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Equity Title Agency Presents!
"All you need to know about VA Loans"

Dear Agents,

Come and learn how to be marketable to our Nation's Finest as well as increase your knowledge about one of the most competitive loans on the market today!

Please join us at Total Wine & More-Gilbert for this very popular and FREE CE class!
The last half hour of our class will be an introduction to different wines and regions And.. best of all, wine tasting!

Here are the details :

Class: "All you need to know about VA Loans!"
We will cover the following:
• VA Marketing
• VA Myths & facts
• VA Contract writing
• VA allowable/non-allowable fees

Cost: FREE
Credit: 3 hours GE
Wine Tasting & Snacks Will Be Provided!
When: Wednesday, May 15th from 1:00-4:30PM
Where: Total Wine and More- Gilbert (Santan Mall)
2224 East Williams Field Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295

Instructor: Jimmy Vercellino
Mortgage Banker, Specializing in VA Home Loans
PrimeLending

RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected] 602.769.1058


Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!

Have a Fantastic weekend !

Best Wishes,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency

If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title MESA on Line 93 of your next contract!

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Please join us on Tuesday, March 19th, at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for lunch and this very popular and informative workshop!

PLEASE RSVP to attend this class as seating is limited!

In this class you will learn:
-How to create a business profile
-How to properly set up a business profile with pictures and complete information.
-How to navigate through the business profile
-How to utilize the Facebook business profile for business promotion

Upon completion, participants should have a full understanding of the Facebook business profiles and will be ready to start promoting their business through Facebook. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and follow along in class. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting class!

Cost: Free
Instructor: Mariessa Mahfouz of Toro Management, LLC
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
When: Tuesday, March 19th from 12:00-1:30PM
Where: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
4360 E. Brown Road., Suite 108
Mesa, AZ. 85205
Phone: 480.834.9131
RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected]
Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!



If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title
MESA on Line 93 of your next contract

GREAT Facebook class Yesterday! Please stay tuned for information on upcoming FB class schedule.

Dear Agents,

You have a complete Facebook profile, but now what?! Join us for our second Facebook Class - Facebook 102: Building Your Facebook Presence. In this exciting and informative class, participants will learn WHAT and HOW to Post! PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS CLASS AS SPACE IS LIMITED!

We'll cover the following topics:

What to post:
What is relevant to your friends and followers?
Status Updates:
How to update your profile with text status updates, including how to properly link articles and websites.
Pictures and Photo Albums:
How to update your status with a photo, upload new photos and complete a photo album and how to 'Share' a photo to your timeline.
Event Creation:
Learn how to create an event on Facebook, invite your friends and spread the word!
Friend Lists:
Learn how to divide your friends into lists - a great resource to use is you only want to share certain information with a select group of people.

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop to follow along on their own facebook profiles. Please note: This class is for people to learn how to use a Personal Facebook Profile (for Public Business Pages, stay tuned for FB 103!) Join us and gain confidence in your ability to use and interact on the largest social network!


Class: Facebook 102
Cost: Free
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
When: Wednesday, March 6th from 12:30-2:00PM
Where: Equity Title Agency
4824 E. Baseline Rd., Ste 105
Mesa, 85206

Instructor: Mariessa Mahfouz
Founder/Managing Member
Toro Management, LLC

RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected]


Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!

Have a Fantastic weekend!!

Best Wishes,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency


If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title MESA on Line 93 of your next contract!

Dear Agents,

Come and learn how to be marketable to our Nation's Finest as well as increase your knowledge about one of the most competitive loans on the market today!

Please join us at Total Wine & More-Gilbert for this very popular and FREE CE class!
The last half hour of our class will be an introduction to different wines and regions And.. best of all, wine tasting!

