Litchfield Park Arizona Homes Sales Report October 2011 - 11/26/11 07:31 PM
Litchfield Park Arizona Homes Sales Report October 2011
 

 
The Litchfield Park, Arizona Real Estate Market is holding it's own. As you can see the number of listings is up just slightly from September. That could be a reflection of our winter season - of which we have many out of town buyers visiting from cold country and looking to purchase a winter home.  Some sellers will wait till our 'winter season' to list this type of property knowing they'll get the most amount of potential buyers over the holiday months of November, December and into the New Year.
Litchfield … (8 comments)

Goodyear Arizona Homes Sales Report October 2011 - 11/26/11 07:24 PM
Goodyear Arizona Homes Sales Report October 2011



The Goodyear Arizona Real Estate Market is holding it's own. As you can see the number of listings is up just slightly from September. That could be a reflection of our winter season - of which we have many out of town buyers visiting from cold country and looking to purchase a winter home.  Some sellers will wait till our 'winter season' to list this type of property knowing they'll get the most amount of potential buyers over the holiday months of November, December and into the New Year.
Goodyear, AZ Pending … (0 comments)

Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/26/11 07:20 PM
Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011



The Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Market is holding it's own. As you can see the number of listings is up slightly from September. That could be a reflection of our winter season - of which we have many out of town buyers visiting from cold country and looking to purchase a winter home.  Some sellers will wait till our 'winter season' to list this type of property knowing they'll get the most amount of potential buyers over the holiday months of November, December and into the New Year.
Gilbert, AZ Pending … (0 comments)

Gold Canyon Arizona Homes Sales Report October 2011 - 11/26/11 07:16 PM
Gold Canyon Arizona Homes Sales Report October 2011



The Gold Canyon Arizona Real Estate Market is holding it's own. As you can see the number of listings is up slightly from September. That could be a reflection of our winter season - of which we have many out of town buyers visiting from cold country and looking to purchase a winter home.  Some sellers will wait till our 'winter season' to list this type of property knowing they'll get the most amount of potential buyers over the holiday months of November, December and into the New Year.
Gold Canyon, … (0 comments)

Fountain Hills Arizona Real Estate Homes Sales Report October 2011 - 11/26/11 07:11 PM
Fountain Hills Arizona Real Estate Homes Sales Report October 2011
 

The Fountain Hills Arizona Real Estate Market is holding it's own. As you can see the number of listings is up slightly from September. That could be a reflection of our winter season - of which we have many out of town buyers visiting from cold country and looking to purchase a winter home.  Some sellers will wait till our 'winter season' to list this type of property knowing they'll get the most amount of potential buyers over the holiday months of November, December and into the New Year.
Fountain … (1 comments)

Another Gorgeous Holiday in Phoenix Arizona! - 11/26/11 06:41 PM
Another Gorgeous Holiday in Phoenix Arizona!

Thanksgiving 2011 was as lovely as it could possible be!  We invited some of our closest friends and a few new friends/clients to a lovely sit-down Thanksgiving Feast in our 'French Chateau Alcove".  Every year at this time we create an enchanting picturesque entertaining space that we use for dinners and champagne tastings.  At thanksgiving the alcove patio is  decorated 'just a bit' but.....tomorrow we'll pull out all the stops and get it ready for Christmas parties. It's beyond magical!
Everybody enjoyed our lovely turkey and ham dinner along with all the other normal … (16 comments)

Chandler Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/21/11 11:56 PM
Chandler Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011



Chandler Arizona Home Sales are down slightly from last month. Listings are also down slightly from last month. We expect the market to be a little slower over the holiday months but not significantly over the previous year.
 
We all know the media likes to 'take a bite' on any negative piece of news to make it appear as if the real estate market is doom and gloom.  It is not!  We expect sales to continue on a upward trend  this next year due to low home prices and low interest rates.

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Cave Creek Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/21/11 11:54 PM
Cave Creek Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011



Cave Creek Arizona Home Sales are up slightly from last month. Listings are up just slightly over last month, which is typical as we're going into our winter visitor season. We expect the market to be a little slower over the holiday months but not significantly over the previous year.
 
We all know the media likes to 'take a bite' on any negative piece of news to make it appear as if the real estate market is doom and gloom.  It is not!  We expect sales to continue on a upward trend … (3 comments)

Buckeye Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/21/11 06:57 PM
Buckeye Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011



Buckeye Arizona Home Sales are down slightly from last month but still up from one year ago. We expect the market to be a little slower over the holiday months but not significantly. The market is still flooded with many first time home buyers that are taking advantage of the low homes prices and ridiculously low interest rates.
 
