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In my blog, you will see information on real estate in Surprise Az and Phoenix west valley. Buying selling homes, mortgages, short sales and foreclosures. I will have opnions on topics of interest about the city and area. Welcome to my blog.

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Should I Buy A Home In Surprise Az?
There are about as many opinions about buying houses in this market as there housing experts. If you are someone looking for a new home for their family there are four really good reasons to consider Surprise. Check these answer to common questions. 1. Read More...
Why do you need good credit?
OK, so you have bad credit and you pay cash for everything. So who cares if your credit is bad? The fact is that your credit history not only may keep you from getting a loan for a car or maybe even impact your ability to get a job. Just look at some Read More...
Surprise Bond Elections
Surprise – a growing city or stumbling subdivision? The Surprise bond election on November 3rd will answer one of the most important questions we as a city have to decide. Will Surprise move on towards a fully integrated community where there are Read More...
Help with Laveen distressed properties
Note that this information is outdated. Mike Horton, Realtor with Century 21 Arizona Foothills, is ready to help homeowners with mortgage problems to short sale their home. This is a complex process that requries experience and knowledge about credit, Read More...
Short Sales are not easy sales, for anyone!
Short Sale is the sale of your home where you are unable to sell the home for the amount owed to the lenders on the home. Those are not words any of us like to hear. In Surprise Az we are beginning to see more of this activity all to frequently. And it's Read More...
Surprise is growing up
With every new organization or body of people, growing up can be hard to do. The recent disclosure by the City Manager about how the City Council has been doing business is an excellent example of how messy things can be when growing up. The fact that Read More...
Believe in preparing your house to sell
Often we hear real estate agents telling their new listings that the house needs to be cleaned up, remove clutter and provide a neutral palette for the buyer to put their touch on. It is tried and true advice that often works, but many people seem to Read More...
Surprise: a city of conflicting appearances
Over the last several weeks I have read several articles on how the City Council of Surprise continues to have a group that appears arrogant and self indulging. As I read the articles I wonder how this city ever hopes to grow and manage the growth in Read More...
I am glad its over
Yep I am addressing the political campaign. It was pretty ugly in many areas. Frankly, I just got tired of the commercials on TV and Radio. But blasting the opponent unless you have a fantastic lead seems to be the American Way. After all this the most Read More...