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Gilbert Real Estate & Homes for Sale February 2015 Housing Market Trends and Statistics

Posted on March 28, 2015

Median Sold Price (Single Family Homes) in Gilbert (by zipcode)
February 2014 - February 2015

Gilbert February 2015 Real Estate Market Highlight:

Active Listing (Inventory) has Decreased 14.0% from January 2015
Number of Homes sold has Increased 26.5% from January 2015
Median Sold Price has Increased 1.9% from January 2015
Average Sold Price has Decreased 6.7% from January 2015
80% of Single Family Homes sold are Traditional Sale
Most Expensive House Sold in Gilbert AZ February 2015, sold at $825,000. click here to view
Observation: Leading towards Buyer’s Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy
Seller has to price competitively to sell

Gilbert AZ February 2015 Real Estate Housing Market Trends

Gilbert AZ February 2015 Housing Market Statistics

	* Active Listing	# Sold	** Price/SQFT
Gilbert	928	320	$128
85233	100	48	$133
85234	156	49	$133
85295	132	67	$118
85296	153	61	$126
85297	132	47	$124
85298	255	48	$140

* Active Listing as 3/18/15 ** Price/SQFT as 3/19/15 source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed

Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale:
Gilbert New Homes (New Build) for Sale
Gilbert New Listing Homes for Sale
Gilbert Just Reduced Price Homes for Sale
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale Under $100,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $100,000 – $200,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $200,000 – $300,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $300,000 – $400,000
Gilbert AZ Homes for Sale $400,000 – $500,000
Gilbert AZ Luxury Homes for Sale $500,000 - $750,000
Gilbert AZ Luxury Homes for Sale $750,000 - $1,000,000
Gilbert AZ Luxury Homes for Sale Over $1,000,000

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15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

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Swee Ng, is a Gilbert AZ resident specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients’ best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.
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Friday, March 27, 2015

Chandler AZ Housing Market Trends February 2015

10:51 AM

Swee Ng

Chandler Real Estate February 2015 Housing Market Trends and Statistics

Posted on March 27, 2015

Median Sold Price (Single Family Homes) in Chandler (by zipcode)
February 2014 - February 2015

February 2015 Chandler Real Estate Market Highlight :

Active Listing (Inventory) has Decreased 14.0% from January 2015
Number of Homes Sold has Increased 20.6% from January 2015
Median Sold Price has Increased 1.8% from January 2015
Days on Market (DOM) has Decreased 18.0% from January 2015
90% of Single Family Homes sold are Traditional Sale
Most Expensive Home Sold in Chandler February 2015, sold for $860,000. click here to view
Observation: Leading towards Buyer’s Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy
Seller has to price competitively to sell

Chandler Real Estate December 2014 Real Estate Market Trends. Median Sold Price in Chandler by zipcode February 2014 - February 2015

Chandler AZ February 2015 Housing Market Statistics

	* Active Listing	# Sold	** Price/SQFT
Chandler	786	258	$130
85224	64	36	$132
85225	136	58	$122
85226	85	29	$141
85248	263	63	$126
85249	290	75	$130
85286	119	39	$139

* Active Listing as 3/18/15 ** Price/SQFT as 3/18/15 source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed

Chandler Real Estate. See Homes for Sale in Chandler by Price Range:
Chandler Real Estate Under $100,000
Chandler Real Estate $100,000 - $200,000
Chandler Real Estate $200,000 - $300,000
Chandler Real Estate $300,000 - $400,000
Chandler Real Estate $400,000 - $500,000
Chandler Real Estate Above $500,000

Chandler Real Estate: Specialty For Sale in Chandler:
Chandler AZ New Homes (New Build) for Sale
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale with Pool
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale with Fireplaces
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale Waterfront
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale Master on Main Floor
Chandler AZ Homes for Sale near Golf Course
Chandler AZ Condos and Townhouse for Sale
Chandler AZ Bank Owned Homes for Sale

Chandler Real Estate: See Homes for Sale in Chandler by zipcode:
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85224
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85225
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85226
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85248
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85249
Homes For Sale in Chandler AZ 85286

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Keller Williams Realty

15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

480-721-6253

Swee Ng, Realtor Keller Williams Realty specialty in Residential Resale, First Time Home Buyer and Investment Homes.
Communities served: Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and surrounding areas.

