Blog Feed: Arizona Real Estate Investments

Phoenix Home Prices Rebounding

Published on 2012-09-25 10:58:48

Home prices in Phoenix AZ have increased more than 20 percent year of year as reported by Standard & Poor’s/Case Shiller index reports and the Cromford Report.  Cities in Arizona with the highest increase include Scottsdale (up 9%), Paradise Valley (up 12%), Cave Creek (up 19%), Carefree (up 1%), Fountain Hills (up 10%) and Gold Canyon (up [...]

Green is in—especially in real estate

Published on 2012-08-23 17:20:58

“Green” is the buzzword these days in regard to just about everything: cars, cleaning products, food, and, even in real estate. Everyone wants to save money and one of the easiest ways to do so without putting forth too much effort is to add some “green features” to a home. An eco-friendly house is different [...]

Investment Opportunities Looking Good

Published on 2012-08-21 09:13:21

Now could be the perfect time to invest in Arizona’s real estate market. Arizona’s job market continues to improve, which could add new fuel to the recovering housing market in Arizona. With new jobs and more security, the housing market is bound to move into overdrive. With continued job growth, the demand for more housing [...]

Two Arizona cities have nearly the lowest property taxes in the US

Published on 2012-08-19 17:07:20

Although Arizona’s Real Estate market remains unpredictable, Phoenix and Mesa home owners have some of the smallest property tax obligations in the nation. Home owners in Mesa and Phoenix Arizona pay the second and fourth lowest property taxes of any major metropolitan area. Mesa homeowners pay an average median home price of 0.5 percent and [...]

Phoenix AZ housing market is back to 2009 levels

Published on 2012-08-14 11:37:59

Although the year started off sluggish, home sales doubled in February and March and folks are again buying homes in the Phoenix Metro area.  New home sales are up and re-sales are down.  Gilbert AZ and Chandler AZ showed increases of almost 7% for new homes, and subdivisions in the city of Maricopa, once the most [...]

Why Real Estate Investment Infomercials are NOT your Friend.

Published on 2012-03-05 07:17:24

Ask any real estate professional and they will tell you that, at some point in the past decade, they have been approached by someone calling himself an investor and asked to submit a large quantity of offers to purchase property.  If you’ve ever had insomnia you may have switched on the TV late at night [...]

Condos, Townhouses, Patio Homes… What the Heck is the Difference?

Published on 2012-03-02 07:15:59

We told you previously some of the reasons why condos, townhomes, and patio homes can be great real estate investments in Phoenix and other Arizona regional areas right now.  But these descriptions can sometimes be confusing.  In fact, many people don’t know the difference between these property types. In the interest of helping the real estate [...]

How to do your Homework before Investing in Real Estate

Published on 2011-12-06 12:27:07

Real estate investing advice is as plentiful today as Kardashians on reality TV.  But much like the Kardashian phenomenon, most of that advice is pretty fake and superficial, and largely there because they want your money.  So how do you do your homework and learn to separate the real advice from the fake and misleading?  [...]

The Hottest Areas for Real Estate Investing in Phoenix RIGHT NOW

Published on 2011-12-06 12:24:52

� � There are a few key property profiles that bring in the big guns… and the big BUCKS.  People look for homes in areas with certain features that they value.  Now, you as the real estate investor in search of fix-and-flip or buy-and-hold properties want to find the best deals in those areas.  When [...]

Are Condos, Townhouses, and Patio Homes Good Investments?

Published on 2011-12-06 12:20:12

In today’s topsy-turvy real estate market, many so-called experts will tell you that single family real estate investment properties are the only ones the investor should consider at present.  The traditional way of thinking was that condos and their cousins, the townhome and patio home, are the first type of property to drop in value [...]

Foreign Buyers Series: FIRPTA and the Escrow Process in Arizona

Published on 2011-12-02 13:22:12

The Latest in Arizona Real Estate News for Canadians and Canadian Investors Many international investors are savvy and experienced in buying real estate in their home country or elsewhere around the world.  Arizona however does approach the process a little differently than many other places.  Today we would like to share some of the “ins [...]

The “Side Pockets” of Hedging Real Estate

Published on 2011-11-21 18:09:58

Next in our “Hedge Fund Investment” series… The complex nature of hedge fund investing has inspired volumes of theoretical explanation on the directional nature of investing and event-driven strategies.  Warren Buffett himself has devoted much attention to the topic.  Arbitrage and equity markets and risk parity are buzzwords that economists use when debating the merits [...]

