As a service to both buyers and sellers, we provide blog articles, informattion and statistics to help assist buyers and sellers in making well-informed real estate decisions. Also see our Seller Center and Buyer Center for even more articles.
May 21 '07
... Looney Toon World of Real Estate.
Read this blog post by The Harper Real Estate Team of Danville, California. It's way too funny. They describe "4 Problematic Real Estate Agents" called "Daffy, Yosemite, Pepe' and Sylvester" who they call wild, whacky and looney when they want your real estate business....
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May 20 '07
... East Valley Home Value & Sales Comparison April, 2006 Versus April, 2007.
Depending upon whether you are a buyer or seller, there is a slight bit of both good and bad news in the East Valley real estate market. Some median home prices and home sales increased and decreased comparing April.2006 to April 2007....
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May 19 '07
...Do You Care How Long Anyone's Tail Is?
We hope not. Whether one has a long tail or a short tail should really be of no concern. If you're puzzled by the above headline, you are likely a consumer that is considering buying or selling real estate....
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May 14 '07
...Count On Our Preferred Phoenix Realtors To Make Relocation Easy and Convenient.
Do you live outside the area and plan on moving to the Phoenix area? Beginning right now, our Preferred Phoenix real estate agents will make your relocation smooth and easy. And they will stay right with you every step of the way. One you've selected the area that entices you, choose the Realtor that is intimately familiar with that geographic part of the Valley of the Sun....
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May 10 '07
... Greater Phoenix Area: Single Family Home Median Prices. Quarterly: 1995 Through 2007.
The following data is compiled by the Arizona State University's Real Estate Center which analyzes and evaluates the Arizona real estate market on behalf of private, public and governmental organizations. ASU's Realty Studies offer a wealth of informative statistical insight into the Greater Phoenix area real estate market....
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May 6 '07
...Good Advice For First Time Home Buyers.
Buying a home is generally the largest investment a person will ever make and choosing the right home to purchase should be based on sound, well-informed decisions. As you scour the Greater Phoenix MLS for the ideal home, it is crucial that as a first-time Phoenix home buyer that you choose a home that fits your lifestyle, needs and convenience within your range of affordability...
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May 5 '07
...Two Friends Make Hole In Ones On The Same Hole On Consecutive Swings
This is incredible! On April 7 two friends, Mark Imhoff and Joe Butz playing in a Men's Club golf event at the Club West Golf Club in the Ahwatukee Foothills, Arizona recorded consecutive aces on consecutive shots at the par 3 17th hole. Golf Digest places the odds of two golfers in the same foursome making a hole in one on the same hole at 17 million to 1....
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May 4 '07
... Chandler Opens Freestyle Bike Park
One-footers, tabletops, whips, and 180s. Giant rollers and quarter pipes. BMX freestyle bike fans....get ready to go higher and bigger. The City of Chandler has created a 23,000 square foot freestyle bike park totally dedicated to the sport....
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May 1 '07
... Moving To Phoenix From Another State Can Be Emotionally Traumatic For A Teen.
Tens of thousands of new residents move to the Phoenix and Scottsdale area every month. Phoenix AZ is a great place to raise a family. That's why it's been among the nation's leaders in home appreciation for many decades....
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Apr 30 '07
...A Consumer's Guide To Arizona Real Estate.
Whether you are a buyer or seller, you should read "Real Estate and You: A Consumer's Guide." It is published by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) whose role is protecting the rights of both sellers and buyers as it relates to Arizona real estate....
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Apr 29 '07
...Attention Phoenix Home Sellers: Kitchens and Bathrooms Rule.
f you're selling your Phoenix area home, any real estate listing agent will tell you that "first impression" is crucial to a quick sale and anything you can to do increase curb appeal will enhance resale value. Everyone knows the basics. Spruce up the landscape, paint interior walls neutral, get rid of the clutter, fix the squeaky doors, etc, etc....
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Apr 28 '07
...Phoenix Sellers and Buyers Could Take Advantage Of Owner Financing.
