We understand how difficult it is for Canadians to choose a realtor when buying a home in Arizona. It can be a daunting process for many Canadians because is difficult to know who you can fully trust. You may be investing a substantial portion of your financial net worth in an Arizona home. The process… Read More

The foreclosures available in Phoenix have dropped dramatically in the past 3 months. At the same time, the price of homes have hit bottom in many areas of Phoenix and are starting to rebound. These factors combined have caused a huge amount of prospective buyers to jump off the fence and all try to buy… Read More

The Canadian Dollar hit 93.5 cents US today for the first time since last year. With the US housing market turning around and prices starting to increase, now is the time to move as the bottom appears to be behind us. Its becoming a sellers market in Metro Phoenix up to the $500,000 mark and… Read More

Many Canadians buying homes in Arizona ask us about short sales. It is not a term commonly used in Canada. Short sales are pre-foreclosure situations where the homeowner is about to be foreclosed on so they are tying to sell the home. However, they owe more to the bank than what it is worth. This… Read More

Many people are surprised to to hear that Canadians who purchase homes in Arizona are able to get a US mortgage to finance their Arizona home. There are several major banks here that finance Canadians. Many have loan programs specifically for Snowbirds. Loan programs and requirements change daily but most require a good Canadian credit… Read More

It is absolutely critical to get a home fully inspected before you purchase it. The home inspection is one of the most important parts of the home buying process. In Arizona, you have 10 days after your offer is accepted on a home to do all inspections. This is called the “due diligence” period. We… Read More

A recent article in the LA Times describes the buying frenzy going on in Phoenix currently. So many home buyers have been sitting on the fence waiting for “the right time” to buy. Now that the market has hit bottom and prices are starting to rise in many areas, everyone has jumped in at the… Read More

When you purchase a home that was foreclosed you are dealing directly with the bank or lender. These homes are considered unwanted inventory to the bank. The banks are in the business of lending money, not holding real estate. They want to get rid of the homes as soon as possible. Most foreclosures are listed… Read More

It is interesting what types of people are purchasing homes from us these days. Most of our current clients are highly educated entrepreneurs, professionals, doctors or retirees with high levels of financial experience. They are not necessarily the most affluent group, but rather the most educated group. Less educated or less sophisticated people are not… Read More

I got a call from a prospective client in Canada asking if we do “Foreclosure Bus Tours”. I always smile and shake my head whenever anyone asks me that. For those of you who are not familiar with these – a Realtor rents a bus, packs it with people and takes them from foreclosure to… Read More

I received the nicest email today and wanted to share it. It was from a client in Lethbridge who just recently bought a condo (then referred us to her friend who also bought a condo). We wanted a condo in Phoenix but didn’t know where to start. We found The Phoenix Experts web site and… Read More