Ahwatukee Housing Market Trends February 2015

10:26 AM

Swee Ng

Ahwatukee AZ Real Estate Housing Market Trends and Statistics February 2015

Posted on March 27, 2015

Median Sold Price (Single Family Homes) in Ahwatukee (by zipcode)

February 2014 - February 2015

February 2015 Ahwatukee Real Estate Market Highlight:

Active Listing (Inventory) has Decreased 9.0% from January 2015
Number of Homes Sold has Increased 50.0% from January 2015
Median Sold Price has Increased 5.3% from January 2015
Days On Market (DOM) has Decreased 5.1% from January 2015
95% of Single Family Homes sold are Traditional Sale
Most Expensive Home Sold in Ahwatukee in February 2015, sold for $1,364,000 at The Foothills click here to view
Observation: Leading towards Buyer’s Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy
Seller has to price competitively to sell

Ahwatukee Real Estate December 2014 Housing Market Trends and Statistics

Ahwatukee AZ February 2015 Housing Market Statistics

	Active Listing	Sold
Ahwatukee	325	99
85044	112	47
85045	60	11
85048	153	41

As 3/18/15. source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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Swee Ng

Keller Williams Realty

15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

480-721-6253

Swee Ng, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients' best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.
If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix AZ, we hope you will consider us.

Phoenix AZ Housing Market Trends February 2015

10:08 AM

Swee Ng

Phoenix East Valley February 2015 Housing Market Trends

Posted on March 27, 2015

February 2015 Phoenix East Valley Real Estate Market Trends:

Active Listing (Inventory), has Decreased in Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa & Tempe from January 2015
Median Sold Price in Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert & Mesa has Increased from January 2015
Overall Number of Homes Sold is Decreased, from January 2015
Overall DOM (Days on Market) has Increased except in Mesa & Tempe from January 2015
Observation: Leading towards Buyer's Market

Buyer has more negotiation power to buy

Seller has to price competitively to sell

Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa & Tempe

Median Sold Price (February 2014 - February 2015)

Phoenix East Valley February 2015 Market Trends & Statistics

	Ahwatukee	Chandler	Gilbert	Mesa	Tempe
New	171	420	532	644	124
Pending	100	295	335	490	93
Sold	99	258	320	439	98
Current Active	325	786	928	1215	216
Median Sold Price compare to last month	+5.3%	+1.8%	+1.8%	0	-3.4%

As 3/18/15. source armls. Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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Swee Ng

Keller Williams Realty

15905 S 46th St #160

Phoenix , AZ , 85048

480-721-6253

Swee Ng, Realtor Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living specialty in Residential Resale, First Time Home Buyer and Investment Homes.
Communities served: Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and surrounding areas.

Monday, March 16, 2015

How to Go Eco-Friendly With Your Phoenix AZ Home Design

11:18 AM

Swee Ng

How to Go Eco-Friendly With Your Phoenix AZ Home Design

Posted on March 15, 2015

Furnishing, decorating or redecorating a home can be expensive, tedious and sometimes a bit frustrating. We must try to keep up with the latest, ever-changing fashion trends while also attempting to carefully balance expenses with the social responsibility of not creating additional landfill waste. We live in a crowded world where the unnecessary dumping of bulky furniture items or interior finishes that are still in good shape shouldn't be tolerated.

Try to keep sustainability in mind as you decorate your home. Seek out items containing recycled content or made from eco-friendly materials. Donate or sell items that could be salvaged whenever possible, as they should be given the opportunity for a second life in another home.

Here are a few simple design ideas with a sustainable approach, to help give a fresh look to your home while remaining eco-friendly.

Focus on the Finishes
If you're starting bare bones with your home décor, you can select interior finishes that contain recycled content or that are made from rapidly renewable resources. There are many flooring options available today that provide style and are also quite cost effective—bamboo, cork or linoleum, to name a few. For carpeting, look at selections bearing recycled materials, or that contain wool or even corn fibers, for a sustainable choice.