Do Pets Make Good Tenants?

Published on 2011-11-15 08:13:17

Next in our “The Role of the Tenant in Real Estate Investing” series… � The real estate investor in search of tenants often assumes that “no pets allowed” is a standard they should follow.  After all, pets are just a messy disaster in a rental property, right? The answer, surprisingly, is a resounding…  WRONG! In [...]

Canadian Home Buyers Get Advice on the Tax Consequences of Buying Arizona Real Estate.

Published on 2011-07-05 13:23:03

One of the most complicated aspects of buying a home internationally is understanding the tax consequences. You do not want to end up increasing your tax bill when you buy real estate in Arizona, especially if the point of your investment is to event

Discover the Reasons to Buy an Investment Home in Arizona

Published on 2011-06-30 15:59:14

Arizona is the perfect place for international home buyers looking for investment property. If you have always wanted to buy a house, but cannot afford to do so in your own country, check out Arizona homes. This is the perfect time to buy an investme

Pending Home Sales Turn Around in May

Published on 2011-06-29 12:36:47

Pending home sales rose strongly in May with all regions experiencing gains from a year ago, pointing to higher housing activity in the second half of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Read the full story here

School is Starting and ASU Students Need a Place to Live, Why Rent When You Can BUY?

Published on 2011-06-29 10:21:00

The time of year is coming when parents and students flock to the Valley of the Sun to enroll at ASU. There are a plethora of things to do: meal plans to buy, books to buy, clothes, classes to find and… HOUSING! I think you would all agree that hou

Reap the Benefits of Using a Phoenix Real Estate Agent During an International Move

Published on 2011-06-29 10:03:47

Are you a Canadian buying in Phoenix, Arizona? Maybe a German looking for a 2nd home in the sunny state of Arizona or Phoenix metropolitan area? An international move can be both exciting and stressful. One way to ensure your move to Arizona goes smo

10 Reasons to Buy and Hold Arizona Real Estate Now!

Published on 2011-06-27 11:14:45

It’s the deal of the century. Well, maybe not the century, but it’s pretty darn good. The Phoenix metro real estate market has rolled back to around 1992 pricing. The low end of the market has some especially incredible deals. You can buy 1000 sq

10 Reasons to Buy and Hold Arizona Real Estate Now!

Published on 2011-06-27 11:14:45

1. It’s the deal of the century. Well, maybe not the century, but it’s pretty darn good. The Phoenix metro real estate market has rolled back to around 1992 pricing. The low end of the market has some especially incredible deals for buy and hold

Owner Occupied Buyers in Arizona Enjoy Both Cheap Housing and Good Weather

Published on 2011-06-24 12:15:40

Arizona real estate is tempting in many ways for potential owner occupied buyers who live in Canada and other countries. Those sick of cold weather are likely to find Phoenix to be a pleasantly warm change, so much so that occasional visits to this s

Short sales benefit homeowners, lenders and investors

Published on 2011-06-23 09:59:22

Nearly half of Arizona homeowners owe more on their mortgage than their homes are worth. While there are options, such as refinancing at a lower interest rate, that still doesn’t solve the problem of owing much more than what the home is worth. Per

Bank-owned Properties: Nine Questions to Ask before You Write an Offer

Published on 2011-06-22 12:10:09

Making an offer on a bank-owned REO property can be an intimidating process for prospective buyers. In most cases, REO sellers are not very flexible when it comes to terms of the contract, which means that you really have to do your homework in order

Five Reasons Why You Should Enlist Help with Trustee Sale Auctions

Published on 2011-06-21 13:42:11

Buying a property at a trustee sale or auction can be a great way to locate investment properties, but potential buyers often don’t realize how grueling and time-consuming the research and bid process is until it’s too late. When it comes to buyi

Why investing in rentals could be a good move

Published on 2011-06-21 09:56:23

As home prices fall and rents rise, some investors are plunking their money in real estate, chasing the cash flow that comes along with becoming a landlord. “For the first time in a long time, you can buy that home and can get a cash-on-cash return

Mortgage Foreclosure or Short Sale Tax Tips

Published on 2011-06-20 12:38:34

If you are a homeowner whose mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during tax years 2007 through 2012, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgiven from your income. � Normally, debt forgiveness results in tax

If you’re going fix and flip a home, do it right the first time!

