phoenix: Phoenix Area Market report June 2009 - 07/16/09 06:07 PM
We have now made it halfway through 2009. In some ways it has flown by, in others, not so much. Not many people are willing to say we are seeing recovery, and I won't be bold enough to step out and say it either, but we are still seeing some good … (0 comments)
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phoenix: I really want that property but can't pay cash! - 07/16/09 06:03 PM
One of the common problems right now in the foreclosure market are willing buyers who can't pay cash for properties that need some work. Many properties won't get financed by FHA due to condition, leaving the alternatives to be conventional or cash.
There is a loan program that many people have … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Looking Back and Ahead at the Phoenix market - 01/04/09 12:45 PM
WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR! I wish you the best for 2009. For many, it is hard to imagine that it couldn't be better than 2008. Many people have experienced hard times this past year, and as a Realtor I have seen it first hand. I won't be so bold as … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Arizona Lakes - 08/10/08 03:25 PM
HI,
Friends invited me and my family to spend the afternoon on their boat. How could I say no? That also gave me a good idea for a blog. It is interesting how many times I have heard comments from non AZ residents about, "where would you go boating in AZ?!" … (1 comments)
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phoenix: HR 6694 - Will Down Payment Assistance Return - 08/08/08 12:15 PM
HI,
Last week the President signed H.R. 3221 also known as the Foreclosure Prevention Act. There has been a lot of coverage about this, and of course a lot of debate on whether this will truly have any effect on the market, as well as whether anybody should be bailed out.
What doesn't … (3 comments)
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phoenix: Is the Housing Crisis Over? - 05/08/08 03:56 PM
Hi,
I am often asked whether now is a good time to buy, or whether it is prudent to wait a few more months. Obviously, everyones situation is different, but it goes to the basic needs of getting as much infoas possible to make an informed decision.
The media is constantly … (6 comments)
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phoenix: Positive influences on the local economy - 08/23/07 04:12 PM
Hello, There was an article in the Business Journal of Phoenix last week that provided some information from the Arizona Blue Chip Economic Forecast. Once again, some of what we have been saying for a while is backed up with this report. Although there are definitely factors that will continue to … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Phoenix #1 in retail construction - 08/16/07 10:52 AM
New statistics came out recently that show that Phoenix leads the nation in retail construction. Considering the state of real estate across the nation as well as locally, that is relatively good news. High retail construction shows that there is still growth. We have said for a long time, even before … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Phoenix ranks 4th in nation for parkland-to-population! - 07/27/07 04:13 PM
Hello and good Friday to all!
It was publicized today on http://www.azcentral/ that the city of Phoenix ranks 4th in the nation in Parkland-per-capita! Boasting 26 acres of park per 1,000 residents, Phoenix blows the average of 17.5 acres out of the water!
The top 4 look like this:Raleigh, NC
San Diego, … (0 comments)
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phoenix: New N. Central Phoenix Townhome Project - 07/14/07 05:45 PM
New N. Central Phoenix Townhome Project
Hi and welcome to the weekend. We just added a new townhome home project to our Urban Living - Phoenix page called URBAN 30. (scroll to the bottom of the page) URBAN 30 is a gated neighborhood with 30 three story townhomes in a convenient location near Northern and … (2 comments)
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phoenix: Market Recovery - Who do you Believe? - 07/06/07 12:30 PM
One of the primary sources for news here in the Phoenix area tends toward the "doom-and-gloom" side of reporting on the state of the real estate market. There is no shortage of analysis by reporters, market analysts and the guy down the street. We tend to pay more attention to the … (5 comments)
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phoenix: Desert Ridge Schools - 06/29/07 01:09 PM
Desert Ridge Schools
Desert Ridge Schools: Desert Trails Elementary Wildfire Elementary Explorer Middle School Pinnacle High School
It may be the middle of summer, but as parents it's never too early to think about your kid's schools. Schools throughout the area are seeing increased enrollment with the rapid growth in the market. … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Chandler surpasses Scottsdale as 5th largest city in Arizona - 06/28/07 02:19 PM
The new census information from July '06 has been released, and Chandler has surpassed Scottsdale as Arizona's 5th largest city, moving Scottsdale to #6.
The cities rank as follows:
1. Phoenix
2. Tucson
3. Mesa
4. Glendale
5. Chandler
6. Scottsdale
7. Gilbert
To read the full article from http://www.azcentral.com/, click … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Pinnacle High School in Desert Ridge One of the best in the Country - 05/24/07 11:29 AM
Pinnacle High School - Desert Ridge Makes Newsweek's "Tops" list!
I was planning my next blog on the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix to be about schools. A newly announced accolade for Pinnacle High School makes this the perfect time. Pinnacle High School, in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, was just … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Desert Ridge, North Phoenix, AZ - 05/01/07 12:24 PM
We have blogged on Desert Ridge before, but thought we would update and elaborate. We will be posting a few blogs on various aspects of life in the Desert Ridge area. Check out this previous blog on Desert Ridge for some basic background info.
Desert Ridge is a master planned community in Northeast … (2 comments)
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phoenix: Desert Ridge Parcel sells at land auction today - 04/17/07 04:17 PM
A 269-acre parcel near Desert Ridge Marketplace sold today for a record price in an Arizona State Land Department Auction. It sold for the appraised price of $149 million. This parcel had been on the auction block in the fall of 2006 and failed to sell due to the slowing market. The … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Why Doesn't Arizona Subscribe to Daylight Savings Time? We HAVE the answer! - 03/09/07 04:36 PM
Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!
As most of the rest of the US prepares for Daylight Savings Time this weekend, us Arizonans have nothing to worry about!
I've always wondered why Arizona doesn't adhere to Daylight Savings - and found the answer today on www.azcentral.com/!
The simple answer? The … (0 comments)
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phoenix: What's in a Name? - 02/28/07 11:02 PM
I just finished a post by Steve Crossland entitled It is interesting to see what can really stir the mind of a buyer. It's not just whether a name is PC, weird or overly soothing. Some are entertaining, some cute, some are the type where you could say " I wish I … (1 comments)
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phoenix: Downtown Phoenix, Central Phoenix, and Biltmore area New Condo info... - 02/27/07 06:15 PM
Hello!
We will be heading out tomorrow (Wednesday) and hitting a number of new-build condo sites in the above-mentioned parts of Phoenix. We like to physically visit as many as possible, both for product knowledge, and to get a good feel for the pros and cons of each particular building. We strive … (0 comments)
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phoenix: Phoenix AZ 85050 Housing market Report - 02/24/07 05:45 PM
Your Phoenix, AZ Housing Report for Zip Code 85050
January 07
The following information is compiled from Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) data. If you are considering buying or selling a home we hope it will be helpful. This data is for the entire ZIP code of 85050. If you would like … (0 comments)
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