We all know the media likes to 'take a bite' on any negative piece of news to make it appear as if the real estate market is doom and gloom.  It is not!  We expect … (6 comments)

Avondale Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/21/11 06:49 PM
Avondale Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011



Avondale Arizona Home Sales are down slightly from last month but still up from one year ago.  Listings continue to go down making the market tighter, particularly for first home buyers as there are many 1st time home buyers flooding the market due to low prices and interest rates.. We expect the market to be a little slower over the holiday months but not significantly over the year.
 
We all know the media likes to 'take a bite' on any negative piece of news to make it appear as if the real estate … (0 comments)

Phoenix Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/21/11 06:44 PM
Phoenix Real Estate Market Report October 2011



Phoenix Home Sales are down slightly from last month but still up from one year ago.  Listings continue to go down making the market tighter, particularly for first home buyers as there are many 1st time home buyers flooding the market due to low prices and interest rates.. We expect the market to be a little slower over the holiday months but not significantly over the year.
 
We all know the media likes to 'take a bite' on any negative piece of news to make it appear as if the real estate market is … (2 comments)

Hiking the North Phoenix Mountain Preserve in Search of Turkeys - 11/20/11 08:24 PM
Hiking the North Phoenix Mountain Preserve in Search of Turkeys

Today was another gorgeous day in Phoenix Arizona, the high was about 70 and it was partly cloudy.  Yeah!  As usual, the first thing I enjoy doing almost very day is getting up, having a cup of strong coffee, and then heading out for an hour or so hike in the North Phoenix Mountain Preserve which is in my backyard. While I'm hiking I enjoy listening to motivational cd's or heavy duty 'get up the hill music' or pleasant Hawaiian music that I find quite interesting  while hiking in the … (25 comments)

The One that Got Away from the Green Banana - Anna 'Banana' Kruchten - 11/17/11 09:52 PM
The One that Got Away  from the Green Banana -  Anna 'Banana' Kruchten

In my 'green years' as a real estate agent I was excited about taking on just about anything. I loved my profession and the agents I worked with in my office and community.  And I trusted them and looked up to them for their wisdom and great advice. I knew I had a lot to learn and I was totally open green.
 
A fellow agent asked me if I would show her buyer homes while she was out of town for a few days. She said she'd … (53 comments)

Who let the dogs out today? A day in the life of a real estate broker... - 11/16/11 08:48 PM
Who let the dogs out today?  A day in the life of a real estate broker...

We've all had 'those' kind of days!  Today was 'interesting'.  Looking back it feels like this one tiny itty bitty day was longer than a one hand paper hanger trying to reach the 2nd floor without a ladder. Well ok that really doesn't make much sense but heck....not much else made sense today either!
 
Just for fun I'll share a few items...
 
1. Short sale negotiator sent me yet another HUD with yet more changes (which made no sense to me or … (30 comments)

I am Thankful for my baby sister Lurana - and need your prayers please! - 11/14/11 08:56 PM
 I am Thankful for my baby sister Lurana - and need your prayers please!

My baby sister Lurana and I have been best of friends all our lives. I'm nine years older than her and there are 3 brothers between her and I.  I was so happy that my parents brought home a baby girl!!  For years I dragged her around with me everywhere....and still do whenever possible. She so darn fun!  We laugh uncontrollably at times and it's infectious to whoever is around us!.  Getting the picture?  Double trouble here..... 
Lurana is having surgery tomorrow in Toronto at about … (42 comments)

Thankful in Phoenix! Thankful for Active Rain Community! - 11/12/11 12:02 PM
Thankful  in Phoenix!  Thankful for Active Rain Community!

This has been a week of wins for short sellers!  Got the news yesterday that another short sale has been agreed upon and we're moving towards closing.  That's two more on tap and cleared for landing. Thank you very much! We seen to be on a winning street lately with successful short sales. Yeah!
I've been missing my friends  and time on Active Rain - which is also something to be very thankful for! What a fabulous community we have together!   I've had back to back clients every day till almost 7 … (23 comments)

That's Nonsense! There is almost always a solution if you look for it and work together! - 11/08/11 08:26 PM
That's Nonsense!  There is almost always a solution if you look for it and work together!

