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March 2010
March in Arizona brings more amazing weather
(average temp of 75F or 24C), spring training major-league baseball, and lots of
other fantastic outdoor events. Its perfect weather to explore our surrounding
mountains with a day hike, or maybe venture to Sedona for an artsy day. And
golf? Well golf in March just can’t get any better!
If you are planning to visit in March, here’s a link to the Spring Training
 schedule:
There’s more to Arizona than the weather, though. Yes, there’s plenty to do with
lots to see and much to explore. Pro sports are in full swing, outdoor dining,
hiking, tennis, arts… well, you get the idea. But this is the ideal time to
finally invest in that house or condo here. If you’ve delayed that decision,
here are some market facts that might cause you to change your mind.
First- the dollar is nearing par (hovering around $1.03 as I write this).
Several web sites that track the exchange rate trends say that it may be Fall
before true parity is reached. Meanwhile, our home prices are increasing. In
fact, a little research shows that for homes sold so far this year that were
priced under $150,000, the actual sales price is higher than the listed price.
Over the next 2 months, we expect a great deal of sales activity due to the
income tax credit deadline for US buyers. Are pricing increasing? Yes they are.
Don’t wait any longer—you’ll pay more money.
In the past few months, we’ve worked with dozens of Canadian clients. So many
are surprised at the level of service that we provide our clients. Recently, a
couple from Calgary purchased a condo in a beautiful resort area of town. They
just closed escrow- a very smooth, hassle-free process) and wanted to make some
significant upgrades to their condo. We arranged for new flooring, granite
counters, and appliances to be installed for them, along with some other minor
repairs. Then, we arranged for the purchase of all new furnishings, art,
accessories, etc. With our on-staff decorating, we transformed their new condo
into a showplace for them. Of course, they paid for the repairs and the
furnishings, but we took care of coordinating all of the activities- at no
charge, of course.
Yes we do all of that- and more! You can’t stump us with a request. We have a
resource or a service available to meet your needs. Just another reason why we
assist more Canadian clients than any other agent.
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Focus on Second Homes
Whether it's a weekend condo or a luxurious custom home nestled against the Sonoran desert, we're here to help! Because of the amazing values in foreclosure
houses, many of our clients have moved their focus from condos to detached
single-family homes. But condos remain an easy, affordable and convenient way to
own in Arizona and enjoy all that it has to offer.
Here are our tips for deciding what might be the right holiday home for your
use: First, focus on what you'd like to do when you're here. If its golf,
shopping, fine dining, hiking, arts, pro sports... then consider a home that
will give you easy access to those destinations. For example, one of our recent
clients told us that it was very important to them to have easy access to an
area where they can bicycle, walk, play golf and even walk to shopping. So they
purchased a condo along the 14 mile long Hayden greenbelt in central Scottsdale.
They can simply walk out their front door to a resort like green path and enjoy
the exercise.
Don't forget that unlike your colder climate, our focus here is on the outdoors,
not the indoors. So a great patio, a low maintenance lawn and a home that is
easy to lock and go might make your trips more enjoyable.
One of your key decisions is whether or not you will rent out your home, even if
it's only to local friends and family. We can help you make your guest's visits
easier by making sure the cleaning is done, the lawn or pool is ready. Ask us
how we can best assist you.
Our
Caretaker Service
is free. We will inspect your home during the unoccupied months and report back
to you.
Click here to learn more.
No gimmicks-just great value added services.
By the way- if that special vacation home needs some updating, we can help. We
have vendors for anything you can imagine, and can even assist you in furnishing
your new home. We never charge extra for coordinating repairs, furnishings, etc.
Ask us about ways we can amaze you with great customer service.
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 Shopping for a Deal?
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Focus on Investment / Revenue Property
Many of our clients are taking full advantage of
the bank-owned properties and are investing in revenue properties. There are two
key components to investing here: one is the hard, financial Return on
Investment; the other is the speculative expectation that prices eventually have
to increase beyond replacement costs. Let us show you our investment analysis,
which considers all factors from acquisition, renovation, maintenance, taxes,
insurance, vacancy, etc., and the excellent ROI that our investment clients have
achieved. Most of our suburban properties can return 6-9% annual ROI, plus
appreciation.
The rental demand for year-round, unfurnished rentals of single family homes is
still excellent. Many homeowners have lost their homes in foreclosure or are
credit damaged because of a short sale make excellent tenants at a great rate.
They desire to stay in the same neighborhoods where their kids are in school,
where their jobs are and their friends live. We've found a great formula for
buying revenue houses and we're glad to share it with you along with our
investment analysis.
Our team can make owning income property here a one-stop activity. We can handle
helping you identify the right property, transact the sale, coordinate any
necessary repairs, and take care of the rental and leasing as well as
management. Our goal is to make it easy for you!
Here’s a recent success story: One of our clients from Saskatoon recently
purchased two houses in a popular area of Phoenix. Both were foreclosure
properties and needed some repair work. Since procuring a tenant is important
(time is money), we needed to get the work done in less than 2 weeks. Our team
coordinated all of the trades and transformed the first house in less than 10
days- just in time to get the house rented without delay. The second house was
pre-rented, and even after we close escrow, all scheduled repair work will be
done in 3 days, and on the 4th day the new tenant will move in. On the 5th day,
we rested!! This client, like every client we have, is very important to us. His
homes were purchased, repaired and rented in a matter of days, creating instant
rental income. We take your business seriously!
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What's Hot When It's Not...
The Valley of the Sun can reach some amazing
temperatures during the height of summer, but that time is NOT now! Our weather
is perfect through Fall, Winter and Spring and there's never a lack of great
things to do...
So join us! Soak up some sun, catch a game, play a
few rounds... whatever you enjoy, this is the time to do it!
View our current weather...
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WHY WORK WITH THE EXPERTS?
Can you really
afford to work with an inexperienced agent?
For any consumer, the most challenging part of a
buying decision is determining whether or not you’re getting truthful, valid
information. Doesn’t matter if you’re buying a new car, a flat-screen TV, a new
golf club or the perfect vacation get-away, every consumer wants to know that
they’ve made the best purchase decision possible.
It all comes down to this: who can you trust to
give dependable, factual, information you can use to make a decision based
your objectives?
Who will listen and answer your questions, no matter
how insignificant they may seem?
Who will be there with answers to the questions you
don’t even know to ask?
Who will care more about your decision than
they do about their interests?
Who can you trust?
For over 28 years, the Dean Selvey Team at Re/Max
Excalibur has consistently provided this high level of service and expertise
you’re seeking now. We listen to your objectives and offer the expert advice
and the professional guidance you need to successfully navigate through the
potentially challenging process of purchasing property in Arizona.
From searching out the perfect location, to
negotiating the best purchase price and terms, through the entire closing
procedure, we are with you every step of the way to assure your satisfaction in
this most important endeavor. We offer after-the-sale programs, too! Need to
rent out your investment property or need a Caretaker Service to make sure your
vacation home is secure? We offer a wide variety of services for our absentee
owners for years after their purchase.
We’ll communicate with you…..we’ll answer your
questions honestly…… we’ll even tell you things you might not want to hear at
times, but when we’re finished, you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing you’ve
had the best advice possible and were well-represented throughout the entire
process.
Why take a chance on a less-experienced agent?
We’ve helped hundreds of Canadian investors and families own property in
Arizona. We’d love the opportunity to assist you, too! Call Dean today to
discuss your needs and plans! We’re ready to go to work for you!
SERVICES
● Second Homes
● Income Property
● Caretaker Services
● Leasing
1-866-252-2741
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1-866-252-2741
www.CondosForCanadians.com
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