I tried it today: A Great Idea for Stagers, Lenders, etc. - 03/28/07 12:51 AM
So about a week after I got a listing up in Chandler, AZ, I got an email from a local Lender. Inviting me on a Realtor Tour with a Twist. Not only did we get the usual feedback from lots of agents all at once with the added property exposure, but
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When Your Client Cries, Find the Knight - 03/27/07 07:31 AM
I have to write about this because it's almost unbelievable. First time home buyer clients decided on a spec home built by Fulton Homes. You and I both know what it's like to work with tract home builders and their sales agents. However, this sales agent, Debi Winsberg was actually helpful,
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Ultimate Guide for Commuting From Downtown to the East Valley - 03/21/07 11:08 AM
In the last month I have received three emails from buyers that went something like this: I am going to be working in Downtown Phoenix. We know we want to live in the East Valley but are wondering how much of a commute it will be to live in a decent sized
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Tag I'm it and Five Things You Didn't Know About Me - 03/20/07 02:07 PM
Well, my best West Virginia buddy, Sarah Cooper tagged me in the Meme Game. I loved learning more about Sarah, especially how she is studying Japanese. My husband lived there for two years and was fluent at one time. Now he understands it but only speaks when I force him to. So,
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Fun Family Events in the Valley - 03/10/07 01:09 PM
Check out the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday, March 17, 10 am to noon. The parade heads down Third Street south of Thomas Roads and ends at the east side of Hance Park, 1106 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix The Irish Family Faire takes place after the parade until 5 pm
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Entertain those Kiddos: It's Spring Break - 03/10/07 12:46 PM
So, maybe you're like me. Yesterday you just realized that next week is Spring Break here in the East Valley. Maybe your spouse is like mine and works a bazillion hours and there's no way you're leaving town. You, like me, need a battle plan!
So, here you go, one entertainment
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Lunch with Active Rainer Karen George: Life Lessons - 03/09/07 07:36 PM
Like many of you, I was transfixed reading an article a few weeks ago by Karen George, AZ Home Loans, regarding her random decision to listen to a telemarketer, ended up with health insurance prior to being diagnosed with Stage Four breast cancer. Like many of you, I left a comment. And
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Open House! 559 E. Rainbow Dr., Saturday, March 10, 10-2 pm - 03/08/07 06:20 PM
If you are in South Chandler this Saturday, stop in and have a cookie. Check out the beautiful house and great neighborhood. Saturday, March 10, 10-2 pm. Crossroads are Arizona Ave and Chandler Heights, head East and look for the signs! Home has been professionally staged. See the virtual tour here. See
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Adorable and Affordable in Prestigious Pinelake Estates - 03/07/07 09:50 AM
559 E. Rainbow Dr. is an incredible two story home that has style, comfort and ease. 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room. Use it as a Formal Dining/Den/Playroom/Poker Room, the options are endless. 2 bedrooms and the living room have crown molding. The kitchen boasts 42" maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Manicured
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Welcome Home to Pinelake Estates, Chandler, AZ - 03/07/07 09:44 AM
Newlyweds Brent and Kirstin were on a hunt for their first home. They knew they wanted a friendly Phoenix neighborhood, good appreciation, and pretty area. While driving through south Chandler, they took a glance at the numerous green golf courses, lakes, and fabulous shopping. Then they look past it to the empty
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Gilbert, AZ Real Estate Still Crackin' with Home Builders - 03/06/07 08:54 AM
Even with the slowing housing market, homes continue to go up in Gilbert and real estate continues to clip along. Homebuilders including Taylor Woodrow Homes, Lennar, and Cachet Homes are planning to bring about 3,600 houses to the southeastern sections of Gilbert. Gilbert real estate is perceived as an infill community,
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This Week's "You Gotta Know" - 03/05/07 05:31 PM
So you've just moved into your incredible new home and one thing is keeping you up at night. No, it's not buyer's remorse. Your amazing real estate agent made sure that wouldn't be an issue. It's the fact that you got such a great deal on your amazing new home in
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AZ Active Rain meetup? - 03/05/07 09:21 AM
Hey all. I am hosting an Open House in South Chandler this weekend and since I'll have refreshments there anyway, I thought it might be a great chance to meet some of you face to face. I know you're ultra-busy on weekends so it's not a formal get together. If you happen
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Phoenix area home permits hit a 5-month high in January - 03/01/07 10:34 AM
We may have seen a signal that spec homes are selling well and more buyers are getting back into the market. According to RL Brown's Phoenix Housing Market Letter, single family permits climbed to 2,876 in January. It is the highest level since August 2006. Brown points to builders cutting prices
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A Guide to some Great Gilbert Neighborhoods - 03/01/07 01:46 AM
Here is a little sprinkling of some great Gilbert, AZ neighborhoods. Check back often, as I will keep adding here. Starting on the North side and working down: Val Vista Lakes - I have written about Val Vista Lakes before, it definitely deserves mention as a great Gilbert neighborhood. It combines a
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Rainy Day Financing! How does no payments for a year sound? - 03/01/07 12:30 AM
Okay this is crazy but true. A builder in town, a very well known builder, has partnered with a non-profit organization by the name of "Rainy Day". Their point is to encourage responsible home ownership. So if you qualify, low to average income, and want to build a house in the
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Tempe Condo Market is Swinging! Is it a Sign of the Times? - 03/01/07 12:23 AM
A week ago Monday, I had a client call. "I am thinking of buying my first condo/home in Tempe. Maybe we can check things out." I put together a list of the 5 most promising condos in Tempe, AZ under $240,000. On Friday I called to set appointments and one was already
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