Here are the details :

Class: "All you need to know about VA Loans!"
We will cover the following:
• VA Marketing
• VA Myths & facts
• VA Contract writing
• VA allowable/non-allowable fees

Cost: FREE
Credit: 3 hours GE
Wine Tasting & Snacks Will Be Provided!
When: Wednesday, February 20th from 1:00-4:30PM
Where: Total Wine and More- Gilbert (Santan Mall)
2224 East Williams Field Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295

Instructor: Jimmy Vercellino
Mortgage Banker, Specializing in VA Home Loans
PrimeLending

RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected] 602.769.1058

great Facebook class today at Total Wine and More with Marissa

Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 Extended 1 year

sarahmoranmarketing.wordpress.com Heading into 2013, there were many question marks regarding how real estate would be affected by the ‘fiscal cliff.’ It turns out, many of the important housing benefits were extended. ...

Happy New Year..
Thought I would pass along some good news!

Senate version of the bill: H. R. 8

It appears that the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 will be extended for one year. Usually cancelled debt is considered income, but a provision of the Debt Relief Act allowed borrowers "to exclude certain cancelled debt on [a] principal residence from income. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure, qualifies for the relief." (excerpt from IRS).

Here is the text from H.R.8:
SEC. 202. EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (E) of section 108(a)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘January 1, 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2014’’.

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2012.

Equity Title of Arizona

Hello!
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is often quite easy to forget about Real Estate and just wait until 2013 to 'start' working again. Don't let this happen to you!!
The agents that are working now, preparing for 2013, are going to be leaps and bounds ahead of the pack. Below are 7 tips or thought to get you Ready, Prepared and Motivated for a Prosperous 2013!

To Do #1: Create Your Business Plan
See attached to get started on your business plan!
A Business Plan is your Map to your future Success! Set your Goals! Plan your Marketing Strategy! Set your Schedule! Set an appointment to meet with me to discuss!
Need to get Organized? ==> Get your Equity Title Day Planner or Desk Calendar from me! Meet with me for a short appointment to discuss ways that I can assist you in 2013 ~ with a little Planning, Marketing and Effort, you can make this your Best Year Ever!
To Do #2: Update your Contact List
I think the #1 mistake of agents is Lack of Follow Up. So, clean up your Contact List and get more organized for 2013, so you can be more profitable in 2013! My suggestion: Invest your time and a little money in a Contact Management Platform like Microsoft Outlook or iContact.
Microsoft Outlook is a great way to keep track of those you have worked with, met at events & open houses or who are in your Sphere of Influence...and most agents already have it on their computer! If you need help getting started in Microsoft Outlook, I can help! Let me know if you would like to get together one-on-one.
To Do #3: Fine Tune Your Listing Presentation
If the trend from 2012 continues, Listings are going to be where it is at in 2013. Make sure you have your Listing Presentation perfected and fine-tuned! Make sure you are ready for any listing appointment by getting the following in order now:
CMA - Investigate which CMA program works best for you. There are many available for cost and some brokerages provide CMA platforms as a benefit, but there is also a great, free CMA option in flexmls. Property Profile - Create a professional property profile package that includes statistics and property information. Equity Title offers a Property Profile in a 3-ring binder with a front slip cover. It is branded with the same look as our Seller Guide, Contract Guide and other info. Best of all, they are free! Resume - Make sure you have a resume that includes your background, strengths and helps to show what differentiates you from other agents.
To Do #4: Get the Equity Title Mobile App
We have improved our website to be more user-friendly and include more tools. Follow the steps at: http://www.eta-az.com/escadv1.asp to create your Free Title Advantage Account in order to access the great features like Online Map Property Searches, Online Property Profiles, Net Sheets with Calculated Escrow and Title fees and much more.
To Do #5: Create Your Team
Head into the New Year with your Team in place! Having your Go-To-Guy is essential...here are a few categories to get you started:
Title Rep, Escrow Officer, Mortgage, Appraiser, Inspector, Termite, Home Warranty, Real Estate Attorney, CPA, Movers, Handyman, Septic Service, Roofer, Landscaper, Pool Service Provider.
Then, create a document with the following information for each service provider: The Service, Contact Person, Cell Number, Office Number, Fax, Email, Address, Website. I'll get you started: Copy and Paste the below info into your Title Rep category:
Vicky Najarian
Business Development Manager
CELL: 602.769.1058 [email protected] www.eta/az.com/vickyn
Equity Title Agency, 4824 E Baseline Rd. Ste 105 ,Mesa, AZ 85203
OFFICE: 480.834.1134 FAX: 480.834.1310
Your Escrow Officers:
Jennifer D'Este [email protected]
Jean Miles [email protected]

