jim miner: Wash your Home with the Desert Green Snake
- 04/28/14 05:05 AM
Remember to Wash your Home with the Desert Green Snake if you are getting ready to sell. Here in South Scottsdale and the rest of Maricopa county we get desert dust storms, called Haboobs, during the monsoon season. If you own a home that has stucco, (particularly skip trough), on the outside it will trap some of the dirt from the dust storms. Also, most homes have sun screens and they trap the dirt, as you know when you take the screens off for cleaning, so it is very important to spray/wash down the outside of the home before you put it on the market for … (1 comments)
jim miner: Map of South Scottsdale Homes for Sale
- 04/22/14 03:46 AM
Have you ever wanted to have a Map of South Scottsdale Homes for Sale which shows in Real Time all of the homes that are actively for sale. As new homes come onto the market they are immediately shown, as well as when a home's status is changed to pending the home is removed from the map. More and more people are starting to request what homes are for sale in South Scottsdale. There are several reasons for this; This is the location of Skysong technology center which is where Arizona State University and the Private Technology Community come together. Several companies are located in the complex. North Scottsdale has World … (1 comments)
jim miner: 4-20-14 South Scottsdale Real Estate Report by Jim Miner
- 04/21/14 02:04 AM
Here is the 4-20-14 South Scottsdale Real Estate Report by Jim Miner, and this comes from the Cromford Report which is prepared by Michael Orr at Arizona State University. This past week had a couple of interesting movements in the Maricopa County real estate market trend take place. This past week the number of new listings (homes for sale) plunged over 5% to approx 2,360, this is significant because it means we are having a reduction in new inventory. The long-term effect could very beneficial to Sellers because then there isn't as much pressure on the need to reduce the price (assuming the home was priced at the current market value). … (0 comments)
jim miner: Ahwatukee 3 Bed 2 Bath home in Silvercreek at 4738 E. Lavender Ln. AZ
- 04/19/14 10:34 AM
"NO HOA" at this Ahwatukee 3 Bed 2 Bath home in Silvercreek at 4738 E. Lavender Ln. AZ. The irony is this subdivision is surrounded by HOA governed communities. When one drives through the Silvercreek area, there isn't any way to know that the community is not governed by a CC&R document. The home is 1,386 sq.ft., single level, and has a tile roof. If one is a first time home buyer or someone who will be using a FHA loan for the purchase of the property a HOA monthly payment of approx. $100 can have the additional home purchaseing power … (1 comments)
jim miner: 4-18-14 Real Estate Report by Jim Miner the South Scottsdale Realtor
- 04/19/14 08:46 AM
Did a "Market Trend Bomb" get dropped in the 4-18-14 Real Estate Report by Jim Miner the South Scottsdale Realtor? Michael Orr, who prepares the Cromford Report (Maricopa County real estate market trend report) shows us two points in this mid-week report. The first point shows us the 29 cities that make up the index. This index includes the major cities and the second tier cities. Most of the second tier cities are what we call the out-lier cities. Currently about half of the cities are showing a very modest increase in demand, whereas about half are showing a downward bias. The major … (1 comments)
jim miner: Silvercreek 3 Bedroom home for sale at 4738 E Lavender Ln Phoenix
- 04/18/14 10:22 AM
Here is a Silvercreek 3 Bedroom home for sale at 4738 E Lavender Ln Phoenix and it will be appreciated by people who are looking for a 1,386 sq.ft. home. The huge plus for this subdivision, named Silvercreek, is there isn't any HOA (home owner's association). The price range for this home is approx. $220,000 - $225,000 at this time. For the folks that elect to use FHA financing they will quickly understand the value of living in a neighborhood with no HOA, the benefit is they do not have to build the HOA fee into their monthly mortgage payment. The wonderful aspect of the Silvercreek community is it looks like … (0 comments)
jim miner: New Caulking and a New Drain helps a home sell faster
- 04/16/14 06:16 AM
The small projects such as new caulking and a new drain helps a home sell faster, so you do not want to overlook them. If you have lived in your home for awhile the chances are good that the caulking around your bath tub has turned a color which is different than the original crisp white. Additionally, the drain will have become scared and discolored due to scouring and cleaning agents. When you replace these two items the tub takes on a whole new look and the good news it is not expensive and does not require a plumber. When you remove the old caulking make sure … (0 comments)
