glendale: Real Estate's Perfect Storm - 07/24/08 11:26 AM
Today, we have entered into what I call the 'Perfect Storm' of Real estate where many factors have come together to cause this crisis that appears to have no end.
We had House approved legislation providing help to struggling homeowners and more importantly liquidity to the lending giants Fannie … (4 comments)
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glendale: Fannie Mae reduces down payment requirements - 07/20/08 01:12 PM
Yesterday, Fannie Mae announced a new policy to make every effort to help the mortgage and real estate markets by reducing down payment requirements in areas that were previously designated "declining zip codes'.
Big Brother must be listening or at least reading Wexzilla.com (please see May 1st Blog -Is the declining … (2 comments)
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glendale: Help your Tenants Buy your Home - Lease Option - 07/19/08 10:38 PM
one of the challenges facing real estate buyers , and thus, home sellers , is the difficulty for home buyer's to obtain loans. We are suffering in many of the towns of Maricopa County, North Phoenix, Peoria, and Glendale where we have been designated a 'declining area'' ; thus tightening credit … (2 comments)
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glendale: Valley Home Price Drop Record 18% - 07/16/08 11:46 AM
According to a report from the Arizona State University just released , ..
Valley Cities (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and other surrounding cities of Glendale, Peoria, Mesa, Tempe ,etc...) recorded a year over year price drop of 18%.
In the North east region of the Valley which includes Paradise Valley … (1 comments)
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glendale: Funny MLS Remark of the Day ! - 07/14/08 04:06 PM
As I read through the more than 50,000+ listings here in Maricopa County which includes ..
the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Carefree and Paradise Valley
I see listing after listing with photos and descriptions that makes one scratch their head in wonder what the seller and … (5 comments)
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glendale: Is the 'Declining zip code' designation a self-fulfilling prophecy? - 07/09/08 10:18 AM
Although recently done away with by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, you may have heard lenders tell you that the real estate purchase is in a "declining zip code".
What does declining 'zip code' term mean?
Simply put, banks and lenders charge either higher rates, fees, reduce loan amounts and/or … (0 comments)
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glendale: Active w/ Contingency in AZ - 3 Types Explained - 07/07/08 06:13 PM
often you will find homes listed on the local (ARMLS) Multiple Listing Services (MLS) with the term "AWC-C" or "AWC-I" or "AWC-O" .... what do these Contingency terms mean?
I should point out I am referring to Arizona Real Estate Contracts that would be in use for ARMLS which includes the … (0 comments)
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glendale: Fireworks in greater Phoenix - 07/04/08 10:25 AM
HAPPY 4th of JULY !!!
I have to say that no matter what age you are , 4th of July Fireworks never get old.
In greater Phoenix, there are a multitude of towns that offer admission free 4th of July fireworks, picnics and barbecues, concerts, water parks, hot-dog eating contests and … (2 comments)
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glendale: Arizona July 4th Events - 07/03/08 02:47 PM
Independance Day!
BBQ's, Music, Picnics, Pool Parties and who can forget the Fireworks. Growing up in Colorado, the 4th of July was a little different than here with my kids in Arizona. Of course there were big displays all over town, but all fireworks are illegal here, at least in Colorado we … (0 comments)
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glendale: Lease Option -- may help sell your home - 07/02/08 01:09 PM
one of the challenges facing real estate buyers , and thus, home sellers , is the difficulty for home buyer's to obtain loans. We are suffering in many of the towns of Maricopa County, North Phoenix, Peoria, and Glendale where we have been designated a 'declining area'' ; thus tightening credit … (3 comments)
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glendale: Cure Period Notices - and what Arizona Home buyers should know - 06/29/08 10:32 AM
Here in Phoenix, Arizona , in many ways, is a unique State when it comes to buying real estate and selling real estate.
we have Deeds of Trusts, not mortgages,
10-day inspection with full cancellation provision refunding all buyer's earnest monies to seller,
automatic loan contingency (unless removed in writing) … (5 comments)
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glendale: “This Real Estate Deal Sure Looks Good “, …. I think - 06/23/08 08:41 PM
When it comes to buying real estate, Patience, prudence, insight, educated decision making and a little luck can present you with promising home buying opportunities.
