scottsdale homes: Scottsdale named No 1 place for short term rentals.
- 05/03/19 08:13 PM
According to a recent article by Lance Lambert [1] a data journalist for realtor.com®, Scottsdale Arizona is the number one place to own and operate a short term rental home like an Airbnb or VRBO.
Scottsdale of course has long been a vacation destination for winter weary travelers. Ever since the 1950s Scottsdale has been renowned for its resort corridor that was home to dozens of golf courses, spas, shopping and dining establishments. Many of the big resorts have given way to redevelopment with smaller hotels, condominiums and shopping centers. But Scottsdale still draws millions of visitors each year many of whom … (1 comments)
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scottsdale homes: We Need A Song !
- 05/02/19 01:07 PM
Active Rain's Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland wrote about all of the details that need to be addressed when closing on a new house. There is no question that buying a new house opens a whole new chapter in the persons life. Margaret thought a song to sing the day before closing might be fun. Here is one that might address some of the angst, excitement and fear that a buyer might experience.
The song by Phillip Phillip, simply titled HOME, seems to cover some of the ground. I am going to start singing it to my buyers. Do you think it will … (2 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Sloppy Copy - It will get you every time
- 04/23/19 11:50 AM
I cannot tell you how many times I look at property descriptions and cringe.
Sloppy Copy will make you look bad.
Never Hit “Send” Without Proofreading One day my mail brought a promotion for an exclusive training class for would-be copywriters. It was all about teaching you to write copy that sells, and how to run a successful copywriting business.
The whole message was “formulatic.”
It had the scarcity – only 20 spots, so act now. It attempted to make you want the program by saying “this isn’t for everyone – you have to qualify.” It promised to turn the … (2 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Anyone for Rabbit Stew?
- 04/13/19 09:14 AM
I am readying the kettle. As soon as I catch that varmint he/she is history.
Recently I planted several beautiful Emu bushes. We are trying to get the yard back in shape after a hard Arizona winter. The Emus were doing nicely taking root, filling out and blooming with pretty pink flower buds.
Then it happened. We woke up to find our local rabbit population threw a party overnite at our expense. They didn't even bother to clean up after themselves.
One of out new Emu bushes was nibbled down to a mere shadow of its former self and they began to munch away … (0 comments)
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scottsdale homes: I feel healthier already.
- 04/11/19 11:50 AM
Does where you live affect your health and wellbeing or does your health and wellbeing influence the place where you live? I don’t plan to answer the question, as I am sure there are dozens of studies and articles that can substantiate their findings and declare they have found nirvana.
But in a recent survey published by WalletHub, a web-based personal financial directory, Scottsdale, Arizona has been ranked amongst the healthiest place to live in America. According to WalletHub Scottsdale ranks 9th overall out of 170 cities based on a formula that includes Health Care, Healthy Food, Fitness and access to open … (2 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Here comes summer. Are you ready for Pool Weather?
- 04/08/19 07:54 PM
Living in a place that has 100° + temperatures for 4-5 months a year makes the Phoenix metro a popular place for swimming pools. Several Valley of the Sun cities rank among the top 10 places in the U. S. with backyard pools. Nationally, The City of Scottsdale ranks second only to Coral Springs, FL for the number of homes boasting private pools.
According to Realtor.com six, Phoenix-area cities populate the top ten list. Here is a look at the top ten medium-to-large cities in the country with the highest percentage of backyard pools.
1. Coral Springs, Florida – 66 percent
2. Scottsdale, … (5 comments)
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scottsdale homes: It's Laugh at Work Week.
- 04/03/19 07:56 PM
“If you're not having fun, you're doing something wrong.” ― Groucho Marx
Traditional wisdom states the following: “Work is not supposed to be fun. That’s why it’s called work.” An outcome of subscribing to this principle makes you believe that if you see someone having fun at work, they’re goofing off. However, research shows that this dismal view of work is completely wrong.
Studies have shown that when workplaces include fun activities as part of the daily routine it creates happier employees. And happy employees are all around better at their jobs. Having fun increases employee motivation reduces stress and in … (4 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Get Your Motor Running
- 03/29/19 11:40 AM
It is almost here! If you haven’t made your plans yet, there is still time to head to Arizona for the hottest motorcycle gathering this side of the Sonora Desert!
Arizona Bike Week one of the world’s largest motorcycle rallies will bring the Valley of the Sun alive with roaring engines, rocking bands, and party-goers galore. Everyone is welcome.
Held annually, this event which has been growing by leaps and bounds officially starts on Wednesday, April 3rd, but we are already seeing groups of riders and clubs descending on the valley to enjoy the great weather and open roads. Since inception, the event … (3 comments)
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scottsdale homes: "I am going to FSBOland!"
- 03/21/19 01:17 PM
Sometimes finding the right house for your buyer means doing something extra or out of the ordinary. Going the extra mile.
I recently had one buyer that simply could not find a suitable property in the area he wanted to live. I showed him more than 35 houses over a period of about 6 weeks. We even wrote offers on two that did not get accepted.
Each week we wait for the new listings to hit the MLS. We began to expand the search area, nothing was working. Finally, we got with his lender and had the lender increase his Pre-Approval by $10K … (3 comments)
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scottsdale homes: The Desert in Bloom
- 03/17/19 01:35 PM
This is the time of year when the boring old desert shows off its spring colors to the rest of the world. Today we took a drive out to the Bartlett Lake Recreation Area, just northeast of Scottsdale. It was a gorgeous sunny 67◦ and it was well worth the time.
The ride down to Bartlett Lake is about 5 miles of paved roadway winding through mountains and canyons with loads of picturesque views.
