For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $230,000

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $230,000 This is a fantastic short sale opportunity in Central Phoenix. This home is close to good schools, down town, great shopping, and the light rail. You do not want to miss this opportunity. It is brought to you by Michelle Owens, Home Smart Realty http://phoenixurbanliving.net

For Sale: 5BR/3BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $479,000

For Sale: 5BR/3BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $479,000 Huge price reduction! This home is like new, and it is located in the Biltmore/Squaw Peak area with mountain views. It is 5 bedrooms 3.5 bath with a gourmet kitchen and two master suites. This home is perfect. Call to schedule an appointment to see it. It is brought to you by Michelle Owens Home Smart Realty www.metrophxrealestate.com

Wallow Fire jumps to 430,000 acres in eastern Arizona

Wallow Fire jumps to 430,000 acres in eastern Arizona The Wallow Fire continues to ravage the White Mountains. The fire was 6% contained this morning on Saturday 6/11, but with the higher winds today it is back to only 5% contained. The fire fighters are continuing to be vigilant to try to hold already established lines. In order to contain the fire they might need to burn out an additional 150,000 acres which would make it the largest forest fire in Arizona history. Thank you to all the fire fighters who are working tirelessly to save the White Mountain Communitites.

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For Sale: 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $278,000

For Sale: 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $278,000

For Sale: 5BR/3BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $499,900

For Sale: 5BR/3BA Single Family House in Phoenix, AZ, $499,900 Fantastic remodeled home with beautiful mountain views of Squaw Peak. It has been remodeled from top to bottom and is like new, and it is not a short sale or foreclosure.  We can give you a quick response and close quickly.   This home is located in Madison school district, it is located close to I 51 for easy access to down town and airports. Hurry you will not want to miss this home. Please call or e-mail to schedule an appointment to see this home. It is brought to you by Michelle Owens, Home Smart Realty http://www.metrophxrealestate.com

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Peoria, AZ, $169,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Peoria, AZ, $169,900 Fantastic updated home that is move in ready. It is not a short sale or a bank owned home, so we can get you fast answers. It is beautiful with new paint inside and out, carpet, kitchen, bathrooms, and the pool has been re-plastered. The back yard is like paradise. It is located close to the Peoria sports complex and 101 loop. This is a fantastic home. Call to schedule an appointment. This home is brought to you by Michelle Owens Home Smart Realty http://www.metrophxrealestate.com

Michelle Your Metro Phoenix Realtor: For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Condo in Phoenix, AZ, $84,900

Michelle Your Metro Phoenix Realtor: For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Condo in Phoenix, AZ, $84,900: "For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Condo in Phoenix, AZ, $84,900 Fantastic Biltmore Short Sale Gem in La Terraza. This is a terrific community located in..."

For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Condo in Phoenix, AZ, $84,900

For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Condo in Phoenix, AZ, $84,900 Fantastic Biltmore Short Sale Gem in La Terraza. This is a terrific community located in the Biltmore area close to restaurants, shopping, the Biltmore Fashion Park. It is also located close to I51, down town and the airport. This is a terrific gated community with a pool, spa, and fitness center. This property will not last long. Call to schedule an appointment to view this home. It is brought to you by Michelle Owens, Home Smart Realty http://www.metrophxrealestate.com

Valentine’s Day restaurant specials in Phoenix

Valentine’s Day restaurant specials in Phoenix Valentines day is approaching, so now is the time to put your thinking cap on and plan a special night to celebrate with your sweetie or even a good friend. There are some great special events and specials to help make your day special without breaking the bank.  Check out some great specials for the Phoenix metro area.

This weeks mortgage update courtesy of Jon Tobias and Nova Home Loans

Week in Review

Mortgage bond prices rose this week pushing mortgage interest rates lower. There were several Treasury auctions and most resulted in decent foreign demand. Stock strength the middle of the week along with higher than expected new home sales put some upward pressure on rates.Volatile oil prices also factored into trading. Saudi remarks indicated they might increase production. This helped stem some of the oil price spikes in the middle of the week but world benchmark prices remained near the $100/barrel mark and US benchmark prices were near $90/barrel as unrest in Egypt continued. Stock weakness and weaker than expected GDP figures led to rate improvements Friday afternoon.

For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Townhouse in Scottsdale, AZ, $250,000

For Sale: 2BR/2+1BA Townhouse in Scottsdale, AZ, $250,000 Back on the market buyer walked hurry or you will miss it. This fantastic beautiful prestigious North Scottsdale Grayhawk home is back on market approved at the list price by Bank of America. This is a 3 bed/2.5 bath home located in Cachet at Grayhawk gated community. This home has it all fantastic golf, tennis heated pool and spa, club house, and fitness room. This property not last long.  This home is brought to you by Michelle Owens Home Smart Realty www.metrophxrealestate.com

Michelle Your Metro Phoenix Realtor: Arizona bill widens tax-credit donations for schoo...

Michelle Your Metro Phoenix Realtor: Arizona bill widens tax-credit donations for schoo...: "Arizona bill widens tax-credit donations for schools This new bill would provide relief from budget cuts and allow tax payers to make tax cr..."

Arizona bill widens tax-credit donations for schools

Arizona bill widens tax-credit donations for schools This new bill would provide relief from budget cuts and allow tax payers to make tax credit donations towards public school books, computers, and other academic purposes. The current law only allows donations towards extra curricular activities. This is a part of a larger bill called the Economic Relief Act, and it would remain in place till 2014. This bill currently has the support of both the House and Senate. It also would allow public schools to shorten their school year to 170 days lengthen school days to compensate, sell more bonds for building repair, and provide time extensions on debt repayment. The contribution limits would remain the same with $200 for single tax payers and $400 for married tax payers filing jointly. School officials are hoping that by allowing funds to go toward class room education more tax payers will choose to participate in the program. These additional funds could provide a lot of relief for our school systems that are burdened by the budget cuts, and most of all help the classroom where it is needed most.

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Peoria, AZ, $174,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Peoria, AZ, $174,900 This fantastic home is not a short sale or bank owned, you get a quick response and this home is fabulous. The pool has been re-plastered, all new paint, carpet, kitchen, master bath. This home is a one of a kind. It features a resort like back yard and RV gate for those with toys that need additional parking space. It is located on a corner lot and faces North.   It is located close to the Peoria sports complex, shopping, restaurants and more.  There are to many features to list hear. Please call or e-mail Michelle Owens, Home Smart Realty your Phoenix metro realtor to schedule a showing.