nick bastian: Hey Nick, Why do you blog? - 06/28/08 09:48 AM
So, what is with this blogging thing, anyway? I began blogging about a year and a half ago. VERY slowly at first but it has picked up (slightly)as I learn more of the benefits for myself and for my clients. Yes, my clients. You see, I have never been a "writer." … (7 comments)
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nick bastian: Gorgeous Gilbert Home on a large 1.25 Acre, Irrigated Lot! - 06/20/08 12:16 AM
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nick bastian: Tempe property values and a good Transit System.. - 06/05/08 10:47 PM
We all know that location is a big part of determining a properties "value." In today's paper, there is an article titled "Chandler may expand bus route from Tempe." Part of the article says.. "According to a transportation study released earlier this year, more than 60,000 people travel between central Chandler and … (7 comments)
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nick bastian: Gardening - a new "trend" in residential real estate? - 06/04/08 10:50 AM
Funny how some topics tend to pop up in abundance every once in a while. For me, the topic of gardening has been raised by more than a few people lately. Recently, I spoke with some friends in Scottsdale that have been growing vegetables, herbs etc in their back yard. With the … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: The Mom Song! Happy Mothers Day to all Moms!! - 05/11/08 04:11 PM
Today is a perfect day to share this video with every mom you might know. Along with the video, I want to send out a big, I LOVE YOU to my mom, and to my beautiful wife. There are many special moms in all of our lives so feel free to forward this to … (9 comments)
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nick bastian: Pre-Paying H.O.A transfer fees? Another effect of the market.. - 05/06/08 10:01 AM
For the last several months, we have been warning sellers that their association "may" ask to be paid BEFORE they will release their disclosure package and escrow statements to the title company. Traditionally, these fees have always been paid at closing. Some companies now want a partial payment, some more. When the title company … (1 comments)
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nick bastian: ASU Select a seat this Saturday! - 04/18/08 12:16 AM
I am loving this time of year! The Diamondback's are off to a good start, the Sun's are beginning their playoff games and we get an early look at the Devil's this weekend! If you are an ASU football fan, come check out the annual "Spring Game" beginning at approximately 12:30. (Gates open … (12 comments)
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nick bastian: Villas at Alta Mesa - Gorgeous Gated Community - 04/17/08 08:14 PM
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nick bastian: Diamondback fans get a "Suite" View of new big screen! - 04/15/08 09:55 AM
Chase field has always been a great place to watch a ball game. This years addition of a HUGE "video monitor" that is the widest in the major leagues, measuring 136 feet wide by 46 feet high, or about eight times the size of the "old" screen makes it even better. Throw … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: Gorgeous Home in Prestigious Alta Mesa - 04/09/08 11:03 PM
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nick bastian: Light Rail Testing coming to Tempe - 04/06/08 05:30 PM
Soon", as in, the next month, or so, we will begin to see light rail cars being tested in Tempe. So far, the only testing of the cars has been at the METRO operations and Maintenance facility and along Washington street in Phoenix. The next phase of testing should be a … (4 comments)
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nick bastian: Toby Keith coming to Mesa Riverview - 04/05/08 11:30 AM
It has recently been announced that Toby Keith's "I Love This Barr & Grill" will be opening this fall at Mesa Riverview. The Riverview project seems to be gaining some ground and attracting several types of businesses, restaurants etc. Of course, the biggest anchor for the project has been Bass Pro … (4 comments)
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nick bastian: Work Smarter, Not Just Harder - 04/03/08 05:48 PM
I am surprised at the number of agents and people that have never heard of electronic signatures. While not perfect for every situation, I believe DocuSign is a time and life saver in many situations. With our ZipForm program, it is very easy to send contracts, addendum's or any file to a client … (15 comments)
