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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!
Lucky The Doberman.
One of the Doberman Pinchers used by the Marines in the Pacific in WWII was “Lucky”. He was used, like many of the other Dobermans, to locate Japanese snipers using the dogs’ smell, hearing and vision. During one successful mission where multiple snipers were located,...
Errors in Your Credit Report.
Nearly a quarter of Americans have discovered problems with their credit report. Incorrect info can result in a denial of a home loan or more expensive loan terms. The most common problems are incorrect or outdated credit or personal information, information that...
They’re Moving to Phoenix, Part 2.
According to Bloomberg, 200 people arrived in greater Phoenix from 2017 to 2018 on a daily basis. That represents a 26 per person per day gain from the previous period of 2016-17, when the metro Phoenix area welcomed 174 daily new arrivals. That makes the Valley of...
Measuring Property Globally.
At present, the way real property - such as homes, offices or retail - are measured around the world varies dramatically. The IPMS Coalition, a group of more than 60 organizations from around the world, has created international property measurement standards to ease...
Reading a Commitment or Prelim.
You get one after escrow opens when you buy or sell, but what is it? It sets forth the title insurance company’s conditions and requirements to issuance of a policy of title insurance. It’s important because it can reveal adverse matters that can stop your closing....
Phoenix Adds the Most Jobs.
The Phoenix area added 13,200 construction jobs during the 12-month period that ended in June, an 11% jump. The figures come from Associated General Contractors of America, which analyzed federal data for jobs in construction. Those numbers show that the Phoenix...