About 20% of all homes sold involve some degree or form of owner financing. There are many factors that must be considered from both the sellers and owners side and each should consult with lawyers and accountant professionals for tax and legal advice....
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Apr 27 '07
...Check Your Credit Reports Before Applying For A Home Mortgage Loan.
How well you've handled credit in the past not only will determine whether a lender will approve your mortgage loan, but will have a bearing on whether an approved loan will carry a high or low interest. The better your credit history, the better the interest rate...
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Apr 23 '07
... Home Loan Learning Center. Taking The Mystery Out Of Home Mortgages.
All of our Preferred Phoenix Realtors, participating Mortgage Lender and other home owner service providers are committed to helping home buyers make informed decisions. With that objective in-mind, bookmark The Home Loan Learning Center website now!...
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Apr 20 '07
...CityNorth's Phase 1 Construction Begins Soon. Will Include Luxury Condos and Town homes.
Construction is ready to begin on CityNorth and is projected to be complete at the end of 2008. The site is located in the Desert Ridge area east of 56th Street between Loop 101 and Deer Valley Drive....
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Apr 20 '07
...It's About Dag-Gum Time! We Need Patriotism In Our Schools.
Effective before July 1, 2007, Arizona law requires that the American Flag and copies of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights be displayed in all public school classrooms seventh grade and above. The law passed last year applies to all public schools including elementary schools, high schools, junior colleges and universities....
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Apr 18 '07
...Big Real Estate Deals: Week of April 18, 2007.
Gainey Office I, a three-story building at 8601 North Scottsdale Road sold for $52 Million in a deal that is believed to be the highest price per square foot selling price at $359....
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Apr 17 '07
... As a Buyer, Seize The Advantages You Have In This Buyer's Market.
The Phoenix real estate market is a buyer's market. There is a glut of houses for sale, the DOM (days on the market) are rising and median prices are substantially lower versus this time last year....
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Apr 12 '07
... Ahwatukee Foothills Home Resales Up 41%, But Median Prices Are Down.
Good and bad news for sellers of homes in Ahwatukee. Resales increased 41% in March from February, 2007 (120 from 85), but prices slid compared to the same period last year by 7%....
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Apr 10 '07
...Phoenix Home Buyers Hold The Upper Hand.
This is a strange real estate market. A record number of homes are listed for sale in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. Mortgage interest rates are really low....
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Apr 9 '07
... Arizona Expected To Out Pace The Expected US Growth Rate.
In a story dated January 23, 2007, the Phoenix Business Journal reported that Arizona will topple the expected US growth rate of 3 percent in 2007 according to Edward Prescott an Arizona State University economist. Mr. Prescott further stated that Arizona will continue to out pace national trends but cautioned that it will not last forever....
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Apr 5 '07
...Valley of the Sun Population Explodes By 787,306 People In Six Years.
According to a news update in The Arizona Republic, the Phoenix Metropolitan are grew by 787, 306 people from April 2000 to July 2006, a gain of 24%. It brings the total population to over four million....
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Apr 1 '07
...In Phoenix, Snow And Cold Is By Choice.
During the winter, the news weather reports are saturated with all the coldfront stories of the northeast and midwest. Everyday you see the pictures of people shoveling snow, cars fishtailing on the icy streets and the blizzards that force schools to close....
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Mar 30 '07
...Land Around Tempe Lake Is Skyrocketing.
Get this. Tempe Town Lake is the third most popular private tourist attraction in Arizona according to the Arizona Office of Tourism. Only Chase Field in downtown Phoenix and the London Bridge in Lake Havasu enjoy more visitors....
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Mar 30 '07
...Reverse Mortgages For The Retired Homeowner.
Well, you've spent the last forty or so years working hard everyday and it's now time to retire and enjoy the Golden Years. If you're like most retirees, money can become a little tight without a regular paycheck coming your way....
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Mar 29 '07
...The Subprime Crisis.
While it is true that rates of home ownership have risen to record levels over the last couple of years, it is also true that there has been a worrying rise in the number of late mortgage payments and foreclosures....
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