ANTS Business
RSVP’s for the Christmas party are due by Thursday December 3rd. Once the final head-count is taken attendees and guests can be added but not subtracted.
Featured Speaker
| Debbie Flinn with Bell Mortgage. More industry changes and fine-tuning to take place in 2010 such as additional document verification making the loan approval process more challenging: Employment verification (as soon as 10 days prior to closing); Tax return verification; 30 days worth of pay stubs; Two months worth of bank statements; Tighter credit review; New disclosures to the consumer that confuse the borrowers more then help them, and underwriting is getting tighter with their approvals. All this said, buying a home in Arizona is still a great bargain with interest rates being so low; actually, today’s buyers have the “perfect storm” of opportunity, especially with the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer tax credit available! |
AZ Health Education Awareness Training (AZHEAT)
Urges everyone to exercise more this holiday season.
Also, Juli is hosting her 2nd annual San Tan Christmas Boutique on December 6th. A flier is available for those who wish to display them. VIEW THE FLYER
Amazon.com is now offering same day service in select cities, with plans to add Phoenix to the list soon. ARTICLE
Realty Executives – Sandi Nilson
At-risk homeowners should visit www.naca.com for refinance information.
3 on Your Side ran a story on a local installer of renewable energy products because customers were complaining that their monthly electric bill had increased after their solar installation. A professional inspection found that the work to be of extremely low quality: wiring not up to code (wires were stapled to the roof), the solar panels were loose, etc. Research the company before you use them.
Kudzu is going national and has signed a deal with HGTV; adding 20-30 new cities to the website next year.
The printing industry is doing well, and can be gauged by watching who is doing the advertising. Since July advertising has increased 40-60%. (Geiko, for example, is doing a lot of advertising.)
Thanks to everyone who attended today.
