Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale real estate market makes Forbes' 'Best Buy Cities' for 2014

http://ktar.com/22/1688054/PhoenixMesaScottsdale-real-estate-market-makes-Forbes-Best-Buy-Cities-for-2014

3 Bold Predictions for the Phoenix Real Estate Sector in 2014

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/12/26/3-bold-predictions-for-the-phoenix.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-12-26&page=all

Smart Tax Moves Homeowners Should Make Before 2013 Ends

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/11/smart-tax-moves-homeowners-should-make-before-2013-ends/#!

Trulia’s Housing Predictions: How 2014 Will be Different

http://trends.truliablog.com/2013/12/housing-predictions-2014/?ecampaign=cnews201312C&eurl=trends.truliablog.com%2F2013%2F12%2Fhousing-predictions-2014%2F

Glendale to host 2016 College Football Championship game

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/12/16/glendale-to-host-2016-college-football.html?ana=e_phx_bn

Zagat names 15 best-looking restaurants in Phoenix

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/prime_cuts/2013/12/zagat-names-15-best-looking.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-12-10

No Two Interest Rates are Created Equal

http://crackerjackagent.com/articles/381/no-two-interest-rates-are-create

Arizona’s home foreclosure rate plunges

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/12/09/arizonas-home-foreclosure-rate-plunges.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-12-09

$13 million family fun center in the works near Butterfly Wonderland (Video)

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/11/25/family-fun-center-in-the-works-near.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-11-25

Is Arizona starting to boom as a Silicon Valley?

http://www.moneycation.com/2013/11/is-arizona-starting-to-boom-as-silicon.html?m=1

Despite inventory shortages, homebuyers looking for bargains this winter

http://www.inman.com/2013/11/20/despite-inventory-shortages-homebuyers-looking-for-bargains-this-winter/

NO CHANGES to 2014 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loan Limits

Great news!!

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced the new loan limits for 2014, and there are NO CHANGES.  This allows buyers to continue to borrow at current levels and is very good news for all of us in the Real Estate business.  Feel free to share this email with your offices.

http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/25847/CLL2014112613Final.pdf

Happy Thanksgiving!

Scottsdale adds McDowell Sonoran Preserve land

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/11/20/scottsdale-adds-mcdowell-sonoran.html

Turnaround towns: How Orlando and Phoenix are making a comeback

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101184091

Phoenix area will be among the fastest growing metro regions next year

http://www.azcentral.com/business/news/articles/20131118phoenix-area-will-among-fastest-growing-metro-regions-next-year.html

More affluent Arizonans give to local charities than national average

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/11/14/more-affluent-arizonans-give-to-local.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-11-14

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve Brown's Ranch Trailhead is open!

For those of you looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy our beautiful fall weather this weekend...the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Brown's Ranch Trailhead is open! Below is a link with more information on this easy hike out to the old ranch site.http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead/displayLocation/9#sthash.jeBCiVet.5mTPyzmc.dpbs

JUST LISTED IN PINNACLE PEAK VISTAS 3

Fabulous 1.19 acre lot capturing Pinnacle Peak, McDowell Mountain, sunset and city light views! Very private on a cul-de-sac street & easy to build on with no major washes. First time on the market since original owner purchased from the developer 25 years ago!

Offered at $449,000

Home prices post strongest annual gain in nearly 8 years

http://www.inman.com/2013/11/06/home-prices-post-highest-annual-gain-in-nearly-8-years/#!

Jumbo home loans may grow more common if Fannie and Freddie trim their mortgage limits

http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/jumbo-home-loans-may-grow-more-common-if-fannie-and-freddie-trim-their-mortgage-limits/2013/10/31/7eba29b0-3fff-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_story.html#!

US home prices rise in Aug, yearly gain best since 2006: S&P/Case-Shiller

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101151520#!

Mortgage rates fall two weeks in a row: Freddie Mac

http://www.housingwire.com/articles/27731-mortgage-rates-fall-two-weeks-in-a-row-freddie-mac#!

Americans on the Move Again, Census Says

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/10/29/americans-move-again-census-says

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since June

http://www.inman.com/wire/mortgage-rates-drop-to-lowest-level-since-june/#!

