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.
Sedona is a World’s Best!
Sedona is the 2nd best summer trip in the world, according to National Geographic magazine, and is one of only 2 of the world’s best located in the USA.
Home Listing Tips for Hot Weather
1. Keep it cool. It’s not the time to penny-pinch on the air conditioning. Experts - obviously based on the east coast, recommend keeping the thermostat around 72 degrees. Here in the desert I think 78 - 80 is fine. 2. Watch the smell. Always control...
How to Know What’s Going On.
Want to get real-time information about construction activity, development, building permits, and code enforcement in your metro Phoenix area city? In Scottsdale, sign up for the "Scottsdale P & Z Link", a bulletin that includes information about new planning and...
Where do Foreign Buyers Come From?
According to Listhub.com, Mexico, India, Iraq, the Philippines and China are the top 5 countries buying Arizona real estate. These results are contrary to historical trends according to the National Association of Realtors. Mexico has long been part of the top 5, but...
Buy Homes Down South.
Homes listed for sale in Tucson and Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico are available on the Phoenix area Multiple Listing Service. You can search in both those localities through REALTOR.com - or let us do it for you. Tucson is about 120 miles south of the Phoenix...
No Money Down Returns.
Fannie Mae announced the HomePath Ready Buyer Program, that allows first-time home buyers of its properties to receive up to 3% of the purchase price in closing cost assistance. On a $150,000 priced home, buyers could receive up to $4,500 in closing cost savings....
Mountain Lot Pre-MLS opportunity!
This unique, cool, high desert mountain-side lot is one of the best remaining developable parcels in the Prescott area. It's located close to Lynx Lake and state forest land for lots of recreation options. Its ample 2 acre size provides a variety of siting options,...
Millennials are Destroying Homebuilding?
Are the buying habits of Millennials helping to destroy certain industries? A Wall Street Journal article last year said that Millennials are killing 5 industries. One of those businesses was new home builders, because Millennials don’t seem to be interested in owning...
Canada home sales up in April.
Home sales in Canada rose 2.3% in April 2015 compared to March. This marks the third consecutive month-over-month increase. April sales were up from the previous month in two-thirds of all local markets, led by the greater Toronto Area and surrounding Golden Horseshoe...