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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!
Get Paid to Remove Your Grass.
Replace your lawn to reduce your water consumption and maintenance costs and be paid for it. The participating Valley of the Sun cities have different rules and reimbursement rebates for transition from grass to xeriscape landscaping. For example, Peoria up to $550;...
Seller ‘Waiting Game’ Unwise.
Studies have shown that some homeowners who want to move say they won't put their home on the market because they are waiting for the highest possible price. This is the same unwise strategy holders of stocks employ when they say they won’t sell until a stock reaches...
The Dog that Could Fall, Part 1.
In The Dog that could Fly, Antis flew missions with his owner fighter pilot in WWII. But Bing the German Shepard-Collie mix did the opposite. He was donated to the British war dog program by his owners because under war time rations, they couldn’t afford to feed him....
Emerging 2022 Design Trends, Part 1.
1. Improving the Outdoors. Continuing the trend started during Covid, more than half home renovation projects include upgrades to outdoor areas, according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. And in Arizona and other areas experiencing drought conditions, many...
Ex-Husband Goes with the Home.
A real estate agent selling one of her Panama City Beach, Florida properties offered a discount if the buyer accepted a unique condition. The $699,000 list price would be reduced if her ex-husband was allowed to stay. “Wonderfully rehabbed ex-husband up for grabs.”...
Arizona Growth Continues.
Five Arizona cities are some of the fastest growing in the nation according to the U.S. Census Bureau. From July 2020 to July 2021, the metro Phoenix cities of Queen Creek, Buckeye, Goodyear, and nearby Casa Grande and Maricopa were among the top 15 U.S. cities with...