Archive for the ‘Mesa News’ Category

Home Values of Older Americans Begin to Rebound in Fourth Quarter 2009

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Golden Gateway Financial, a financial resource for seniors and retirees, recently released new usage data from its online Reverse Mortgage Calculator that showed average home values for older Americans have halted their slide after remaining flat or declining for seven consecutive quarters. The national average self-reported home value of older Americans rose from $369,762 in [...]

Home Builders Using Homebuyer Tax Credit?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Builder Homebuyer Stats

What Are Home Values In Mesa Arizona Doing in 2010?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

According to latest Case Shiller Study by Standard & Poor, Phoenix Mesa home values are showing a slight increase as of late 2009 and into 2010. This is good news for home buyers and home sellers in the Phoenix Mesa metropolitan area.

Housing Construction Permits up In January 2010: Why?

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Construction housing permits high in January 2010 because of home builders trying to capitalize on the home buyer tax credit deadline that runs out April 30, 2010.

Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix Rank 36 in Best Commute According To Forbes Magazine

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

According to the Census Bureau, 2.8 million people commute to work 90 minutes or more each day, in each direction. Now, your daily commute may not be as long, but time spent in cars, trains and buses is time away from work and from family.

How Rising Consumer Sentiment Is Linked To Higher Home Prices

Friday, February 12th, 2010

As Consumer Confidence rises it may correspond to an increase in home prices as long as the job market in the local area improves. Jobs will help demand versus confidence.

Arizona Foreclosures: Severity Of The Foreclosure Crisis Depends On Where You Live

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Arizona ranks 3rd in the United States for foreclosure activity. Although not great for those losing their homes to foreclosure it is great for those looking to buy their first home or a repeat home buyer home – a resale home.

Mortgage Approvals Are Getting More And More Scarce

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The economy’s improving but lending standards are not. Nationally, banks are making mortgage approvals harder to come by. Underwriting guidelines are tightening.

Walking Trails and Bike Paths Desired Over Golf Courses?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Baby boomers are desiring bike paths and hiking trails over golf course communities.

Pending Home Sales Suggest Stronger Spring Market – Don’t Be Fooled

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

National pending home sales suggest a strong spring housing market, but looming changes in FHA home loan guidelines, termination of the home buyer tax credit and rising interest rates could put a damper on a continued home buying rally.