However, financial professionals, will often tell you that "Risk" evaluation is the most important criteria one must consider before making the decision to buy.
Risk/Reward can … (1 comments)
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glendale: the Perfect Storm for Phoenix Real Estate - 06/17/08 10:59 PM
We are in , how shall I say it, an ‘Interesting' time in the Real Estate and new home building real estate market. Especially, here in Metro Phoenix and the familiar towns of Tempe, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale.
Real Estate Industry analysts have thrown around the term, the Perfect Storm" … (2 comments)
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glendale: 6 Signs of a Housing Pickup in Metro Phoenix Real Estate - 06/16/08 10:39 AM
6 Signs of a Housing Market Pickup (for Phoenix area Real Estate)
Price Reductions - New Home Builders are and dropping prices throughout the East Valley and West Valley towns of Peoria, Surprise and Glendale.
Traffic - reports from New Home Builders and Broker offices indicate traffic picking up in … (4 comments)
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glendale: Glendale, CA Real Estate Market Report, May, 200 - 06/12/08 10:06 AM
Glendale has been feeling the effects of the market shift, both ups and downs. Like the other markets I monitor, market activity has been increasing.
Market Index Looking at the last 12 months, the two top months have been May and June 2007. In May 2008 the Market Index reached … (0 comments)
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glendale: Newsflash!! Phoenix paper actually has good news about AZ Real Estate - 06/11/08 11:36 PM
For those of you who know me, and know how I like to hear myself talk , especially about Real Estate, you will understand that this quick blog is the is the biggest challenge I have faced in awhile in that I am going to let the headlines speak for themselves … (2 comments)
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glendale: Burbank, CA Real Estate Market Report, May, 2008 - 06/10/08 11:19 PM
Burbank, like other local markets, is seeing a very busy spring selling season. Buyers may be waiting on the sidelines, however there is a lot to think about, not just dream about.
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In most markets the last peak was in May and June of 2007. Burbank's market … (0 comments)
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glendale: New Home Construction Spending Down - Good for Phoenix Real Estate - 06/10/08 10:21 PM
According to the census bureau. , “The spending rate for residential (new homes ) construction projects dropped for the 25th consecutive month at the end of the first quarter and has fallen 34.4 percent from its peak in February 2006.
Now, those of you who know me and have read my … (2 comments)
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glendale: Who's the Fool ? - 06/10/08 11:54 AM
A real estate agent, friend of mine, yes, Realtors are people too, and I have been known to socialize with their kind from time to time told me he received an office wide email stating,
"Please stop by the front desk to sign up for floor time in April. With floor … (7 comments)
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glendale: 3 Real Estate Investing Rules to live by (continued) - 06/09/08 09:29 PM
in my post from earlier today, I mentioned a friend, who has made his fortune in real estate here in Maricopa County which includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Glendale, Paradise Valley, and the communities of Desert Ridge, DC Ranch, Troon, Grayhawk, Estancia and Silverleaf
and teaches others his secrets to … (1 comments)
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glendale: Rants, Ravings, and gross objections !! from Sunny Phoenix | Scottsdale - 06/06/08 10:39 PM
fellow fighters of the good fight.... just wanted to share my loud and gross objection to today's news; This is no way to go into a weekend.
stock market down 400 points - now stockbrokers now how we feel
Oil at record highs $139/barrel - time to buy a Vespa … (7 comments)
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glendale: Hello ActiveRain! - 06/03/08 04:37 PM
Hello ActiveRain!
I just wanted to introduce myself... I am new to ActiveRain and can't wait to check it out!
My Client-First Philosophy
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and … (14 comments)
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glendale: Food Products Reduced in size - Will homes in Phoenix Scottsdale follow ? - 06/02/08 01:25 PM
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Price Outlook for 2008 for all food is projected to increase 4.5 to 5.5 percent, as retailers continue to pass on higher commodity prices, for beef, poultry, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables and wheat, and energy costs to consumers.
