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47% increase in PHX!

August 17th, 2005

Good evening! You may have heard by now, but according to USA TODAY, the Phoenix area had the biggest price gains (47%!) of 149 metropolitian areas surveyed by the National Association of REALTORS, from 2nd quarter of 2004 to second quarter 2005! The median gain was 13.6% - and set a sales volume record. Of course, news like this was a front-page headline in local papers, and lead story ...

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AZ pop. double by 2030

August 16th, 2005

Interesting information coming out of the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. This info was gleaned form the Bank One Arizona Blue Chip Economic forecast put out by L. William Seidman Research Institute in the school. The US Census Bureau has new projections that indicate greater numbers of people moving to Arizona in the coming years. Considering birth rate and in- migration, the state ...

Risky Markets

August 13th, 2005

Hello again! As promised, here are the most risky real estate markets over the next 2 years, according to Kiplinger: LA, San Francisco and Sacramento - 40% risks of decline are projected;Providence - 39%;Detroit - 38%;New York - 31%;Minneapolis-St. Paul - 25%;Denver - 21%;Washington DC - 19%;Ft. Lauderdale - 19%;Miami - 18%;Tampa-St. Petersburg - 14% Once again, Phoenix is nowhere to be seen ...

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What Bubble?

August 12th, 2005

Good evening! There was a recent article in Forbes ranking the 10 most over-priced real estate markets in the U.S. They were, in order: SeattleNew York CityPortlandChicagoSan JoseBergen-Passaic, NJSan FranciscoMiddlesex, NJDenverLos Angeles Notice Phoenix is not listed! We are still a valuable region compared to many other areas. While there is more inventory in the MLS system (30% more ...

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Closing!

August 10th, 2005

CONGRATS to the Normans and the Graves! Our listing at 32954 N Cherry Creek Road, Queen Creek, successfully closed escrow ON TIME, even with both the buyers and the sellers out-of-state! We worked hard to make it all come together, and keep everyone happy. We would love the opportunity to give you this same caliber of service..... Sharon Kotula and Adam Tarr Your Phoenix Area Real Estat ...

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getting the best

August 8th, 2005

It is unfortunate that many realtors do not try their absolute hardest for their clients. We always put 100% in to get our clients the best possible rewards whether they are buying or selling. With that in mind, we thought you might find the following article interesting. Just remember, all agents are not alike, and if you want the best, feel comfortable and give us a call. Thanks, Adam ...

Coming Soon!

August 6th, 2005

Happy Saturday to all! We will have a new listing to post early this coming week - it is a 2BR, 1½ BA Townhome in West Mesa - close to the 101, 202, I-60, and ASU/MCC. Even better, it will be VERY affordable - in the $120s! That makes this home great for investment or first-time buyers! For more info on this home BEFORE it hits the market, contact us immediately info@weareazrealestate. ...

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Solar Energy

August 6th, 2005

If you like to be "green", here is a chance to save some money to do so. The Salt River Project (SRP) EarthWise Solar Energy program pays up to $9,000 to residential and small business customers who purchase and install photovoltaic systems that connect with SRP's system. In addition, SRP customers can apply for up to $750 to install solar water heaters in their homes. For more information ...

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Million $ homes

August 5th, 2005

HI, Sorry I missed blogging yesterday due to internet issues. As median home values across the nation continue to increase, so has the proportion of homes valued at $1 million or more, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The national median home value in 2003 was about $140,000 (Arizona ranked 23rd - median value $134,699), up nearly 16% in the last three years, while the percentage of m ...

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Belated Congrats!

August 2nd, 2005

Hi again -

In all of our excitement over FICO scores last week, we overlooked congratulating the Backmans on the sale of their Queen Creek home! Our appologies, and a belated Congrats! (For those keeping score, that's another listing we sold at FULL PRICE...)

Make it a great day!

Sharon Kotula and Adam Tarr
Your Phoenix Area Real Estate Experts

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47% increase in PHX!

AZ pop. double by 2030

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Closing!

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Coming Soon!

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