Janis Trent's (homesbyjanandjoe) Blog

If you plan to buy a home, why not get a new build?  Many new builders have incentive programs to stay competitive in todays market.  They new home comes with warranty's and in lots of cases, you can still pick some of your options. Always bring your Realtor with you to sign you in. It even says ...

If you are thinking of purchasing a home, now is a great time.  The prices are still low and interests rates are good.  The goal should be to buy in a buyers market...which this is....However, areas are starting to correct and prices are starting to rise.  This is good!  As the prices start to cl...

Thank you to all of the citizens that report vandalizm in vacant homes.  The last several listings we had, we vandalized.  People shoud be held accountable for their actions.  The most recent home, was one our children purchased.  It was their first home.  They were so excited to be moving in.  O...

With so many reasonably priced inventory homes, the cash buyer has an advantage to purchase a brand new, never lived in home, without the headaches of remodeling or fixing up.  Many builders have very attractive cash incentives and warranty's. For awhile, some of the builders were not allowing in...

New build permits have picked up here in Arizona.  Many builders offer awesome promotions on not only current inventory, but some nice incentives on homes to be built.  We have access to builder promotions in different areas in Arizona.  Prices are great...and some of them are offering outstandin...

If you are thinking of taking advantage of the Real Estate Market, and think bank owned is always the way to go, here is some food for thought. Builders have suffered a lot in this economy, so they are still trying to rid themselves of inventory.  Several builders are offering such great incentiv...

For awhile, construction of new build homes was down.  Now it is reported that new build permits hit a 7 month high in June.  Building permits rose  8.7%! If you are interested in a new build, we can send you information on what areas are growing the fastest, prices and incentives from the builde...

When looking to buy a home, it is good to have a buyers agent to represent you.  Especially with all of the new rules and changes going on in the market.  The buyers agent now  works harder then ever.  Joe and I don't mind the challenge.  It impowers and energizes us to do even more for our clien...

We have been doing a recent study of the most popular areas for growth in Arizona.  This is great information for not only investors, but anyone who is looking to purchase a home in Arizona.  Not only do we target the areas of interest, but we also do a rental search so the client knows first han...

If you are a teacher, know a teacher, or in the educational field, we would like to help you purchase your home.  We have a team of lenders, title people, inspectors, ect. who will give discounts to our educators. We have a new social network for teachers called "teachers pet".  Feel free to visi...