Allan 'AJ' Jaffray

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Location:	Phoenix

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Hi,I am looking to buy a vacation home somewhere in phoenix or surrounding area. I would like a home that

Asked Tue Jun 17 2008, 15:45 by muffy152 - Phoenix - Home Buying - 24 answers

Allan 'AJ' Jaffray answered:

In my opinion when you are buying a vacation home you want to be near the top entertainment and dinning destinations, most people would consider that to be Scottsdale/N Phoenix. With that in mind my recommendations are:

Homes from $800K+
Desert Mountain or Troon

Homes from $400K-$800K
Terravita or Legend Trail

AJ - Thu Jun 19 2008, 11:10

Lake Havasu or Kingman to raise a family?

Asked Sat Jun 14 2008, 08:38 by Kerri - Arizona - Quality of Life - 4 answers

Allan 'AJ' Jaffray answered:

My family and I own two Vacation rentals in Lake Havasu and enjoy them greatly. Lake Havasu is primarily occupied by seasonal residents (snowbirds) but is evolving into a “year round community”. When we were looking for our vacation homes I searched Kingman, Bullhead City, Parker and Lake Havasu. When it was all said and done Lake Havasu seemed to have the most to offer. We love the lake and parks, in addition Lake Havasu has a number of big events during the fall and winter. Our homes don’t have pools but the kids love going to the close by aquatic center. You might consider renting one of our fully furnished homes to get a feel for the city. - Thu Jun 19 2008, 10:39

Whats the best way to find borrowers that are in default in Phoenix?

Asked Sun May 11 2008, 22:09 by Homebuyer13 - Phoenix - Foreclosure - 8 answers

Allan 'AJ' Jaffray answered:

Finding them is easy; but learning more about their situation is tedious work. You may want to try the company I've listed below. They existed before the foreclosure boom and have a lot of experience. You'll want to ask if they can find out a) how much the mortgage payoff is and b) if the owner has any second mortgages. - Fri May 16 2008, 18:53

I'm moving to Az in a few months

Asked Thu May 8 2008, 00:10 by Sb - Phoenix - Foreclosure - 14 answers

Allan 'AJ' Jaffray answered:

Sb,
Most of the information given here is correct - offering to take over someone's note and make up the back payments could be a risky move. It's unfortunate, but sellers 'in distress' are not in the best position to make huge life changing decisions, and they may leave some information out. You could get half way through the sale and realize there are defaulted taxes, HOA payments, liens, way more than you ever anticipated. If you are looking for a home to live in, but you don't want to pay too high a price, there are plenty of homes for sale that have been cared for by the owner, but are still a good price. You may want to look for a fixer upper; it might not be labeled as such, but something that has a dated kitchen and flooring could be a great deal in this market.

Good Luck! Send me a private email if you want more info. - Fri May 16 2008, 18:49

Hi I am looking to but a small condo in the Phoenix are. Preferably 2 bed 2 bath. I am from canada and would

Asked Mon Feb 25 2008, 15:23 by Gary Sparrow - Phoenix - Financing - 11 answers

Allan 'AJ' Jaffray answered:

Hello Gary! Defintely consult your accountant on the tax implications. Unfortunately, if you ask 3 different Realtors, you will get 3 different answers, as we all have our own tax experiences!

If you haven't purchased anything yet, you may want to check out a gorgeous resort condo in Desert Ridge (an upscale development with resort amenities). The unit I have is only a 1bd 1ba, but there is a management company on site that will rent the unit for you while it's vacant, and the price is fabulous! Click on the flyer ad and contact me if you're interested in more info about Desert Ridge. - Thu Apr 3 2008, 11:31

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