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    The Rental Application Process

    Posted on April 5, 2012 | 1 Comment
    It seems that looking at rental applications from different Mesa property management companies is kind of like looking at snowflakes. Each one is unique with no two alike. It can be a frustrating process both as an applicant or as the showing real estate agent....

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    Getting the Most When Selling Your Mesa Home

    Posted on April 4, 2012 | No Comments
    It’s cliche to say that the three most important things in Mesa real estate is location, location, and location, but it’s true. That said, your home is located where it is and it’s not going to move. So what are the next three most important...

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    7 Tips for Successfully Buying a Home in Mesa’s Seller’s Market

    Posted on April 2, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Mesa, Arizona, is in a seller’s market and you need to buy a house in Mesa. What is one to do? Here are seven tips for successfully buying a home in Mesa, AZ, or any other seller’s market. Create and prioritize your list of criteria....

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    Blandford Homes to Build 13 Homes in Hermosa Estates Community

    Posted on March 30, 2012 | No Comments
    Mesa, AZ – Last night, Blandford Homes, builder of Las Sendas and Mountain Bridge Communities, announced they had options on 13 home sites in the Northeast Mesa community of Hermosa Estates, a custom home community located along Hawes Road north of McKellips Road. Blandford Homes...

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    Mesa Single-Family Home Values Continue to Rise

    Posted on March 28, 2012 | No Comments
    I’ve done my fair share of picking on the media for not keeping up with real estate trends and, in some cases, flat-out misleading the public on the Arizona real estate picture. So I now am happy to share some current news which more accurately...

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    The Media Is Lying Again

    Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 Comment
    I tend to be very skeptical of “The News.” You know, the organized mass media. I’ve personally been involved in two news stories throughout my life–one an aircraft mid-air accident I observed and the other where I was interviewed by FoxNews about a musicians strike–and...

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    It’s A Seller’s Market

    Posted on March 23, 2012 | No Comments
    As fuel prices continue to rise, more consumers are looking for ways to save money at the pumps. The real estate market in Mesa is very much the same. You see, some people will maintain their current vehicle to get every mile-per-gallon out of it,...

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    Doing Your Homebuying Homework

    Posted on March 20, 2012 | No Comments
    Did you know that there are less than 16,000 single-family homes on the market in the Phoenix metro area? This number is down from 48,000 at its peak in 2008, and that means our housing market has become more competitive for buyers. In order for...

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    Making A Home Ready for Rent – Kitchen

    Posted on March 19, 2012 | No Comments
    One of the largest costs of owning a rental property is the holding cost while it sits vacant. Prospective tenants are viewing the home for rent, but no one is applying for the lease. Why not? Number one on the list of tenant gripes about...

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    Short Sales and the Toyota Prius

    Posted on March 9, 2012 | 1 Comment
    I’m a Toyota Prius driver. My car sips gas and gives me an average of 48 mpg, which is pretty sweet in these days of $3.89/gallon gas prices. The Toyota Prius has been around for over a decade, yet I think it’s still one of...

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