For bathroom or kitchen countertops, consider ceramic tiles or beautiful glass made entirely from recycled content. More exclusively for kitchens, look for counters made from concrete, stainless steel, recycled paper or even reclaimed wood. Consider cabinetry materials that are sourced from sustainably harvested forests, such as from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and steer clear of products containing added urea-formaldehyde to offer a healthier interior environment.

If you're redecorating your existing home, try and salvage what you've already got! Refinish those beautiful hardwood floors that can last another lifetime, instead of replacing them. Refurbish existing cabinetry or interior doors by adding a fresh stain, a coat of paint, or updated hardware.

"New" Furniture Doesn't Have to Be New
Shop at thrift stores, antique shops, flea markets or second-hand online retailers for one-of-a-kind treasures and give them a fresh look. Consider stand-out pieces such as oversized wooden or metal headboards, table and chair ensembles, distinctive dressers, buffets or armoires—then refurbish them to compliment your existing décor. Vintage pieces establish an effortlessly unique appeal and help divert unnecessary waste from already overflowing landfills.

Another eco-friendly and cost-effective option is to refinish the furniture you've already got at home. Some sanding, new hardware, and a fresh stain or paint color added to a single piece of furniture—or a complete ensemble—will give a room an entirely new look. Consider a distressed look or even add stenciling or texture. Encourage a family project and the whole gang will take pride in the finished product!

Use some imagination and creativity to give new meaning to existing pieces or eclectic, previously-owned treasures. Antique dressers make gorgeous bathroom vanities; and with a reclaimed wood top, you can make exceptional kitchen island creations. Search out vintage lockers for storing mudroom essentials and display houseplants on rustic hutches or armoires left lazily ajar.

If you absolutely must have something new, seek out furniture derived from eco-friendly products and those made from recycled plastics or metals. Consider ethically sourced wood or accent pieces made from rapidly renewable materials such as bamboo.

Addressing the Finer Details
Don't forget to also think sustainably when fine-tuning your home décor. Seek out throw rugs or blankets derived from natural or recycled fibers. Do the same for your fabrics and textiles, and consider green options such as organic cotton or linen, hemp or jute.

Most importantly, instead of buying new, search again for unique, second-hand treasures. Make a bold statement by adding one-of-a-kind light fixtures to any room. Refurbish vintage mirrors or antique picture frames. Utilize abandoned window panes for your photo collections. Consider rustic galvanized tubs, wicker baskets or ornamental canning jars for your storage needs and add a touch of classic elegance with a single glass vase or antique table lamp.

As consumers, it is our social and moral responsibility to think about how our individual actions affect the world we live in. We can help not only to divert unnecessary waste from already overcrowded landfills; we can have a lot of fun doing it.

Get more Real Estates tips at SweeEastValleyHomes.com

Swee Ng, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients' best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dream.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix area, we hope you will consider us.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

REO Homes for Sale in Phoenix AZ area

10:26 AM

Swee Ng

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REO Homes for Sale in Phoenix AZ area

Posted on March 12, 2015

REO in short of Real Estate Owned is a term used to describe a property owned by a lender - typically by bank, government agency, or government loan insurer, after an unsuccessful sale at a foreclosure auction. In short, it is also known as Bank Owned Property by today consumer.

Typically there are 4 types of REO properties: Regular Bank Owned, HUD Homes, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Regular Bank Owned (Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and etc...)
In regular bank owned scenario, the seller is the bank. The process of buying a regular bank owned homes are still the same as traditional sale. The differences are now your Buyer Agent will negotiate with and Listing Agent and the bank's asset manager instead of the home seller.

HUD Homes
A HUD home is a 1-to-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD (U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development) as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim.

There is a 15 day exclusive listing period for Owner Occupants, Non-profit and Government Agency. If there is no bidder after 15 days, it will open to all buyer, including investor.

HUD Homes are being sold in bidding process. Bids are accepted based on HUD's guidelines which include the highest net, not highest price.

Fannie Mae Homes
Fannie Mae Homes are properties that are foreclosed home and acquired by Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae Homes are being sold through Homepath.

