real estate: Contracts are being Written and the market is showing some movement - 06/26/08 08:38 AM
In the last couple of weeks I have seen an increase in agents bring contracts to the table. I myself have written a few too. So the question everyone out there needs to ask themselves is where do you want to be. Buying at a slightly higher than the bottom prices … (2 comments)
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real estate: Prescott area of Arizona info.. - 04/10/08 08:14 AM
"Prescott is everyone's home town"
"Prescott is a deck community"
Hey what can you say about the area.
4 mild seasons.
A little snow in the Winter.
Some heat in the Summer(not to mention the awesome monsoons)
Some wind in the Spring
Some Cicadis in the Fall ( LOL )
Only a couple of hours from … (2 comments)
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real estate: What is the best web host for your Real Estate site? - 02/18/08 06:46 AM
I may be showing my lack of being willing to change. But I have had this web page up for quite awhile. www.kennimmo.com and haven't really had many leads generated. Most of the traffic has been directed by my personal direct or advertising. I was wondering if any of you have had … (12 comments)
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real estate: Wow $10,000 price reduction in the heart of Chino Valley, Arizona - 02/05/08 07:32 AM
Practically new doublewide mobilehome minutes from shopping and schools. Recently hooked up to the new city sewer. Hand placed rack landscaping and paved road. This home is ready for the first buyer to come in with $129,900. The MLS3 922529 is an easy way to find it or just go to … (0 comments)
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real estate: What to tell a friend. Losing a home. - 01/28/08 06:49 AM
I have a friend that has a home that they are really upside down in Loan amount is around $450K and they can't get a look at $430K. The market is looking at $350K now. They are not behind on payments and this is a second home. But they could be … (3 comments)
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real estate: Green home building - 01/25/08 06:42 AM
This weekend I am going to a all day long home building seminar for green construction. It does seem to be the trend in the market and I for one want to know what methods are out there. I also work with an insulation company that sells green fiber and formaldehyde-free … (7 comments)
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real estate: Remember your goal. Buying to selling. - 01/25/08 06:34 AM
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real estate: Local Real Estate magazines vs. Radio ? - 01/23/08 06:47 AM
I have been in Real Estate now for years. Well long enough to start getting GRAY HAIR. LOL.
I tried advertizing in the local magazines. Spent alot of money with only a few calls. My ads ranged from single property profiles to a newsletter type print ads. I even had other Realtors … (8 comments)
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real estate: Starting to see some new financing, Good? - 01/22/08 07:31 AM
Recently I have been approached about new financing for new mobile homes/land packages. Finally some loans that can help people get their dream started. With all the bad publicity most first time home buyers are scared to death to try and buy. So as these market motivaters come out, be responsible … (5 comments)
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real estate: Chino Valley Arizona Mobilehome - 01/22/08 06:46 AM
3/2 home in the heart of Chino Valley. Close to schools and shopping. New subdivision down the street. Only minutes from the new Chino Valley pool and rec center. If you like hiking or exploring the National Forest is only a few minutes drive. Recently hooked up to the new sewer … (0 comments)
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real estate: I'm BACK hey it has been a while. Let's talk about OUTDOOR GREATROOMS - 10/20/07 10:32 AM
As the Real Estate market flounders more and more people are improving there homes. Instead of adding on to their homes for $50,000 they are taking a less expensive and more atmospheric way. It is the new trend. They are setting up an outdoor greatroom. So I was wondering if … (1 comments)
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real estate: Looking to trade? Arizona & California - 08/27/07 07:51 AM
I have a client in Arizona who would consider a trade of his land near Placerville California. He is looking for splittable land in Arizona preferably in the Prescott area. So if you have some land that you would consider to trade just get in touch with me...
His land comes in … (2 comments)
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real estate: Buyers and sellers $500 payed to your closing cost - 08/03/07 11:02 AM
Hello buyers and sellers,
If you register on our companies website you can get $500 off of your buying or selling closing cost. It is a way to say thank you to all of our loyal clients out there. So if you are in the Prescott or Scottsdale areas please go to … (0 comments)
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real estate: Incentives? Good or fluff - 08/01/07 08:18 AM
With the market being slow through out the country we are seeing more and more incentives. I have. So what are the best or worst incentives out there?
Best
Seller to buyer contributions IE: Seller offering cash for buyers closing cost, appraisal, home inspection ,home warranty.
Broker offering cash at closing to buyer.
Worst
Seller … (13 comments)
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real estate: A Realtor joke - 07/24/07 11:23 AM
Here is a little joke or funny that one of my clients/friends emailed me this morning. It made me grin...