Cathryn Creno of the … (1 comments)
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glendale: Century 21 Crest - Crest REO...Who Are We? - 05/21/08 08:43 PM
Century 21 Crest, located in Sunland CA, is a leader in the world of Real Estate. We rank as number 77 in the entire country with the Century 21 system - this puts us in the top 1% of ALL Century 21 offices across the country.
Century 21 Crest currently … (9 comments)
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glendale: Burbank, CA Real Estate Market Report April 2008 - 05/16/08 05:43 PM
All markets go through cycles, and Burbank is no exception. For the last two years we knew that Burbank was experiencing a buyer's market and the question has always been "when is it going to hit bottom?". My answer has always been the same, that we will know until two or … (0 comments)
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glendale: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #2 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/14/08 09:30 AM
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glendale: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #1 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/14/08 09:23 AM
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glendale: Glendale, CA Real Estate Market Report, April, 2008 - 05/12/08 09:59 AM
Glendale, like most markets in Southern California, has seen a shift from a seller's market to a strong buyer's market. Fueled by the mortgage meltdown in August and September of 2007, the number of buyers qualified to purchase homes has been severely decreased due to more restrictive lending guidelines. Homeowners who … (0 comments)
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glendale: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #2 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/11/08 02:45 PM
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glendale: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #1 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/11/08 02:42 PM
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glendale: Open House in Glendale, AZ Sunday May 4th 11am - 4pm... - 05/04/08 09:40 AM
This one is brand new to the market, just listed and FIRST OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND!
Come see this one before it's gone, it won't be on the market long! This is a nice house in Glendale ready for it's new owner!
The MLS number is 2975744 and here is a brief description:
Charming … (0 comments)
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glendale: Greater Milwaukee Market Stats - 04/29/08 06:07 PM
This is something I do every 2 weeks to keep myself up to date on the numbers in the areas I work in. I thought I would post the results for you out there as well.
These are for single family homes only in the areas I most often work in. I … (2 comments)
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glendale: AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENDALE, AZ- Sunday April 27th 11am - 4pm - 04/26/08 09:15 AM
This one is brand new to the market, just listed and FIRST OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND!
Come see this one before it's gone, it won't be on the market long! This is a nice house in Glendale ready for it's new owner!
The MLS number is 2975744 and here is a brief description:
Charming … (0 comments)
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glendale: Home for Sale In Arrowhead, Glendale Arizona 595,000!! - 04/25/08 10:31 PM
This Wonderful & Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom built home with an endless list of upgrades. Home is in pristine condition and features upgraded kitchen with granite, built-in appliances, oven and microwave are also convection, dramatic entry with open and flowing floor plan that provides a large space for every need, … (2 comments)
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glendale: New Arizona Mortgage Group - 04/10/08 06:13 PM
New Arizona Mortgage Group
I am rather new to Active Rain and have loved it so far but the one thing that is a huge interest for me is Mortgages, obviously because I am a Loan Officer. All states are different though so I decided to create a place specifically for Arizona Mortgages!This … (1 comments)
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glendale: HOUSE FOR RENT GLENDALE ARIZONA - THE STADIUM HOUSE - WALK TO UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM - 04/10/08 08:06 AM
WELCOME TO THE STADIUM HOUSE
GREAT LOCATION! $1300 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTH LEASE
WALKING DISTANCE TO University of Phoenix Stadium (CARDINAL GAMES FIESTA BOWL & MORE)
WALK TO THE Jobing.com Arena (CONCERTS, SPORTS, EXPOS, CONVENTIONS)
WALK TO WESTGATE CITY CENTER - A CHIC URBAN ENTERTAINMENT VILLAGE
WITH CAFES, BISTROS, Margaritaville, Yard … (2 comments)
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glendale: Phoenix Area Foreclosures - 04/08/08 03:10 AM
Is there anyone out there interested in buying a foreclosed bank owned property? ie a bargain! That appears to be the name of the game these days. Buying foreclosures or short sales for 50 cents on the dollar. Tonight I went through all of the zip codes in the valley. Everyone … (0 comments)
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glendale: Glendale Arizona Real Estate Home For Sale, Glendale AZ Homes - 04/04/08 12:13 PM
Contact Mary Wells with Savanna Realty at 602-430-4356 for more information. Beautiful ranch style home on over an acre with horse privileges and a guest house! Main home has three bedrooms and 3 baths with a large family room with brick wood burning fireplace. Water softener and RO water … (0 comments)
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glendale: Housing Stats For Burbank And Surrounding Areas! - 03/28/08 01:16 PM
Housing stats for February 2008 for Burbank, Studio City, Hollywood Hills, Glendale, Valley Village and surrounding areas!
