Lori Stratford's (getreadytobemoved) Blog

I couldn't believe my ears when I was preparing for my day this morning, a local news anchor flat out said, "Now is a good time to buy a home." I froze in my tracks. Then I hit the rewind on the TIVO - yep he said it - and all I can say is, it's about time!! Many people have been watching the mar...

Maybe someone can explain to me why an HOA would set rules that makes it nearly impossible to hold open houses... or more accurately, impossible to get traffic to the open. For a little background: I have a listing in an upscale area just outside the metro-Phoenix area that is competing with the ...

Lori Stratford is a Scottsdale and Phoenix-metro valley resident of over 20 years! I am an expert on the valley and it's growth... and as a Coldwell Banker agent, I have extensive marketing reach to get your home sold.Investor? Count on me to find property with excellent ROI and get the deal clos...

Best Value in Grayhawk Golf Condo Community This is a REALTOR® Communication   Best Value in Grayhawk Golf Condo Community Highlights • Granite / GE Profile aplnc • MB: 2 sinks, sep tub/ shwr • 2nd bdrm w/ walk-in closet • Large office dbls as guest • Large balcony / patio • Interior Laundry • 2...

It smells like a feeding frenzy... the shark encounters are growing in numbers and I recently became no exception. I cannot disclose too many details as I have no proof of anything, nor was a crime committed as I may have stopped it dead in it's tracks.My story:A young, nervous agent walked into ...

In the ongoing battle between the media and real estate agents over whether it's a good time to buy or not, the numbers speak for themselves. Interest rates are at all time lows, but they are on the move. Waiting for prices to fall further can actually cost you more whether you are a buyer or sel...