Along the way, we were able to stop and snap a few nice pictures of the wildflowers.
Here is a great shot of a patch of Mexican Golden Poppies and … (9 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Hold Open Title Policy – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- 03/14/19 08:54 AM
Real Estate investing has been a lucrative business for the last few years. Nearly every major market in the U.S. has seen significant appreciation in property values. This, of course, attracts investors of all types. Many investors buy properties at value prices then resell them at a later date for a profit. Maximizing profits is the name of the game.
One of the more commonly used tools that investors use to maximize profits is the title insurance binder or as it is often called, a “hold open policy”.
A hold-open policy or binder is a way that an investor can save a large … (3 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Blood is meant to circulate. So pass it around.
- 02/28/19 07:13 AM
At this moment I am laying on a couch, in a bus, with a needle in my arm. It doesn’t hurt and it isn’t scary, I am not hurt. There is a young man that is watching over me and taking good care to make sure that nothing goes wrong. The best part is that it won’t cost me anything, only about 15 minutes of my time.
You see, I am doing a blood donation.
There are a lot of ways in which a person can give back to their community. You can volunteer your time, you can donate goods and services, and … (7 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Life on Beautiful Lane.
- 02/23/19 09:49 AM
Who wouldn’t want to live on Beautiful Lane? Imagine every time someone asks you “Where do you live?” you get to respond “On Beautiful Lane.”
Well, now you can live on Beautiful Lane. Specifically, 2101 E Beautiful Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85042.
This is a lovely Dick Lloyd semi-custom home. It is a spacious, move in ready four bedroom, two bath, with a well-designed floor plan that allows for both formal and informal living. Other features include a desirable north/south exposure, picturesque mountain views and a private backyard with a sparkling private pool to cool your warm summer nights.
Nestled in The Pines at South … (7 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Welcome Back Boys of Summer.
- 02/19/19 04:24 PM
Spring Baseball is back in the Valley of the Sun. Every year baseball fans from all over the world travel to Phoenix, AZ to enjoy the sunshine while watching their favorite stars and promising new prospects prepare for the major league season.
This year’s Cactus League will be a 34-day long event starting on February 21 with a meeting between the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners in Mesa, AZ. The spring baseball season will be a month long event with the teams playing over 200 games in front of nearly 2 million happy fans.
The Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati … (3 comments)
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scottsdale homes: It’s Valentine Day, so say Happy Birthday Arizona!
- 02/13/19 10:42 AM
In most of the modern world February 14th is Valentine's Day, but in Arizona the day represents something else to love. February 14th is also Arizona’s Statehood Day, the day that the Arizona Territory was formally accepted into the union as the 48th state. 2019 marks the State of Arizona's 106th birthday.
There are many unique things about Arizona. Most people know about the Grand Canyon, the Sonoran Desert, the dry heat. But here are a just a few things you may not know about Arizona:
Arizona’s state bird is the Cactus Wren. The state flower is the Saguaro Cactus Blossom. Arizona known … (2 comments)
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scottsdale homes: A place no one would ever want to leave.
- 02/11/19 10:06 AM
I was working in my office the other day and my mind began to wander. I began to imagine a place that was free from strife. No crime. A place where we didn’t need money. Where there was plenty of food, all organic, fresh water, clean air, no pollution.
I even began to imagine that people from all walks of life could live in peace and harmony. It wouldn’t matter if you were a movie star or a millionaire, a ship’s captain or a farm girl. Where scientists and cabin boys were all equal. A place were the women were beautiful, the … (18 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Phoenix's South Mountain Freeway to see it's first traffic.
- 02/08/19 11:44 AM
The long awaited, and sometimes controversial South Mountain Freeway will begin to see it's first segment open for traffic as soon as February 8, 2019. While only a two mile stretch will open initially, it shows that progress has been made. The remaining sections of the 22-mile South Mountain Freeway, are slated to open as early as late 2019. The freeway will provide a long-planned direct link between Phoenix's East Valley and West Valley. For details visit the Arizona Department of Transporation's website at the link below:
News Release - South Mountain Freeway to open first segment.
The new freeway is expected to bring greater … (0 comments)
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scottsdale homes: Moving on up and loving it.
- 02/04/19 08:11 PM
I like to think that every client I serve has a special need or special goal. Yet, every so often a client comes along that needs just a little more help. I had one such client a few years ago. She was living in an old house in a low income, high crime neighborhood. She was divorced with a special needs child and a lot of worries about her future and the future of her son. Her son was starting middle school, a time when kids can be particularly cruel to children with special needs. She wanted to move to a … (9 comments)
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scottsdale homes: You never forget your first time.
- 02/02/19 07:24 PM
Of all the things that we gain as we go through life probably the most significant ones are our memories. It is unlikely that we will remember our first words, our first steps or even our first birthday. But as we age we begin to remember other significant events in our lives. Learning to ride a bike, our first broken bone and of course our first kiss.
When I passed my real estate exam I didn’t have clue what it was going to take to be successful nor did I expect to make a lot of memories. But all journeys start with … (4 comments)
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scottsdale homes: A Lender that treats You like a V.I.P.
- 01/30/19 02:19 PM
For most people obtaining a home mortgage is one of the most important steps to winning your dream home. That is why it is so critical to find a reliable and experienced lender and Loan Officer. Your choice could make the difference between a smooth painless closing or a turbulent and agonizing saga.
As a real estate agent I do not always get to pick the lender that I work with. Often the buyer has made their choice before we locate the property. However, I sometimes have the opportunity to recommend a lender and specifically a loan officer. Of course I will … (1 comments)
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