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Monthly Archive for: ‘August, 2012’

Condo vs. House (part 2) 0

This is part two of my little analysis of what you might want to consider when deciding between a house and a condo. So, let’s get right in to it. 1.      Gated security may be just what you’re looking for right now. Perhaps you are living alone. Perhaps you like to know that there are …

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Posted on: 08-30-2012
Posted in: First Time Home Buyer, Tips

Open Houses This Weekend 0

Please spread the word. We have two open houses this weekend. Saturday from 12:00 noon to 2pm – 140 E Coronado Rd. Villa del Coronado is one of the most sought after and unique co-op communities in Phoenix, steps away from museums, light rail, health clubs and restaurants. This 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home has …

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Posted on: 08-30-2012
Posted in: Homes, Live

How to Improve Your Swing 0

For those looking to relieve some pressure from the uncertainty of when to swing their buy-it-now bat and make contact with the house-ball, the number of listings  are creeping up again, wouldn’t you know it. (See the brown line in the ”Monthly Average Sales Price” chart below). Why is that, you ask? Many people who bought prior to …

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Posted on: 08-22-2012
Posted in: First Time Home Buyer, Market Analysis, Tips

New Listing: 910 W Portland 0

Check out this new listing at 910 W Portland. This 1931 tudor style home is incredibly preserved and updated by the current and past owners.  The list of upgrades is impressive: updated wiring, custom window shades, renovator’s light switches with dimmers, water filtration, original fixtures and keys. This property also has a sizeable guest house …

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Posted on: 08-22-2012
Posted in: Homes, Live

From The “We Told You So” Department 0

About seven years ago my friend Roger Clark (no relation) at the Grand Canyon Trust (the folks who are cleaning up or working to retire coal-fired power plants in the Southwest) suggested that we should consider covering the Central Arizona Project with solar panels. If you don’t know (and you really, really should), the Central …

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Posted on: 08-21-2012
Posted in: Life, Public Policy

Ken Joins HomeSmart Elite Group 0

I am very proud to announce that I have been asked to join the Elite Group at Homesmart. What does this mean? It means that  I had to demonstrate my competence and excellence to other elite agents. Elite Group Agents must have sold a certain (high) volume of homes in the last year and they …

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Posted on: 08-16-2012
Posted in: Homes, Live

Condo vs. House (part I) 0

Which is better: The freedom of a condo? Or the land value of a house? You’ve found the area where you want to live. You have your financing arranged. But, you are stuck. [Image:davecito] This week and next I’ll be sharing some ideas to help you sort it all out by comparing the pro’s and …

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Posted on: 08-15-2012
Posted in: First Time Home Buyer, Tips

When Will Spike in Housing Prices End? 0

Nobody has any idea. But I predict that, while it won’t be as dramatic as our last, it may go on for a while. Here’s the analysis: After the presidential elections in November, regardless of the winner,  prices will continue to move upward. How do I know this? And why does this sound like a …

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Posted on: 08-10-2012
Posted in: First Time Home Buyer, Life, Market Analysis, Phoenix News

We Will Demonstrate Unity 1

The killings at the Sikh Temple in Wisconsin are tragic and speak to a deeper illness in our society. It is an illness that we cannot address in one day or even one year. But what we can do in one day is make a statement. We stand together. We can educate. We can reach …

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Posted on: 08-8-2012
Posted in: Events General, Life, Phoenix News

Fairhope Home Back on the Market 0

                Well, the Fairhope House is back on the market. This is bad news for the people who wanted to buy it and for the sellers, but it is great news for you. Here is why. This is a short sale. That means the sellers accepted an offer …

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Posted on: 08-3-2012
Posted in: Homes, Live

4th Annual Grand Avenue Logo Design Contest 0

From the “Cool Goings-on Desk”: The Grand Avenue Arts & Small Business District is holding a logo design contest for the 4th Annual Grand Avenue Festival, scheduled for October 20, 2012.  The purpose of the contest is to create a unique logo representing the Grand Avenue Festival by letting artists show their creativity and style. The winning design …

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Posted on: 08-3-2012
Posted in: Art, Design, Events General, Life

Win the Bid: 5 Things You Must Do 0

Houses are being scooped up really quickly right now.  This is no exaggeration: good homes are selling within 24-48 hours now. I’ve seen how frustrating it’s been for some of my clients when they don’t get the properties they offered on. So… Here are five things that I am asking my clients to do to …

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Posted on: 08-2-2012
Posted in: First Time Home Buyer, Tips

August 2012 Get Your PHX: Phoenix Ale Brewery 3

  Thank you to all the folks at 180°Automotive for a great July 2012 Get Your PHX event.  We had over 20 raffle prizes to hand out and lots of happy attendees. The success of the free raffle makes me think that we should make that a regular thing. So, if you represent a business looking for …

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Posted on: 08-1-2012
Posted in: Events GYP, Life

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