The Monaghan Group
Some thoughts on Arizona real estate from one agents perspective
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2008
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I have a question, I sell REO listings in the Phoenix area, i explain on the listings what the seller requires and go over it with the agents on the phone. why dont they listen, I dont ask for it to hear myself talk but to let them know what is needed to make their offer go smoothly. Its not diff...
06/28/2008
5687 W Del lago circle Glendale AZ This unbelievable home of almost 4000 sf is all you will need, a entertainers dream with all the touches you would desire. This home has been dramatically dropped in price and is the best value in teh area. 4 master suites, Living and dining room with Soaring ce...
06/28/2008
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This week has been one of the best weeks of my life, i was sworn in as a US citizen on Wednesday last. I was accompanied by 149 others from 35 countries at the ceremony. To see what this country is all about is uplifting and it is a honor and a privilege to be a part of it, it is easy to put it d...
06/28/2008
Weekend of June 27 ~ 30 The Valley Freeways Closures & Restrictions Map & Information is also available in a printable PDF version. 1 Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between 90th St. and Hayden Rd. for carpool lane construction. Use northbound SR 51 as alternate freeway route. Nort...
06/28/2008
Market Snapshot as of 6/14/2008 (from ARMLS) Active listings in ARMLS 52,804 (52,880 last week) Active with contingency 1,536 (1,491 last week) Pending sales 7,527 (7,180 last week) Sales ...
06/21/2008
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In case you are out driving around Phoenix in the 115 degree weather and dont want to be stuck in your car Weekend of June 20 ~ 23 The Valley Freeways Closures & Restrictions Map & Information is also available in a printable PDF version. 1 Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Ha...
06/21/2008
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After over 19 years here in the United States, I have finally completed all the requirements to become a Citizen. After spending years in the system and i dont know how much i spent, i passed my final interview and test on Wednesday last and will be sworn in as a citizen of this great country on ...
06/21/2008
I would like to wish all the fathers out there a very happy fathers day, we all work very hard every day but need to remember what is important, its the family's that put up up with the crazy hours, the call aways and Crazy clients (i cant be the only one with those). Give teh kids a hug and take...
06/15/2008
I sell REO properties in Phoenix Arizona and am somewhat frustrated with the bureaucracy that we have to jump through Cities make it dificult to turn on utilities and if you can they charge us obscene deposits. They change the rules on the fly, see my last post http://activerain.com/blogsview/551...
06/15/2008
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In the past month i have seen a new policy by the City of Phoenix that is bordering on a scam. If you have a house in the city that is foreclosed, the city charges the Bank for water from the day of foreclosure regardless or not if you have turned on utilities or not, When you ask all you are tol...
06/15/2008
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Andrew Monaghan
CRS, GRI, EPro Associate Broker
