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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!
2020 Real Estate Review.
We began 2020 with normal demand while seeing a 31% decline in homes for sale in metro Phoenix. This lack of supply was described by Michael Orr at that time as “shocking”. Although during the first six months of the year demand was uneven due to the Covid outbreak,...
Preparing For Your Move, Part 6.
Insurance. In this series of blogs (the last was Part 5, Moving Day Tips) I’ve discussed what you should do to make the process go smoothly. One thing to consider is “insurance”. Moving insurance isn’t actually insurance. Instead, moving companies have an extra cost...
Researching Crime Statistics.
Various websites provide crime statistics and studies, and may have information concerning the area of the county you want to buy a home in. One is Raidsonline, which provides crime stats for cities all over the country. The Arizona Republic’s Neighborhood webpage...
Should You Buy a New Build Home?
A new build is an attractive option when looking for a home. Here’s why: You Design It. You pick the floor plan and options that work for you. Energy Savings. New homes have energy efficient heating, cooling, insulation, and appliances that can result in significantly...
Rin Tin Tin, Part 5.
The Legacy. Before the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, there were 17,400 German Shepherds registered with the AKC. After the show finished its prime time run in 1959, that number increased to 33,735, illustrating the effect on the breed of the popularity of the show. In...
Senior Moving Help.
If you have a senior to be moved, you might find the process more difficult than anticipated. The National Association of Senior Move Managers may be able to help. It isn’t a company that supervises old movers that work really slowly - although that might make a great...