Its the Lending Process Part 3 of 4 - Traditional FinancingI get the same question virtually every time I have an initial conversation with a first time home buyer, why do I need my financing in place before starting to view homes? Simple way to answer this, are you going to go to the grocery store, fill up your cart with food and supplies, only to get to the checkout line and not have the money to pay for it? The logical answer to that is "No". So why would you approach home buying the same way? With all the variable prices of homes, different locations and different ways to get financing, its always the best policy to get approved first. You'll know what type of loan your getting (FHA, VA, Conventional or Jumbo). You'll understand what you can expect payment wise (Most lenders, at lea... 04/13/2020

Where Is The "World's Largest Cul-de-sac?"Welcome to Ahwatukee – also known as the “World’s Largest Cul-de-sac”!   Ahwatukee is a mystery to some – not knowing where it is.  It is actually located in the lower part of Phoenix below South Mountain (aka -The Foothills) and west of the I-10 Freeway.  It’s zip codes are Phoenix zip codes but include 85044, 85045 & 85048.   Ahwatukee has a lot to offer – beautiful views, hiking, biking, swimming, wildlife watching, bird watching and so much more.   It has trails and scenery to enjoy everywhere!   It is a community within a community – hence the nickname – World’s largest Cul-de-sac!  In 2016, the 35.8 sq. mile neighborhood had a population of about 84,364 (Not too big and not too small).   Take a look at the wonderful homes that are for sale... 07/14/2019

Ahwatukee Arizona is really the southern most part of Phoenix proper.  It is made up of three zip codes, they are 85044,85045, and 85048,  If you are looking to buy............it really is a great place to consider. Ahwatukee extends from the I-10 interstate on the East, to the Indian Reservation on the West and South, while the North border is the South Mountain preserve.  Ahwatukee offers a lot of great outdoor activities ranging from mountain biking, all the way to outdoor sports.  Actually, with the south mountain preserve there are MILES of trails, mountain biking, hiking and more to enjoy.  There are also several area parks, such as PECOS which one can find team sports, swiming, basketball and more. I would highly recommend giving it some consideration.  It is quite a nice communi... 10/12/2018

  SOLD! UPDATED home with PERFECT Ahwatukee location! - $339,000.00 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1995 Lot Size: 7,235 / County Assessor Square Footage: 1696 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 5774573 Price: $339,000.00 4629 E MOUNTAIN SAGE DR   Phoenix, AZ 85044 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Full Refrigerator Washer/Dryer Dishwasher Sink Disposal Microwave Fireplace Kitchen Island Fenced Yard Swimming Pool This remodeled home is GORGEOUS, UPDATED and perfect 10!! The inside is immaculate and clean as can be. The OPEN FLOOR PLAN, makes it an ENTERTAINER'S DREAM. The spacious kitchen has DESIGNER TOUCHES and tons of storage. It also boasts new designer paint, flooring, lights window coverings, sun screens, ceiling fans throughout and so much... 08/08/2018

Published May 4th, 2018 Open House May 5th & 6th, 2018You’re cordially invited to our Open House this Saturday & Sunday from 11:00a-2:00p in Ahwatukee, AZ. Come by and see if this Sonoran Desert Dream Home is right for you and get the latest on what’s happening in Phoenix Housing trends and market. Give me a call 602-475-3175 or visit http://bit.ly/MySonoranDesertDreamHome  Call Marie for directions or for more info 602-475-3175 Property Address: 15238 S 36th Place, Phoenix AZ 85044This home is a 3 bedroom, 1.75 bathroom, split floor plan with great room, open kitchen, wet bar +This home is located on a Premium Lot on the Mountain Preserve, rests against the hillside.This home is move in ready, remodeled and offers a private courtyard, pool, spa + more.This home is located in forever po... 05/04/2018

Distressed properties - those that are "under water" where more is owed on the property than will be available from the proceeds of a sale of the property - are thankfully far fewer than during the crash during the latter years of the previous decade. Still - some do exist - and Short Sales are still a viable option when faced with a "must sell" scenario of an "under water" property. Currently running at less than 3% of the closed transactions every month in our MLS, homeowners in that 3%, whether in Ahwatukee or another part of the valley, can still use our help. The first step is to contact us so we can schedule a complimentary confidential consultation to discuss how the short sale process works, and the considerations for your particular circumstances.   Careful up front planning is... 02/03/2018

