Fran Rabara's Q&A

Zillow is only an zestimate - talk with a Realtor that can run comps and currently listed for you.Good Luck!Fran

Honestly the first thing anyone wanting to buy a house must do is go sit down with a lender.  I use a Mortgage Broker because they work for hundreds of lenders and just lay all your cards on the table and explain your situation to them.  Bank statements and tax returns are a must - they will show the balances and regular deposits.I would be more concerned about your husbands boss and tax evasion.This is the time to BUY so don't put it off, so see a lender and get pre-approved!  Good luck.Fran

Here in Arizona I have never heard of a lender using Zillow.  They hire an appraiser and chage you the cost as part of your closing costs.  Zillow is a Zestimate only and is typically lower than the actual comparables.Fran

I'm a Realtor that lives off Greenway Road and N. 21st St.  We are not aware of crime over here.  The best advise I can give you is to do an internet search of crime by zip code:http://www.azcentral.com/CrimeMaps/I always tell my clients to drive the area at different times of the day/night to see what it is like before they purchase a home.Good Luck!Fran RabaraC21 AZ Foothills