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nick bastian: Nick Bastian - Tempe Real Estate Agent on Fox 10 - 03/26/08 07:11 PM
Here is a copy of the new commercial we shot a couple of weeks ago at the Fox 10 News studios. Most will run as a 15 second commercial during news casts, sit-coms, sporting events etc. Some will be 30 second commercials with another "featured" agent. So, "Just You Watch" to … (4 comments)
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nick bastian: Merrion Square - Tempe AZ Lofts - 03/22/08 12:59 AM
I recently toured the Merrion Square mixed use project in Tempe and was impressed with the overall layout of this small project in a great Tempe location. On the ground level, you find four commercial units with eight residential units directly above. Although there is currently no covered parking, I was … (2 comments)
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nick bastian: Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Lakeside - Tempe Urban Luxury Living - 03/18/08 11:12 PM
Bridgeview is an amazing lakeside community in Tempe. I have visited this community on several occasions and recently took a short video while touring one of the models. Not exactly a "professional grade" video but I wanted to try and give you a feeling of how gorgeous these units are. The … (6 comments)
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nick bastian: Dobson Ranch Condominium, Mesa - Only $120,000! - 03/16/08 10:32 AM
see this Dobson Ranch Condo at http://www.NickBastian.com
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nick bastian: Phoenix Light Rail a good fit for Phoenix Convention Center - 02/26/08 10:25 AM
Interestingly enough, the Phoenix Convention Center is expected to be complete in December 2008. The last of the construction, the "North Building", will open to conventions in January 2009. It just so happens that our Light Rail system that will connect Phoenix to Tempe and Mesa is scheduled to begin carrying passengers … (7 comments)
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nick bastian: Local bloggers - Are they your competion or your friend? - 02/25/08 09:17 PM
I recently read this real estate tomato article 7 Reasons Why Your Local Real Estate Blogging Peers Are Not Your Competition. The timing of this post is interesting as made me think of some of my friends here on Active Rain. It even reminded me of a question I asked in Janruary,.. … (27 comments)
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nick bastian: Tempe Art's and Entertainment - 02/23/08 07:30 PM
In the past, we have mentioned some of Tempe's outdoor activities so I thought I'd share a little bit about the Arts scene as well.. Tempe. AZ has a really great Arts and Entertainment "vibe" that is supported by many different parts of our community. In fact, if you go to the City … (8 comments)
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nick bastian: Please, don't ask me to commit fraud! - 02/18/08 11:23 AM
I'm sure many people are aware that there are tons of loan programs and down payment assistance programs available to buyers. When a potential buyer has "decent" credit but "no" money, it often becomes a request for the seller to "contribute X% of the sales price towards buyers closing costs / pre-paids." Sometimes … (25 comments)
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nick bastian: Crismon Creek Village - Mesa Home Built in 2006 - 02/15/08 04:00 PM
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nick bastian: In Real Estate, Variety is the Spice of Life - 02/13/08 04:31 PM
With the rapid growth of Arizona's housing market, you find a lot of homes in neighborhoods that all look the same. Tile roof, stucco exterior, 2 car garage and a color scheme that makes it hard to determine which house is which in certain subdivisions. It is always interesting to me to see homes … (2 comments)
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nick bastian: Sarival Gardens - Gorgeous Horse Property with Huge Work Shop! - 02/13/08 01:18 PM
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nick bastian: Have Fun, WORKING in Tempe - 02/11/08 04:05 PM
Many people know that I truly love living and working in Tempe, AZ. While our great state has many quality communities and a diverse job base, I can think of no place I'd rather live.
