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Today we are all becoming concerned about saving energy, reducing water usage, creating better indoor air quality and reusing recycled building materials. All of these ‘green’ objectives not only are good for the homeowner but also for the environment and future generations. New construction is n...
01/25/2009
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According to the 2008 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 87 percent of home buyers used the Internet to search for homes in the past year. That's up steadily from 84 percent in 2007, 80 percent in 2006. There are some many pitfalls and oversights in the Internet ...
01/24/2009
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I have blogged previously regarding solar tax rebates. Today I received a letter from our local electric company Arizona Public Service (APS) regarding the savings that can come from using solar power. Up to 15% of your energy bill comes from heating water! APS is e now offering 'generous' reb...
01/14/2009
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The reality of the mortgage ‘meltdown’ has affected almost everyone. Even if you didn’t refinance or obtain a new mortgage during the 2004-2005 mortgage frenzy, the resulting foreclosures for those who did get into risky mortgages is indirectly causing the value of your home to be reduced in many...
01/13/2009
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There certainly has been a lot of excitement lately about the new Phoenix light rail system which officially opened for passenger service in December 2008. After all the hype and having to deal with traveling on several road being torn up as they built the system over the past several months, ...
01/08/2009
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The greater Phoenix metro area has had it’s share of Real Estate Owned (REO) properties in 2008. These bank owned properties as selling rapidly as realtors, lenders and title companies are now have been educated and are understanding in this new selling option. This is a market of opportunity! At...
01/07/2009
Gary and I attended our John Hall & Associates 2009 Kickoff meeting here in Phoenix today. Our broker Jim Sexton presented some interesting 2008 Real Estate Statistics. Don’t believe all the doom and gloom printed by the media. The greater Phoenix metro area has, like all real estate markets acr...
01/07/2009
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The January average temperature is 65.9 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.67 inches, making the Valley of the Sun a desirable place for locals and winter visitors alike. The mild temperatures and sunny days lend themselves to a multitude of outdoor activities and adventures. There is somethin...
12/19/2008
The futuristic farmer will conserve water and land. The higher quality produce, the healthy better taste and the reduced cost of transportation contribute to the movement toward locally grown produce. The advantages of locally grown fruits and vegetables has become increasingly popular with not...
12/16/2008
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Winter has finally arrived. At least the Arizona attempt at winter. The skies were gray and we actually had some light rain showers. This type of inclement weather is a treat for those of us who dwell here in the Sonoran Desert year round. Ok, to all of you who choose to live in areas with fou...
12/15/2008