jim miner: Popcorn Ceilings what is next Soda Carpet
- 04/14/14 07:34 AM
What do you think, Popcorn Ceilings what is next Soda Carpet, doesn't this sound like an Android Update? There are a high number of homes in South Scottsdale that have Popcorn ceilings and they were built, for the most part, between 1955 and 1975. Almost all of the ceilings were painted white or a shade of white and over the course of time these ceilings got dirty. Just the natural dust in the air, movement of the interior air, smoke from cigarettes, and stains by the air register vents due to A/C filters that did not get changed in a timely fashion. Because it can get costly … (0 comments)
jim miner: 4-13-14 Real Estate Report by Jim Miner the South Scottsdale Realtor
- 04/14/14 03:18 AM
Here is the week ending 4-13-14 Real Estate Report by Jim Miner the South Scottsdale Realtor which shows the overall real estate market trend for the greater Phoenix area. In addition, it shows a comparison of different parts of Maricopa County. The two major components of the real estate market are supply and demand. In Maricopa County (this is the main county which is made up of many major cities including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Peoria, etc...) the demand has been at historical lows however, over the course of the last 30 days the demand for houses is starting to show some life and that is a … (1 comments)
jim miner: 4-10-14 Cromford Report from Jim Miner in South Scottsdale
- 04/11/14 07:27 AM
Here is the mid-week 4-10-14 Cromford Report from Jim Miner in South Scottsdale which shows us about the real estate market and it's trends. This report is prepared by Michael Orr at Arizona State University. This week I will be showing you 3 points; 1-How active is the high end home market (homes above $2 million +), 2-what zip codes have the most activity and which ones have the least, and 3-each city in Maricopa County and whether it is a buyer's or seller's market. This year has been of the best on record for the sale of $2 million dollar plus homes, but what is interesting … (0 comments)
jim miner: An Older Home could have Lead Based Paint in South Scottsdale AZ
- 04/09/14 01:21 PM
Sometimes it is possible an Older Home could have Lead Based Paint in South Scottsdale AZ since most of these homes were built before 1978. Most of the homes in South Scottsdale were built before 1978, are single level, are slump block built, have asphalt shingle roofs, and are on bigger lots. Over the past 10 years a number of these homes have been updated and refinished but not all of the homes have had their bath tubs replaced. Almost all of the tubs that were installed at the original construction of the homes were made of cast iron. Some of these cast iron tubs were painted with lead … (0 comments)
jim miner: Homes for sale in the Southeast section of South Scottsdale
- 04/09/14 05:49 AM
Here is a Real Time Map of Homes for sale in the Southeast section of South Scottsdale. South Scottsdale is bounded on the north by Indian School Rd., on the west by 64th. st., on the east by freeway 101, and on the south by freeway 202. It is is important to understand that there is a distinct difference between North and South Scottsdale. This is a Real Time Map, which means all homes that are listed in the active status will show up on the map, and as the homes change to a pending status they will be removed from the map. If you have ever … (0 comments)
jim miner: Homes for sale in the Southwest section of South Scottsdale
- 04/09/14 05:28 AM
Here is a Real Time Map of Homes for sale in the Southwest section of South Scottsdale. South Scottsdale is bounded on the north by Indian School Rd., on the west by 64th. st., on the east by freeway 101, and on the south by freeway 202. It is is important to understand that there is a distinct difference between North and South Scottsdale. This is a Real Time Map, which means all homes that are listed in the active status will show up on the map, and as the homes change to a pending status they will be removed from the map. If you have ever … (0 comments)
jim miner: Homes for sale in the Northeast section of South Scottsdale
- 04/08/14 12:08 PM
