Archive for March, 2009

Sedona Real Estate: It’s a Great Time to Remodel Your Home

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 Posted in home improvements, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

If you don’t have to sell your home then now is definitely not the time to do so, it is, after-all, a buyer’s market.  Take advantage of this time and ... Read more..

Sedona Real Estate: Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows

Sunday, March 29th, 2009 Posted in mortgage rates, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

Mortgage rates hit the lowest they have been since mortgage rates began being tracked in 1971.  The average rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage wound up at 4.85% for ... Read more..

It’s Time to Invest In Sedona: Mortgage Rates Even Lower

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 Posted in Sedona Luxury Real Estate, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="202" caption="Sedona photo courtesy of Robbie"][/caption] Mortgage rates have dropped again, falling below 5% last week.  If you are waiting on the sidelines to buy real estate there ... Read more..

The Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Hope

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 Posted in Sedona Luxury Real Estate, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | 1 Comment »

Last week showed an increase in mortgage applications (for both new home purchases and refinancing) and could potentially be good news for the real estate market overall.  With interest rates ... Read more..

Rental Homes and Second Homes Get Refinancing Support

Saturday, March 14th, 2009 Posted in real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | 1 Comment »

Good news for people own second homes, refinancing second homes and rental property is a priority of the efforts to turn the housing market around.  An article by Kenneth R. ... Read more..

Enjoy the Verde River on Saturday March 28

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 Posted in Sedona events, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="276" caption="photo courtesy of Lars Hammar"][/caption] The Verde River offers a wonderful way to spend the day in Sedona Arizona, whether you want to fish it, float on ... Read more..

Sedona Arizona, Take Advantage & Buy Real Estate

Sunday, March 8th, 2009 Posted in Sedona Luxury Real Estate, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

All statistics show that Sedona is currently in a downward trend as far as real estate goes.  While property is selling in Sedona it appears that approximately half of what ... Read more..

Sedona Housing Commission Changes Ordinance

Friday, March 6th, 2009 Posted in home improvements, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

According to a recent article by Carl Jackson at SedonBiz.com, “This may be the year when the stars finally align and the Sedona Housing Commission can implement one of its ... Read more..

Tax Credit for Making Green Improvements

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in home improvements, real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | 1 Comment »

One part of the housing stimulus package is the home improvement tax credit, specifically for energy-efficient home improvements.   There are requirements for improvements, according to a recent article at Yahoo ... Read more..

Mortgage Interest Deduction: A Smart Step to Make?

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 Posted in real estate news, sedona, sedona real estate | Comments Off

The latest plan of the new administration is a proposed mortgage interest deduction, which would cap all deductions at a 28% rate.  The plan is to reduce the mortgage write-off ... Read more..