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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!
Your HOA Can’t Stop You.
In an effort to preserve water and protect private property rights, Arizona has passed a law that lets you choose your lawn type. Phoenix metro resident Sherry Lund and her son Bradford who lives next door, were served with a lawsuit by their HOA after installing...
Jeep the Coyote.
During the World War II pilot training of John "Wild Bill" Crump at Harding Field, Nebraska he found a 2-week old coyote pup which he named "Jeep". Soon the pair became inseparable (in case you are wondering, Coyotes can occasionally be domesticated). When the time...
To Avoid Disasters, Choose Arizona.
According to Zillow, large amounts of buyers consider the risks of flooding (55%), tornadoes (41%), hurricanes (35%) and earthquakes (29%) when choosing a home. These events are believed by some to be getting worse due to climate change, and Zillow found that...
They’re Moving to Phoenix, Part 3.
It has been a while since I detailed who are flocking to the Valley of the Sun. The latest U.S. Census shows that by far the most movers to the Phoenix area are from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim. Tucson came in number two. Those from Asian countries were the...
Home or Health?
We know that people value their home, but do they value it as much as their health? In a recent study 96% of homeowners said a favorable housing situation was an important contributor to their happiness. The overall health of their family was only slightly higher in...
Trends for Kitchen and Bath Faucets, Part 2.
Two more trends: 3. Commercial Style. This style of faucet, often seen in restaurant kitchens, have a heavy-duty commercial look. Often they have a spring over the pull down hose. Usually this style is used as a pot filler over a stove. 4. Touch and Touchless. Tech...