by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 19, 2020 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
Edward Burckhardt was one of the Marines that landed on Iwo Jima in February 1945. Iwo Jima was a Japanese held island in the Pacific theater of WWII. Burckhardt found a kitten on the battlefield at the base of Mount Suribachi near the landing beaches. Mount Suribachi...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 15, 2020 | Home Ownership, Selling Your Home
In Best Remodeling Projects I wrote about the best bang for your buck when selling a home. I also mentioned 2 of the worst – an upscale major kitchen remodel and a master bedroom addition. But there are other home improvements that also have a marginal payoff....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 12, 2020 | Real Estate Facts & Figures
Reconciliation. What type of valuation method is most appropriate for a commercial property is usually dependent on its use. Thus, all 3 approaches are utilized, but one is will be given the most weight. For example, in commercial contexts most appraisers will rely on...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 9, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Real Estate Facts & Figures
Phoenix area housing records are being smashed and the luxury home market is not exempt. Michael Orr of The Cromford Report reported that for home sales over $500,000 “[t]he recovery of the luxury market in July was nothing short of amazing, with an increase of 30%...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 4, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities
HireAHelper examined U.S. moving trends to determine where people were migrating to during the pandemic. They analyzed more than 25,000 moves booked in 2020. Scottsdale, Az. was the top city by net moves, with 68% more people moving in versus moving out. The high cost...
