Eric Crane

Hi,
I live in the far SE suburbs myself. I am thinking that you meant to say Queen Creek/Florence, rather than Cave Creek. Cave Creek is a community north of Phoenix.

In any event, here are my thoughts...
There are many good deals available in the outlying suburbs. More and more infrastructure is being put in place. Plenty of Shopping, etc. The downside is that you have the commute times (and gasoline expenses) to get back and forth to Phoenix -- IF you need to.

If you are retired or will be working more locally, then the benefits associated with the lower priced housing can be a big plus. On a longer term basis, the demographics for the Arizona market are unchanged -- significant numbers of people will continue to migrate to the Phoenix metro area. Pinal County, which is the county that Florence is located in (between Tucson and Phoenix), is one of the areas that should see continued growth over the long haul.

If you would like to see sample listings for the area or have other questions, please let me know. In addition, I have a Buyers Rebate program and credit you back 1% of the purchase price of the home, toward your closing costs -- so I try to make the process more affordable.

Have a good rest of the weekend,
Eric Crane, DPR Realty. 602-327-8475. ericcrane@hotmail.com - Sun Sep 7 2008, 10:31

Hi, Caroline
Per page 4 of the standard MLS contract, section 5a:
"Seller warrants and shall maintain and repair the Premises, so that, at the earlier of possession or COE: (i) all heating, cooling, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems (including swimming pool and/or spa, motors, filter systems, cleaning systems, and heaters, if any), free-standing range/oven, and built-in appliances will be in working condition; ..."
You should read the remainder of this section, in addition to section 5b. But it is items included in the list above that I typically include for my Buyer in the the Notice of Non-Working Warranted Items (within the Buyer's Inspection Notice).
If you need assistance please advise. Thanks, Eric - Tue Sep 2 2008, 10:28

Hi,
The problem, in a weak market, is that Sellers 'follow' the market down and are always one step behind the current 'clearing' price in the market. My advice, if you are serious about wanting to make a move, is to get good data on sales comps in your area and get a little bit AHEAD of that curve in order to sell the property in a timely manner. In that way, you will still benefit from the strong Buyer's market here. And when the time comes, I would be happy to have you consider my services. I offer a Buyer Rebate program, which credits you 1% of the home price toward closing costs. You can learn more at my website. Best regards, Eric - Tue Sep 2 2008, 10:19

Hi,
I provide full service along with a discount listing fee of 4.5%. For information on the range of services I provide, please visit my website or feel free to contact me for further information. Kind regards, Eric - Mon Sep 1 2008, 16:31

Hi, Jim
Everything is negotiable, whether it is a bank-owned property or not. A good first step would be to have a Realtor check on the comps for that neighborhood and nearby area. In addition, it is important to tour the home, in order to assess the condition and the amount of re-hab that is necessary (if any). Armed with this information, you would be in a better position to make an intelligent offer. If you would like any assistance, please let me know. I am always happy to help. Regards, Eric - Sun Aug 31 2008, 07:18