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Selling Your Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az Home Market Update

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Selling Your Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az Home Market Update

2010 has begun and Bullhead City Arizona real estate market continues to move in the right direction for recovery.  Although the sales are remaining strong, we saw the median sales price drop to $102,000 in January for single family homes in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley compared to $124,000 January 2009.  Part of the reason for the drop is because there are more first time buyers in the market.  

There were 80 homes sold in January 2010 in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave area compared to the 63 the year before (36 home sales in January 08).  This means the market is coming back but it still has a ways to go.  The number of homes going under contract last month was also up (128) compared to a year before (84). 

The bulks (86%) of the homes sold were under the $150,000 price tag.  That’s the perfect price range to the first time buyers trying to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit.  We expect to see this range heat up even more as we get closer to the April 2010 deadline (to be under contract) and June deadline (to have closed).

 Days on the market remains steady as January average days on the market was 138 compared to January 2010 of 128.  The number of days a home sits on the market before going under contract has improved.  The average last month was 95 compared to the year before of 152.  Keep in mind that the coming tax credit deadline is having a positive impact on the days on market. 

 Bad news, homes price over $150,000 are seeing longer days on the market and fewer sales than homes under$150,000.  As the market continues to recover across the United States we remain hopeful that we will begin to see a return of buyers to Bullhead City Fort Mohave Arizona ready to purchase homes in the higher price ranges.  

February 2010 has started strong.  Our phones are ringing at Country Ranch Real Estate with buyers asking questions about homes on the market in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley Arizona.  With buyers searching for homes to take advantage of the tax credit, and the deadline fast approaching, this should rise seller’s hopes that offer they are looking for may be on the way.

Feel free to call, text or email me with any questions regarding Bullhead City Fort Mohave Real Estate.

Bullhead City Fort Mohave Lake Havasu City Az Foreclosure Homes @ Auction Sale

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

 Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City Az Foreclosure Homes @ Auction Sale

There are two major companies that run real estate auctions in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City areas for Foreclosed homes. They are, REDC; auction.com and Hudson and Marshal; hudsonandmarshal.com.. I recently attended the REDC real estate auction locally on February first and will attend the next real estate auction with them on March first. Both of the auction companies web-sites can be challenging to navigate and challenging to find the exact information needed for buyers looking to purchase an auction home. I would recommend spending as much time as you need searching around on each web-site researching as much as you can for all the information that you will need; or just send me a message.

One major thing to remember with any of these homes or properties offered at these auctions is that a buyer is expected to complete his/her due diligence; inspections; prior to the auction. Each property is sold “as is” without any inspection period after the auction unlike a normal re-sale home or foreclosure home sale. Both do offer clear title to each property as well as financing to specified homes that they auction.

The REDC auction went very smoothly with the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu  homes being sold at price points below or well below their mls listed prices. All properties at the REDC auction are sold to the highest bidder with NO RESERVE once the opening bid is met. Hudson and Marshal works quite a bit different than REDC and I would would recommend contacting me regarding any property or home that you may be interested in whether it’s to view the home, questions about the auction process, or to run property profiles for a property. For instance;  one Lake Havasu home sold at the auction Monday evening was sold for cash only due to the code violations for additions not permitted with the city. Another instance; A home I was bidding on on behalf of a client in Fort Mohave at Hudson and Marshal had an accepted offer over the reserve price but still showed on their web-site as active and still accepting bids even though they considered it sold. Another instance; You may have seen the black and yellow signs in front of auction homes in the Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Lake Havasu City areas advertising an open house for certain dates but on those dates the homes were locked up tight with no one around.

If you would like more information or assistance on any upcoming auctions or properties at these auctions feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

National Standardized Short Sale Process will Benefit Bullhead City & Fort Mohave Home Sales

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

 Standardized Short Sale Process will Benefit Bullhead City & Fort Mohave Home Sales

A couple of years ago the National Association of  Realtors formed a task force to address the concerning issue of the short sale process. Upon completion of its studies the task force issued recommendations to banks and lenders that the process be standardized across the board; with common forms used, fixed time frames be adopted for the various phases of the short sale process.

Finally on November 30, 2009 the U.S. Treasury Department announced Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) a program that features; that’s right; standardized procedures, common forms, and fixed time frames.

A borrowers/sellers approval is expressed in a standardized Short Sale Agreement (SSA). The SSA must be good for atleast 120 days inwhich no foreclosure may take place. Within 3 business days of an executed purchase agreement the borrower/seller is to submit a Request for Approval of Short Sale (RASS) which is a standard form. Within 10 business days of receipt of a completed RASS the Lender/Servicer must either approve or disapprove the purchase agreement. The approval can not require  a closing date less than 45 days and again no foreclosure may take place during this time. The most common hang-up that can prevent a successful sale of a short sale home is a junior lien holder. The HAFA has finacial incentives in place to assist these junior lien holders to accept the release of the lien for less than is originally owed to the lien holder.

As we have seen in the past couple of months in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave home sales market is that short sale homes are getting purchase agreements accepted quicker, total time closing durations shortened and a lot less fear of a short sale for every party involved.

