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Latest NewsN. 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. Due to his love of animals and military history, he also frequently writes about dogs, cats and horses that have played a role in military conflicts. Subscribe to his blog now!
3 Reasons to Buy a Home Now.
The Price is Right. Although median prices have risen, most of the increase is at the low end, with moderate additions in prices higher than $400,000. And most price ranges are a good value historically. It's Cheaper to Buy than Rent. Rents have increased...
Lure More Buyers to Your Listing
Of course pricing it right is the number 1 concern. Once you've done that, when buyers get to your home you want them to fall love with it. Here's how: 1. Add curb appeal. Get them from the start with well kept landscaping, good condition or new...
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...