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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scottsdale: Phoenix Arizona and the Valley of the Sun - A GREAT place to live P.2 - 12/11/06 10:55 PM
This is the second in a series of blogs about the Phoenix Metro area. The previous blog, "Intro to the Valley of the Sun", provided a sketch of things to come. Today we will cover History and Famous People.
The Hohokam Indians settled in the Salt River Valley around 300 BCE in … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Phoenix Arizona and the Valley of the Sun - A GREAT place to live - 12/10/06 04:48 PM
I (Adam) was very impressed by Jeff Belonger's series of blogs touting the great city of Philadelphia. It was of particular interest to me, as I was born and grew up in Philadelphia. He did a great job on that series. We have posted some general information on Scottsdale, but now … (19 comments)
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scottsdale: Destination: CityNorth - 12/08/06 10:42 PM
We recently noted that the developers of the premiere new development in North Phoenix, CityNorth, announced their first major anchor tenant, Nordstrom's. This would be the second Nordstrom's in the Valley, with the first location at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Now they are hinting at the possibility of two other high-end names … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Central Scottsdale - 12/01/06 10:50 PM
Well about a week ago we told you about Beautiful North Scottsdale. This time it is scintillating Central Scottsdale. This area is bounded roughly by Bell Road on the North and Chapparal Road on the South. Considered the most desired section of Scottsdale for people who want to be near it … (5 comments)
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scottsdale: Scottsdale Airpark - 12/01/06 10:19 AM
A couple of months ago we blogged about the tremendous growth of the Scottsdale Airpark. It was expected to hit the mark of 50,000 employees this year. Well it has officially done so.
As the Airpark started to develop in the 80's it was predicted that the 50,000 mark would be … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Scottsdale ArtFest - 11/18/06 10:18 AM
Hello and welcome to the weekend!
We realize there are some football games that are kind of important this weekend, but you should make time to experience the city! The weather is perfect - why not get out and enjoy it?!
The City of Scottsdale is hosting its 13th annual ArtFest of … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Beautiful North Scottsdale - 11/17/06 01:26 PM
This is the time of year that Scottsdale really shines. It is wonderful year-round, but with the fantastic fall and winter weather and all of the wonderful events coming up, it can't be beat!
Scottsdale is internationally regarded as one of the most posh areas in the United States and a premiere tourist destination, … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Fabulous Northeast Phoenix - 11/14/06 11:02 AM
Many people across the country (and around the world) know about the Phoenix and Scottsdale area mainly as a tourist destination. Today we are going to fill you in on the things in Northeast Phoenix that make it a great tourist destination, and a great place to live.
The Phoenix area is … (2 comments)
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scottsdale: Northeast Valley School Info - 11/08/06 05:30 PM
We know how important the schools can be in deciding where to move for many people. Here are some links that you might find helpful if you are looking to buy in the Scottsdale and North Phoenix area.
Scottsdale School District http://www.susd.org/district/main/index/cfm
Paradise Valley School District (Serves NE Phoenix and Scottsdale) http://www.epage.pvusd.k12.az.us/siteweb/
Cave Creek … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Price Comparison - 11/03/06 03:52 PM
I was just paging through “The New York Times Magazine”, a piece of publishing I must admit, I have only read once before in my life (I think). I immediately noted that 10 of the 12 pages prior to the start of the TOC were ads for condo properties in various … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Extra PHOENIX SUNS Schedules! - 10/31/06 12:54 PM
Hello!More of a 'fun' blog today - what is life without a little entertainment!?We do monthly postcard mailings to all of our past and present clients; each month has something handy to keep around. This month, it's Phoenix Suns Basketball schedules! Since the Suns are so popular here, we ordered a … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Do you trust your agent? - 10/17/06 07:05 PM
Hi, Today we are going to provide some information you might find odd. There was an article in a trade magazine recently that pointed out results of a recent poll.
“A 2006 Harris Poll surveyed American adult consumers and asked them to rate the level of trust they placed in certain professions … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: What is my house worth P.2 - 10/14/06 07:47 PM
Earlier I posted on properly pricing a home for sale. Here are some of the tips I mentioned for sellers to consider.
Why are you selling? Are you selling because you want to or have to? If it is the former, then you can hold fast to your price. If it’s the … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: What's my house worth Pt.1? - 10/14/06 01:45 PM
I put out a flyer in my own neighborhood every month. It provides an update on sales, actives and general real estate advice. I often get calls from neighbors who, although not ready to move, are curious about market conditions. I recently received a call from someone, who was perturbed about … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Politics, Realtors and ethics - 10/09/06 04:47 PM
I had some trouble sleeping last night. While restlessly trying to fall asleep, I thought about a blog discussing politics and it's relationship to real estate. Of course today in the middle of the day, my sleep deprived stupor is keeping me from all the salient points I thought of overnight. … (0 comments)
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scottsdale: Scottsdale Downtown Investment - 10/06/06 02:58 PM
We recently had an entry on our personal blog that detailed some of the tremendous happenings in Downtown Scottsdale. There was an article in the Scottsdale Republic providing some stats on the ongoing investment in South Scottsdale. We have blogged many times before on many of the individual projects that are underway … (1 comments)
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scottsdale: Perception is everything - 10/06/06 11:04 AM
Perception is everything. You have probably heard this countless times. In this case I am speaking about public perception of the real estate market. I blogged a few days ago on the media coverage, but this time it's not the bad stuff.
The average person doesn't do a lot of research … (0 comments)
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