A lady goes to the doctor and learns she's got a terminal illness."How long have I got?" she asks."'About six months," the doctor says."Isn't there anything I can do?" she pleads."Well, you … (8 comments)
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real estate: Pricing land - 07/18/07 09:29 PM
Land can be a tricky thing to price. Especially when land just exploded a couple of years ago. Man was there a frenzy in the Arizona market. Well now land has gone the other way. There is over 78 month's of inventory in the Prescott area. So with land price is … (1 comments)
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real estate: First day on Market Prescott Custom home views and extras. - 07/12/07 08:33 AM
This is the builders own home with all the extras. Kitchen is accented with commercial grade appliances including a ginormous refrigerator and Freezer by Kenmore pro. The monogram range doubles as a grill/griddle w/pot filler to. Glass cabinets w/lighting. The lighting package through out this home is exquisit. A dual rotating … (0 comments)
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real estate: Referral companies. Hmmmm. I have an idea - 07/10/07 03:41 PM
To all those referral companies out there. You know who you are, you email me every day telling me that your company is different. You are going to provide me with qualified ( What is your idea of qualified?) buyers and or sellers to my area of business. Hmmm. A phone … (21 comments)
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real estate: Chino Valley Arizona horse property reduced - 07/10/07 10:41 AM
How can you have a horse property and not have room to cook a big meal of meat and potatos. This home is well layed out and the horse set up is really cool. There is room for an arena and a deep wash for conditioning your horses or getting … (0 comments)
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real estate: Solar power a trend in the making - 07/10/07 10:29 AM
I am currently working with builders who are looking more and more into solar power. I have already sold homes that are solar powered or have a passive solar system. I am really starting to look into this area as electricity is going up and up. I have seen and … (2 comments)
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real estate: Prescott Arizona home near Willow and Watson Lakes... - 07/10/07 10:20 AM
Here is a home ready for you to move in. It is with-in walking distance to Prescott's Willow Lake. It has views of the infamous Granite Dells and is right down the road from Prescott Lakes golf community.
Built in 1997 this home has almost 1400 sf. a 2 car attached … (1 comments)
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real estate: What is the purpose of a FSBO? - 06/23/07 09:31 AM
I go on a lot of listing appointments with for sale by owner. I ask them a couple of questions right off the bat to see if I am wasting my time.
What is their motivation? When do they want or have to move? How did they come to the price … (10 comments)
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real estate: New Group " Horse property realtor" - 06/21/07 09:17 PM
Horse Property Group
There is now a Horse Property Group. Join so we can network and discuss property and the ins and outs of what a horse property is. For one thing just because it has zoning for horses doesn't make it a horse property. Just because there is a couple … (1 comments)
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real estate: Horse property in Chino Valley, Arizona - 06/21/07 09:06 PM
Horses need a place to live too. There is also a nice home for the humans. Smile
This is a nice horse set up with tack and feed room, 3 corrals with covers. All black pipe and some partail black pipe fencing around South West corner of property. Owner was going to … (3 comments)
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real estate: Horse Property Group - 06/21/07 06:06 PM
There is now a Horse Property Group. Join so we can network and discuss property and the ins and outs of what a horse property is. For one thing just because it has zoning for horses doesn't make it a horse property. Just because there is a couple of acres doesn't … (2 comments)
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real estate: Funny thing preperation, Business vs pleasure. - 06/21/07 09:50 AM
I have been in sales for a long long time. Prior to selling Real Estate I sold garden supplies to the big stores and little nursuries. Before that I dabbled in the loan/mortgage industry. That being said I have had a boss or two that made similar comments. I still think … (5 comments)
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real estate: Holy Cow 110+ in Phoenix - 06/16/07 01:46 PM
Man is it hot down there. I mean it is Africa hot. Well here in Prescott the mercury is rising too. We are to hit the mid 90's. So I have a question for you as I am sitting in this open house. What do you do to keep cool in … (10 comments)
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real estate: Realtor or therapist? - 06/12/07 09:01 AM
I say this tongue in cheek. As Realtors we all know that selling or buying Real Estate is an emotional roller coaster. It is going to have ups and downs.