Click here!
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glendale: Are we turning a corner (in real estate)? - 03/26/08 03:54 PM
Ok, we all know that the media likes to take a subject (like the real estate industry) and beat it to death. Over the last year or so the only stories worth writing about were how the market is so bad, home prices are dropping, etc. Unfortunatley they had good reason … (3 comments)
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glendale: SMART MOVE? I'D SAY SO. - 03/21/08 06:47 PM
In an email to agents, dated March 18, 2008, HomeSmart International announced the acquisition of Dan Schwartz Realty, Inc.
I have looked at the Arizona Republic and East Valley Tribune websites, and I'm not finding any articles regarding this. I think this is big news and it doesn't surprise me to see the company growing.
This is just part … (18 comments)
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glendale: Buying a home? Tips to make your life easier! - 03/20/08 06:42 PM
Some of the most important elements of buying a home is knowing how much home you can afford to buy. How much money you have to put as a down payment and how much money you can afford to pay on a monthly basis may not only determine the size of … (2 comments)
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glendale: Great Investment Property - 03/19/08 10:29 AM
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glendale: 1935 Advertising - Arizona Tourism Nostalgia - 03/12/08 03:31 PM
It's fun to look back.
As anyone who has ever "gone home" has discovered... sometimes our memories are hazy at best.
That mountain you remembered as a child really is closer to a molehill.The big buildings? - small.The big city itself? - little.Thankfully- there are some memories that can not be … (6 comments)
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glendale: 6830 N. 60th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301 - 03/03/08 10:28 PM
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glendale: 6830 N. 60th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301 - 03/03/08 10:25 PM
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glendale: Update on the Phoenix real estate market... - 02/27/08 06:09 PM
Phoenix was one of the first metropolitan areas to slip into this current real estate slump, and historically we tend to be one of the first out of such downturns. At the peak of the market there was a lot of speculation in the Valley of the Sun. Some estimates say … (0 comments)
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glendale: Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale Arizona/ Deciding How Much Home You Can Afford. - 02/19/08 06:25 PM
Deciding how much house you can afford
OR Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house you can afford, which will entail getting either prequalified or preapproved for a home loan. A real estate agent can help you find a mortgage broker to begin the process. While getting … (1 comments)
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glendale: Superbowl Week in Phoenix, Arizona - 01/31/08 12:46 AM
This week the Superbowl is in Phoenix, Arizona, well I guess the stadium is in Glendale, Arizona but not far from the rest of the Valley. In addition to the of the Superbowl we will have the FBR Open in town as well this week...this used to be called the Phoenix Open … (1 comments)
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glendale: December 2007 Sales for Glendale and Burbank, California - 01/26/08 11:45 PM
Look at the above numbers and it looks as if the Burbank and Glendale market have taken a big hit. In order to get an accurate picture of the market you must also take into consideration the amount of inventory on the market and look at more than just one month. … (0 comments)
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glendale: Glendale, CA Real Estate Market Report, Decemer, 2007 - 01/26/08 07:57 PM
The key to understanding the market is looking at the market trends. We use a Market Index to put the market into a number that we can compare and track trends. Above 1.20 is a seller's market, between 1.20 and 0.80 is a neutral market, and below 0.80 is a buyer's … (0 comments)
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glendale: La Crescenta Real Estate Market Report December, 2007 - 01/26/08 07:53 PM
The key to understanding the market is looking at the market trends. We use a Market Index to put the market into a number that we can compare and track trends. Above 1.20 is a seller's market, between 1.20 and 0.80 is a neutral market, and below 0.80 is a buyer's … (0 comments)
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glendale: Found a great new store - 01/19/08 04:19 PM
Found a great new store
This week is the grand opening of Total Wine & More. If you are a wine fan this is you place. They offer over 8,000 different types of wine and over 2,000 spirits and over 1,000 different beers. I checked them out yesterday and was very imprested. … (1 comments)
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glendale: How The Foreclosure Process Works – Hanging On To Your Home - Part Four - 01/14/08 01:25 PM
After the recent developments with Countrywide Home Loans I though readers might be interested in an update to my first three posts on "Hanging On To Your Home".