Mortgage rates fall to four-month lows

http://www.housingwire.com/articles/27605-mortgage-rates-fall-to-four-month-lows

Housing: Foreclosures down, investors exit

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/10/housing-foreclosures-down-investors.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-10-21

Scottsdale among top 100 cities to live

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/money/article_db256e84-36af-11e3-87d1-0019bb2963f4.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Are we still heading toward 5% mortgages?

http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/19/real_estate/mortgage-rates/index.html

3 biggest headaches for real estate if government defaults

http://www.inman.com/2013/10/15/3-biggest-headaches-for-real-estate-if-government-defaults/

Home prices increase as more properties go up for sale

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2013/10/11/home-prices-increase-as-more.html?s=image_gallery

Bob Parsons buys Golf Club Scottsdale in latest big real estate deal

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/10/09/bob-parsons-buys-golf-club-scottsdale.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-10-09

Phoenix Real Estate: Sellers No Longer in Driver’s Seat

http://knowledge.wpcarey.asu.edu/article.cfm?aid=1442

Buying still cheaper than renting

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/money/personalfinance/2013/09/19/2836529/#!

Great Design Plant: Desert Museum Palo Verde Offers a Colorful Canopy

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17907565/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u364&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery14

Government Shutdown Risks Hurting The Housing Recovery

http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/10/01/heres-how-the-government-shutdown-will-affect-housing/?utm_campaign=forbestwittersf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Mortgage rates fall to 2-month low after Fed announcement

http://www.inman.com/wire/mortgage-rates-fall-to-2-month-low-after-fed-announcement/#!

Forbes lists Arizona No. 1 for projected job growth

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/09/25/forbes-lists-arizona-no-1-for.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-09-26

7 Reasons to Buy a House Before 2014

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2013/09/19/7-reasons-to-buy-a-house-before-2014

Metro Phoenix housing market's turnaround creates new issues

http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/20130912phoenix-housing-market-new-issues.html

Now Available & Recently Sold by Lynne Nash

Scottsdale debuts 'Cure Corridor' health and biosciences sector

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/health-care-daily/2013/09/scottsdale-debuts-cure-corridor.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-09-19

Claim energy efficiency tax credit for homeowners before it’s gone

http://www.inman.com/2013/09/13/claim-energy-efficiency-tax-credit-for-homeowners-before-its-gone/#!

SOLD in McCormick Ranch! $800,000

8131 E. Quarterhorse Trail 

Is the Phoenix housing market finally back to 'normal?'

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2013/09/is-the-phoenix-housing-market-finally.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-09-12

Luxury Homeowners Believe Homeownership Is a More Sound Investment Than the Stock Market: Survey

http://rismedia.com/2013-09-10/luxury-homeowners-believe-homeownership-is-a-more-sound-investment-than-the-stock-market-survey/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews

Arizona: Low prices + sunshine

http://business.financialpost.com/2013/09/06/arizona-low-prices-sunshine/

A First-Ever Flip in Mortgage Affordability

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/09/05/first-ever-flip-in-mortgage-affordability

Phoenix named among 10 best cities for small business

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/08/phoenix-named-among-10-best-cities-for.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-08-27

Home values rise nationally for 17th consecutive month

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/09/home-values-rise-nationally-for-17th.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-09-03&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1378244512

Improve Your Chances of Obtaining a Home Mortgage

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130822_obtainamortgage.htm

Mortgage Rates Surge to 2-Year High

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/08/23/mortgage-rates-surge-2-year-high

Supervisors approve $33M cut in Maricopa Co. property taxes

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/08/supervisors-approve-33m-cut-in.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-08-20

Phoenix luxury home market seeing a summer rebound

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/08/19/phoenix-luxury-home-market-seeing-a.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-08-19&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1377101427

Arizona sees rise in $1 billion public companies

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/08/arizona-sees-rise-in-public-companies.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-08-19&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1376951314

Now Playing in Homes Everywhere: TV, the App

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15840222/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u336&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery4

Fun Facts on Millennials

Phoenix No. 3 in U.S. for new construction jobs

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/07/30/phoenix-no-3-in-us-for-new.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-07-30&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1376329224

5 Remodeling Monkey Wrenches and How to Prevent Them

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15353417/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u329&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery10

CoreLogic: U.S. home prices up nearly 12 percent in June

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/08/corelogic-us-home-prices-up-nearly.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-08-06&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1375910309

Phoenix home foreclosure inventory down to meager 1 percent

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/07/30/phoenix-home-foreclosure-inventory.html?ana=e_vert&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1375720827

10 Safest U.S. Cities- Scottsdale makes the list!

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/07/29/10-safest-us-cities

Report: Phoenix home prices up 21 percent from 2012

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/07/phoenix-southwest-home-prices.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-07-30&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1375291243