To Do #6: Use the Equity Escrow Advantage
If you have LISTINGS, you NEED the Equity Escrow Advantage!
Benefits: Your Seller gets 50% off their Escrow Fee. The Buyer gets 50% off their Escrow Fee. YOU get the Preliminary Title Report before you have a Contract!
How to Start: Click on the link below for the Online Form, Complete, select 'Mesa' for your office and click 'Submit'. Enter the verbiage, "Escrow Opened at Equity Title. Buyer and Seller to receive 50% off their Escrow Fee if closed at Equity Title" in the Semi-Private remarks in flexmls. When you get a contract, be sure to let the Buyer's Agent know about the discount and fight for Equity Title Mesa Office!
It's a Win-Win: There is NO Charge! Your Seller gets the 50% off! The Buyer gets the 50% off! You get the Prelim in advance! We DON'T increase our fees, just to discount them (like some of our competitors claim)! And You get to use Equity Title! If it doesn't close with Equity, we just ask that you give us a call so we can cancel it out of our system! Go to: http://www.eta-az.com/escadv1.asp or give me a call/email for the form!

To Do #7: Prepare HUDs for your Clients
Start the New Year off by contacting all of your clients who closed a transaction with you in 2012...and with great purpose: Resend their Final HUD for their taxes!
Can't locate their final HUD? Contact your Escrow Officer! If you need the HUD for any transactions that you closed with Equity Title in 2012, simply email or call your Escrow Officer ( see to do # 5 for contact info) with the Property Address and Client's Name and they will email the HUD to you!
When you talk to your client, don't forget to ask them for Referrals!
A Successful 2013 for you is, hopefully, a Successful 2013 for Equity! I look forward to working with you soon!

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Hello -
Our Positively Keeping You Informed campaign is our way of bringing up-to-date and positive news to you so you can share it with your clients. Read, "Phoenix, Arizona home price gains lead the nation (again)' from the Phoenix Business Journal for some great news about our local market! Share this news with your Sellers, your Buyers, at Open Houses! Be a knowledgeable resource for your clients - and when you write a contract, use Equity Title MESA Office!

Equity Title Tip:
2013 Day Planners, Desk Calendars and Pocket Calendars are here! Let me know what you need and I'll bring them to your office. Of course, you are always welcome to stop by, say hello to the Escrow Officers and get your calendar while you are here as well!
Phoenix, Arizona home price gains lead the nation (again)
Phoenix Business Journal by Kristena Hansen, Reporter - Phoenix Business Journal
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 2:48pm MST
Arizona home prices are up 20 percent from a year ago.
Not so surprisingly, yet another national housing report -- this time from the Federal Housing Finance Agency -- has determined that home price gains this year in both metro Phoenix and Arizona have once again far outpaced the rest of the country.
The FHFA data released Tuesday shows Arizona landed the No. 1 spot for the biggest year-over-year increase -- about 20 percent -- in median sales prices in the third quarter. The District of Columbia trailed behind in second place with a 15.5 percent jump during the same period, followed by Idaho’s 9.5 percent rise, according to the report.
Arizona’s home price appreciation was also significantly greater than the national year-over-year average of 4.04 percent in the third quarter. However, the Grand Canyon State was still notably down -- by almost 37 percent -- from the boom times in 2007, the report said.
The FHFA report also ranked home price appreciation in the nation’s 25 largest metropolitan areas and Phoenix clenched the No. 1 spot there as well -- and by a long shot -- for both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter gains.
The Valley’s 26 percent spike in median prices from the third quarter last year was way ahead of the Houston and Miami metro areas, which both saw gains of roughly 10 percent.
Phoenix’s 7.2 percent jump from just the second quarter of this year also far outpaced the second-place ranking of 3 percent in the Oakland, Calif. area, the report said.
While housing data from different research entities almost always has some degree of variation, the FHFA figures seem to be in line with some previous reports this summer from Zillow Inc. and CoreLogic. Both ranked Phoenix and Arizona as having the biggest upswing in home prices.
Andrew Leventis, principal economist at the FHFA, said in Tuesday’s report that home appreciation in the third quarter mirrored the springtime this year, which is traditionally the busiest in real estate, but said the housing recovery is still somewhat hampered.
“The past year has seen consistent price increases, but a number of factors continue to affect the recovery in home prices such as stagnant income growth, high unemployment levels, lingering uncertainty about the macro economy and the large number of homes in the foreclosure pipeline,” Leventis said.
His latter point -- foreclosure backlogs -- is less applicable to Arizona.
In fact, I wrote a story about that very topic on Monday based on a recent study by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, which determined Arizona’s less-restrictive mortgage laws have played a big part in the rapid recovery of its housing market this year.
Kristena Hansen covers residential and commercial real estate
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Dear Agents,