Although in my particular market we have a very small number of foreclosures and short sales (less than 4% of the current listing inventory, … (2 comments)
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glendale: Phoenix Market Update: Single Family Homes - 01/12/08 12:00 AM
Well the numbers for the new year look good, better than I would have imagined. A few months ago we were pushing 50,000 listings of single family homes on the MLS. We were at about 49,000 for a while and I real thought we were gonna break through 50,000 listings.
Today the … (5 comments)
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glendale: 5018 W. Phelps Rd. Glendale, AZ 85306 - 01/09/08 09:02 AM
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glendale: 5018 W. Phelps Rd. Glendale, AZ 85306 - 01/09/08 08:59 AM
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glendale: Arrowhead Ranch in Glendale Arizona, Ain't It Purdy? - 01/08/08 07:19 PM
Arrowhead Ranch in Glendale Arizona, here's what you need to know about it... It's Purdy, It's Beautilushious, and it's darn right gorgeous. If you're from around here, you know it's the place to live, everybody wants to, if you're not from these parts, than I'm here to tell you about it.
Arrowhead … (4 comments)
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glendale: Glendale California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:56 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Glendale, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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glendale: When the Super Bowl brings you to Glendale... - 01/05/08 08:43 PM
Glendale attracts thousands of visitors and new residents every year. With a growing population and rapidly expanding business network, opportunities flourish. You'll want to know what to see, where to go, and who to meet while you're here. How can you find out about the city before your visit? Check these … (0 comments)
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glendale: Not the Usual Event...Gear Up Your Tastebuds in Glendale! - 01/03/08 10:58 AM
On Thursday, January 17, from 5-8:00 p.m., come hungry and enjoy a culinary event in downtown Glendale with extended evening shopping hours and an opportunity to sample "Glendale's Top Chefs," the eighth edition of Historic Downtown's cookbook.
Visitors will begin their culinary journey at the Glendale Visitor Center, located at 5800 W. … (0 comments)
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glendale: Pictures from the top of Thunderbird Park in Beautiful North Glendale - 01/03/08 03:34 AM
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glendale: New Year Optimism - What are you waiting for? Lets Get your House Sold. - 01/02/08 11:39 AM
Firstly Happy New Year to all.
With the New Year there is a sense of a new beginning, a new optimism and therefore, new opportunity to sell your home.
With the Holman and Holman Team, we are your choice in this market to sell your home. Why?
1) With us you get a team, … (0 comments)
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glendale: Super Bowl Needs your Home! Will you Rent it? - 12/30/07 10:41 PM
I was driving on the way to a Cardinals and Rams game in Phoenix AZ. When you think Phoenix AZ you need to realise it is really Glendale AZ just off the 101 in case you were thinking that this might be in downtown phoenix it isn't.
Now, let me back up, … (2 comments)
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glendale: Do You Want to Talk? Stay a while, Put your feet up, Relax, Ask us questions, Have a coffee - Well Now You Can.... - 12/28/07 02:17 PM
You can do all these things in the comfort of your own home, all you have to do is get the coffee and start typing your Real Estate questions. No more dwelling on issues or questions that you may have on the AZ Real Estate market, Mortgages, Finance, Selling, Buying, Contracts, … (0 comments)
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glendale: Announcing The Platinum Realty Collection From the Holman & Holman Team - 12/28/07 10:46 AM
A well developed marketing strategy is essential is selling homes. Not just any marketing strategy, a strategy that is tailored. A well thought out strategy that is tailored for the target buyers/audience in marketing is essential.
