I love, love, love when I can help families achieve their home ownership dreams! To see their smiles and know they are going to be thrilled living in their new home is what motivates me! And I love it even more when my clients are equally thrilled with the home buying/selling process. It can be the most exciting time of your lives but it can also be stressful. So, when I hear from clients who are not only happy with the outcome but also the process, I really appreciate that. Here's feedback from one family who recently sold one house and bought another:

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We would recommend Erika to anyone seeking real estate counsel and/or services in today's crazy market. Erika is intimately familiar with the east valley real estate scene. She relentlessly marketed our home, and was in touch almost daily. We always knew where she was focused as well as the temperature of our surrounding community real estate waters. We are moving to our new home on 5/10 and you will have new neighbors on 5/13! If you need to move, call Erika -
she has our highest personal endorsement!

Chris & Lori Bisgrove

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Here's a great picture of their kids in front of the sold sign:

Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

Do you own a business? Whether it’s small or BIG you need to take note. This fall once school starts I will be building a business network of homeowner’s in our area… the purpose will be to bond business owners together with ideas for growth, opportunity sharing & support of Highland Park Elementary events & programs, etc. (You do NOT need to have a student in the school). If you are interested in participating, call me NOW!

Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

It seemed like we had such a mild summer (so far) but things are eventually going to really heat up. Did you know that is a great time to golf for less? That's right, the summer heat means less money out of pocket for time on the course. Here is an article on where to go and what the costs are.

Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

Here's a fun article on the Mayor of Gilbert and it gives some interesting information about our city that I thought you may enjoy reading.







Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

Remember my post on June 1st about auctions where I highlighted our listing on Capri about to go to auction? Just as I guessed, it is still available! If you are looking for a low price investment, here it is again. It is still available and listed at $109,500. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1282 square feet and was built in 1973.

Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

Are you beginning to think about July 4th already and wondering what you'll be doing to help celebrate our independence day? Here's some great information on cool things to do in the east valley for the 4th.





Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

10 fastest growing Real estate markets

Read article here

I had to post this because since we have stepped into the foreclosure side of the business, I must tell you I agree with this article, I dont believe our local markets will see a swing in the pendulum till 2010, 2009 will most likely stay like it is... slow in the normal resale market, HOT in the bank owned market.

The last week of May the county recorder's office (I believe it was Maricopa County only I was
looking at) had almost 1200 homeowner's notified of foreclosure's pending! Even a typical week has 400-500 homes, that's typical?? We are going to be in this mess for quite awhile, so buckle up and hold on, it looks like it might be a bumpy ride!!

When you read this article you will also see that the supposed 10 fastest growing are not posting double digit equity jumps- so minimal they are hardly worth mentioning; other than they aren't negative.

Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!

As auctions become a familiar part of our Real Estate Landscape, I still never thought I'd see this here in the East Valley... Here's AZRepublic article about 450 homes going to auction.

A listing of mine and Tom's is on the auction block for $1000 opening bid; AND it's in town, Sossaman & Broadway to be more specific; here's the home...

The home is located at 7464 E Capri Ave., it's a 3 bedroom around 1200 sqft, there is some peeling paint & dry rot areas of wood, so a conventional or cash buyer is needed to complete the transaction. Feel free to contact us with additional questions, this house is set for auction on June 7th or 8th.

Be aware these autions have minimum reserves set (just like EBay) meaning the sales price the bank is willing to sell the house at has been set- and it will not be disclosed. The sad thing is this home will most likely still be available after the auction ends having not sold.

You can see a list of all the auction dates nationally, as well as search locally, here.

Yours to Count On,
Erika Madsen
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Power Realty
"Your Advisory Team" Founder/Manager
480-695-6572

p.s. if you or anyone you know is considering a move in the current real estate market- you deserve an agent who has a strong knowledge to help you succeed! Visit http://www.PhoenixAreaMls.com/ to learn more about Your Advisory Team & Our Performance GUARANTEES!!