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Maricopa County Arizona Rising Real Estate Values 2011-2012: As I’ve seen it in the past couple of years, we are seeing a huge shift in recovery in our real estate market inMaricopa County, Arizona. Considering the inventory was low as it was, which I stated in an article dated on Jun 21, 2012, the current active …

2 Year Trend – Arizona Real Estate Listing Prices Going Up! Over the two past years, the inventory and lending interest rates have been low. Yet, we have seen an improving trend in real estate recovery, meaning listing prices are going up! All throughout the valley, we’ve seen this increasing trend throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix and …

Serving Scottsdale Charities in Real Estate: As an agent, we strive to work to our full diligence to not only support ourselves and families, but it’s the time and the spirit to give those who deserve best this holiday season. I have supported many charities over the years in volunteering, giving items they need, or …

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Pole Aerial Photography on a Beer Budget. Pole Aerial Photography (PAP) is just attaching your camera to a pole, hoisting it up and taking a video or picture. It can dramatically improve pictures. Being in Real Estate I particularly like to use it for front and rear elevations. It also has potential in tight spaces as well …

I really don’t like pressure. I prefer to work and manage my life in a planned manner to avoid pressure and stress. But if you are an “upsidedown” homeowner considering a short sale…the pressure IS ON. Why? Because… Time is running out on tax amnesty for short sales and foreclosure A couple of years ago, …

Understanding the Cost Approach in Appraising: Prior to being a real estate agent, I had well over 10 years of residential real estate appraisal experience, and I utilize my experience in the real estate sales profession. Most importantly, of all the three approaches to value, among the cost, sales comparison, and the income approach, for …

Real Estate Market – Rise Up Phoenix! I Will Sell! The Phoenix area real estate market is beginning to shape up, and shape up fast! Yes, short sales have fallen significantly since the housing crash over the past several years, as investors and others who are willing to pay more than the actual list price …

“Stagers” are designers who conduct home makeovers. They rearrange furniture, de-clutter, buy accessories, install light fixtures, and repaint walls, with the goal of showing potential buyers a home that is tasteful and ready to move into. A recent Coldwell Banker study in San Francisco recorded staged homes on the market for an average of 25 …

ON THE MARKET: 4639 E. Olney Avenue, Gilbert My team and I have just placed this home on the market. This beautiful 2 story, 4 Bedroom, 2 and half bath home is completely renovated with new carpet and interior paint throughout the home. It features 1,913 square feet of living space with a kitchen containing …