At Holman & Holman you have a team of executives, marketing leaders, technologists and negotiation experts … (0 comments)
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glendale: What are you waiting for? Service Partners Join Me......it's free......really..... it is.... - 12/23/07 06:38 PM
One of the great things about working in this industry is that you get to meet many great people from different backgrounds with different skills and services that can help you bring premium value to your customers.
I am looking for great service Partners to join me. Yesterday we had a very … (0 comments)
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glendale: Inviting AZ Service Partners - Free Directory Submission - 12/21/07 01:07 AM
Folks
I am pleased to announce the launch of www.DirectoryServicesAZ.com. A Free service from the Holman & Holman Team, listing good quality service partners that can help with various services through a Real Estate Transaction.
This is an exciting event that will bring business opportunity to all and most importantly will serve as … (2 comments)
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glendale: Glendale Arizona Hails Super Bowl XLII - 12/18/07 02:26 PM
Wow! Wow! and wow! What a great place to live! It's a first for Glendale Residents, it's time to reveal our, "New, State-of-the-Art, Climate Controlled, with Retractable Roof, Movable Wall, and Roll Out Field...TO THE WORLD!!! First the 2007 American Idol winner and now a Super Bowl in our home town. Yes, we're loving every minute … (1 comments)
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glendale: Lakefront Homes at Arrowhead Ranch - 12/10/07 10:11 AM
Currently there are 24 active listings in the Arrowhead Lakes area with several listings actual lakefront properties. Homes list price from $324,900 to $789,900 from 1601 to 3821 square feet. Several listings boast an amazing square footage with pricing in the $300-$400,000 range. 3-4 bedrooms are the standard for a single-family home … (0 comments)
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glendale: Arrowhead Ranch Market Update - 12/10/07 09:23 AM
Arrowhead Ranch shows 324 active listings on the market today. There is a great range of pricing going on here with many single-family homes (3-4 bedroom) ranging in price from $214,00 and up. One exceptionally priced property worth mentioning is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2626 square foot, single family home … (0 comments)
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glendale: Commitment to "Excellence Through Innovation" - From the Holman & Holman Team - 12/09/07 05:58 PM
Last week you may have seen my first publication on the subject of "Commitment to Excellence", with the article titled "Commitment to Excellence - Words Are Easy? Execution is the Differentiator" I wanted to follow this with a few articles focused on our Commitment to Excellence at the Holman & Holman … (1 comments)
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glendale: La Crescenta, CA Real Estate Market Report November 2007 - 12/05/07 11:51 PM
The leaves have fallen, with the real estate market fluttering in the winter winds of the Foothills. As most of you are preparing for Christmas, Realtors® are busy helping buyers and sellers figure out what to do next.
The Glencrest Team is working with buyers and sellers and we are busier … (0 comments)
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glendale: Glendale, CA Real Estate Market Report, November 2007 - 12/05/07 11:28 PM
As Christmas comes closer, most of us are focused on what Santa will bring down the chimney. Realtors are wondering what will happen in the 2008 spring market. I wish Santa would bring me a new crystal ball!
An index of above 1.20 indicates a seller's market, between 1.20 and 0.80 a … (0 comments)
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glendale: Announcing the Launch of InvestingInAZRealty.com - 12/04/07 08:16 PM
The Holman & Holman Team are delighted to announce the launch of our new site www.InvestingInAZRealty.com. This site will serve as an invaluable source of information for the residential investor. We will provide you with market updates, market opinion, market trends, latest news and potential implications to investors throughout the Metro … (0 comments)
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glendale: What is happening around Phoenix during the holidays? - 12/04/07 12:41 AM
Let me tell you about Phoenix in December, the weather has just recently dropped to about 70. We had Thanksgiving outside...picnic style.