Housing prices could rise 10 percent by year-end, pro says

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100910852

Scottsdale, Buckeye among best Arizona cities for young families

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/07/23/scottsdale-buckeye-among-best-arizona.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-07-23&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1374854819

Rent Increases Send Investors House Hunting

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130719_rentincreases.htm

Jumbo Mortgage Loans Are Back on the Table

http://rismedia.com/2013-07-20/jumbo-mortgage-loans-are-back-on-the-table/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eNews

13 Phoenix-area hospitals ranked as best by U.S. News & World Report

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/health-care-daily/2013/07/13-phoenix-area-hospitals-ranked-as.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-07-16&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1374267165

Second-Home Market Bounces Back

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1003918?ref=feeds%2Flatest

'Boomerang buyers' returning to housing market

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/07/boomerang-buyers-returning-to.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-07-15&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1373905260

Arizona Helicopter Adventures expands from Sedona to Scottsdale

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/07/10/arizona-helicopter-adventures-expands.html

ASU: Phoenix-area home prices still surging as inventory remains low

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/07/08/asu-phoenix-area-home-prices-still.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-07-08&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1373473525

Phoenix No. 1 for economic growth, Tucson second

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/07/08/phoenix-no-1-for-economic-growth.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-07-08&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1373321891

The housing recovery in 10 big honking numbers

http://www.builderonline.com/housing-data/the-housing-recovery-in-10-big-honking-numbers.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=jump&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BBU_062513&day=2013-06-25

Proposal would extend Canadian snowbirds' time in U.S.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/06/14/canadian-snowbird-residence-bill/2424435/

The ABCs of CAD — How Architectural Software Helps Homeowners, Too

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12486584/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u296&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery9

Streak Reverses, Mortgage Rates Move Lower

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/06/21/streak-reverses-mortgage-rates-move-lower

Toll Brothers pays $3.7M for Carefree land, luxury homes planned

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/06/18/toll-brothers-pays-37m-for-carefree.html?ana=e_vert&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1372112339

Arizona retirees better off than most when it comes to income

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/06/11/arizona-retirees-better-of-than-most.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-06-11&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1371835806

Home builder confidence turns positive for first time in 7 years

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/06/17/home-builder-confidence-turns-positive.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-06-17&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1371681756

Curious about home values where you live? Type in your zip code to find out!

http://www.azcentral.com/realestate/homevalues/homevalues.php

Phoenix Children’s Hospital named among best by U.S. News & World Report

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/06/11/phoenix-childrens-hospital-named.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-06-11&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1371223971

Why Phoenix is NOT headed for another housing bust

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2013/06/why-phoenix-isnt-headed-for-another.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-06-11&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1371055547

Low supply pushes Phoenix-area home prices up 30 percent in past year

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/06/10/low-supply-pushes-phoenix-area-home.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-06-10&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1370916701

Heat sends snakes slithering into peculiar places

http://www.kpho.com/story/22515546/heat-sends-snakes-slithering-into-peculiar-places

Phoenix, LA lead U.S. home price gains in April

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/06/phoenix-la-lead-us-home-price-gains.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-06-04&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1370447831

Home Sellers Take the Power Seat

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/05/30/home-sellers-take-power-seat

The safest credit card for your business

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/news-wire/2013/05/29/how-friendly-is-your-business-credit.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-05-29&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1369972986

New growth spurt for Valley

http://www.azcentral.com/business/arizonaeconomy/articles/20130522phoenix-poised-pass-philadelphia-buckeyes-surge-ranks-th-us.html?nclick_check=1

Consumer spending: Arizonans buying more

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/05/consumer-spending-arizonans-buying-more.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-05-24&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1369428487

Housing market now the 'tailwind' pushing economic growth

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/05/21/housing-market-now-the-tailwind.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-05-21&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06&t=1369257229

U.S. Strengths Keep International Buyers Coming Here

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/05/16/us-strengths-keep-international-buyers-coming-here

Mortgage rates will rise along with housing prices

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2013/05/mortgage-rates-will-rise-along-with.html

Veteran analyst’s take on rising metro Phoenix home prices

http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/catherinereagor/2013/05/10/veteran-analysts-take-on-rising-metro-phoenix-home-prices/

Arizona back on Wall Street radar

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/05/arizona-back-on-wall-street-radar.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-05-13&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl&t=1368509368