If you are considering purchasing a short sale home or foreclosure home and have some questions; feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

If you’re a home owner that’s considering selling and think a short sale may be for you but have questions; feel free to send me a message or give me a call.

It Is Time For First Time Home Buyers To Act NOW!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az Home Buyers Act NOW Before It’s Too Late!!!

The FHA announced today a set of policy changes to take affect including an increase in the required MIP mortgage insurance premium from 1.75% to 2.25%; a change in the down payment requirements for home buyers related to their FICO score as well as a reduction of 50% of the sellers allowable concessions. These changes will go into affect in the spring with no specific date set as of yet.

With the rise in required MIP to 2.25% that means a home buyers bottom line monthly payment will be affected. A home buyer with a FICO score below 580 will be required to have a down payment of at least 10% of the purchase price of the home. Home buyers with a FICO score of 580 or above will still only be required to have 3.5% of the purchase price for a down payment. But with the FHA reducing sellers concessions; which is basically defined as a grant; from 6% to only 3% greatly adversely affects a prospective home buyers ability to buy a home.

With these FHA home buying changes on their way combined with:  The expiration of the $8,000 or 10% first time home buyer tax credit on April 30….Current interest rates near historic lows…. The large inventory of homes both foreclosures and resales currently available for sale… The current home values and affordability…makes this “The Time To Buy A Home”

“Stop Throwing Money Away on Rent and Call Me Today!

Do Not Procrastinate; start searching for your home now. The first thing you need to do is give me a call or send me an email so we can begin with getting your financing in order. Any offer to purchase a home requires a buyer pre-approval letter.

NOW is the Time for First Time Home Buyers in Bullhead City & Fort Mohave Az

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

  NOW is the Time for First Time Home Buyers in Bullhead City & Fort Mohave Az

If you have been thinking about buying a home in the Bullhead City Fort Mohave Az area now is the time to take action. The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit is due to expire on April 30 and is doubtfully going to be extended. The Bullhead City Fort Mohave area has also been seeing a consistent increase in homes sales for several months with many of the homes sold under $150,000 seeing multiple offers. Currently the FHA home loan program only requires 3.5% down payment and with most of the sellers willing to contribute up to that 3.5% towards buyers costs coupled with the current home values buying your first home now makes all the sense in the world.

Do Not Procrastinate; start searching for your home now. The first thing you need to do is give me a call or send me an email so we can begin with getting your financing in order. Any offer to purchase a home requires a buyer pre-approval letter or proof of funding.

Single family home sales in Bullhead City Fort Mohave area were up 62% for December 2009 versus December 2008. Our average home sales price is up 6.3 % to $149,920 with the median sales price dropping 2% from $135,000 to $132,726. December home sales closed the year with a total of 84 single family homes sold for December in which 74% were either foreclosures or short sales.

Lets’ find your home. To get started; give me a call or send me an email to schedule your private consultation Today!

Laughlin Ranch Golf Course & Homes in Bullhead City Az

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

   Laughlin Ranch Golf Course & Homes in Bullhead City Az

Located in the hills at the north end of Bullhead City overlooking the Colorado River and Laughlin Nv casinos sits the 10,000 acre community of Laughlin Ranch. In the center of the community is the award winning championship golf course, club house, restaurant bar and spa. Course rates range from $59 to $104 depending on the season, with annual memberships available.

Laughlin Ranch Bullhead City Homes range in size from 1400 square feet to greater than 2400 square feet and the pricing starts at only $150,000. The homes for sale along the Laughlin Ranch golf course have a variety of both interior and exterior upgrades with several different home plans and layouts. Located in the eastern hills at the north end of Bullhead City allows you to own a home within minutes of Lake Mohave, The Laughlin Casinos and The Colorado River but have the peace and serenity outside of downtown Bullhead City, Az. With real estate interest rates near all time historical lows coupled with current home values makes this an extremely opportune time to buy your home along the Bullhead City Az Laughlin Ranch Golf Course.

For more information on Laughlin Ranch or Bullhead City area Homes for Sale; Feel Free to Call Text or Email Me Today!

Bullhead City AZ Homes For Sale

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Not A Foreclosure, but priced like one, Not A Short Sale, Quick Response on Offers, No 20 Pages of Bank Addendums, Just a Straight Re-Sale. Home sits atop 2.75 acres with million dollar views at the north end of Bullhead City in the Punto De Vista subdivision. Views of Lake Mohave; Laughlin Casinos, panoramic views of the western moutain range, and the eastern mountain range. Check out the photos in the link below, a must see to appreciate.  Minutes from the casinos andLaughlin Neveda, Lake Mohave and Katherines Landing. Call for your private showing Today!!!      Search for other available homes for sale in the Bullhead City Az Area.

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Bullhead City Az First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Info

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Guidelines For Bullhead City Homes For Sale First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

  • The $8,000 tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
  • The tax credit does not have to be repaid unless the home is sold or ceases to be used as the buyer’s principal residence within three years after the initial purchase.
  • The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
  • The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
  • The tax credit now applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, a home purchase completed by June 30, 2010 will qualify.
  • For homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before November 6, 2009, the income limits are $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.
  • For homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010, single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit
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