scottsdale: 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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scottsdale: 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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scottsdale: 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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scottsdale: 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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scottsdale: 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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scottsdale: 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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scottsdale: Scottsdale, "The West's Most Western Town" - 02/20/07 03:31 PM
It's time to cowboy up! This weekend is the 54th annual Parada del Sol celebrations. So get out your cowboy hat, and head down to Old Town Scottsdale this Saturday morning. The Western-theme events are sponsored by the Scottsdale Jaycees. They include a horse-packed parade along Scottsdale Road on Saturday and five … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: One more reason the Phoenix metro is a great place to be - 02/16/07 06:36 PM
Expansion Management Magazine ( a trade magazine that evaluates expansion locations for companies) released its list of the top 50 cities for companies to expand in or relocate to. The Phoenix metro area was on the list. The following is an excerpt from the article that focuses on the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa metropolitan … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: America's Promise Best Communities for Young People - Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler - 01/25/07 10:25 AM
Today, America's Promise - An Alliance for Youth ( http://www.americaspromise.org/ ) released their 2007 list of Best Communities for Young People. Once again, there were three valley cities on the list. Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler all ranked in the top 100 cities in the nation as a great place to raise kids. … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: PF Chang's Rock n Roll Marathon - 01/12/07 10:54 PM
As if there wasn't already so much to do in January in the Valley of the Sun! This weekend (Sunday) is the P.F. Chang's Rock n Roll Marathon and 1/2 marathon. Now, obviously if you're a runner you already know about this. The race attracts premier runners from across the country … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: To Buy or Not to Buy? - 01/10/07 08:10 PM
To buy or not to buy? That is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous media hype, or take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them?
I doubt that if Shakespeare were a Real Estate Agent that he would have penned … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Great Meteor shower tonight in Phoenix - 01/04/07 03:32 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you are enjoying a great start to 2007!
This info was provided by http://www.azcentral.com/:
Meteor shower to light up skies tonight over Valley
Look up to the skies tonight and you may see one of the best meteor showers of the year.The Quadrantid meteor shower, which produces 50 to … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Nothing to do this weekend? DONATE! - 12/28/06 03:20 PM
Nothing to do this weekend? DONATE
Hello!
Now that the bulk of the holiday season has passed, most of us likely have a little more free time. If you are looking to do something this weekend, why not do something that is good for you AND for others? Oh, and it's FREE! What … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Bowl Time in the Phoenix Metro Area! - 12/27/06 11:59 AM
It's Bowl time in the Valley of the Sun, and no city has more going on for football bowl games than the Phoenix metro area. The Phoenix metro area is host to three bowl games over the next couple of weeks. First comes the Insight Bowl featuring Texas Tech and Minnesota … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Phoenix Arizona and the Valley of the Sun -Pt.6 Tourism, Dining and Shopping - 12/26/06 03:41 PM
This is the 6th in a series of blogs about Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun. Today we will discuss sites to see and shopping and dining opportunities. Many of the fabulous attractions are items we already mentioned in the Arts and Parks blog earlier in this series. The Valley … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Arizona is the fastest-growing state! - 12/22/06 10:27 AM
Arizona is the fastest growing state!
Good Friday to all!
Not surprising to anyone who makes Phoenix their home, Arizona is now the fastest-growing state in the US! We officially surpassed Nevada last year, but the US Census just released their findings.
To read the full story in the AZ Republic, click HERE.
Sharon … (2 comments)
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scottsdale: Phoenix Arizona and the Valley of the Sun -Pt.5 Higher Education - 12/21/06 02:41 PM
This is the fifth in a series of blogs about Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun. This chapter will cover higher education in the Phoenix metro area.
Phoenix Area Education- The largest and most famous institution of higher learning in the Phoenix area is Arizona State University. Established in Tempe in 1885 by … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Phoenix Arizona and the Valley of the Sun -Pt.4 Arts, Museums and Parks - 12/16/06 01:35 PM
This is the fourth installment about Fabulous Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun. Today we'll discuss some of the incredible cultural attractions throughout the Valley.
We have some internationally-known institutions here. The most famous is probably the Heard Museum. Its full name is Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art. The Heard … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: State OKs speeding up freeway projects - 12/16/06 01:13 PM
State OKs speeding up freeway projects
Hello!
For your sanity's sake, we hope you are nowhere near a mall today!
Great article on http://www.azcentral.com/, regarding starting freeway projects ahead of schedule - read the whole article HERE, but here's the condensed version:
Maricopa County's total of $193 million includes accrued interest, according to ADOT, and … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Scottsdale Values UP! - 12/13/06 02:16 PM
For months now the media has reported all of the hype about the falling market. The unfortunate aspect to this is that not all markets are the same, despite being painted with this broad media brush. We know we are not alone in feeling that this is a self fulfilling prophecy. The … (1 comments)
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