Here is a Real Time Map of Homes for sale in the Northeast section of South Scottsdale. South Scottsdale is bounded on the north by Indian School Rd., on the west by 64th. st., on the east by freeway 101, and on the south by freeway 202. It is is important to understand that there is a distinct difference between North and South Scottsdale. This is a Real Time Map, which means all homes that are listed in the active status will show up on the map, and as the homes change to a pending status they will be removed from the map. If you have ever gone … (0 comments)
jim miner: Homes for sale in the Northwest section of South Scottsdale
- 04/08/14 10:33 AM
Here is a Real Time Map of Homes for sale in the Northwest section of South Scottsdale. South Scottsdale is bounded on the north by Indian School Rd., on the west by 64th. st., on the east by freeway 101, and on the south by freeway 202. It is is important to understand that there is a distinct difference between North and South Scottsdale. This is a Real Time Map, which means all homes that are listed in the active status will show up on the map, and as the homes change to a pending status they will be removed from the map. If you have ever gone … (0 comments)
jim miner: 4-6-14 Cromford Real Estate Report by Jim Miner in South Scottsdale AZ
- 04/07/14 05:06 AM
Here is the 4-6-14 Cromford Real Estate Report by Jim Miner in South Scottsdale AZ which is prepared by Michael Orr at Arizona State University. This week the report is showing a real estate market trend that is starting to unfold. Over the course of the last week to week and a half the demand for housing is starting to edge upwards. This is the trend that we want to see move higher if we want to see a more balanced real estate market here in South Scottsdale and the rest of the greater Phoenix area. As you will see in the video a perfect balance would be … (0 comments)
jim miner: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD home for sale in Sun City AZ
- 04/05/14 09:30 AM
This 2 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD home for sale in Sun City AZ is in a very nice neighborhood for an age restricted community which is located in Sun City subdivision. This is one Sun City Beauty! 2-Bedrooms! 2-Full Bathrooms! Foyer. Separate Den/Office. Eat-In Kitchen. Stainless Double Ovens, Dishwasher And Microwave. Lots Of Laminate Wood Flooring. 2-Car Garage. Large Private Covered Back Patio. Lots of golfing, swimming, tennis, and much much more. This is a HUD Home. More Hud Homes can be seen at this active listing page. … (4 comments)
jim miner: Cromford Report 4-3-14 by Jim Miner South Scottsdale Realtor
- 04/04/14 11:25 AM
Here is the Cromford Report 4-3-14 by Jim Miner South Scottsdale Realtor and this is the Mid-Week Real Estate Report. The Cromford Report is prepared by Michael Orr at ASU. This week Michael has presented information which is very revealing as to to where the market could be headed for the rest of the year. The real estate report has focused on four House Price Points; 0-200K, 200K-500K, 500K-2 million, and 2 million and above. Within those brackets he has shown the closed sales for 2014 vs. 2013, the number of listings in 2014 vs. 2013, and an accumulated number of closed sales for the last 13 years per month (this … (0 comments)
jim miner: When selling your home do not install 2 different kinds of carpet
- 04/02/14 05:14 AM
The Garage Office Realtor, Jim Miner, says Selling a Home with 2 kinds of Carpet in the same room is a bad idea. I was out previewing homes in South Scottsdale the other day and I visited a home that was updated and for sale. When I walked into the home, the first thing I noticed was new carpet had been installed. The carpet was neutral in color and it went with the interior color scheme. The room I was in was the living room, so I walked around to the other side of the fireplace into the family room and there it was, … (2 comments)
jim miner: Wearing Sunglasses by South Scottsdale Realtor
- 04/01/14 08:36 AM
The Garage Office Realtor, also known as the South Scottsdale Realtor is wearing Sunglasses. I know you are thinking what does this have to do with Homes in South Scottsdale, you can relax now, I don't think it has anything to do with real estate but a lot to do with real estate marketing. However, it may give you another glimpse into the personality of the Garage Office Realtor. Sometimes it is important to just have some "old fashioned fun". When it comes to selecting a Realtor it is important from a marketing point that your Realtor can market outside of the box. Your home may not … (1 comments)
Remember to Wash your Home with the Desert Green Snake if you are getting ready to sell. Here in South Scottsdale and the rest of Maricopa county we get desert dust storms, called Haboobs, during the monsoon season.
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