nick bastian: Hey Chase... "Really?!"
- 10/22/08 02:51 AM
For a while, I have been thinking of doing a new series on my "Just Call Nick!" blog called "Really?!." You may have seen the SNL skits where they poke fun at stupid stuff... "Really?!" - Well, I tend to see, hear or come in contact with some pretty interesting stuff in my real estate business and in life in general. So, I'm going to start writing a few of em' down. The first example happened on a recent weekend when we successfully negotiated a cash sale on a really nice home in the east valley. As part of the contract, we agree … (4 comments)
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nick bastian: Free ASU football tickets
- 10/17/08 02:59 PM
Hey ASU Football fans... Did you know that RailLife.com is giving away 2 free ASU football tickets for next Saturday's game against Oregon? It's true! All you have to do is visit the Rail Life Blog (
Oh yeah, have you seen the cool video from the Cal game? Thanks to my buddy Mike Mueller for getting the girls to say "Hi Nick!" Take a listen :-)
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nick bastian: Camelot Village Neighbors have a lot to G.A.I.N
- 10/05/08 06:07 PM
Tempe has a ton of wonderful and diverse communities. From horse property to ultra luxury urban communities and just about everything in between.
Saturday, October 18th is "G.A.I.N" night which stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods and is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness in neighborhoods. Lori and I will once again be joining several of our neighbors in participating in this fun event with our kids at Stroud Park in Tempe. The Camelot Village Neighborhood Association is involved and they describe the night as a partnership effort between the Tempe Police Department and Neighborhood Watch Programs, Neighborhood Associations and Apartment … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: Nick Bastian talks Tempe Real Estate with Fox 10
- 09/23/08 06:26 AM
Recently, I was invited to the Fox 10 studios to talk about real estate and my business. This was a great opportunity for me to help people get a better feel for what I do. Basically, I was able to share:
1. A little bit of my background. I talked about living in the area for over 35 years and about the fact that I have been selling real estate in the valley for the past 16 years.
2. Some of the tools we use to help clients. Everyone knows that most people begin their search on the internet. We will continue to … (11 comments)
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nick bastian: Tempe Homes Near Light Rail
- 09/07/08 05:35 PM
The upcoming Light Rail system in Arizona will bring some very significant changes to the areas along the line. I have been following these areas very closely for the past two years and am looking forward to the opening of light rail this December. One of the more popular Tempe areas near the new light rail system is the Mill Avenue District. With a light rail stop at Mill Avenue / 3rd Street, the homes near by will be easily accessible to downtown Phoenix for employment and entertainment reasons. I am enclosing a sample of some of the "affordable" homes in that … (3 comments)
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nick bastian: Nick Bastian Joins Tempe Realty Executives Office
- 09/04/08 04:40 PM
After 16 years in the real estate business, I feel more proud of my job and enthusiastic of my future than ever before. Recently, after a long process, I made a decision to join what I feel is the best fit of a real estate company (for me) in Arizona. That firm is Realty Executives. Over the past couple of months, I have weighed my options very carefully and have met formally and informally with several brokers, large and small. My desire to stay in Tempe where I live and where I enjoy being a part of the community played a large part in … (8 comments)
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nick bastian: Riding Light rail from Tempe to Phoenix
- 08/22/08 07:23 AM
The new AZ light rail system opening in December looks pretty easy to use. Much of the 20 mile route contains 2 sets of tracks where the cars will pass each other. At each station, you simply board a train heading in your desired direction. For instance, most stations are built in the middle of the street. If you are in Tempe and want to ride to downtown Phoenix for work or for a sporting event, it is a pretty short trip and you have several options. Let's use boarding a train at one of the four Apache Boulevard stations as an example. You will enter the … (1 comments)
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nick bastian: 8/8/88 - 20 years later, reflecting on a great gift
- 08/08/08 02:58 AM
I recall the day vividly. As a young man, I had a lot of choices ahead of me. At the time, one of my big choices was, "how long will I get to hang out at mom and dad's house?" My brother and I are very close in age and we were having the time of our lives living in a really cool house that my mom and dad had raised us in. I was 20 years old, my brother 19 and we worked at a family business. We both had been taught to save some money instead of spending each of the … (9 comments)
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nick bastian: A referral based business
- 08/06/08 04:21 PM
I am very fortunate to have built a business in real estate that is focused on the trust of past clients and on personal relationships. In this challenging market, I believe it will be the agents that didn't recently jump in for a "fast buck" that will come out on top. Not only do I enjoy keeping in contact with past clients, I also enjoy keeping in contact with top-notch agents and lenders from all over the country. These relationships help me to keep up on trends, industry news and ways to constantly improve my business. I recently attended 2 real … (9 comments)
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nick bastian: They call it Connect...
