Welcome to Contigo Realty
Hi, I'm Liz Suto, with Contigo Realty. We're based here in the heart of Phoenix and offer real estate services for buyers and sellers of Phoenix and Scottsdale Real Estate. If you're not familiar with Phoenix homes, I think you'll find this website very helpful as a starting point. When you're ready to start your full search, contact us and we'll help you navigate through the whole process, from search to sale.
As you browse through homes in different neighborhoods in Phoenix, you can pick the homes you like and put them in your shopping cart on the website. And, only when you are ready, you'll be able to communicate your saved list when you contact us.
Phoenix Area Market Reports
- Phoenix Owner Financing 101 - For the Home Buyer
Posted on: 2012-05-15 10:11:10 by Contigo Realty Research Staff
Phoenix owner financing or "owner carry" is a great option to consider when looking for a house, but it’s important to understand how this type of real estate transaction works before you jump in. - Can't Qualify? Phoenix/Scottsdale Owner Financing may Open Some Doors
Posted on: 2012-03-07 11:54:55 by Contigo Realty Research Staff
Home lending standards are the tightest they’ve been in years. In hard hits area like Phoenix, where many homeowners have suffered recent foreclosures, it’s tough to qualify for new home loans using traditional lender financing. Necessity breeds solution, however, and one solution to consider is Phoenix/Scottsdale owner financing. - FHA Loan Limit for Phoenix Homes and Scottsdale Homes Is.....
Posted on: 2011-12-13 16:40:35 by Liz Suto
Drum roll please.... After much back-and-forth-ness from the government, the FHA loan limits have settled back up at $346,250 for Maricopa County until the end of 2012. So much for the FHA loans being for starter homes. For home buyers that don't have 20% down... - Looking for Top School Districts in the Phoenix area? Try the AP Test results
Posted on: 2011-11-30 18:11:28 by Liz Suto
If you are moving to the Phoenix area and want to live in the "best" school districts, which metrics do you choose? There are plenty of information on the internet, including some rankings done by School districts and websites. There's the AIMS (state mandated) test, the SAT scores, and more. But one metric you might not have heard of is the % of students passing an AP test. - Phoenix Home Inventory LOW!
Posted on: 2011-11-30 17:22:15 by Liz Suto
Yes, December is a slow month in real estate, but nevertheless, Phoenix is woefully lacking in inventory for our winter home buying season. The current inventory of Phoenix single family homes for sale is at 6010 vs. 10773 in October, 2010. That's a 44% drop year over year! - Should I Buy or Should I Wait?
To buy or not to buy…that is the question. This is often the number one dilemma plaguing potential home buyers today. While it’s true that home prices have dropped significantly in Phoenix, and there is a large inventory of unsold homes, it’s vital to weigh a variety of factors before deciding which course of action is right for you. - Moving to Phoenix? What you Need to Know
Phoenix is a great place to call home, whether it’s year-round or just part of the year as a second home. We've compiled a few things you might want to know about Phoenix as you consider a home purchase here:
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Why Agents Can't Sell Real Estate Everywhere
Your Chandler agent may not know the issues important in Surprise (like the noise from Luke Air Force Base). Your Maricopa agent may not know the water issues in Cave Creek. We work hard to know the areas where we sell homes. Don't know where you want to live? Use ContigoRealty.com to help you find the area or region you like and then Contact Us to make sure you are working with an agent that knows your area.
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Last updated: 2012-05-18
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