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Can't we all just get along??

Josh — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:48:39 +0100

Why would I write about this? Well, I believe it's an issue that needs to constantly be addressed. This is directed more to all the real estate agents and brokers out there, however is also applicable to everyone. First off let me put in the disclaimer that I am far from perfect but I am good at one thing, that is keeping the peace. I bring this up because as the broker of Call Realty, I deal with other agents and brokers that can't get along which requires my assistanRead More...

Homebuyer Tax Credit - Extended to June 2010

Josh — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:10:44 +0100

Homebuyer Tax Credit – Extended to June 2010.

As anticipated, President Obama signed the 8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit extension into law. The bill extends the current $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit through April, 2010. It also includes a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified move up buyers and increases the borrower income limits for both credits to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for couples.

Homebuyers will qualify for thRead More...

What is Monthly Supply of Inventory (MSI) and why is it important for you to know?

Josh — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:40:38 +0100

I find it fascinating from time to time to look at the real estate stats in the Phoenix Metro areas. I don’t expect people buying or selling to know a lot of this information, however it is important for your real estate agent to have a good understand of the current condition of the real estate market. I would like to share with you the stats on the Months Supply of Inventory (MSI).

What does Months Supply of Inventory or MSI mean?

MSI is simple math of how Read More...

Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Let's take a quick look at the numbers.

Josh — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:21:17 +0100

As the Broker for Call Realty, many will ask me if we are finally on the rebound. For a long time, I couldn't answer that question without taking an estimated guess. It's exciting now to look back one year from now to compare numbers. By comparing these numbers we can clearly see the real estate market rebounding. Although home prices have dropped from September 2008 to September 2009, many positive changes have occurred. RetriRead More...