Arizona considering utility deregulation

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/05/acc-takes-first-steps-to-examine.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-05-10&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl

Home prices jump, see biggest gains in seven years

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/05/home-prices-jump-see-biggest-gains-in.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-05-07&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl

Phoenix among best cities for house flippers

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/05/02/phoenix-among-best-cities-for-house.html?ana=e_vert&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06

Arizona's Top 15 high schools for 2013

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/04/23/arizonas-top-15-high-schools-for-2013.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-04-23&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06

The Hottest Housing Markets of 2013 - Phoenix is #1!

http://247wallst.com/2013/04/29/the-hottest-housing-markets-of-2013/

Lenders Embrace Home Equity Loans Again

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/04/25/lenders-embrace-home-equity-loans-again?om_rid=AAEU%24Z&om_mid=_BReVoOB8yMCSKG&om_ntype=RMODaily

5 Ways Sellers Can Prepare for a Home Inspection

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/04/17/5-ways-sellers-can-prepare-for-home-inspection

Phoenix among top moving destinations in U.S. for 2012

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/phoenix-among-top-moving-destination.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-04-15&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl

Metro Phoenix luxury home sales on the rise

http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/20130418metro-phoenix-luxury-home-sales-rise.html?nclick_check=1

CityCenter at CityNorth set for sale, rebranding around retail

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/04/15/citycenter-at-citynorth-set-for-sale.html

For the first time in 4 years, cash home buyers aren't king in Phoenix

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/04/10/for-the-first-time-in-4-years-cash.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-04-10&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06

Commercial real estate sector poised for big rebound

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/04/10/commercial-real-estate-sector-poised.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-04-11&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06

8 Backyard Ideas to Delight Your Dog

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8824871/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u256&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery5

Phoenix still a top market for home investors

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/04/04/realtytrac-phoenix-still-a-top-market.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-04-04&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06

Home Prices Pick Up at Fastest Pace in 7 Years

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/04/04/home-prices-pick-up-fastest-pace-in-7-years?om_rid=AAEU%24Z&om_mid=_BRXcMrB8xx52Kn&om_ntype=RMODaily

Why we're better off in a hot city than a cold one

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/03/why-your-citys-better-off-hot-than-cold.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-03-28&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl

Vacation-Home Sales Up in 2012

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/04/02/vacation-home-sales-up-in-2012?om_rid=AAEU%24Z&om_mid=_BRWwDIB8xu8HCi&om_ntype=RMODaily

Phoenix luxury home market striking unusual balance

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/03/27/phoenix-luxury-home-market-striking.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-03-27&u=12637248014f84bb4724cfd8bf4c06

Panel recommends removing deadline for Blue Sky complex

http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/20130321panel-recommends-removing-deadline-scottsdale-blue-sky-complex.html

Home prices make largest year-over-year jump in 6 years

http://www.inman.com/news/2013/03/26/home-prices-make-largest-year-over-year-jump-in-6-years

'Flash Sales' Grow More Common

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/03/19/flash-sales-grow-more-common?om_rid=AAClZC&om_mid=_BRSINOB8xe8fu0&om_ntype=RMODaily

Knight Frank: Top 20 Most Expensive Real Estate Markets Revealed

http://realtybiznews.com/knight-frank-top-20-most-expensive-real-estate-markets-revealed/98720263/

Why higher mortgage rates will help the housing market

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/03/why-higher-mortgage-rates-will-help.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-03-19&u=kHKE2YXUKY+/4LlBx2aO72JvMrl

Foreclosed Home Owners Are Back and Want to Buy Again

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/03/12/foreclosed-home-owners-are-back-and-want-buy-again

Hollywood celebrities buying homes in Phoenix area

http://www.kpho.com/story/21442058/hollywood-celebrities-moiving-in-to-the-valley

Readers’ Jumbo Questions: Too Soon to Refinance?

http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2013/03/13/readers-jumbo-questions-too-soon-to-refinance/

Phoenix Rising Like...Well, a Phoenix

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/blogs/hearing/phoenix-rising-like-a-phoenix-1034875-1.html

Arizona home prices up 21 percent in January

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Arizona-home-prices-up-21-percent-in-January-195307551.html

Are Banks Easing Up on Mortgage Standards?

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/03/05/are-banks-easing-up-mortgage-standards?om_rid=AAClZC&om_mid=_BRNhaIB8xMWTFT&om_ntype=RMODaily

Spring training: Guide to Phoenix-area stadiums

http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/articles/20130221spring-training-stadiums-phoenix-guide.html

It’s Time to Make Your Move!

