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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!
Draft Dogs.
One often overlooked war dog role was use as a draft animal. During the First World War, Italy and Belgium were two of the countries that used to pull small, two-wheeled carts full of machine-gun ammunition or other supplies. Often these dogs had often been used to...
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 Remove out of date light fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms and upgrade to LED and recessed lighting.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...