Blog
N. 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. He also blogs about animals (mostly dogs in the military) due to his love of pets and military history.
Do You Support Animal Charities?
The end of the year means charitable giving for many, and SimplySOLD™ is no exception. We love animals, so we support animal welfare agencies and organizations. SimplySOLD™ donates to companies such as the Arizona Humane Society and the Hermitage no-kill...
Arizona’s Largest Foreign Investor.
Canada is the largest foreign direct investor and employer in the Grand Canyon State, and its businesses do $3.2 billion worth of trade annually in Arizona. And despite the sell off over the last few years due to the weakness of Canadian currency, Canadians make up...
Attract Buyers to Your Listing, Part 2.
In Part 1, I revealed three ways to get buyers to make an offer when you don’t completely remodel. Here are a couple more: Replace lighting. Remove out of date light fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms and upgrade to LED and recessed lighting. Accentuate or add storage....
Build Wealth by Home Ownership.
Phoenix metro is one of the top 10 metro areas with the largest home price appreciation and rate of return. Housing wealth accumulation is built up by paying off mortgage debt and by price appreciation. It takes time, but nationally, a person who purchased a typical...
Nina the “Bunker Kitten”.
Felines have contributed to the militaries of the world, but cats can’t compete with dogs when it comes to assisting men and women in uniform. I did write about Simon, who killed rats on a Royal Navy ship, but otherwise the contribution of cats during conflict is...
6 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors, Part 2.
In Part 1, I went over qualification questions you should ask when hiring an inspector. Here are 3 more pertaining to the process: 4. When is it and how long will the inspection last? You should always plan to attend the inspection. At a minimum, join it as the...
Avoid Dual Agency.
My rejection of the consumer unfriendly practice of dual agency means that SimplySOLD is different than the competition. I work only for you, and not for the other side of the sale. And my policy of placing my clients' interest must first has garnered national...
Going, Going, Gone.
More sellers listed their homes in the Phoenix metro area in the 3rd quarter than in either the 1st or 2nd quarters of this year. This is not the normal seasonal pattern, but due to Covid this is not a normal season. And they are selling fast. There was a 92% increase...
The Top Consumer Complaints.
Number 2 on the list of the top five consumer complaints is home improvement contractors. Problems include shoddy work, failure to start or complete a job, and failure to have proper licensing. Read 10 Musts When Hiring a Contractor about the importance of vetting...