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Latest NewsN. Mark Kramoltz, JD, GRI, CIPS writes blog articles on the metro Phoenix, Arizona, national and global real estate markets. Written from his perspective as a designated broker and real estate attorney, his articles avoid the inaccuracies and vacuous industry propaganda common to most real estate writings. Due to his love of animals and military history, he also frequently writes about dogs, cats and horses that have played a role in military conflicts. Subscribe to his blog now!
Arizona Immigrants Come From Where?
The national immigration picture differs from that of Arizona. Our proximity to Mexico and Central America means that we are the beneficiary of more Latino migrants. So according to the 2021 census, that Mexico is Arizona’s number one immigrant group should be no...
Arizona Has Safe Cities.
WalletHub compared over 180 cities to determine which are better at protecting their residents from harm. Using 41 different metrics, metro Phoenix cities were some of safest in the nation. Gilbert was the 4th safest, Scottsdale was 10th, Chandler 14th, Peoria 28th,...
Bathroom Remodel Preferences, Part 1.
One new trend are wet baths. They are open-concept bathrooms that essentially come in two forms. One has a separate tub and shower located within in a large traditional glass shower stall. The other has a shower stall with no glass or divider from the rest of the...
Scottsdale is the Most Pet Friendly City.
WalletHub compared the pet-friendliness of the 100 largest U.S. cities across 23 key metrics using three main categories: Pet Budget, Pet Health & Wellness, and Outdoor Pet Friendliness. The criteria in Pet Budget included an analysis of veterinary care costs, the...
10 Reasons Not to Have Pool? Part 1.
Kiplinger, the financial advice periodical, have come up with the top 10 disadvantages of owning a home with a swimming pool. They say the following cons outnumber the pros, but I disagree: 1. Routine Maintenance Is Costly. Its costs money, but maintenance is not that...
Haunted Home Stories for Halloween 2023.
For years prior to the sale of a home in New York state, the sellers had reported the existence of numerous paranormal occurrences. The hauntings ranged from unexplained sounds to full body apparitions. During the time they owned the home the sellers had revealed...