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.
Have a Senior that needs to be Moved?
If you are a senior or know one that plans to move, check out the National Association of Senior Movers at www.nasmm.org. No it isn’t a bunch of old people that move furniture really, really slowly - although that might make a great comedy sketch. It is an...
Five things home buyers hate.
1. Bad listing photos. Badly executed (i.e., blurry, dark) ones reflect poorly on the home, seller and agent. Poorly chosen photos (of ugly things, small rooms) make things worse. More is not always better! 2. Dirty homes. One agent related how she and her buyer found...
Watch out for Agent Half-Truths
Half-truths are statements designed to get you to believe something that isn’t true. They are made by some agents to get you to make a decision that they want or one that favors them. It works by giving you half of the story, leaving out inconvenient facts that would...
Eight Useful Canadian Websites.
Whether you are a US citizen seeking info on Canada, or a Canadian living in the US (as I am), there is lots information available on the following websites: 1. Canada Travel - Destination Canada. Canada's official tourism website with comprehensive information on...
Have you Been Tortured by a Lender?
Lenders have put some borrowers through the ringer due to enhanced underwriter guidelines. Although better qualified buyers are a good thing, idiotic and illogical requirements delay the process and make an already stressful process worse. Karen Deis, the operater of...
Do You Know Who Dominates Our Trade?
Want to show your smarts? Try asking someone this question: who is the United States’ number one export partner? My guess is they will say China, Japan, Europe and depending on what part of the country you’re in, maybe Mexico. But the answer is in fact Canada....
Remodeling Pays Off
People are putting money into their homes again now that values are rising. Of course the declining values didn’t stop remodeling, as owners without equity decided to stay put and improve rather than do a short sale. In any event, owners can significantly recoup their...
Porn in Your Real Estate?
It has been said that there is nothing more popular than porn on the internet. There are also photos of homes, buildings, and other unique architecture available on the web. But is there a place where pornography and real estate have been combined? You would think so...
Cross Border Banking Makes Owning a Home in Arizona Simple.
Typically Canadians or others from other countries owning residential property here in Arizona need banking services. This is especially critical if the home is rented periodically as there will be income and expenses. The ability to deposit funds and write checks...