Buyers:
1. Buyer's Remorse - You know the "this is the huge purchase am I doing the right thing?"
2. Buyer getting tired of … (5 comments)
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real estate: Prices are falling and falling - 06/10/07 01:36 PM
So now the buyers are playing the wait and see game. they don't want to miss a good home and they also want to wait until the bottom reaches on the market place. Where is that?
just in the Prescott area I am seeing price reductions everyday. What I have noticed is … (5 comments)
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real estate: Loyalty from sellers and buyers? Makes me smirk. - 06/07/07 09:23 AM
I just got off the phone with an agent I have known for a long time. She works hard and keeps in touch with her sphere of influence. She called me to vent. She was really angry. She has been friends with this other lady a long time. She just took her … (5 comments)
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real estate: Prescott Arizona. A buyers market - 06/07/07 08:57 AM
The market is definitely in the buyers favor here in the Prescott tri-city area. We are seeing inventory go up and up and prices keep falling and falling. The hardest thing now is helping buyers find the right property and then convincing them when to offer. We have seen offers 15-20% … (0 comments)
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real estate: Do you like to Golf? - 06/03/07 11:31 AM
Here is a fantastic lot for you next home. It is located in the Prescott area at Talking Rock Ranch. Nice flat lot with natural vegetation and the 7th green off the rear, yet far enough away to help keep errant balls from impeding on your BBQ's. The protective CC&R's and … (0 comments)
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real estate: Communication do you really need it? - 05/31/07 08:25 AM
I ask this question with tongue in cheek. I have been talking with some Realtors's and Title agents as of late. They all have one thing in common when a deal goes South ( Dies or has problems) We agreed that a lot of deals that cancel or end up having … (2 comments)
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real estate: The Heat is on! - 05/30/07 08:48 AM
Well the forcast in the Phoenix area is @#$%#%# Hot and getting hotter. So the Prescott area is the place to be. The prices have dropped and homes are starting to move. I just had a site built horse property drop from $315K to $298,600. A site built home with stables … (2 comments)
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real estate: Live in the Prescott National Forest ( Off the power grid ) - 05/27/07 12:43 PM
That is right you canlive adjacent to the National forest with-in twenty minutes from downtown Prescott and a mile or two from Lynx lake.
Unique Octagon home that is solar/generator powered. Rain water collection and storage of 8000 gallons. Home sits on top of the world, yet close to town. Lynx … (2 comments)
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real estate: Do you like to eat? Places to go in the Prescott Arizona. - 05/26/07 10:55 AM
Well I was just sitting here thinking about eating. Kinda scary huh. So while trying to figure out what I want I thought I would be an oxygen theif for a few minutes and mention some places around town. So let's start with some good eats. Now I won't be rippin … (2 comments)
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real estate: Horse Property Chino Valley Arizona Just reduced to $298,600 - 05/24/07 09:54 PM
Here is a horse property sitting on 3 acres with 3 stables and covers. There is a hay/tack barn. There is plenty of room for an arena. The home has some grass in the front yard. Some trees. Main road access. Views. A wash runs on the Southern side of … (1 comments)
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real estate: Chino Valley home under $180,000 - 05/24/07 09:44 PM
1500+ sf 3 bedroom home on an acre. Minutes from downtown. If you like to hike there are Indian Ruins to the West. Of course you have to hike up the hill to get there. New A/C. Circular drive. This home is listed for $175,000. If you would like to see … (0 comments)
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real estate: Prescott Golf course lots, Arizona - 05/24/07 08:54 PM
Prescott Lakes is a 1150 acre golf course community that doubles as everyones hometown. This lot is waiting for your custom home. Hale Irwin designed this course and it is fun to play. Granite Mountain is off to the West. The lot is nearly level and the sellers are only asking … (0 comments)
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real estate: Are you looking for horse property what is the difference? - 05/19/07 08:52 AM
I get calls from sellers & buyers that want to talk with me about horse properties. The biggest item of concern has been that they have worked with agents that claim to be knowledgeable in the horse property area. Then they follow that with questions about horse property. Well I for … (0 comments)
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real estate: All I can say is WOW - 05/19/07 08:19 AM
Hey I was a little skeptical about this blogging stuff. Yes I have been blogging and even hit the 10000+ point mark. But what I am now seeing is that I am getting calls from the active rain site. I have received two calls on Friday that are both new listings. … (10 comments)
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real estate: Prescott Arizona, Rare 5 bedroom home under $460,000 - 05/04/07 08:40 AM
You read it right 5 bedroom home designed with the kids in mind. Huge backyard with really only one neighbor touching the property. Nice views. Only minutes from the parks and Willow and Watson lakes. The infamous Heritage Zoo is not far either. Do you like outdoor activities there is hiking … (1 comments)
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real estate: $4,000 buyer incentive in Prescott Valley Arizona - 05/04/07 08:16 AM
4301 Calle Santa Cruz, Prescott Valley
This home is priced to sell and the sellers have offered a $4,000 buyer incentive to write a full price offer of $269,000. Multi zone HVAC, Good location, Clean home, Mature trees, Near Schools, shopping and entertainment. Updated kitchen with custom cabinets and a riverbed looking … (1 comments)
