phoenix real estate: I cried with a client last night.. - 07/13/07 09:42 AM
Oh, last night was a hard time to be a real estate agent. Tears of joy are wonderful, I can even handle tears of sadness or grief as they remind me I am alive. Tears of regret just kill me.
A friend of a client asked me to come over and talk … (20 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Mixing Blood With Money: Buyers Beware! - 04/24/07 12:46 AM
While talking with a new client yesterday, I heard the dreaded answer when I asked "Are you pre-qualified?" The dreaded aswer was "My brother-in-law does home loans. He said I should just start looking and we would deal with that later." Let's go over why this is not a good scenario.
Always … (6 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Cost of Living in the Phoenix area - 02/20/07 11:41 PM
Right about now, half the nation is getting pretty darn sick of snow, ice, and cold. They're thinking about someplace warm, without hurricanes and without earthquakes. Many times that leads you right to Arizona. And why not? Today it was a balmy 62 degrees. I actually broke out a sweater. But … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Does a Funky House Color Bring Down the Funk? - 02/13/07 11:04 PM
An interesting article in today's Arizona Republic talks about a sold home in upscale Ahwatukee that is across the street from a house that is "unusually painted'. The neighbor house sold for nearly asking price, a rare thing in today's buyer's market.
People outside of the Valley may wonder why that is … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Top Family Activities for February, East Valley, AZ - 02/13/07 10:38 PM
If you are thinking of settling down the in East Valley, you might want to get an idea of the community and what it offers. Here is a great list of things to do with your family during the month of February that will both show you the sights and enlighten your soul. … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Valley new home market shows signs of stabilzing - 02/01/07 11:28 PM
Following a year of slumping sales, the Valley's new home market is expected to stabilize in 2007 as builders continue to get rid of excess inventory. "2006 activity will cause the industry to pause and recognize that housing in this market area has to be affordable," said RL Brown, publisher of … (1 comments)
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phoenix real estate: What makes a Phoenix neighborhood great for families? - 01/24/07 03:32 PM
In Phoenix there are a few criteria that make a neighborhood a great place for kids. Because Phoenix isn't like most major cities out there, this criteria is different than say Chicago. A great neighborhood for families in Phoenix would have the following elements: A great school nearby -- In Phoenix … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Phoenix Neighborhoods for Kids - 01/22/07 10:55 PM
I love, love, love to find new neighborhoods that are just teeming with kids playing outside and parents hanging out chatting. It reminds me of my childhood and it's what I dream for my kids. So far, so good. We're in Country Lane, see article below. I have found a couple … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Old Stone Ranch: Get in While You Can - 12/27/06 10:33 PM
There are few new home communities in the Valley that are still selling homes at a steady clip. Most of them are lacking in at least one area: location, size of home for the money, neighborhood character, and finally decent lot size. One Chandler community has it all and the steady … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: Nov. Housing Held Steady - 12/18/06 08:51 PM
From the Arizona Republic:
Nov. housing market in the Valley held steady â€"
Metropolitan Phoenix's housing market continues to show a steady pulse, with prices for existing homes edging up less than 1 percent in November to $259,000. 5,040 homes sold in November, up from the 4,985 sales recorded in October 2006, … (0 comments)
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phoenix real estate: What is Family Real Estate anyway? - 12/12/06 03:38 PM
Like most families, our day begins with breakfast. Of course, dodging flying oatmeal isn't an issue for most families. For us, it's an almost daily occurrence. As breakfast ends and the boys are let loose on the backyard, I find myself grateful for several aspects of my home. I love that … (0 comments)
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