While there are far fewer people these days considering a Short Sale of their home in Ahwatukee, there are still some who may have purchased just before the "bust" last decade who may owe significantly more on the home than the proceeds of the sale will bring. What to do? A Short Sale is one such solution. A Short Sale is a "regular resale" with one distinct and significant difference. The agreement of your lender(s) to accept less than the balance(s) owed on the loan(s). Whether or not a homeowner meets the other "requirements" of their lender(s) such as a "valid" hardship can only be determined by consultation with a skilled and experienced professional with a solid Short Sale track record - we recommend a minimum of 100 closed Short Sales with a 90%+ Short Sale List to Close ratio. T... 12/15/2017

While the numbers of Short Sales and REOs in Ahwatukee are way down from the staggering levels following the market crash about 10 years ago, there are still some properties "under water" and some that have received a Notice of Default, the first step in the process that will result in the Trustee's Sale on the courthouse steps. It's always sad to see people give up and walk away from a home, particularly when alternatives exist which may well be better for them and their lien holders. We've learned that often those who "opt" to let the home go to foreclosure "by default" often believe that their personal circumstances prevent them from doing a Short Sale.   Circumstances such as: Multiple Home Loans IRS Income Tax Liens Past Due Child Support Past Due HOA Fees ...and the list goes on. ... 11/01/2017

  HARD TO FIND 4 BED/3.5 BATH HOME IN AHWATUKEE! FIRST FLOOR 4TH BEDROOM HAS IT'S OWN PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH A FULL SHOWER THIS ADDITION TO THE HOME, WOULD BE PERFECT FOR AN OFFICE OR MOTHER IN LAW SUITE! KITCHEN HAS NEW REFACED CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, BREAKFAST BAR, NEW STAINLESS DISHWASHER AND MICROWAVE. SOARING CEILINGS AND TILE THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR. COZY FIREPLACE WITH ARCADIA DOORS TO BACKYARD, COVERED PATIO AND SPARKLING POOL. MASTER SUITE HAS PRIVATE EXIT BALCONY OVERLOOKING A PARK. CUL DE SAC LOT BORDERS THE HIKING TRAIL, ELECTRICALLY PLUMBED FOR A HOT TUB WITH A SLAB CONCRETE PLATFORM. CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND THE FREEWAY. Call Barb England 602-321-7109barb.england@gmail.comSearch other 4 Bedroom Homes for sale in Ahwatukee AZ   09/21/2017

Although we no longer see the levels of Short Sales that we did a few years ago in Ahwatukee, Notices of Default continue to be issued, meaning that yet another Ahwatukee property is on the path towards foreclosure at auction on the courthouse steps. Suzanne and I wonder why the owners would allow the property to go to foreclosure, rather than investigate alternatives that may be mutually beneficial to themselves and their lenders. Not all properties heading for foreclosure are necessarily "under water" - which theoretically means they could be sold via a "traditional" sale rather than a "short sale" - but circumstances may mean there are other liens attached or other factors that inhibit or prevent the owners from selling the property - whether or not it's a short sale. Short Sales are... 09/19/2017

  While the Short Sale days of the previous decade are for the most part behind us, the reality is that there are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   While it's true that not every property facing foreclosure in Ahwatukee is "under water", may of them are, and unfortunately many homeowners still don't understand that the likelihood is they will be far better off doing a Short Sale of their Ahwatukee home than allowing their Ahwatukee home to be sold at auction on the courthouse steps!    Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.      Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most le... 08/10/2017

  There are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   In other words - the homes are worth less than the mortgage balance(s) - so it's not surprising that many homeowners are looking for solutions to stop foreclosure.   One solution to stop foreclosure and mitigate damage to a homeowner's credit is a Short Sale.   Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.   Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lenders prefer to stop foreclosure in favor of processing a Short Sale where the Seller is able to procure a Fair Market Value contract for their home.   After all, why foreclose on a home... 07/06/2017

Five bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage with 2937 square feet of living.  $320,000 in the Ahwatukee/Phoenix area. WILL NOT LAST! Call Michelle Quackenbush RE/MAX Premier Properties 602-999-2627 09/01/2016

Tom Wolf Commercial Realtor has been active in the real estate industry since 2004. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of a national real estate marketing firm before joining DPR Realty in 2009. Tom Wolf Commercial Realtor In 2012 he started the Fairmark Realty Team, one of the fastest growing residential real estate teams in the Phoenix metro area.In 2014, Tom Wolf Commercial Realtor launched a new channel with the Fairmark Team to serve commercial real estate clients, specializing in tenant and owner representation for office, industrial and medical properties.Tom Wolf Commercial Realtor In 2016, the Fairmark Realty Team affiliated with West USA Realty, one of the largest full service real estate brokerages in Arizona, offering residential, commercial and business brokerage. Tom... 07/19/2016

