Mesa mortgage broker guilty of bank fraud in cash-back scheme

The crackdown on mortgage fraud in Arizona has resulted in another conviction in the Valley. Jeffrey Todd Crandell, 33, of Mesa has pled guilty to six counts of Bank Fraud
According the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Arizona, Crandell was the leader of a sophisticated cash-back mortgage fraud scheme.  In 2005, he obtained the rights to properties in Queen Creek, then hid his interest in those properties by putting them in his brother-in-law’s name. Then Crandell recruited friends to buy the properties for inflated prices—often hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the cost of the land.
Crandell brokered the …

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Arizona to share $1.5 billion in new federal foreclosure aid

Arizona is one of five states that will split $1.5 billion from a new federal program aimed at helping regions hardest hit by home foreclosures.
President Barack Obama announced the new funds Friday in Las Vegas as part of a government push to reduce the number of homes falling into foreclosure by assisting unemployed homeowners and other struggling borrowers.
Because foreclosures damage home values and have been a critical factor in the collapse of the housing market, any recovery will have to be preceded by a slowdown in repossessed homes.
Almost a year ago in Mesa, Obama announced the $75 billion Home …

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422 E HOLMES AVENUE, MESA, AZ — 3bed/2bath — $115,000

422 E HOLMES AVENUE, MESA, AZ — 3bed/2bath — $115,000

Contact ZipRealty at 1.800 CALL ZIP — Cute property with beautiful mature trees in front in this established family friendly neighborhood. Close to shopping and freeways. Remodeled new carpet,paint and 6 panel doors. All appliances included in this spacious home with huge family room,large laundry room,and fenced play pool. This is a must see! Den can also be a bedroom with the addition of a closet. No seller disclosure statement or clue report owner has never occupied property.

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930 N MESA DRIVE NO.1038, MESA, AZ — 1bed/1bath — $55,000

930 N MESA DRIVE NO.1038, MESA, AZ — 1bed/1bath — $55,000

Contact ZipRealty at 1.800 CALL ZIP — Beautiful first floor 1 bed/1 bath condo recently renovated with new carpet, flooring and paint. Nice fireplace, all appliances included and also has covered parking. Unit is within steps to one of two heated pool/spas. Great location near shops, hospital, restaurants, mesa arts center and hohokan park (where the cubs play). Not a short sale or foreclosure ~ it won’t last long!!

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928 W NATAL AVENUE, MESA, AZ — 4bed/2bath — $205,000

928 W NATAL AVENUE, MESA, AZ — 4bed/2bath — $205,000

Contact ZipRealty at 1.800 CALL ZIP — Not a short sale or bank owned home! From the moment you walk in the door you feel at home. The home has a wonderful layout with a great room, eat in kitchen and formal living and dining rooms. The kitchen has been updated recently and has nice cabinets and countertops. The fenced pool is just a part of the very spacious backyard. Don’t miss this one!

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10017 E LAKEVIEW CIRCLE, MESA, AZ — 4bed/3bath — $255,000

10017 E LAKEVIEW CIRCLE, MESA, AZ — 4bed/3bath — $255,000

Contact ZipRealty at 1.800 CALL ZIP — Beautiful us home model in villages of eastridge!Begin your entry with a private courtyard, glass door into the kitchen that boasts black granite countertops,inch upper cabinets with crown molding,built-in refrigerator, surround sound, upgraded carpet and pad,built in media niche,and much more!Private balcony off of master bedroom!Home is located in a cul-de-sac lot, and has a nice set back with long driveway. Private backyard with no two story neighbors behind! Come in and make this home you own! Quick close possible, and no banks to deal with! Immediate response available!

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9640 E IMPALA AVENUE, MESA, AZ — 5bed/3bath — $299,000

9640 E IMPALA AVENUE, MESA, AZ — 5bed/3bath — $299,000

Contact Donna Moen at 602.882.3622 — This home offers plenty of room for everyone. Upstairs you will find the expansive master suite, three other large bedrooms, a full gues bathroom and a loft that is 18×16. Downstairs is another bedroom and full bathroom, formal living room and dining room, family room and kitchen. Kitchen has granite counter tops, large pantry, and a kitchen island which faces the pool. The home also has built in speakers through out the home, 20" tile, extended covered patio. North/South exposure, mountain views, a large lot (11,665sf) and don’t forget the 3 car extended garage. Don’t wait bring your buyers today!

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44 S GREENFIELD ROAD NO.36, MESA, AZ — 2bed/2bath — $80,181

44 S GREENFIELD ROAD NO.36, MESA, AZ — 2bed/2bath — $80,181

Contact Monica Weiser at 602.358.6061 — This 2 bedroom home with 2 a car garage is located in a very appealing gated community with heated community pool and spa. The home has wood blinds and ceiling fans through out, arched entry ways and many niches. Kitchen offers all the normal built in appliances including a microwave, pantry and has a breakfast bar. The dining area faces the backyard which is desert landscaped. Master is separated from the other bedroom. All appliances and fixtures are in place and all systems are in good working order and home is in move in condition. Home is close to shopping & restaurants. You won’t want to miss this low maintenance home. (Buyer to verify all facts and figures)

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2102 S ESTRELLA CIRCLE, MESA, AZ — 3bed/2bath — $189,900

2102 S ESTRELLA CIRCLE, MESA, AZ — 3bed/2bath — $189,900

Contact ZipRealty at 1.800 CALL ZIP — Beautiful former model home on a huge cul-de-sac lot. Fantastic location! Near the 101 and 60. Get to chandler/scottsdale/gilbert shopping and restaurants in minutes. Lots of upgrades in this house! Laminate hard wood floors and updated kitchen and baths. All kitchen appliances included! Energy efficent windows with shutters and new a/c were installed recently. Forget those foreclosures…This house is move in ready! You should see the curb appeal on this one. Grass in both front and back yard with a brick walkway leading up to the front door. Great mature trees in the front and back yards shade this home and yard so that you can enjoy your yard all year round with less energy bills + plenty of room for a pool!

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1654 S SOSSAMAN ROAD, MESA, AZ — 2bed/2bath — $80,000

1654 S SOSSAMAN ROAD, MESA, AZ — 2bed/2bath — $80,000

Contact ZipRealty at 1.800 CALL ZIP — Cozy bungalow in golf course community. No hoa! Low,low taxes. Wonderful investment property, as current owner would like to rent back. Don’t miss out on seeing this adorable home. Laundry is out back in enclosed storage area. Lots of storage areas. There is even room for your golf cart or motorcycle. Owner is open to all offers.

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