Mortgage rates starting to climb

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57570583/mortgage-rates-starting-to-climb/

9 tips for creating passwords that send hackers away–PLUS 5 points to remember when selling your home

To keep hackers out of your systems, never click on suspicious links or attachments, even from friends. But it's even more important to manage your passwords. Here's what internet security experts say we should do: 1. Use nothing from the dictionary. If your password is in the dictionary, it's no barrier at all. Even if you make  changes to a real word, hackers can still breach it. 2. Use a "passphrase." The longer the password, the harder it is to crack. One that's 14 characters or more is ideal. But long passwords are hard to remember, so think of a phrase–a favorite song lyric, movie quote, or poem, then use only the first few letters of each word for your "passphrase." 3. Try gibberish. Randomly run over your keyboard, hitting Shift and Alt/Option keys every once in a while. Copy each of these gibberish passwords into a text file and put it on an encrypted, password-protected USB drive. The best passwords have a random selection of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and keyboard symbols, like "%" and "+". 4. Store passwords securely. Never store your passwords on your computer. If it's hacked, all your accounts will be compromised. Store passwords on an encrypted USB drive with a long password you memorize, then copy and paste them into accounts to prevent keystroke logging software from getting them. Or simply keep password hints (not the passwords) on a piece of paper in your wallet. 5. Never use a password twice. Hackers love it when people use the same password for lots of sites. Once they get into your LinkedIn account, they'll try for your bank account. Make sure it's different. 6. Give crazy answers to security questions. It's not hard for hackers to find the real answers to these questions. So when accounts ask, "What high school did you attend?" make your answer something like, "The sky in Nebraska." But be sure to remember it! 7. Use more than one browser. Pick one browser for casual surfing – news, hobbies, forums, and blogs. Use another for social nets. Then choose a third to use only for the important stuff – online banking, bill paying, and e-mails. Then close it when you're done using it. 8. Pass on those password managers. There are password protection and password management programs available, but, remember, they still reside on the computer. If it's stolen, you've lost your passwords. Also, hackers have cracked some of this software. 9. Be careful about sharing. Try not to register for online accounts with your real e-mail address. You can get "throwaway" e-mail addresses at sites like 10minutemail.com, which self-destruct in 10 minutes. Consider everything you share online as public record.

Luxury sales approach sellers' market

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Real-Estate/2013/02/19/Luxury-sales-approach-sellers-market/2131361312850/

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show draws international entries

http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/20130215scottsdale-arabian-horse-show-draws-international-entries.html

Pinnacle Peak Patio will remain a restaurant, not resort

http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/20130131pinnacle-peak-patio-scottsdale-restaurant-resort.html

U.S. home prices post biggest jump in over six years -CoreLogic

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/05/usa-housing-corelogic-idUSL1N0B4B2E20130205

Median Phoenix home prices jumped 29% in 2012

http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/20130201median-phoenix-home-prices-jumped.html

Top 10 Romantic Cities- #1 Scottsdale, AZ

http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-romantic-cities/scottsdale/az

Phoenix shows largest gain in US home prices

http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/Phoenix-shows-largest-gain-in-US-home-prices-188954941.html

Investors placing big bets on real estate recovery

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/02/investors-placing-big-bets-on-real.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-02-04

Expect New Features at the Waste Management Phoenix Open

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/golf/phoenixopen/articles/20130125expect-new-features-at-the-waste-management-phoenix-open.html

2012 Real Estate Market Year in Review! Overall, the progress has been slow, steady and upward.

http://www.armls.com/docs/stat-ppi-2012/stat-2012-year-in-review.pdf

Forbes names Phoenix among fastest-growing cities for population, economy

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/01/23/forbes-names-phoenix-among.html?ana=e_du_wknd&s=article_du&ed=2013-01-26

California residents, businesses consider bailing on Golden State over taxes

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/23/california-residents-businesses-consider-bailing-on-golden-state-over-taxes/

Zillow: Phoenix home values soar at end of 2012 to lead nation

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/01/22/zillow-phoenix-home-values-soar-at.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-01-22

Improving economy pushing Phoenix, U.S. homes above water

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/01/improving-economy-pushing-phoenix.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-01-16

Arizona's Top 50 high schools by SAT score

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/01/14/arizonas-top-50-high-schools-by-sat.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-01-15

CHART: How Rent Became More Expensive Than Mortgage Payments

http://www.businessinsider.com/monthly-rent-vs-monthly-mortgage-payment-2013-1?utm_source=feedburner&buffer_share=027a7

Phoenix housing market may be headed for 'chronic supply problem'

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2013/01/phoenix-housing-market-may-be-headed.html

Forever Views in Saguaro Heights!