Fannie Mae offers Fannie Mae's innovative First Look marketing period was created to promote homeownership that allow owner occupied homebuyers to negotiate and purchase foreclosed properties before they are made available to investors. First Look is typically the first 20 days a property is listed on HomePath.com (Nevada is 30 days).

Freddi Mac Homes
Freddi Max are being sold through Homestep. Homestep is the Freddie Mac sales unit responsible for marketing and selling Freddie Mac real estate owned (REO) homes to homebuyers and investors. HomeSteps manages every stage of the REO process, from handling title issues after foreclosure to working with local listing agents to facilitate a sale.

Freddie Mac offer homebuyers and select non-profits an exclusive opportunity to purchase HomeSteps homes prior to competition from investors through the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative for the first 20 days (30 days in Nevada), on the market.

What should Buyer knows about buying an REO Home?
Buyer should know the market. Buyer may be able to find a "deal" when buying an REO home, but it's more important than ever that the offer price is comparable with other homes in the neighborhood. Most banks will negotiate; however, the goal is to sell the home at or near current fair market value.

Another thing might consider when buying a REO Homes. Budget. Most REO homes are sold "AS-IS," so buyer needs to consider the costs for renovation and/or repair and the time required to complete them. Most bank will make necessary repairs and maintain the home after the foreclosure, but buyer may want to make some as well.

Monday, March 9, 2015

What is VA Loan?

10:34 AM

Swee Ng

What is VA Loan?

Posted on March 9, 2015

VA Loan Program
The VA Home Loan Program ensures that all veterans are given an equal opportunity to buy a home in Phoenix AZ with VA assistance. The program helps veterans finance the purchase of homes with favorable loan terms and with an interest rate that is still competitive with conventional or FHA rates.

Who is Eligible for a VA Loan?
The term "veteran", for VA housing loan purposes, includes most past and current members of all branches of the military, members of the National Guard, reservists, and certain categories of spouses. To determine your status online go to http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_certificate.asp, and apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which any lender will require prior to processing a VA loan application.

VA Loan Financing Benefits
VA-guaranteed financing is a benefit which Congress intended eligible veterans should have. If you are a veteran home buyer or know of one, it makes sense to look into the VA loan program as a good way to finance a home purchase. Before arranging for a new mortgage to finance a home purchase, veterans should consider some of the other advantages of VA home loans:

Most important consideration, no down payment is required in most cases
Loan maximum may be up to 100 percent of the VA-established reasonable value of the property
Flexibility of negotiating interest rates with the lender
No monthly mortgage insurance premium to pay
Limitation on buyer's closing costs

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Swee Ng, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Phoenix specializing in win-win real estate transaction through great communication and fighting for his clients' best interest. After all, this is more than real estates, this is about your life and your dreams.

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix AZ area, we hope you will consider us.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Design Tips for Your Children's Playroom

9:52 AM

Swee Ng

Design Tips for Your Children's Playroom

Posted on March 5, 2015

When designing a Phoenix AZ Home's playroom for your children, there are some key factors to consider. This is a room where your children will learn, grow and flourish both physically and socially. It's important to craft an inspirational, fun and safe environment. Combine these elements to create a playful, carefree environment in your Phoenix AZ home.

Color & Theme
Consider your child's personality and preferences – and embrace them! Use vivid and bold colors such as red, blue, green, pink or yellow. Use them as your primary wall color, or go with a more neutral shade and accent with these hues. Consider decorative wallpapers as another option, displaying numbers, letters or other child-friendly patterns.

Themed playrooms are another popular option. This is where you really need to unleash your imagination. Consider a sports theme or even a Western or race car theme. Choose a garden or princess theme, or consider replicating a favorite fairy tale. Have murals painted on the walls or purchase themed decals that can be easily changed or removed.

Safety First
Creating a safe environment for your children is a top priority. Keep electrical sockets covered and consider using curtains as opposed to blinds. The loosely hanging strings on blinds can present a strangulation hazard if not properly secured. Choose age-appropriate toys and furnishing to help prevent accidents.