Click Here To Search Homes For Sale In Mountain Park 85044 This beautifully updated 4 bedroom 3 bath in Mountain Park in Phoenix 85044 is sold and closed. 4606 South 34th Way, Phoenix, 85044 is an wonderful example of what home buyers are looking for in this part of the south valley. My client, relocating from another state, was looking for a home close to family and at the same time in a quiet neighborhood with views of the valley and enough garage space to meet the needs of a passion for restoring classic automobiles. Using the custom web site portal I set up for my clients, they were able to narrow the possibles to a select few. When my clients came into town they were able to view all the properties in only two afternoons and Mountain Park 85044 was at the top of the list. A couple ... 06/22/2016

We are slowing down in our monthly average sales price per square foot rise year over year in Ahwatukee. In almost 2 years our percentage increase in average price per sq. ft. compared to each month of the previous year has been minimum indicating that the market has stabilized. The last time we saw a high increase was in April 2014 where we saw home prices per sq. ft increase by 9% with an average selling price of about $142.70 per sq. ft. compared to $130.68 in April 2013 for homes priced $800,000 and below. Since June 2014, our monthly average prices have been fluctuating but we have not seen any increase higher than 5.7%.  However in the luxury market, the story is quite different due to fewer homes in this price range. For homes priced between $800,000 and $1,500,000, the highest p... 05/08/2016

Find here your Ahwatukee Gated Community Report March 14, 2016.   Here below you'll find information regarding the real estate market in Ahwatukee pertaining to homes within gated communities.Active64 active properties$174,900 is the low list price$3,400,000 is the high list185 is average days on market Pending 28 properties under contract$84,900 is the low pending list price$2,499,000 is the high pending price127 is the average days on market for homes under contract Closed13 properties sold in last 30 days$95,000 was the low sale$885,000 was the high sale$305,885 was average sale price for the last 30 days119 was average days on market for homes sold We currently have 4.94 month absorption or market inventory.  It is a buyer market, with several choices for buyers to consider.  Yet...... 03/14/2016

Weekly Update Ahwatukee home sales March 10 2016 Active Homes for sale in Ahwatukee Az419                    Current homes for sale$446,456       Average list price for active homes102                   Average days on market Under Contract265                  Current homes under contract$336,282      Average list price of homes pending Sold112                      Homes sold last 30 days$282,159       Average sale price for sold homes110                    Average days on market 93 new homes to market in the last week.  19 of them priced well, marketed well, or showed real well, as they have gone under contract within a week.  Homes are selling as you can see, and many are under contract.  If your considering selling, yours could and will sell as well.Call David for a consultation toda... 03/10/2016

  Contact: Christina Paramore Phone:       Single Family - Detached, Spanish - Phoenix, AZ Listed at 445000       Send To   Subdivision LAKEWOOD PARCEL 12 LOT 1-132 TR A-D Category Homes Type Single Family Re-Sale Sq Footage 2304 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Half Bathrooms 1 Lot Size 5467 Short Sale No Year Built 1987 Home Address 3425 E WILDWOOD Drive Phoenix, AZ 85048   Home DescriptionIncredible Waterfront 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom in popular Lakewood. Very clean and well maintained home, radiates pride of ownership! Main floor features a formal living and great room, formal dining and an open kitchen with lots of counter space with a large breakfast bar/island. There is a swamp cooler just for the garage! Spectacular views of the water from your backyard with an extended covered patio and d... 02/29/2016

Take a look at this upgraded BACK ON THE MARKET and Seller's LENDER APPROVED SHORT SALE pool home in Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, Arizona for $290,000. For full pictures and price and details see 16656 S 13th Street, Phoenix, Arizona for sale                                   16656 S 13th Street, Phoenix, Arizona $290,000 Approved Short Sale Property DescriptionWow! Upgraded resort living Pre-approved Short Sale in desirable Ahwatukee location The Foothills. BACK ON MARKET 1-24-16 BUYER WALKED. Well cared for Ryland home has larger floorplan & lot with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, plus a loft. Located on large cul de sac lot in a subdivision that borders The Foothills Golf Club. Enter to soaring vaulted ceilings, cascading staircase & beautiful new wood flooring in 2015 throughout the entire fi... 01/29/2016