- 07/25/08 01:38 PM
I recently returned from a great week in San Francisco attending REBarCamp and Inman's Real Estate Connect. I can't even begin to explain (although, I will try) how much I enjoyed the conferences and meeting the people. If you don't know what was going on at BarCamp or Inman Connect, click the links above or read some more about it here...
I mainly went to San Francisco to learn more about blogging, social media and their effects on my business. The "Blogger's Connect" portion of the conference sounded really interesting to me. There has been a lot of talk about how much of the really … (13 comments)
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nick bastian: Gorgeous Gilbert Home! Pool, Single Level, RV Gate, 3 Car Garage!
- 07/18/08 04:24 PM
Gilbert's Mira Vista Place is located just North of Warner between Gilbert and Lindsay Roads. Very convenient to restaurants, shopping and community amenities! This gorgeous single level home home features a beautiful pool, large 3 car garage and faces a beautiful community park! With it's outstanding Gilbert location and competitive price, what more could you want? View the area by clicking on this map of the home.
More pics to come soon! For questions or to search the mls for free, just log on to www.NickBastian.com ! owner/agent
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nick bastian: Great Mesa Location Just $150,000!
- 07/17/08 05:07 AM
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nick bastian: More luxury coming to Gilbert
- 07/08/08 03:05 AM
Recently, Via Homes announced a new luxury project where houses in the development will start at about 5,000 square feet and cost in the neighborhood of $1.5 million. The Enclave at Bella Via has some interesting timing in the market. At a time when IndyMac halts lending,Fannie Mae gets tougher lending policies and the market in general appears to be telling us that Gilbert homes, priced upwards of a million bucks, might be a tough sell. With just 10 lots available, they anticipate being able to finde their niche. Many of us know that Gilbert is a great community. In fact, the entire south east … (4 comments)
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nick bastian: $6 Billion and my .02 Cents
- 07/07/08 05:08 PM
As we get closer to December when the new light rail trains begin to carry passengers in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa, we are seeing a lot more media coverage. A few weeks ago, there was a story in the AZ Republic talking about the development along the 20 mile route and the amount of public and private development created since 2004. The figure; SIX Billion dollars.
According to the article.. "The price tag includes projects already completed, developments under construction and announced projects within a half-mile radius of the line that officials from those cities say will likely come to fruition, according to Ben … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: Hey Nick, Why do you blog?
- 06/28/08 02:48 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." (many will attest to that) BUT, for the past 15" years, I have been a REALTOR. It is in my blood, it is what I do. Currently, the percentage of agents that have a blog is very small but I promise you, that percentage has begun to change. My clients … (7 comments)
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nick bastian: Gorgeous Gilbert Home on a large 1.25 Acre, Irrigated Lot!
- 06/19/08 05:16 PM
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nick bastian: Tempe property values and a good Transit System..
- 06/05/08 03:47 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 Tempe every day for school, business, shopping or dining"
With gas at four bucks a gallon, many commuters are taking the bus or even biking to work. In communities where this is possible, I believe you will see much higher appreciation, in the near term than other parts of the … (7 comments)
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nick bastian: Gardening - a new "trend" in residential real estate?
- 06/04/08 03:50 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 rising price of fruits and vegetables, it seems like they are probably not alone. The reasons for gardening can be many. From saving a few bucks to enjoying a hobby to doing your part in "saving the earth." My uncle is president of a local gardening club so I occasionally get … (5 comments)
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nick bastian: The Mom Song! Happy Mothers Day to all Moms!!
- 05/11/08 09:11 AM
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 family and friends, it is sure to bring a smile to their face!
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nick bastian: Pre-Paying H.O.A transfer fees? Another effect of the market..
- 05/06/08 03:01 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 attempts to order the escrow statement and disclosure package for the buyer, they are being told that either the entire amounts for disclosure and/or transfer fees or a portion thereof must be paid up front. The seller may either pay by credit card or e-check. This has the potential to delay the … (1 comments)
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For a while, I have been thinking of doing a new series on my "Just Call Nick!" blog called "Really?!." You may have seen the SNL skits where they poke fun at stupid stuff... "Really?!" - Well, I tend to see, hear or come in contact with some pretty interesting stuff in my real estate business and in life in general. So, I'm going to start writing a few of em' down. The first example happened on a recent weekend when we successfully negotiated a cash sale on a really nice home in the east valley. As part of the contract, we agree … (4 comments)
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