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Anna Banana
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Gary Houghtaling
Earl Corkett
Ken Speer
Wendy Burkhard
Judy Corkett
Laura Orsini
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Labor Day Trivia



 Our Jobs
 Americans work in a wide variety of occupations. Here is a sampling of occupations and the number of employees in each.

Hairdressers & cosmetologists
718,000

Gaming & casino employees
85,000

 Chefs & head cooks
 281,000

Firefighters
258,000

Musicians & singers
179,000

Bakers
183,000

Taxi drivers & chauffeurs
286,000

Service station attendants
96,000

Farmers & ranchers
825,000
Pharmacists
 232,000

Teachers
6.5 million

 Source: http://www.chiff.com/a/labor-day.htm
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 ANNA BANANA REALTY
 2301 W. Dunlap
Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 595-8900
www.AnnaBananaRealty.com

Thoughts from Broker Banana...

Sept/Oct 2009

The Phoenix real estate market is changing and changing fast. Over the past 3 or Phoenix real estate market is seeing multiple bids on properties less than $250K4 months, we’ve seen more and more multiple bids on every home under $250K. Some of this is due to the $8000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, which will end within 90 days. But that's not the only factor. About one-third of all purchasers are investors who are paying cash, which makes it tough for first-time homebuyers to compete against.

There is NOT a lot of time left for first-time homebuyers to secure a home and close by November 30. Almost all of the first-time buyers are facing the same circumstance: having to bid on 3 to 5 homes before they win the bid. At this point, we recommend that buyers make their best and highest offer right up front. Even when doing so, we are still seeing many listings go for way above list price.  We caution all buyers to bring A LOT of patience to the table. Click here to read more...

Lots of Options for Move-Up Buyers!

Sonoran Heights for $499KRight now, there are great buys available for move-up buyers. Mid-range home values are down and inventory is up, meaning move-up buyers should take advantage of all the fantastic opportunities in the Phoenix real estate market NOW!

Click here to take a look at just a few Phoenix homes in the $285K to $1 million price range.

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Tips to Make Your Move-Up Purchase Successful

There are many things to do while you’re deciding whether now’s theHere are tips to make your move-up purchase successful time to move up.

Have an accurate picture of your finances. How much larger a mortgage payment can you honestly afford? You also want to factor in other debts and expenses, as well as your long- and short-term savings goals, like college for your kids and retirement. The general rule of thumb is that your mortgage should equal about 25 percent of your gross monthly income, but you always want to factor in some reserves to put aside each month.  Click here to read more.

What's YOUR Neighborhood's Walk Score?

Walk Score is a ranking service to help people find the most walkable places in the country to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc., measuring how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle, not how pretty the area is for walking. Click this link to learn more about the ranking system, as well as how various Phoenix neighborhoods scored.

Celebrate Labor Day in PhoenixGlow golf at Encanto over Labor Day weekend in Phoenix

If you're looking for fun and interesting ways to celebrate the holiday weekend, there are all kinds of things going on around the Valley. From Phoenix Cooks to baseball camp to a Hawaiian luau to nighttime golfing to a tattoo festival at the Arizona Biltmore. Click this link for a complete listing.