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real estate: This industry can have its days. Even funny ones.. - 05/01/07 08:39 AM
So I am out showing some very well to do people property. Most of the comments from my clients were some of these Realtor's should be into photography. Because the houses looked better in the pictures. I could see she was not enjoying herself. Well trying to lighten things up and … (1 comments)
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real estate: What I learned from Rainbow Six Vegas on XBOX Live.. a challenge to Listing agents. - 04/30/07 09:18 AM
We all have our little things we do to clear our BRAIN.. I was playing a game online last night. It is basically a 7 on 7 match with people all over the world. One team protects/defends the package, the other team trys to grab the package and get it to … (3 comments)
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real estate: People ask me now and then, Why live in the Prescott area. - 04/29/07 08:55 AM
Well I woke up this morning and 5:15 AM. Sun is coming up, birds are chirping and signing. I let the dogs out and head for my cup of coffee. Turn on the computer and walk out on the deck. The air is crisp and oh man is it clean. Coffee … (2 comments)
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real estate: Looking for a Realtor? Are you a For Sale By Owner? - 04/26/07 09:30 AM
I am ready to meet with you and show you how we sell REAL ESTATE all you have to do is contact me. We sell REAL ESTATE in the Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley areas of Arizona. We would like to meet with you and give you a FREE … (0 comments)
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real estate: Quality of life. Family.. - 04/24/07 10:31 AM
Many of us in this industry are very fortunate. We got into the Real Estate industry to make enough money to live the way we desire. I for one get a little to involved in the industry and the family takes the hit. Not spending enough time with them. Not being … (6 comments)
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real estate: tag words? - 04/24/07 10:05 AM
AS I read through the blogs. O yeah I am also doing High Price Analysis and property research. Who said a Man can't multi task. Of course the A D D thing helps or does it. Any way back to the blog not that I ever get side tracked. Ooooooo look … (17 comments)
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real estate: One of the best site built prices in Prescott - 04/18/07 09:24 AM
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real estate: Wow... Arizona loan officer licensing no go!!! - 04/02/07 08:46 AM
I read over the weekend that the house passed easily a bill that would require Arizona loan officers to be licensed. The bill was introduced to help stop the mortgage fraud that has been higher than ever. But to my surprise and anyone else I have talked with the Senate wouldn't … (10 comments)
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real estate: Why Baby Boomer's like Prescott - 03/29/07 09:48 AM
I have been working with more and more Baby Boomers. They all seem to have one thing in common and that is the four mild seasons we have in the Prescott Arizona area. They like that over the last 10 years the snow is brief maybe a couple of days, the moonsoons' … (0 comments)
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real estate: Where does your time go? Where do you waste time? - 03/24/07 10:02 AM
I was recently talking with some Realtors in our industry. It was a very informal conversation about the little irritating things in our industry. Then one of the agents starting complaining about the lack of business. Needless to say he got reamed by some of us. Yes US. I reamed him … (1 comments)
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real estate: FSBO's listing on MLS, Standard of Practice? - 03/21/07 10:33 AM
We as Realtor's have to get licensed, have a minimum standards of practice, continued education, pay for dues and so forth. In the Standards of practice we are to give advice on the listing/purchase transaction and help the process to it's end. So my question here is how can a FSBO … (4 comments)
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real estate: When applying for a job (Listing) - 03/19/07 09:55 AM
As Realtor's we go in to many job interviews. Really every time we go on a listing appointment it is basically asking for a job. As we gain experience it is suppose to get easier. Does it. As the market has gotten tougher and there are more and more Realtor's … (2 comments)
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real estate: Prescott Lakes Gated lot Price reduction - 03/17/07 09:15 AM
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real estate: You can complete this home. Owners walking away... - 03/13/07 09:12 AM
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real estate: Prescott Lakes Prescott Arizona - 03/06/07 08:23 AM
The Prescott Lakes golf community is now established. It is a 1150 acre golf community with gated and non-gated areas. The course was designed by Hale Irwin and can be very challenging. Well at least for me. Smile. The elevation here is around 5200 feet and has all four seasons. The … (0 comments)
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real estate: Foreclosure, Distressed homes, Short sales - 03/05/07 08:12 AM
2007 is starting off with more and more homes of this nature. Through research and stick with it mentality we can add to our income. However every time I look into this area I get pay for information sites and unwanted e-mails. To the point of frustration is irritating to say … (1 comments)
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real estate: Should loan officers be licensed? Do you know who your loan officer is? - 02/13/07 10:59 AM
I wrote a blog on accountability of lenders. I am a Realtor and have been in the past a loan officer, acct. executive or loan originator what ever you want to call them. Well guess what. In the Arizona Republic newspaper on Feb. 12th 2007 front page is a great article … (15 comments)
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