A Mexican tradition that many people have acquired during the holidays, is to put out luminarias (these are paper bags about the size of a lunch bag, filled partially … (0 comments)
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glendale: The World Is a Beautiful Place - 11/30/07 07:13 PM
When you look around and see nature or you take a road trip through places in Arizona, you are reminded firmly just how beautiful the world is without the human population to mess things up. Just the natural unchanged scenes that are available to us all, if only we just pause for a moment … (0 comments)
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glendale: Long Term Values - 11/30/07 01:22 PM
I was reading the real estate section of Investors Business Daily, Friday November 30, 2007, and I see this interesting chart. Two charts to be correct. One chart shows the two year change in values from September 2005 to September 2007 in different metro areas across the nation. The other chart … (0 comments)
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glendale: C-Train West Side Approval - 11/21/07 09:25 AM
City council approved the west leg of the LRT, and construction will begin in Oct 2008, with a completion date of 2013.
Project ridership is anticipated to be 37,000 to 44.000 daily serving communities of Bankview, Scarboro, Killarney, Glendale, Signature Pqrke, Christie Park, Aspen Woods, Spring bank and more.
It's great news for … (0 comments)
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glendale: Burbank, CA Real Estate Market Report, October, 2007 - 11/18/07 08:03 PM
The leaves are falling from my maple tree, mirroring the sales activity in Burbank. If you are a buyer, pay attention...actually, if you are a seller, you should too!
Back in June, at the peak of the spring sales season, we had a market index of 0.31 with 350 active listings, selling … (0 comments)
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glendale: Market Report, Glendale, CA October, 2007 - 11/18/07 07:37 PM
The leaves are falling from my maple tree, mirroring the sales activity in Glendale. If you are a buyer, pay attention...actually, if you are a seller, you should too!
Back in June, at the peak of the spring sales season, we had a market index of 0.26 with 442 active listings, selling … (0 comments)
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glendale: Glendale Glitters has an extra Spark with American Idol Star - 11/14/07 09:40 AM
Jordin Sparks, winner of American Idol, will flick the switch on Glendale Glitters on November 23, 2007. Glendale celebrates the festivities annually with a six-week long outdoor lights events in the historic downtown area. Twelve blocks in downtown Glendale will sparkle with over 1.5 million lights, and special events are planned for … (0 comments)
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glendale: Hillcrest Market Report - 11/11/07 08:32 AM
The Hillcrest neighborhood has 54 properties active on the market as of November 2007. Average price is from $324,000 to $411,000. Properties priced lower than average are selling in 3 days to 47 days. It is a great time to buy, with plenty of inventory to choose from and prices are … (0 comments)
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glendale: Phoenix & its greater Metropolitan Area - A great place to live, work & play - 11/07/07 10:13 PM
Welcome to Phoenix & its Greater Metropolitan area (includes, among others, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear. With a diverse & vibrant quality of life Metropolitan Phoenix offers an abundance of cultural, recreation and vacation activities: golf courses, hiking, climbing, biking, skiing is an easy 1½ hour drive, … (0 comments)
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glendale: Ten Commandments of Good Human Relations - 11/06/07 09:25 AM
I have been in sales and marketing for over 30 years and I have collected many thoughts and stories. I ran across this and felt it worthwhile to share as a reminder since we are in the "people" business.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOOD HUMAN RELATIONS
1. Speak to people. The isn't anything … (6 comments)
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glendale: 'Tis the Season to Mark Your Calendar for Glendale Glitters - 11/01/07 11:50 AM
Where can you find a free holiday light display with over one million twinkling lights which span more than 14 blocks? A Glendale tradition, in the very heart of historic downtown Glendale, Glendale Glitters will kick into full swing beginning November 23, 2007. This event is sponsored by SRP and will … (0 comments)
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glendale: Dog Eat Dog - 10/18/07 05:44 PM
I recently blogged about leaving a business card after viewing a home and getting feedback when I contact other agents, see: http://activerain.com/blogsview/237463/Do-you.
One comment bothered me so I thought I would throw it out to see what my fellow Rainers thought. One comment said, no response is a response. So what … (12 comments)
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glendale: Generation Why? Or Y? - 10/16/07 09:38 PM
I recently read an article from REALTOR.org that described Generation Y and what they expect. The article goes into detail about what we as REALTORS® can do to make them our clients. It also tells us what to expect from them, like technology, and how they use it daily. Many do research online … (8 comments)
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glendale: Arizona Update - 10/16/07 08:56 PM
I just ran the numbers and here they are, 47,923 homes are listed for sale. I believe last Friday the number of homes was 47,951 homes on the market. This means 28 homes were sold in the last 5 days. Again this does not include New Homes, FSBO's, Condos, etc...
