by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 26, 2021 | Arizona and Its Amenities
There are about 62,000 properties with an elevated risk of flooding in the metro Phoenix area. In the Scottsdale area – where SimplySOLD does a lot of work, the most impact is in the 85255 area code. To figure out if a property is in a flood plain, and if so,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 8, 2021 | Home Buying, Renters and Renting
Back in 2011, 2013 , 2015 and most recently in October of 2018, I wrote how buying a home was cheaper than renting. ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2021 Rental Affordability Report shows that trend is continuing. Owning a median-priced 3 bedroom home is more affordable than...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 4, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities
HireAHelper examined U.S. moving trends to determine where people were migrating to during the pandemic. They analyzed more than 25,000 moves booked in 2020. Scottsdale, Az. was the top city by net moves, with 68% more people moving in versus moving out. The high cost...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 21, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities
In Phoenix Best U.S. City for Remote Workers, I reported that metro Phoenix was rated the best overall in the U.S. for working at home. WhistleOut has also analyzed working at home, and has rated Scottsdale a millennial remote worker’s paradise. Scottsdale had a score...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 15, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities
Places that offer plenty of options for entertainment and relaxation at the right price point make the best spots for staying local during the Corona virus pandemic. WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 15 key metrics to determine where to staycation. The...