Please join us for lunch and for this very popular class on the greatest marketing tool in today's Real Estate on Friday at 12:30!! Plus, the class is FREE!

Here are the details :


Class: "flexmls IDX - A Fully Integrated IDX Solution"
Description: In today’s world nearly every home buyer or seller looks at properties somewhere on the Internet both before and after talking with an agent. The big question is how can agents today level the playing field against the large public search sites. The answer is right in our own flexmls system!
In this workshop you’ll see examples of how flexmls IDX provides your clients with:
Features such as Live Searching, Accurate Status, flexmls Reports, incredible flex Mapping tools, Documents and Compare features, etc.
Interaction with clients as flexmls IDX is completely integrated with Contact Manager and the Web Portal. Learn how to be more efficient as clients with Portals can now save their own searches and favorite listings within the Portal!
Tips and tricks such as how to activate flexmls IDX, how to set up links for pre-defined “One-Click” or Saved Searches on your agent Web site, and how to control your colors, reports, branding, etc.
Learn Portal tricks for the best way to show your clients what homes are really selling for, the real key to an informed client.

Cost: FREE
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!
When: Friday, November 16th from 12:30-3:00PM
Where: Equity Title Agency - Mesa
4824 E. Baseline Rd, Suite 105
Mesa, AZ. 85206
480.834.1134

Instructor: Brett Woolley
Brett has been providing technology training to real estate professionals nationwide since 1992 and is the authorized flexmls IDX consultant for all of Arizona. He is a practicing REALTOR® and MBA.

RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected]

Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!

Have a Fantastic week - Hope to see you on Friday!

Best Wishes,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency


If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title MESA on Line 93 of your next contract!

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Dear Agents,

Please join us on Wednesday November 14, 2012 for our Free 3 hour class, CE Credits on "Real Estate Legal Issues". Presentation, taught by Justin Oliver and Ryan Whalen, from Nova Home Loans. Class size is limited so please RSVP to, [email protected]

"Mortgage Town Hall"
Instructors: Justin Oliver & Ryan Whalen
Continuing Education Classes offered courtesy: The Education Exchange/Powered by
NOVA Home Loans.
Sponsored by: Equity Title Tempe & Mesa Branch, Annemarie Fox @ American Home Shield.
FREE Class!
Date & Time:
Wednesday November 14, 2012
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Last half hour will be "education of certain wine region and actual wine tasting of the wine".
Location:
Total Wine & More @ 8544 S. Emerald Dr. Tempe, AZ 85284

Class Topics Include:
Overview of the new Pre-Qual & LSU
The Golden Questions to ask a lender before accepting offer
What programs are best & available for your clients
RESPA, TILA, ECOA & AIR Regulations
Interest rate forecast & what moves mortgage rates
Credit, income, assets....How we qualify your client
Effects on credit & how to improve FICO scores
Waiting period after Foreclosure, Short Sale and Bankruptcy

Please RSVP to: [email protected]



Hope you can make it!

