Maybe the national price of GASOLINE at $6/gallon is too low? Maybe not... but how about comparing gasoline in liguid form to other competitive types of liquids that also have to be processed/refined? We think of gas prices as being high, but are they really high when compared to other liquids that we commonly buy which are REALLY HIGH? (Photo: Gas Station by ElasticComputerFarm from Pixabay)Interesting. This really puts gas prices by the gallon ($/gallon)  into perspective. Now apply this to home prices by square foot (price/sf) from one subdivision to the next, what really determines the home price?Gas Prices By the Gallon - All these examples do NOT imply that gasoline is cheap; it just illustrates how outrageous some other prices are in relation to other comparable liquids.You might... 06/20/2022

Per the weekly Freddie Mac National Mortgage Rates Survey today,Mortgage Rates Continue to Move UpJune 23, 2022"Fixed mortgage rates have increased by more than two full percentage points since the beginning of the year. The combination of rising rates and high home prices is the likely driver of recent declines in existing home sales. However, in reality many potential homebuyers are still interested in purchasing a home, keeping the market competitive but leveling off the last two years of red-hot activity."One thing for sure is that at 5.81% for 30 year mortgage rates are still closer to record lows than record highs and for those that wish to lock in a monthly payment now instead of battling continuing rent increases and expected higher still mortgage rates as predicted by the Feder... 06/23/2022

I was at Home Depot today on the Pavilions shopping center on Indian Bend Road on the Indian Reservation bordering Scottsdale and the Talking Stick Hotel and Casino. I noticed Old Glory flying with the Arizona Flag proudly and the Salt River Maricopa Pima Indian Flag. I took this photo at about 1pm. It was a beautiful day and looking to the West through the Palm Trees one can see the tip of Camelback Mountain on the left of the image and Mummy Mountain to the right. The United States and "Ole Glory" flying in the blue skies. We have a beautiful flag!God Bless America!Scottsdale is a wonderful city with homes, mountains, golf courses, restaurants and more. If you are looking to move and buy a home call or text me at 480-242-6500 as I would be happy to help you and your family find the ri... 06/21/2022

When considering which flag to share for the June Challenge, I thought it fitting to share a post of something sustainable.  After all, the American flag has been a sustainable "institution" since it was established as a national Flag on June 14, 1777.   Sustainability is a 3 legged stool, People, Profit and Planet.  Since the American flag sustains us, it is a faction of sustainability.   Fire Station #2 is the first fire station in the US to be certified as LEED Platinum in 2009.  Platinum is the highest level of LEED certification available.  This fire station was an urban in-fill project and was designed by LEA Architects.  Fire Station #2 has won many awards for it's design as well as it's capability for active and passive features.   LEED Certification includes the following featu... 06/24/2022