If you build it (out), they will come. There were two really interesting historical perspective articles this week from the Arizona Republic. One article is about how our spread outward was driven by a constant “boosterism” by all who came here. The other article is about what early city leaders hoped for our city. There …
Read MoreJohn Henry Peirce 1928-2011 3
Ever heard of John Henry Peirce, or just John Peirce? Ever been in the FQ Story historic neighborhood and noticed the patinad copper chimney caps or window dressings that appear on houses now and again? These are works designed specifically for the homes in this neighborhood, inspired by Spanish artist Antoni Gaudí. The artist, you’ve probably …
Read MoreNow Even Case-Shiller Knows I’m Right 0
Following on the heals of yesterday’s post about the market, I want to point to this article in the Republic in which it is pointed out that: 1) the Case-Shiller index (which I often decry as being inaccurate for our market) often lags local data and overstates market declines, and 2) Chicago has surpassed Phoenix as a …
Read MorePhoenix Business Journal Changes its Tune 1
OK, folks. You’ve seen my critique recently of the Arizona Republic’s negative Nancy routine around real estate. Only recently have they admitted that the sky is not about to collapse on us like a giant chalupa. So, the Biz Journal is starting to change its tune, too. A recent Phoenix Business Journal blog discussed the idea …
Read MoreSolar House Price Reduction 0
Hey, all. You may recall that my clients Seth and Ben are selling their 1,274 sqft. home with the 3.6kW of solar panels and lots of energy saving goodies. See here. Well, the price has just dropped! You will want to see this. Now at $139,000. It is an amazing house. The solar panels mean …
Read MoreAnother $42,000 Beauty 2
If you are new to this blog you may not know that I am a HUGE fan of my condo complex. This property was built in the 1950s, was an apartment building until 2004, when it “went condo”. It is a great example mid-century modern architecture and the units are big –especially for the price. …
Read MoreMoney and Politics 0
I know what you are thinking: “What do the Australians think of the influence of money on the American political system?” Okay, maybe you were not thinking that. But the folks at the Victorian Labor Party were asking the question when they asked me to write a multi-part series on the topic. Here is part …
Read MoreJuly Get Your PHX: The Gallantry of the Table 0
Thanks again to Virginia Senior and her crew at Urban Beans. There were over 60 people at our June event, all enjoying wines and nibbles in a refined wine pairing experience. Special thanks to Lisa Reinhardt of The Wei of Chocolate who provided her exquisite creations for the tasting. I’m still working my wei through an assortment of …
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