Best Wishes,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency


If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title MESA on Line 93 of your next contract!

Hello!

Cromford Report as of 11/4/12 - All Areas & Types
Active listings EXCLUDING AWC: 17,350 (up 1525 from last month, down 22,077from TWO years ago!)
Sales Per Month: 6863 (down 173 from last month)
Months Supply: 3.05
Median monthly Sales Price: $150,000 (up from $147,500 last month, up from $115,00 last year!)
% of lender Owned Monthly Sales: 12.9 %( up from 12.7% last month, & down from 47.6% two year ago!)

Equity Title Marketing Tip:
Gear up for Winter Visitors & Foreign Investors!
There are many foreign investors that are purchasing, usually with cash, here in the Valley of the Sun!! This is a great opportunity for more sales! Please let me know if you need Foreign Investor guides - It is also available in a PDF email version!
Foreign Investor Guide Topics:
• FIRPTA - all about the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act
• Tax ID Number application sample & web address to get the application
• A full map of the Valley
• Arizona Good Funds Law - How to transfer money
• Ways to take Title in Arizona

Upcoming Events and information
Lunch & Learn, Friday, November 16th, 12:30-3:00 Flex IDX class, Equity-Mesa
Lunch & Learn, Monday, November 26th, 12:30-2:00 Facebook 102, Equity Mesa

***We will be open on Veterans Day***


Have a Fantastic weekend!!!
Vicky, Jennifer, Jean, Marissa & Paula

have a Fantastic weekend!

Dear Agents,
Have you ever had a dispute on earnest money funds when the contract has been canceled?
Please join us- at Total Wine & More- Tempe to discuss this and many more issues. We will go over ideas and solutions to some of the current problems seen in the market today!
Additional topics of discussion:
1. When appraised value is waived.
2. AAR contingency forms.
3. Lender declines and how this effects the out come of "earnest money disbursement".
4. Addendum to contract verses cancellation form.
5. Earnest Money disputes, Title Agency's roll & position.
The last half hour of our class will be an introduction to different wines and regions. And.. best of all, wine tasting!
Here are the details :

Class: "Avoid Earnest Money Disputes"
Cost: FREE Wine, Water & Snacks included!
When: Wednesday, August 8th from 2:00-4:30PM
Where: Total Wine & More- Tempe
8544 S Emerald Dr,Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: 480.753.4225
RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected]
Sponsors
Vicky Najarian, Equity Title Mesa Branch
De Payne, Equity Title Tempe Branch
Annemarie Fox, American Home shield

Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!

Hope you can make it!
Cheers!!

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency

If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title Mesa on Line 93 of your next contract!

Dear Agents,

Please join me Tuesday, at Total Wine & more- Gilbert for "Legal Ramifications of Short Sales & Foreclosures" plus, "Tax Planning for Real Estate Agents."

What you will learn:
Legal Ramifications of Short Sale & Foreclosure:
-Deficiency Liability
-Bankruptcy
-Realtor Liability
Tax Strategies for 2012; Short Sale & Foreclosure:
-1099A & 1099C-What do they mean and do I have to put it on my tax return
-When does residential property become taxable
-Mortgage Debt Relief Act and taxes
Tax Strategies for Land & Rental Property:
-Foreclosure or Short Sale-Which is better from a tax perspective and why
-How to write off entire losses from short sale/foreclosure
-How and when is the sale of rental property taxed in a short sale/foreclosure
Tax Planning for the Real Estate Agent
-What to do if you have not filed an income tax return
-Filing an amendment: The Fact
-Record Keeping Tips
-Turn your vacation into a tax deduction
-Six tips for people who pay estimated taxes
-How to reduce or eliminate 1099C canceled debt from your income
-How to spot IRS impersonation scams
Bankruptcy VS Debt Consolidation
-Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13
-Consolidating debts: What to expect

Cost: FREE
When: Tuesday, July 17th at 2:00 - 4:00PM
Where: Total Wine & More - Gilbert
2224 E. Williams Field Rd.
San Tan Village
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Phone: 480-786-0270

Instructor: Tim Mackey, Attorney/Mackey Law Firm & Amie Doolittle/Saguaro Tax
RSVP: Vicky Najarian [email protected] / 602.769.1058
Wine Tasting & snacks will be provided!