Organizing Tips
Don't let the playroom overwhelm you. Strategize in advance how to store books, toys and art supplies in order to avoid unwanted chaos. Keeping it organized not only helps maintain your sanity, but also creates a more enjoyable experience for your child.

One option is to separate the playroom into sections, each with a designated purpose. There might be a section for making art with an easel or table and chairs. A comfy seating area gives your child a place to enjoy books and quiet time. And a carpeted, open area makes it easy to play with toys or make up imaginative games.

Colorful baskets, buckets or labeled plastic bins in varying sizes make wonderful storage options. They are also a great way for your children to learn their colors and necessary sorting skills.

Shelving or cubbies in assorted sizes are a must. They are great for storing just about anything. Keep items such as plush animals, books and puzzles organized loosely on a shelf, or neatly stack your bins and baskets to hold things like toy cars, Legos, play dough and art supplies. Keeping storage bins organized will help your child remember where things go, making cleanup easier.

For oversized items, large toy boxes work great and keep floor space free. Consider hanging organizers with individual sleeves for items such as CDs or card games that require added protection.

Have fun with your playroom design. Use your creativity to fashion a captivating environment that inspires your children to have fun while learning.

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If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix AZ area, we hope you will consider us.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Weekend DIY Projects to Improve Your Phoenix AZ Home Value

8:50 AM

Swee Ng

Weekend DIY Projects to Improve Your Gilbert AZ Home Value

Posted on March 3, 2015

The best home improvements are those that have a high return on the investment. Remodeling Magazine publishes an annual Cost vs. Value Report, analyzing the ROI of 35 separate remodeling projects. You can even look at the return based on your region.

The report is based on the assumption that you're using professional labor to perform the remodel. You'll get an even higher return on your dollar, when it's time to sell your home, if you do the job yourself.

We've compiled our own list of DIY projects that buyers like, you'll enjoy in the meantime, and you can accomplish in a weekend. To keep it simple, we focused on two areas of the home that are key when it comes time to sell: the entryway and kitchen.

Upgrade Your Entry
As potential buyers walk up to your home, they can't help but notice the door. Upgrading to a new entry door is the perfect weekend DIY project. Even better, it's one of the projects listed on the Cost vs. Value Report, year after year, as a remodel that returns most of the investment upon the sale of a home.

According to the 2014 Cost vs. Value Report, a replacement steel door recoups 96.6 percent of the investment, while a new fiberglass door will offer an ROI of 70.8 percent.

However, the report factors in labor to determine how much of the cost is recouped. When you install the door yourself, your return can only be higher.

Even if you've never done anything similar, hanging a door isn't beyond your capabilities. Expect to spend less than a day on this project.

Touch Up the Kitchen
Everyone seems to gravitate to the kitchen, and many buyers consider it the most important room in a home.

For the first time in a decade, a minor kitchen remodel increases home value by almost as much as the money spent to accomplish it, according to the "Minor Kitchen Remodel" analysis included in the Cost vs. Value Report. Keeping in mind that the figures include labor costs, the report claims an average ROI of 82.7 percent on the project.

Any single item on our list will make a noticeable difference in the feel and value of your kitchen.

Refinish your cabinetry. Modern veneer kits make resurfacing cabinet boxes fairly easy. Take off the doors and remove the drawers first. After installing the veneer, put new drawers in place. Add new knobs and pulls as well. The result: new-looking cabinets at a fraction of the cost.

Replace the countertops. Depending on the new counter surface selected, replacing a countertop is fairly simple and not likely to take more than a day or two.

Install new sink hardware. A mid-priced sink and new faucet freshen up the look of an older kitchen. Don't be afraid to try a different style or material.

Go shopping. New appliances can only increase your home value. Focus on ovens and cooktops that offer greater energy efficiency.

Focus on the flooring. As much traffic as the kitchen witnesses, the floor gets worn out easily. Consider installing new flooring to raise the value of your home.

When contemplating remodel projects, keep in mind that it's possible to over-improve a home, depending on the neighborhood and real estate market. Compare your home's features to those of nearby homes to get a better idea of what will prove valuable – or not – in your area.

View more Home Owner tips at www.SweeEastValleyHomes.com

If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Phoenix AZ area, we hope you will consider us.