Dean Carver's (scarver) Blog

We tried something new today and it worked pretty well so we thought we'd share. We have quite a few Canadian clients and out of town clients we work with. They always want more pictures and we've found that the stills just don't provide enough perspective. We bought a Flip video camera, created ...

STRATEGIC DEFAULTS or strategic short sales as they're more commonly being referred to.... This is a hot topic and there was a lot of hot talk around it at the recent CDPE cert course in Phoenix. More and more people are choosing to try and walk away from their homes intentionally because they a...

 Interesting article in the New York Times about the least trusted banks in America. The banks at the top of the bottom of the list will come as no surprise to successful short-sale real estate agents! http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/108801/the-least-trusted-banks-in-america?mo...

LOVE this market! We bought mustard greens, pesticide free tomatoes, grapefruit, lemons, fresh tabouli salad and homemade tamales today! It's a must for all Ahwatukee residents, but it's so close for Ahwatukee Custom and Ahwatukee Equestrian residents! AHWATUKEE FARMERS MARKET Date: Sundays, Year...

3-Hour ADRE-Approved CE in Contracts NEW CLASS CONTRACTS 2010 Questions on AAR Purchase Contract, Short Sale Addendum and Other Questions from the AAR Hotline Friday, February 19 9:00 - Noon Southeast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS® 1363 S. Vineyard, Mesa Friday, February 26 9:00 - Noon ...

Skysong Farmers' MarketScottsdale, Arizona Skysong Evening Market (Great for Tempe, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley Residents!) Dates: Thursdays, 3 PM- 7 PM Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Location: At ASU Skysong Center in Scottsdale, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Dean and S...

Scottsdale Old Town Farmers' Marketin Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale Downtown Presents...Old Town Farmers' Market  Date: SaturdaysHours: 8:30am-1pm Current Location: The City parking facility at the corner of Brown and 1st Street In the Old Town area. (Next to the Carraige House) Market Descripti...

AHWATUKEE FARMERS MARKET Date: Sundays, Year Round MarketHours: 8:00am - 11 am (July - mid Oct)  9am-1pm (Mid Oct-April)  8am-12Noon (May-June) Location: on 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044 (just west of 48th St.)(Ahwatukee Community Swim and Tennis Center parking lot)Features: May includ...

We have a difficult short sale in progress with Indymac. (I know everyone reading this is shocked that there's a difficult short sale with Indymac!) Not really, right? The FDIC bail outs of banks and the subsequent mortgage insurance has complicated the landscape with several banks and their shor...

Offered at only $169,900 Cul-de-sac lot in the gated Fairway Hills golf community overlooks endless mountain views! Pristine home boasts master bedroom with exit to private balcony, vaulted ceilings, tile flooring & kitchen overlooking breakfast room with doors leading to patio. Enjoy outdoor li...