by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 18, 2015 | Home Buying
The metro #Phoenix Arizona cities of Gilbert (ranks 4th), Chandler (10th), and Peoria (at 13th) are some of the best medium sized U.S. cities for #firsttime #homebuyers according to the NAR. Arizona as a state ranks 10th best in the nation.
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 10, 2015 | Real Estate Facts & Figures
A survey by the National Association of Home Builders revealed that two-thirds of builders said their greatest concern for 2015 is the availability of labor. Building material prices were ranked second at about 67% as well, followed by 57% of builders who said lot...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 3, 2015 | Canada and Canadians, Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
For many decades Canada has been the largest importer of U.S. goods. Currently Mexico is 2nd and China comes in 3rd. But in the next two decades, China is expected to top Mexico as the second largest trading partner. That is because China’s share of U.S. exports could...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 31, 2015 | Home Buying
1. The price is right. Although overall median prices have risen, most of that increase is at the low end, and not in higher priced areas such as Scottsdale or Paradise Valley. 2. It’s cheaper to buy than rent in the Phoenix metro area, and in nearly every other...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 26, 2015 | Home Buying, Real Estate Facts & Figures
Realtor.com® analyzed medium to large cities for the highest percentage of backyard pools. Six metro Phoenix area cities are in the top 10: 2. Scottsdale, Ariz.: 62% 3. Tempe, Ariz.: 46% 4. Chandler, Ariz.: 40% 5. Glendale, Ariz.: 37% 6. Gilbert, Ariz.: 37% 9. Mesa,...