The Phoenix Real Estate Guy

Elephants, Ants and Gelato

by Bill Risser on May 14, 2013 1 Comment

Finally. My therapy is complete. I have no more “dates” with the healing orb. No more “accessing my port”. No more “lost days”. I do have many things to come. Scans every three months for the next year. A colonoscopy in September. A return to my regular exercise routine and a dramatic change in my diet. All stuff I am ready and prepared for. 8 months ago, the process I just finished seemed overwhelming. How do you do it? How do you eat an elephant? Most of you know the answer. One bite at a time. That philosophy was key for me and my family. Don’t get … Continue Reading →

Phoenix appraisal issues, now what?

by Dean Ouellette on April 22, 2013 10 Comments

Last week I wrote about how Phoenix appraisals are a crazy game. You never know what is going to happen. So the question goes back to, what do you do if your Phoenix appraisal comes in low? Obvious answer is.. well, it depends. If an appraisal on a $200,000 comes in at $195,000, that is one thing. If the appraisal on a $200,000 house comes back at $186,000, that is a completely different ballgame. First, hopefully the Seller's agent has had a conversation with the Seller before the home was even listed about the possibility that this could happen. If that conversation never happened, … Continue Reading →

365 Days Ago

by Jay Thompson on April 21, 2013 1 Comment

If you’re so inclined, take a little trip over to Now Pondering and see what happened 365 days ago. Here’s a hint:

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Phoenix appraisals, you never know

by Dean Ouellette on April 15, 2013 3 Comments

The more time I spend in this business and the more time I believe I understand what will happen, the more I am surprised. The only thing certain about a Phoenix area appraisal is the uncertainty. With prices increasing as fast as they continue to do in Phoenix and the East Valley real estate market, [...]

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What Homeowners in Phoenix can do to help sell their home

by Dean Ouellette on April 4, 2013 7 Comments

So you listed your home with an agent to sell. Now, what can you do now to help ensure your home sells? Well of course there are a few basics such as keep your home neat, decluttered, and maybe professionally staged. You also should make sure you make the buyer feel comfortable by leaving during [...]

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And Down The Stretch They Come!

by Bill Risser on March 29, 2013 5 Comments

And Down The Stretch They Come! I love that call in at the Kentucky Derby every spring. One day, I will make it to Churchill Downs and be there live. Yep, it’s on the bucket list. Bucket list… hmmm… file that away for a future post. I’m writing this post on March 27th. Today, I [...]

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Phoenix sellers, don’t take it personally

by Dean Ouellette on March 26, 2013 4 Comments

A little advice for Phoenix area sellers looking to sell their home. When you get a low offer, don’t take it personally. I am currently working with a buyer in Chandler and they wanted to place an offer on a house. The house was listed at 310,000 and based on my comps I thought the [...]

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Reminder why you don’t get your real estate reports from national news sources

by Dean Ouellette on March 18, 2013 6 Comments

I was driving in Mesa this weekend to a showing when a news report came on the radio at the top of the hour. Prices may be up, but housing market could be in for another fall. I almost spit my Dunkin’ Donuts Irish Cream coffee through my nose (so addicted to them right now). [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Open House in Fountain Hills!

by Jackie Uzoh on March 15, 2013 1 Comment

Want to have some fun on St. Patrick’s day? Celebrate in Fountain Hills this coming Sunday! Don’t miss the Fountain Hills St. Patrick’s Day Events. Beer garden, corned beef and cabbage, music and the World Famous Fountain turning green at noon! For more information on this festival and the day’s events click here. Want to take [...]

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Bumps in the Road

by Bill Risser on March 11, 2013 4 Comments

After 4 months of therapy, I’ve hit a couple bumps in the road. Not entirely unexpected, but I was hoping to avoid them. The results of my last lab work showed a couple low numbers. Both my platelets and my white cell count are borderline low. My doctor told me this is normal and expected. [...]

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