Some days are just plain interesting to see how people handle challenging situations.  Some folks go all nutso -  jump up and down and scream, others take the ball and run away, some throw up their hands and say there just isn't a solution. some have a need to be right and some folks step back, assess the situation and look for a solution.
 Since I live in the Short Sale Capitol of the World - Phoenix - I deal with all kinds of  'interesting' … (33 comments)

Glendale Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011 - 11/05/11 08:06 PM
Glendale Arizona Real Estate Market Report October 2011



Glendale Arizona is a thriving community with median priced homes, excellent schools, fabulous shopping, historic downtown and many community events all year long. Glendale AZ a wonderful place to call home!  
The Glendale AZ real estate market is active and continues to improve. Listings are down significantly from a year ago and both pending and closed sales are up.  We are still seeing many multiple bids on properly priced homes that are in good condition and location. My advice to buyers is that if your agent knows there are multiple … (10 comments)

Anthem Arizona Real Estate Home Sales Report October 2011 - 11/05/11 07:48 PM
Anthem Arizona Real Estate Home Sales Report October 2011



Anthem listing up are slightly this month which is a good thing as there are many buyers and multiple bids are being seen on many properties - if a property is priced correctly and in good condition and location.  Pending sales are up slightly and closed sale are down by 10 homes.  We expect sales to go up these next months due to our influx of winter visitors looking to purchase vacation homes. Anthem is a wonderful community complete with golf course, recreation area, shops, schools and the setting … (1 comments)

Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate Home Sales Report October 2011 - 11/05/11 07:32 PM
Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate Home Sales Report October 2011



The Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate Market is holding it's own. As you can see the number of listings is up slightly from September. That could be a reflection of our winter season - of which we have many out of town buyers visiting from cold country and looking to purchase a winter home.  Some sellers will wait till our 'winter season' to list this type of property knowing they'll get the most amount of potential buyers over the holiday months of November, December and into the New Year.
 Scottdale … (0 comments)

Phoenix is a wonderful place to live - and here's what I'm grateful for Today! - 11/05/11 03:48 PM
Phoenix is a wonderful place to live - and here's what I'm grateful for Today!



Last night Phoenix got drenched by a fluke rain storm.
Rain is wonderful!  
Naturally we all had to stand outside underneath the front porch and watch the rain come down in sheets under the street lights. Rain is a rarity for us (I know, I know...you folks that life in rain or snow country look forward to sunshine so please bear with me) there is a moral to this grateful list!
We were able to open up the windows and let the … (19 comments)

Beer For Brains Foundation 2nd annual RAREaffair Saturday November 5th - 11/04/11 12:52 PM
Beer For Brains Foundation 2nd annual RAREaffair Saturday November 5th
 

 
Who knew that Beer was good for Brains!  Now that you do know get ready for the 2nd annual spectacular event of the year!  Prepare yourself for a RAREaffair!  It's a magical night of rare beer, wine, spirits, gourmet cuisine, live music and more.  And it all benefits Brain Tumor Research.  How cool is that! Enjoy beer and be part of helping out an important cause at the same time.  LIfe is Good!
Saturday November 5th at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale
9800 East Indian Bend RoadScottsdale AZ … (13 comments)

My 10 Favorite Things I Like about Living in Phoenix Today - I'm thankful for them all! - 11/03/11 07:14 PM
My 10 Favorite Things I Like about Living in Phoenix Today -   I'm thankful for them all!


1 The weather is absolutely perfect. 80 degrees with a slight breeze.
2. The sun is shining and there are some clouds building up which means rain is on the way.
3. My hike in the preserve was so pleasant. Enjoyed gorgeous Hawaiian music!
4. Stopped to talk with several neighbors - such friendly people.
5. Enjoyed lunch on a cafe patio with a client and had fun catching up.
6. Meeting another client at 5 for happy hour - again … (25 comments)

My Thankful List is Riding High with Skippy - 11/01/11 08:58 PM
My Thankful List is Riding High with Skippy
When I saw Joni Staples  Be Thankful Challenge this morning it felt like such perfect timing!  I have been feeling very thankful for so many people and things in my life. I'm known for  saying stuff like "These are my ten favorite things about this....... and by the time I'm finished I'm totally convinced all is well with whatever is going on in my world. 
 Riding High with Skippy!
This first person I was thanking just this morning was Aunt Skippy. She was an awesome lady WAY ahead of her time.  I've got … (27 comments)

 
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