Buying Tips

How you can buy a $140,000 home for less than a $120,000 home

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A common question I get asked by first time home buyers is, ”what does it cost to buy a home?” And I bet this question is on the front of your mind too. The question you should really be pondering is, “what does it cost to own a home?” I can guarantee you will save thousands of…

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How to get the best deal in a rising real estate market

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Just the other day I was out showing a client around and every house we visited had a line to preview. This is an obvious sign that there are too few homes for sale and the prices will rise. It is also a sign that getting your offer accepted may take a little more effort…

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Introducing the most effective way to bargain on your dream home

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Right now in the Tucson MLS there are 7,382 homes for sale! So you ask, “How do I ever see all these listings?” That my friend is where most people go wrong.  Nobody could ever get through all those listings.  You could not even get through a fraction of them without becoming completely burnt out….

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Finally you can access the best stash of home buys in the MLS just like the pros… For FREE

MLS access is expensive!

Last year I paid $1303.44 for access to homes listed on the Multiple Listing Service / MLS. I am sure you are wondering, “Why would anybody pay for the MLS when you can get free listing information on the internet?!?!” Let me explain, I recently met a young lady.  She had been searching for homes…

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At last – you can get the home you desire despite credit troubles using these 5 proven tips to rebuild your credit score

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As you sit here quietly reading this article you will realize improving your credit score is easier than you thought… Improving your credit score may sound like an impossible task especially when you just want to take advantage of the excellent housing market. You may feel discouraged, even give up prematurely especially if a lender…

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Are you making these common credit mistakes?

Have you burnt up your credit?

Misconception 1: Pulling my credit report will hurt my credit score Pulling your credit report does not hurt your credit.  It may reveal you have bad credit but it will not hurt your credit score.  In fact the Fair Credit Reporting Act passed in 1970 entitles you to one free credit report per year from…

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Two proven methods to stop Real Estate telemarketing calls now!

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URGENT ACTION REQUIRED Click here to view the Arizona Real Estate Consumer Education message now! I want you to realize that websites such as Trulia, Zillow, and Realtor evolve around getting your contact information and selling it. If you get the information you seek or not is a different matter. These websites are actually inaccurate…

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Follow this simple advice to find the home you desire in your FREE MLS property search

Tucson MLS Tutorial

IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact me, Matthew, if you have not received a personal MLS portal log-in.  I am best reached at 520-344-3481 and ask for Matthew.  Or simply via email, matthew (at) keystoaz.com. You will receive an email from me with your log-in, password, and URL.  Print off this information and save it in a safe…

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Buying a home in Arizona? Here are a few pointers to keep you out of trouble.

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TAKE ACTION NOW Click here to download your real estate consumer education message Is your real estate agent all show and no go?  Are they too busy bragging about their new 22” chrome rims and designer cloths to hear what you are saying? I am sure your impression of real estate agents probably reflects that…

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The Best way to Find Your Dream Home is Not on the Internet

Trulia, Zillow, Realtor and other public websites.

Last weekend I showed a client a house he found on Trulia. I also presented him with the list of other properties I found in my listing database. He was delightfully surprised to discover a bunch of homes in my list he never found while shopping around on the internet. And the one he liked…

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