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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!
Watch Out For Rookie Mistakes.
Due to the real estate boom in Arizona and elsewhere, there are hordes of new real estate agents. Membership in the National Assoc. of Realtors grew from 1.48 million in 2020 to 1.56 in 2021. That 82% increase in new members set a NAR record. This “jump on the...
Emerging 2022 Design Trends, Part 2.
Here are 3 more trends according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: 4. Space Maximization. With more people working from home, many are searching for ways to save space, add storage and create light and airy looks. In a laundry room, stacking the appliances...
Get Paid to Remove Your Grass.
Replace your lawn to reduce your water consumption and maintenance costs and be paid for it. The participating Valley of the Sun cities have different rules and reimbursement rebates for transition from grass to xeriscape landscaping. For example, Peoria up to $550;...
Seller ‘Waiting Game’ Unwise.
Studies have shown that some homeowners who want to move say they won't put their home on the market because they are waiting for the highest possible price. This is the same unwise strategy holders of stocks employ when they say they won’t sell until a stock reaches...
The Dog that Could Fall, Part 1.
In The Dog that could Fly, Antis flew missions with his owner fighter pilot in WWII. But Bing the German Shepard-Collie mix did the opposite. He was donated to the British war dog program by his owners because under war time rations, they couldn’t afford to feed him....
Emerging 2022 Design Trends, Part 1.
1. Improving the Outdoors. Continuing the trend started during Covid, more than half home renovation projects include upgrades to outdoor areas, according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. And in Arizona and other areas experiencing drought conditions, many...