by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 1, 2024 | Home Buying
In Death of the Ibuyer?, I recounted how the internet direct buyers had been punished when selling in the last half of 2022. In 2023 the bad times continued, as the institutional (Wall Street) buyers and the local iBuyers accounted for only 2,014 total home purchases...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 11, 2024 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
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...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 28, 2023 | Arizona and Its Amenities
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,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 12, 2023 | Home Ownership
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...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 2, 2023 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military), Arizona and Its Amenities
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...
