private showing contact me.

August Phoenix Real Estate Update

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:00 -0700

In this episode of the Phoneix Real Estate Advisor Podcast I review with you the current market conditions as well as compare them to July and last year. Home sales in most areas of metor Phoneix, Arizona took a little dip but there's other good news that counter acts this. Listen to the podcast and feel free to contact me with questions regarding your area and home values in your neighborhood.

4009 E Paso Trail in Phoenix Arizona

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:32:13 -0700

This 4-bedroom home is located in the north Phoenix area near the cross streets of Tatum and Jomax roads. You'll love the resort style pool this home offers as well as the private flagstoned courtyard on the side of the home. The 3 car garage already has the cabinets installed with a cool checker board painted floor in that area. At $364,000 this home is priced below all the competition so don't wait. Listen to the podcast and call me to setup your showing!

Home Warranties- More Information

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:59:00 -0700

On this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Podcast I interview Bettie Covington from Fidelity National Home Warranty for a second time. She talks today about why you might want to consider buying a home warranty for a new construction, how a claim works as well as other topics.

Olympic Mortgage-First Time Buyers Information

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:08:01 -0700

In this episode of the Phoenix Real Estate Advisor I interview Ron Coats from Olympic Mortgage. Ron discusses how first time buyers can ensure they are making the correct decisions about a mortgage. He talks about the "most important things a first time buyer should know", the "biggest mistake first time buyers make", how to "Avoid making these mistakes" and more.

Staging your Home for More Money!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:33:00 -0700

In this episode of The Phoneix Real Estate Advisor podcast Renee from Staged by Renee speaks about the benefits of staging a home prior to offering it for sale. You'll find interesting tips about staging a home as well as why homes sell for more money if staged properly and the how cost effetive staging a home can be.

Home Inspections-Why are they important?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:11:29 -0700

In this episode we talk to a home inspector from Pillar to Post here in the Phoenix Arizona area. We cover the basics of home inspections, what do they inspect and why having a home inspection is so important. After listening if you have any questions please contact me and I'd be happy to answer them. Also if there's enough interest I can always have them back to cover things we may have missed.

July 2008 Market Snapshot

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:50:00 -0700

In this episode I'll cover the market conditions for the month of July. You'll discover the real market conditions and how it effects you whether you're buying or selling homes in the Phoenix Arizona area.

Mortgage and Lending information

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:31:00 -0700

In the episode I interview the guys from The Vision Lending Group. They talk about the different types of loans, changes to the lending guidelines and answer other questions about obtaining a mortgage

Home Warranty-Do you need one?

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:45:00 -0700

In today's episode we have Bettie Covington from Fidelity National Home Warranty in to talk to us about home warranties. Bettie speaks about several topics including what a home warranty covers, how much home warranties cost and why a buyer should purchase a home warranty.

How to access Podcasts

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:35:25 -0700

In this podcast we cover a couple of topics including how to access or subscribe to podcasts, guest speakers such as lenders, warranty companies, home stagers, etc for this podcast and changes to how people search for homes.

Phoenix Market Conditions for June, 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:41:00 -0700

In this, our first ever podcast, we covered current market conditions for the Phoenix, Arizona area and describe what our podcasts were going to be about. In the future I will bring in guest speakers to cover topics like mortgage, inspectors and more.