Since … (0 comments)
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glendale: Super Bowl 2008 Rentals – Any Advice? - 10/16/07 01:55 PM
With the Super Bowl coming here to Glendale in a few months, we have been contemplating renting out one of our investment properties and possibly our primary residence. I have been watching Craigs List recently and the prices to rent a home out here for the week are staggering!
I can't … (11 comments)
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glendale: Do you..... - 10/14/07 11:25 PM
When you preview a home with clients do you leave a business card? If not, why? Is the current trend away from this practice or am I missing something.
I like to follow up with those that have viewed my properties to get some genuine feedback on what they liked, didn't … (15 comments)
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glendale: Arizona Listings Update - 10/12/07 10:32 PM
For those of you who have seen my recent posts on this subject will know that we have been at about 47.000 single family homes listed in Arizona. This is not counting New Homes, Condos, Townhomes, or FSBO's for that matter.
The number that I got when I ran the comps just … (1 comments)
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glendale: Superbowl Beauty for Lease - 10/12/07 10:27 AM
A must see for lease during the Superbowl week, an immaculate and gorgeous 4 bed/4 bath professionally decorated home with a private pool, hot tub, covered barbecue with fireplace and putting green. Inside sports a baby grand piano, gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, jacuzzi in the master bath, and fireplace in the … (1 comments)
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glendale: Surprise Making a Racquet - 10/10/07 11:16 PM
The City of Surprise, Arizona has completed a new public tennis facility at 14469 W. Paradise Lane. This complex is 15 acres of state-of-the-art racquet facilities featuring 25 tennis courts, 17 of which are lighted for night use, and a center court with a potential seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
There is a spacious … (2 comments)
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glendale: Pool #2 - New Security Fence - 10/09/07 12:03 PM
The new security pool fence at Ashton Ranch pool number 2 is in the final stages of completion. This approved 8 foot high security fence will help to keep the pool area from unwanted damaged caused by vandals. Damage to the three pools in the Ashton Ranch Community has been extensive … (0 comments)
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glendale: Exposure, Exposure, Exposure - 10/08/07 11:19 PM
On another post for Surprise, Arizona we learn that 1 in 18 houses were sold last month. What does that mean to you if you want to sell your home? It means that the Realtor you choose is extremely important. Anyone can list a home, all it takes is filling out the paperwork … (3 comments)
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glendale: Dirty Homes For Sale - 10/07/07 10:03 AM
Is it me are do you find dirty homes hard to sell? I recognize that with so many homes "priced to sell" by the banks that not a lot of work goes into "sprucing" them up. However, if I work hard to get a listing I want that property to sell. … (14 comments)
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glendale: Recycling - A Good Practice in Surprise - 10/03/07 05:13 PM
Recycling is a good idea for everyone and the City of Surprise makes it easy to do so. Following are a list of locations:
*Paper, cardboard: Paradise Education Center at 15533 W. Paradise Lane
*Paper, telephone books: Surprise City Hall at 12425 W. Bell Road
*Paper, Aluminum, cardboard: Surprise Regional Library at 16089 N. … (3 comments)
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glendale: Fewer New Homes - 10/03/07 07:41 AM
After the purchase of the old Daimler-Chrysler Automotive Proving Grounds around Dove Valley Road and 211 Avenue, a General Plan was put before the Surprise City Council concerning the use and zoning.
In December of 2005 the Surprise City Council approved the General Plan for this area which changed the land use designation from … (3 comments)
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glendale: Impossible? - 10/02/07 12:12 PM
The legendary Walt Disney once said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt had the right attitude and spirit in all that he did and where would TV, Movies and Entertainment in general be without his visionary outlook?
We rant and rave all the time about the "buyers" market, … (3 comments)
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