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Should I List My House With a Real Estate Agent or Sell my House to an Investor?

June 23, 2016

I am a licensed real estate agent in Arizona, in the Phoenix area. I sometimes list homes for sale. I am also an investor, and I buy houses in as-is condition. Which method is better? Which should you select? Since I am intimately familiar with both options, I can provide some guidance. Here are the … Continued

The Vacant House in my Neighborhood is Dragging Down The Values. What Should I Do?

June 21, 2016

By Nate

Do you have a nasty looking vacant house in your neighborhood that’s dragging the property values down? Are kids, animals, and homeless people using it as a free hotel / party venue? We at Baritone spend time every day trying to track down the owners of vacant and abandoned homes in the Phoenix metro area. … Continued

Should I Call a Public Adjuster If My House Burns Down?

June 20, 2016

By Nate

We recently had one of our rental homes burn down, in Phoenix, AZ. This is our first time going through this experience. I heard about the fire from the tenant on a Sunday night. Fortunately, no one had been home at the time. I drove over to check it out. I was expecting to see … Continued

What’s the Best Time of Year to Sell my Phoenix Area Home?

June 18, 2016

By Nate

The general consensus is that spring is the best time to sell your house. But sales trends vary dramatically depending on your region. The chart below shows the data from the Phoenix metro area (including Phoenix, Mesa, and the surrounding cities), from the year 2015. And it looks like spring actually is the best time! … Continued

Drive by a Vacant House: Make $600

January 16, 2016

By Nate

When I drive anywhere, I have my “vacant house radar” on. I’m looking for telltale signs, such as tall weeds and boarded up windows. I like to find vacant houses because I can try to contact the seller, buy the property, fix it up, and sell it for a profit. But what about you? What … Continued

I inherited a property in Arizona – What should I do now?

October 17, 2015

By Nate

When you inherit a property, the first thing to decide is what you would like to do with it: Decision #1 – Do I want to live in the property, rent it out, use it for some other purpose, or sell it? If you inherited a house and want to live in it, then you … Continued

How Your Credit Score is Calculated

October 10, 2015

By Nate

Have you ever wondered how credit bureaus come up with your credit (FICO) score? Here is the breakdown of how it is calculated: Payment History: 35% Current Amounts Owed: 30% Length of Credit History: 15% Inquiries/New Debt: 10% Types of Credit: 10% You can get your credit report for free at annualcreditreport.com.

Tax Consequences of a Foreclosure, Short Sale, or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

October 10, 2015

By Nate

I have done a fair amount of research into the potential tax consequences of a Short Sale, Foreclosure, or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. There seems to be a lot of confusion about it, even among CPAs and other tax professionals. Hopefully this will clarify things a little bit. DISCLAIMER: I am not a CPA … Continued

Where is the Phoenix Real Estate Market Headed in 2015?

January 11, 2015

By Nate

The Phoenix, Arizona (Phoenix metro area) real estate market has been through some of the most significant ups and downs in the country over the last several years. In June 2006, at the apex of the bubble, the median home price across the greater Phoenix area reached a high of $280,000, with an average price … Continued

Foreclosure Scams in Phoenix– Beware Of Scams Like These

April 26, 2013

By Nate

As you now, foreclosures over the past 5 years have been at record levels. Just like with anything, when there’s an opportunity or when there’s people in pain… the dishonest and unscrupulous people in the world tend to come out of the dark shadows to prey on home owners who don’t know any better. Foreclosure … Continued