Jean Wfry's Blog

  I am surprised! The new neighborhood coming to Mesa is Mulberry Park.  It will be at the corner of Signal Butte and Guadalupe.  Here is a sneak peak of Mulberry Park.  Mulberry Park

Wow Loans with 3% down payment.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that first-time home buyers can now qualify for loans with 3% down payments.  Fannie Mae is not a Chocolate company. Neither is Freddie Mac ( but I swear I had a Freddy mac bar).  Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) c...

  Home ownership trumps renting.  Home ownership contributes to individual wealth.  The forced savings involved in home ownership is one big way home owners gather more wealth than renters. Appreciation in home prices is another factor that aids home owners in amassing more individual wealth.  So...

Short Sale Heart Ache Can you imagine going through the heartache of losing your home in a short sale only to be asked to pay taxes on the 'profit' you made by selling your home for less than what was owed on it.  As though you had that kind of money hidden in your closet.   When families go thr...

What is going on with those Baby boomers.  Baby boomers may have a hard time affording retirement.  The Us economy will be affected by the state of the Baby boomers finances.People are calling for several recommendations to better help baby boomers afford retirement. What will happen?  Baby Boomers

NEED HELP? We all need help from time to time--- Want to buy a home but need down-payment assistance?  There may be help for you.  Many people do no realize there are down-payment assistance programs  available. If you don't qualify for these down-payment assistance programs, maybe you know someo...

  So you are moving?  What an exciting time.  The move can be overwhelming.  Planning can make moving much easier.  Knowing what you need to get done – and in what order – will help to put your mind at ease when the big moving day arrives.  moving checklist

  Moving is stressful and expensive.  There is an upside.  You may be able to deduct the cost of the move. Not as good as having your company move you, but helpful non the less.  This may help you understand what the rules are.  Be sure you understand before you move forward.  Moving expenses

We've all heard of fake Rolexes and Gucci purses, but counterfeit refrigerant?! Counterfeit and alternative refrigerants may be rare, but you should be aware that they're out there—and they represent a safety hazard that could damage your  HVAC systems.  Refrigerant

First-timers can be eager to jump into home ownership. But real estate experts say they see them committing the same mistake, time and time again. Here are some of the most common mistake, as identified by experts in a recent CNBC article: - See more at: http://homeswithjean.com/mistake-first-tim...