Mark R. Hardy's Blog

Despite some less than encouraging news about nationwide conditions in the real estate market, this can still be a good time for consumers looking to purchase a home. Recent trends towards stabilizing prices, moderating appreciation rates and increasing inventory all work in the favor of homebuye...

Article contributed by: Most Tax Credits for Green Home Improvements to Expire Soon! Federal tax credits for most energy-efficient home improvements are set to expire at the end of 2011. Experts say they won't be extended. Purchase and installation must be this year, so you need to start projects...

Contact: Mark Hardy Phone: 480-773-5195 Townhouse for Sale, Tempe, Los Prados Listed at 109900.00 Send To Subdivision Los Prados Category TownHome Type Townhome Re-Sale Sq Footage 1342 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Half Bathrooms 1 Lot Size 1093 Short Sale No Year Built 1986 Home Address 624 W. 14th St...

Not all Realtors are created equal. A true Buyer’s Agent has what it takes to help extremely picky buyers find just the right home for them. Check out the home I just helped the Youhana’s buy in South Chandler which they closed on 09/08/2011! For a free market report or home evaluation, please co...

  The foreclosure sale is scheduled for June 10. On June 6, an investor interested in buying the home at the foreclosure sale makes a visit to the home. During this visit the homeowner tells the investor that he will be removing all of the upgrades that he installed in the home such as ceiling fa...

  Many people are asking the question? Does it make more sense to buy a home rather than rent one? Here are the latest facts: According to a national real estate website's data, it is now less expensive to own a home than to rent one in 72% of U.S. cities. This percentage will likely increase bec...

Has your 401K (or other investment monies) been taking a beating the last few weeks as you have watched the market helplessly from your cubicle at work - not knowing what you should do? RSVP below if you would be interested in a 45 minute Q&A training meeting on how you can finance your next home...

Whether you are BRAND NEW to real estate investing or an expert in the game, it’s critical that you understand these 7 Simple Steps to real estate investing. First things first…  Real Estate is NOT a get rich quick scheme. However, if you learn the foundations and put them into practice, you will...

Closing costs are often the last thing a person thinks of when buying a home. While closing is the joyous moment the home becomes yours, the costs can be surprisingly aggravating. When you purchase a home, condo or other property, you will go through a period known as escrow. During escrow, vario...

Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 SF: 1,587 / County Assessor Year Built: 1989 Pool:Community EF: 32FRXS2G MLS: 4595306 Charming home with fireplace, formal living room with bay windows, and dining room. Vaulted ceilings. kitchen opens to family/tv room with french doors leading out to the backyard. Master bedr...