Greenest Cities in the US - On a national level, green building hasn't been top priority for builders, developers and architects or politicians. But, that's beginning to change. There are certainly cities around the country that are more greener than others. And some of the cities that we thi
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01/29/2012
Interviewing a Potential Home Buyer - The first question that is usually asked of someone interested in buying a home is, "How many bedrooms do you need." While this is an important question, it doesn't speak to what is most important to someone wishing to purchase a home in Scottsdale, Arizona
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01/28/2012
As Mike has written, it's so important to remember to lock doors and check the home before leaving when showing a listing. However, even more important is OUR safety. Our clients are also at risk during situations like this. Mike did the right thing by telling his clients to wait outside. At
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01/28/2012
Are You Ready to Buy a Home? - You've read countless articles, both pro and con about buying a home. You've seen headlines saying, "There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy Real Estate." "Rates Are At An All Time Low." "Home Prices are the Lowest They've Been in a Long Time." Still you haven
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01/21/2012
To Inspect, or Not to Inspect - Prior to Listing the Home For Sale - There's been much written about this topic on AR, but today I'd like to ask your feedback. It's worked before when I've asked a seller to pay for a home inspection, have every item repaired, print out the report, display i
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01/18/2012
The Market has Changed, Again! During the last two weeks, and especially the last week, it's become apparent that the investors have really ramped up their spending. The showings I'm scheduling are for "newer" townhomes and condos in Scottsdale and North Phoenix. It's amazing that all of sudde
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01/15/2012
2011 Statistics for the Phoenix Area - I hope that your Holidays were Merry & Bright! 2011 ended with a bang in the real estate market. New construction has increased slightly, our supply is down, our sales are steady, and demand is starting to build! The question of the day is still, "How's
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01/09/2012