Hope to see you then!

Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!

Cheers,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency


If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title MESA on Line 93 of your next contract!

Hello -
Our Positively Keeping You Informed campaign is our way of bringing up-to-date and positive news to you so you can share it with your clients - read the four articles below for some great information about our market and then pass it on to your clients and Sphere of Influence!
Equity Title Tip: Residential Market Update Books!
If you regularly read my emails, you have seen my Monthly Residential Market Update that I send. Starting NOW, I can provide you the Market Update in a hardcopy book! It is printed in full color and includes all of the monthly charts. Email or call me to get the book or to set up an appointment to learn more about our office and about the marketing materials that I provide: [email protected] / 602.769.1058.

Rising Phoenix home prices lead the nation

Phoenix Business Journal by Kristena Hansen, Reporter
Date: Monday, July 2, 2012, 10:02am MST - Last Modified: Monday, July 2, 2012, 3:15pm MST
As the national housing market gradually trends upward this year, metro Phoenix and Arizona home values continue skyrocketing at the fastest rate in the nation, according to data released today by CoreLogic.
Home prices -- including foreclosures and short sales -- in the Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale markets jumped 14.7 percent in May compared with the same time last year, the CoreLogic report said. Excluding distressed properties, the Phoenix area experienced a 10 percent year-over-year increase in home values in May, the report said.
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Mortgage rates fall to new record lows
Jul. 5, 2012 07:14 AM
AP
WASHINGTON - Fixed U.S. mortgage rates fell again to new record lows, providing prospective buyers with even more incentive to brave a modestly recovering housing market.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.62 percent. That's down from 3.66 percent last week and the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s.
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Builders bullish on local housing market
by Catherine Reagor - Jun. 30, 2012 03:23 PM
The Republic | azcentral.com
Metro Phoenix's housing-market recovery has spread to the new-home market. Building permits, new-home sales and prices have been climbing steadily this year. All are long-awaited positive signs for one of Arizona's biggest and most-important industries.
Last week, seven builders finalized deals to spend more than $50 million on home lots in the new Mesa community Eastmark, a project being developed by DMB Associates.
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Valley home values soar 32 percent in past year
Posted: Monday, July 2, 2012 9:08 am | Updated: 12:00 pm, Tue Jul 3, 2012. By Garin Groff Special to AFN

Valley home prices have skyrocketed by nearly one-third in the past year as a growing shortage of units for sale keeps boosting housing values.
Median sales prices were 32 percent higher in May compared with a year ago, according to the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Prices were up 9 percent since April, $147,000.
The recent trend of soaring prices is likely to end as summer settles in as people are less willing to move in 110-degree temperatures, said Mike Orr, a real estate expert at ASU.
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If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title Mesa on Line 93 of your next contract!
Have a Fantastic Weekend!

Best Wishes,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency

Dear Agents,

Please join us for our next Lunch & Learn,"Reading the HUD 1" (settlement statement)
Please RSVP as Seating is limited!! And Remember "Knowledge is Power!"

Equity Title Agency Presents:
Reading the HUD 1 (settlement Statement)
Learn about:
PRORATIONS - What they are - How They're calculated - How to explain them to your clients
Common Title costs
How to prepare for your buyer and seller questions
When:
Thursday, June 21st from 12:30-1:30PM
Where:
Equity Title Agency - Mesa
4824 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 105
Mesa, AZ. 85206
Instructor:
Jean Miles
Sr.Escrow Officer
RSVP:
Vicky Najarian [email protected]
Lunch will be provided!


Hope to see you then!

Please remember to RSVP to reserve your seat!!

Best Wishes,

Vicky Najarian
Equity Title Agency


If you like the services I provide, please write Equity Title MESA on Line 93 of your next contract!