By far, the largest employer in our City is Arizona State University employing over 10,500 people! ASU is … (2 comments)
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nick bastian: Stroking the ego? - 02/10/08 05:25 PM
I got a letter this past week from a local television station inviting me to a seminar concerning a new marketing campaign focusing on local real estate. Now, I'm not sure how "exclusive" this really is because they offered two different days to attend. The interesting part had to do with … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: Flippin' Cool?!?!? - 02/08/08 10:02 PM
ok.. so I went to this SEMPO meeting last night with a bunch of search engine marketers and it was pretty cool. There was a guy from Google and some other really interesting speakers talking about social media. At the end of the meeting, they had a drawing for a "Flip Video" … (11 comments)
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nick bastian: Gold Canyon View Lot - Resort Style setting! - 02/08/08 04:14 PM
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nick bastian: Silverado Ranch - Gorgeous Mountain Views - 02/05/08 11:06 PM
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nick bastian: Dobson Ranch Basement home - Only $230,000!! - 02/02/08 10:39 PM
Hurry to see and take advantage of this rare opportunity to purchase a basement home in Dobson Ranch for just $230,000!
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nick bastian: Boulevard of brokers' dreams - 01/30/08 07:29 PM
I just watched an msnbc video talking about the "fallout" from the real estate market and mentioning that "an entire army of REALTORS are struggling to get by." They went on to say that a Fla real estate school's enrollment is down by 50% and that many agents are "shell shocked." The … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: Tempe, AZ. - An outdoor lovers paradise - 01/28/08 01:53 PM
Tempe Arizona is an amazing city that has a lot of really great outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, most activities are available year round. For instance, the average high temperature in January is 68 degrees while the average low temperature is 40 degrees. Yep, it is beautiful here!.
The Tempe Town Lake area is a great asset to our … (9 comments)
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nick bastian: Phoenix Light Rail - A very interesting project - 01/18/08 09:09 AM
Recently, I was allowed to take a tour of the Operations and Maintenance Facility for the upcoming Light Rail system in Phoenix and I got to actually ride in one of the cars! I also met with the Project Manager for the maintenance facility and was able to discuss some of the technology, … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: DMB has big plans for Mesa Gateway Area - 01/17/08 02:59 PM
A recent article gives us a glimpse of some more information concerning DMB's plans for their new community in the Gateway area of Mesa. The mention of 2 new golf courses, 3000-4000 new hotel rooms, a large park system and mixed use developments of commercial and residential sounds like quite a change to the … (2 comments)
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nick bastian: Are Agents Sharing the Love? - 01/17/08 08:43 AM
I just sent an AR invite to an agent that is trying to get started in the business. Different company, I have no interest in hiring him, I just thought he was a nice guy. (he seemed pretty "green") Fernando had a client that wanted one of our listings. They have an "LSR" … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: Happy Birthday to MEME - 01/13/08 10:59 AM
I still feel pretty new to Active Rain and in the beginning, thought of myself as just a "lurker," looking to find good information. I must admit that I have made some friends and might actually enjoy this whole blogging thing.
I normally enjoy reading posts from my friend, Elizabeth Nieves. Recently, Elizabeth wrote … (11 comments)
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nick bastian: In Arizona - It's Really Busy around Here! - 01/07/08 04:07 PM
Talk about some serious action going on! Arizona recently hosted the Insight Bowl in Tempe, home of the Sun Devil's. Next up was the BIG Bowl game in town, the Fiesta Bowl ,which was held on Jan 2 at the University of Phoenix. Both of these bowls bring a lot of fans … (6 comments)
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nick bastian: $100.00 Per Barrel and Real Estate Trends - 01/04/08 09:14 AM
Recently, oil hit a hundred bucks a barrel. While I am no expert in the oil business, I have watched many trends in the real estate market that are probably effected by this. It's no secret that the Phoenix area is known for sprawl and that we have lacked a major housing … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: Are you updating you Lender / Escrow Officer lists for 08? - 12/28/07 12:09 PM