Published on 2011-06-16 12:00:14

You did your research. You won the bid on the house you wanted. You decided you are going to fix the house and flip it. Your goal is set for 30 days. But now what? � What is going to make that house become the dream home that someone will want t

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds to help families purchase foreclosed homes at a discount

Published on 2011-06-15 13:24:42

Each county in Arizona received a specific amount in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds to help families purchase foreclosed homes at a discount, which in turn helps stabilize neighborhoods. NSP Homeownership Assistance funds are for down

Now is the time to invest in Arizona real estate

Published on 2011-06-15 13:02:31

Arizona’s pre-foreclosure filings have leveled off and only about 4200 homes have remained on the market each month since April 2011. This is the lowest number of pre-foreclosure filings since December 2007. � Foreclosure filings are considere

Loan Modification – Stop foreclosure in Arizona

Published on 2011-06-10 13:19:02

You can stop foreclosure in Arizona through loan modification. But, before you opt for a home loan modification in Arizona, it is important for you to know some of the loan modification details. First of all it is important for you to know what loan

Buying Bank Owned REO Properties

Published on 2011-06-01 07:34:52

An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful trustee sale auction.  In the event a bidder doesn’t come forward at the trustee auction, the property “reverts” to the bank. It

A short sale in real estate is not always a pleasant transaction

Published on 2011-05-30 10:23:46

There are many ways to lose a home but signing away ownership in a manner that destroys credit, embarrasses the family and strips an owner of dignity is one of the hardest. For owners who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current, there

Foreclosure homes are selling fast in the Valley as investors jump at the low prices

Published on 2011-05-28 17:59:16

Metro Phoenix has a “shadow inventory” of nearly 100,000 homes, the kind that market watchers sometimes fear could flood the region’s long-suffering housing market and drive down prices. � These homes are either in foreclosure

Investors dominating the Phoenix rental market at a record pace

Published on 2011-05-23 16:22:39

According to a recent article by MyFoxPhoenix, the rental market is the hottest housing trend in the Phoenix Metro area. Investors have been snapping up foreclosure properties at a record pace, fixing them up, and putting them back on the market as r

How does Hard Money Lending for your Trustee Sale purchase work?

Published on 2011-05-20 15:19:18

One of the many advantages of borrowing from a Private Hard Money Lender, like Capital Fund I, is that they perform all underwriting, documentation, and signings in house, therefore they can fund loans in 24 hours and even quicker in some instances.

Take a wal with our Maricopa County Trustee Sale Specialist

Published on 2011-05-19 18:49:36

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Income property opportunities in today’s Arizona Foreclosure List

Published on 2011-05-19 17:53:10

Our daily Maricopa County foreclosure auction list and map has just been updated.  Some great deals exist with 133 properties showing a substantial return on investment.  Of these most profitable properties, 31 have an opening bid of under $50K, 8

Demand for rental properties has set off a buying frenzy for Buy and Hold Real Estate Investors

Published on 2011-05-18 13:21:54

Metro Phoenix has long been known for its supply of affordable houses, easy to buy and resell. Now, the rental market is dominating the region’s housing sector, something many real-estate experts and agents didn’t expect, as reported by b

Arizona’s Maricopa County Trustee Sales Questions Answered

Published on 2011-05-16 12:31:33

Question: How can I find out more about the trustee sale process? Answer: For basic questions, we are available to discuss by phone questions you may have. We also offer a “ride along” service for $399 by appointment where we take you to

Arizona posted the nation’s second-highest state foreclosure rate

Published on 2011-05-13 09:45:09

April foreclosure filings in Arizona fell from March and were down overall from a year ago, according to the latest numbers released Thursday by RealtyTrac Inc. However, Arizona continues to have the No. 2 foreclosure rate in the nation. � Arizo

Home prices tumble in many of Arizona’s Sun Cities

Published on 2011-05-12 10:56:29

The East Valley Tribune reported the number of single-family homes sold in Sun City and Sun City West were the same in April 2010 as in April 2011, but sellers in each community received less money for their properties year over year, a new study rev

Today’s Maricopa County Trustee Sale Auctions Update

Published on 2011-05-11 11:02:57

Here are the stats for today’s Phoenix Metro trustee sale auctions: 43 foreclosure properties with Profit Margins above 30% (before expenses).  Of these most profitable properties, 25 have opening bids of under $50,000 – great opportunit

Phoenix Arizona Foreclosure Properties Going to Trustee Sale Auction 5/11/11

Published on 2011-05-10 18:45:33

Our list for tomorrow’s Trustee Sale foreclosure auctions has been updated.   We’re showing a total of 240 properties around the valley with 269 of them showing a positive margin and 48 with an opening bid of $50k or less. Need a biddin

Foreclosure opportunities are bountiful, so take advantage while you can!

