If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of activities occurring throughout the Valley of the Sun between now and the 4th of July, look no further! I found an awesome article that details activities, celebrations, and events, including fireworks, across Greater Phoenix.
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Check it out here!
Entries from June 2008
4th of July Celebrations in Greater Phoenix
June 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Lists
For some AZ Realtors, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and title officers it’s time to pay the piper!
June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
The AZ Republic recently reported that the FBI has indicted 38 people, including lenders, Realtors, appraisers, and escrow officers for more than $100M (yes, MILLION) in mortgage fraud. Seems as though they’d recruit people with good credit to act as buyers on transactions in which the ’shell’ buyer would submit an offer inordinately over asking […]
Tags: Random Musings
Discounts, Special Offers, and Home Improvement Tips from Lowe’s
June 21st, 2008 · No Comments
As a Realtor, I have access to a unique program through Lowe’s that sends special offers and discount coupons and home improvement tips by email and/or snail mail.
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If you’re interested in this excellent program, send me your email address and/or your mailing address (OFFLINE, please) and I’ll get you signed up. The Casa Crew respects […]
Tags: Special Offers
Even the best laid dams can go astray…
June 12th, 2008 · No Comments
Case in point: Tempe Town Lake.
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Nine years ago the city of Tempe installed rubber dams manufactured by Bridgestone (the tire maker). Apparently, city leaders were “TOLD” that the dams would last 20 years, more than double the manufacturer’s 10-year warranty. Not getting the claim in writing was mistake #1.
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Last year, a 1 foot tear was […]
Tags: Random Musings
Greater Phoenix Foreclosure Update
June 11th, 2008 · No Comments
A recent article in the AZ Republic detailed a phenomenon that I’ve commented about recently in the AZ Real eStatesman. Specifically, we’re now seeing lenders become extremely aggressive with their price slashing to help unload their growing holdings.
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This tactic often benefits the bank. Multiple bid situations and the ‘auction frenzy’ mentality can sometimes drive the […]
Tags: Foreclosures/Short sales · Random Musings
Tankless “On Demand” versus Traditional “Tank-Style” Hot Water Heaters - What’s the Scoop?
June 7th, 2008 · No Comments
Walk down the plumbing aisle of any Lowe’s or Home Depot these days and there, set amidst the GE tank water heaters and mounted tightly to a plank of plywood, you’ll see what looks to be a large white or gray box with a smalll digital control panel inset. What you’re looking at is a […]
Tags: Random Musings
Heeeeeerrrrrrrrssss…….EVICTION! Ed McMahon Served Notice of Default
June 6th, 2008 · No Comments
So it seems Johnny Carson’s side-kick, Ed McMahon, has been served a Notice of Default on his Beverly Hills mansion.
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According to public records, Ed is about $650,000 behind on payments on $4.8M in mortgage loans to Countrywide. Apparently he broke his back 18 months ago and has been out of work ever since. Guess he […]
Tags: Random Musings
The Top 20 Neighborhoods in Greater Phoenix? Part two…
June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
I’ve already posted ten of the Top 20 neighborhoods in Greater Phoenix. Here’s the rest of the list:
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For the Single but Looking: Downtown Scottsdale.
Gotta agree with this one. So much to eat, drink, and do in the Old Town area, that it seems a natural fit to be able to stumble home to your condo […]
Tags: Random Musings · Rankings
