Mesa AZ real estate listings and homes for sale, home buying, home selling information – Heyen Appraisals

My New Blog

President Signs Mortgage Tax Relief Bill Into Law

December 21st, 2007 8:36 AM

President George W. Bush on Thursday signed into law NAR-backed legislation that will ease the tax burden for home owners who have had debt forgiven on a mortgage.

Read More (opens a new window)

Posted by Robert Stevens on December 21st, 2007 8:28 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Foreclosure Filings up 115% from August 2006

September 19th, 2007 10:40 AM

This is the latest on foreclosures in the US, Arizona is still listed in the top 10. Read more... (opens in a new window)

Posted by Robert Stevens on September 19th, 2007 10:40 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Additonal Office

September 19th, 2007 10:20 AM

I have started the process of opening a new office to cover Coconino County in AZ, which will include Flagstaff the the surrounding area. Once I get established I intend also to be able to cover the Sedona area in Yavapai & Coconino Counties.

It should prove interesting as I will be traveling between Phoenix and Flagstaff regularly.

Posted by Robert Stevens on September 19th, 2007 10:20 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Guidance for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

September 10th, 2007 11:55 AM

This is an excellent site from HUD for those home owners in trouble. It's better to contact your lender sooner than later to prevent/stop a foreclosure. Visit this site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/econ/smhlend.cfm

Posted by Robert Stevens on September 10th, 2007 11:55 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY UP OVER 55 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2007

August 3rd, 2007 10:27 AM

Rate Rank	State Name	Foreclosure Filings	1 filing for every #HH	%? from prev 6 months	%? from First Half 2006	Unique Props	%? from prev 6 months	%? from First Half 2006
--	United States	925,986	134	39	56	573,397	32	58
8	Arizona	27,515	92	74	128	15,551	61	118

Read More> (Opens in a new window)

Posted by Robert Stevens on August 3rd, 2007 10:27 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Home Values for the Top 20 Markets

August 3rd, 2007 10:24 AM

Find out how home values faired over the past year in the major metropolitan areas and which five cities boasted increases. Phoenix posted a -5.5% decline in the llast year. For more information (Opens in new window)

Posted by Robert Stevens on August 3rd, 2007 10:24 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Arizona to Enact Mortgage Fraud Laws

July 17th, 2007 10:12 AM

For the full Arizona bill, visit www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/48leg/1r/bills/hb2040c.htm.

Posted by Robert Stevens on July 17th, 2007 10:12 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Resolution Addressing Appraisal Fraud Introduced in House

July 17th, 2007 10:04 AM

A bill that would raise awareness about the dangers of risky loans and protect homeowners from unscrupulous lending practices has been introduced in the House. Specifically, H.R. 526, introduced June 28, directs the government to address appraisal and other mortgage fraud. However, it does not spell out the manner or means by which it should do so.

FULL STORY (from Appraisal Institute, Appraiser News Online)

Posted by Robert Stevens on July 17th, 2007 10:04 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog

Appraisals Again Excluded from Bank Regulators’ Subprime Mortgage Guidance

July 17th, 2007 10:03 AM

The federal bank regulators recently released final guidance for subprime mortgage lenders regarding rates and repayment qualifications, but failed to make any mention of valuation or appraisals.

FULL STORY (from Appraisal Institute, Appraiser News Online)

Posted by Robert Stevens on July 17th, 2007 10:03 AMPost a Comment (0)

Subscribe to this blog