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HomeSmart Property Value Map
How much have property values dropped in your neighborhood? Search by ZIP code and compare Valley neighborhoods using our exclusive ABC15.com home value map.
House seekers camp out for dream homes in Mesa
Nearly two dozen people have pulled up RVs, campers, and inflatable beds waiting to buy new homes in Mesa. 100 more are expected to join the wait. Video Video
Little fish help clean up big foreclosure mess in Valley
Valley Code enforcement officials are concerned that abandoned pools could pose a serious health risk with mosquitos spreading West Nile virus. Video Video
Bankruptcy filings in Phoenix area more than double
This surge is the highest since October 2005 before federal law tightened the rules on bankruptcy filings.
Home prices still going down in Valley; when will they rise?
Experts say prices could go down another fifteen to eighteen percent over the next year. They have advice for buyers and sellers. Video Video
First Valley fissure maps completed to help homebuyers
Homebuyers in the Valley are getting some help in locating areas where fissures are a problem. Fissures are cracks in the ground that can cause structural damage.
Valley baby boomers use reverse mortgages for independence
The home is offered as collateral and unlike regular mortgages, reverse mortgages don't require up front fees or credit and income qualifications. Video Video
Mesa looks at rental property inspections; allow inside
An amendment would allow the city to enter a rental property only if a complaint is received and after getting permission from the property owner, or the tenant, or through a court order, said a Mesa city attorney.
More Valley homeowners let houses go into foreclosure
Mortgage delinquencies have climbed faster and higher than late-payments on credit-card and car loans. Video Video
Home inspectors: Market showing signs of rebounding
There are many indicators with which to judge the housing market. One industry that claims to have a finger on the pulse of Valley real estate has reason to be optimistic.
Valley real estate experts answer your questions
Experts answer viewers' questions about their homes and the current housing market.

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Depending on where your home is located, your water source may be a public or private well, or your city's local water supply. All of these water sources have their advantages and disadvantages.

Buying a Home
These days there are many options when buying a home. You need to research where to find the listings, what type of home you'd like to purchase, financing availability, and location.

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