Published on 2011-05-10 12:39:58

First quarter foreclosures in 2011 are down 27% from last year’s first quarter results.  Lack of credit options and declining home values do not bode well for current market conditions. The probability of an increased number of distressed prop

Should a Canadian Hold U.S. Real Estate in a Corporation, LLC, LP or LLP?

Published on 2011-05-09 14:17:17

When a Canadian citizen wants to acquire investment real estate in the United States, one of the first questions the investor must answer is “should the real estate be held in a U.S. corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or li

Phoenix Metro – Maricopa County Daily Trustee Sale Auction List

Published on 2011-05-06 12:19:13

Artisan Real Estate Group’s Full Service Trustee Sales Acquisition Team works with individual investors, REIT or hedge fund investors looking to purchase homes at foreclosure auctions in the Phoenix Metro Area (Maricopa County) .  We have just add

Investors stacking up the profits on deeply discounted homes in Phoenix and Mesa

Published on 2011-05-05 10:26:47

Forbes and Trulia report distressed properties in the Phoenix metro area are selling at deep discounts of 15% to 50% from the highs of 2006 and 2007.   We’ve talked about this on our blog for months and our investors are listening.  Each day our

Buy-and-Hold investors are dominating the market in Arizona snapping up income properties at a dizzying pace!

Published on 2011-04-28 13:45:22

As the housing market continues to force homeowners into rentals, more investors are taking advantage of the surplus of deeply discounted distressed homes in Arizona. Most of the investors we’re seeing lately are international cash buyers making ba

Investors are flipping homes in Arizona for big profits!

Published on 2011-04-28 13:36:33

Even though home prices are down more than a third from their peak, according to the National Association of Realtors, many investors are making big profits! � In recent months, our team has helped investors make anywhere from 12% to 24% and mor

Looking For Luxury In Chandler?

Published on 2011-04-27 11:00:50

Many areas in Arizona are still showing signs of growth both commercially and residentially.  Nearly 18 acres of land was acquired for the grand price of $3.5 million by Investment Property Associates in Chandler. The property lies at the intersecti

Attention sellers – Buyer turnoffs!

Published on 2011-04-22 16:29:28

There are lots of reasons for a potential buyer to decide against purchasing a home, but wouldn’t you like to know that one of their reasons wasn’t YOU or something you did?  We’re going to help you be sure that this doesn’t

A New Bill Concerning REOs And Retirement Penalties

Published on 2011-04-20 10:36:45

The Housing Recovery Act of 2011 was introduced to the House of Representatives by Bill Posey (R-FL) . In essence, what the bill proposes is that people would have the ability to use qualified retirement plans to purchase a home that has been in the

Test Your Short Sale Knowledge!

Published on 2011-04-18 11:41:59

If you’re a home-owner thinking about selling your home through a short sale, take a moment to educate yourself on what this really means and what the requirements may be for your situation. � 1. Have you really assessed your situation (as no

Using IRA’s to buy Real Estate

Published on 2011-04-16 21:56:51

Were you aware that Americans are able to use their IRA assets to purchase investment properties? It’s called a self-directed IRA, and with the low prices of foreclosed homes that are currently on the market, there’s no time like the present to i

What’s down in the housing market?

Published on 2011-04-14 11:50:47

Pre-foreclosures…that’s what! The number of new notice of trustee sales in the Metro Phoenix area has dropped considerably over the last few months, while the number of actual foreclosures are not falling at the same rate. Normally, pre-foreclosu

Are you an asset manager looking for the quick disposition of your REO assets?

Published on 2011-04-12 10:23:41

Artisan Real Estate Group can help. Our team of professional agents is uniquely skilled at the quick valuation, rehab, listing and sale of REO assets. Our team has disposed of assets for Amtrust and JP Morgan Chase quickly and we would love the oppor

The process of buying distressed homes at Arizona trustee sale

Published on 2011-04-09 13:23:16

We often get asked  What really happens at a Maricopa County Trustee Sale? It is such a common question that we decided to put everything about this process into one nice little article for easy quick reference.   We’ll probably forget something