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9 tax questions homeowners must ask – PLUS 5 ways to stay on top of home maintenance

Now is the time to start putting together records and information for your 2012 tax returns which are due April 15, 2013. Here are some tax questions homeowners need to ask: 1. What tax benefits did homeowners get in the recent 'fiscal cliff' budget agreement?Two tax provisions that ended in 2011 were reinstated for 2012 and 2013: 1. Mortgage insurance premiums are again tax deductible for people with adjusted gross income below $110,000; 2. Homeowners will continue to get tax credits for certain energy-efficient home improvements. For details, visit www.irs.gov or ask a tax professional. 2. What are the home related tax deductions people most often claim? One of them is the mortgage interest deduction (which can mean about $3,000 in tax savings for the average itemizing homeowner) and another one is the deduction for property taxes. 3. What is the #1 mistake homeowners make with their taxes? If your real estate taxes are not part of your monthly mortgage payment, you are billed by your town or county. Those tax bills often include other items like trash collection and snow removal fees. Be careful to deduct only the part of your bill that is property tax. 4. What tax deduction should I be sure to take? Make sure to deduct any points you paid on the mortgage you took out to purchase your home in the tax year you paid them. But if you refinanced, you need to amortize and deduct any points you paid over the life of the mortgage. People can easily forget the deduction after a few years. 5. What's the most important thing I should do as a first-time homeowner? Look at the HUD-1 form you received when you closed on your home. There may be fees like prepaid taxes or interest you can now deduct. 6. What should I look out for if I've owned my home for a number of years? If you've refinanced and taken out home equity loans or lines of credit, remember that the maximum outstanding home equity debt that's deductible is $100,000 and the maximum amount of deductible mortgage interest is $1 million. 7. Which home improvement records should I keep? Keep all receipts for the capital improvements you've made to the property. Tax rules let you add these expenses to your home's cost to reduce any profit you might have to pay taxes on when you sell. But most people are exempt from taxes on the first $500,000 of profit for joint filers ($250,000 for single filers). 8. What's the difference between a capital improvement and a repair? Fixing a furnace so it keeps working is a repair; replacing it is a capital improvement. 9. Will taking a home office tax deduction increase my chances of being audited? Taking the deduction shouldn't generate an audit by itself. But if your expenses are unusually large, or if it looks like you're using office costs to create artificial losses, the IRS will probably look into it. NOTE: Always consult a tax professional for the definitive answer to any tax question. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION Doing routine home maintenance is the best way to avoid those really expensive repairs that can come when things aren't looked after. Plus, when it comes time to sell, buyers will pay more for a well-maintained home. Here's how to stay on top of the upkeep.  1. Make a schedule and stick to it. Most maintenance can be done annually: roof, gutter, and downspout repairs; sealing exterior cracks; weatherproofing windows and doors; furnace and air conditioning checkups; inspecting and cleaning the drainage system. Put these on your calendar, then do them! 2. Take care of problems as soon as they appear. If a pipe leaks, repair it immediately. If a roof looks worn, repair it before it leaks. When gutters back up, even on a new house, water can come down inside walls and even damage the framing. You want to avoid the extra damage that can occur after something fails. 3. Assemble a team of contractors and repair people.Ask friends in your area, neighbors, and your real estate agent to recommend trades people. When buying a home, ask the seller for a list of the people who have worked on the property. 4. Be careful when choosing the least expensive contractor or building materials. Don't make cost the most important factor. Shoddy work and inferior materials will cost you more when you have to redo the job. 5. Ask your home inspector to re-inspect your property.Periodically bring in a professional inspector to show you what needs to be done to keep your home in good shape. Inspectors can point out simple, inexpensive things, like sealing cracks and touching up paint, which can make a big difference in the long run.

Top 5 cities where home prices rose the most in 2012

http://homes.yahoo.com/news/top-5-cities-where-home-prices-rose-the-most-in-2012-005721764.html

Hyped ‘Foreclosure Wave’ Took Different Path

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/12/31/hyped-foreclosure-wave-took-different-path

Congress passes fiscal crisis bill

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2013/01/congress-passes-fiscal-crisis-bill.html?ana=e_phx_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-01-02