Most agents have good relationships with a few lenders, escrow officers etc. that we like to work with. I'm sure you have noticed the change in their industries with offices downsizing and people, like some of our Realtor peers, changing or being forced out of their jobs. Over the past few years, … (8 comments)
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nick bastian: Sun City West , Safford Model - Retire in Style! - 12/14/07 10:06 PM
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nick bastian: Snowman - Arizona Style.. - 12/13/07 12:02 AM
For most people across the country, when you think of Arizona, you don't always think of snow. Typically, it is not one of my first thoughts either and I have lived here for over 35 years. This week, my wife and I took the kids on a trip to Northern Arizona … (10 comments)
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nick bastian: Mountain Ranch in Mesa - Beautiful home, large lot, pool & Upgrades galore! - 12/09/07 05:12 PM
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nick bastian: Tempe's Mill Avenue District is really "Growing Up." - 12/06/07 08:15 PM
The many new developments in Tempe are fun to watch. From Bridgeview to Mosaic to Centerpointe to the new Monti's project, the Mill Avenue District is really "growing up." Soon, the Valley's Light Rail system will travel right through the community. If you haven't been down there lately, you will be … (0 comments)
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nick bastian: mmmm - Google juice! - 11/28/07 02:15 PM
Yesterday, I got an email from a friend that tried to find me on-line. He was at work and didn't have my contact info with him. Being a software engineer, he automatically knows to "Google" my name to see if he can find me.. Part of his email is as follows.. links … (12 comments)
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nick bastian: Light Rail, ASU and Surrounding Areas - 11/27/07 09:58 PM
In just about a year from now, Light Rail will be a huge benefit to ASU and to ASU students commuting between the Downtown Phoenix Campus and the Tempe Campus. With the ease of traveling between the 2 facilities and the many new housing and entertainment choices along the line, many … (0 comments)
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nick bastian: My new friend - He's alright... - 11/21/07 11:40 PM
In real estate, we are fortunate to be able to meet many new people each and every year. One of my favorites is Ysidro. I recently helped Ysidro and his family sell their home in Chandler and I knew I liked this guy from the minute I met him.. Kind of a "tell … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: Wynstone in Mesa, AZ - Recent carpet, tile and paint - Just $180k! - 11/21/07 10:07 PM
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nick bastian: Summit Shadows - Mesa, Az - Gorgeous Mountain & City Views! - 11/17/07 11:28 AM
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nick bastian: Mesa Waveyard - Surf's Up, Dude (for $250 Million) - 11/07/07 08:37 AM
Last night, City of Mesa voters turned out in favor of the $250 Million Waveyard project for the northwest part of their town. Located near the 101 and 202 freeway's, the Waveyard will be easily accessed from all parts of the Valley. The developers believe this will be a "Grand Canyon" … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: Settler's Meadow Gilbert Az - Affordable, Beautiful, Great Location! - 11/04/07 10:25 PM
We are proud to feature another great Gilbert property from NickBastian.com! Just $289k for this gorgeous home in an excellent Gilbert location within Settler's Meadow..This one is very clean and a well maintained 2243 square foot home with tons of tile, very open floor plan, large island kitchen with beautiful stainless appliances, well landscaped … (0 comments)
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nick bastian: Newberry Terrace - Tempe Homes Near Light Rail - 11/02/07 12:05 PM
This morning, I attended an "Open House" showcasing the new residential project called Newberry Terrace which is located just South of Apache and East of Rural in Tempe. The future Dorsey / Apache stop for Metro's light rail project is just a short distance away.. Homes range in size from 1376 … (0 comments)
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nick bastian: Personalized Plates? - 10/22/07 06:21 PM
I recently read an interesting blog by David Mueller discussing the types of cars Realtor's drive.. Here is a different twist to the same type of question.. What does your personalized plate say? The AZ Republic here in the valley runs a section called, "literary license" where people send in their plates … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: More Foreclosures - More Problems? - 10/06/07 12:28 AM
As more and more foreclosure listings come on to the market, I see more and more lenders/Realtors write in the listing that the SPDS (Seller's Property Disclosure Statement) and CLUE Report or Claims History will not be provided.In my opinion, there is no reason for a bank, other than wanting to … (9 comments)
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