The Phoenix Real Estate Guy

CURE Period Notice: Do you know how it’s used?

by Shar Rundio on May 31, 2012 Leave a Comment

I just issued a CURE Period Notice. “A what?” you say. That's what I thought. Unless you’ve been on either side of a CURE Period Notice it’s not something you probably know much about. I get the amazing opportunity to chat with you today about one of the most underutilized, misunderstood {uber exciting} bits of our AZ Residential Real Estate Purchase Contract: The CURE Period Notice. (Editors Note: If you want to talk to Shar more she loves to connect on Facebook And don't forget to follow Thompson's Realty there too.) It all started back in the day…you know…way … Continue Reading →

Memorial Day 2012

by Jay Thompson on May 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

We hope everyone has been enjoying their Memorial Day weekend. There's absolutely nothing wrong with taking the time for "traditional" Memorial Day festivities, but it's always nice to pause and give thanks to those that gave all to ensure we can live the life we lead. I found this image on Facebook and unfortunately I don't know the original source. For me captures a lot of the real meaning for Memorial Day. Below is a short video I put together last year. Seemed appropriate to share it again. I encourage you to spend five minutes watching it and reflecting... … Continue Reading →

Search vs. Social–Which is the Blueprint for Agent Success?

by Bill Risser on May 25, 2012 Leave a Comment

Let me start with a disclaimer. This post consists of my opinions and my opinions only. They have been formed, however, through hundreds of conversations and interactions with some bright and talented people in the real estate space. (You can always hear more of Bill’s opinions on his Twitter account) So, what do I mean [...]

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So, You Say ‘It Didn’t Appraise’?

by ecnewlin on May 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

Hello all ye fair Phoenix Real Estate Guy fans. I am not he. Don’t worry, though, Jay’s heart is doing much better and I hear he’s even occasionally encountering some green, leafy things on his plate now. We’re all happy he’s healing well and has seen the nutritional light. But, you know, he’s pretty busy [...]

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What To Expect After a Short Sale

by Justin McHood on May 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

A wise mentor of mine once taught me this concept: Crisis + Time = Humor Over the last few years, more than just a few homeowners have went through the short sale process – and from what I can put together, there will be people trying to decide whether a short sale is right for [...]

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FHA Buyers: Phoenix housing market 2nd class citizens

by Marty Boardman on May 16, 2012 Leave a Comment

Call me an infrequent flyer. Last week, I stood in the long line at the Phoenix Sky Harbor security checkpoint like a lamb being led to slaughter. The short line, the one that guys in fancy suits get to use, was strictly forbidden because I didn’t know the secret handshake. I also lacked preferred silver [...]

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Contracts are neither moral nor immoral

by Dean Ouellette on May 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

Are short sales moral? I am going to talk a little bit about the “moral side” of a short sale. My favorite part of this story… the twist at the end that makes the whole thing laughable. I was reading this article on CNBC this weekend about short sales and felt I needed to jump [...]

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It almost feels like 2005 all over again

by Jonathan Dalton on May 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

If you’re going to make your debut on a widely-read website, what better way to do so than with a bold prediction … I boldly predict that inventory here in the Phoenix real estate market will not decline by more than another 7,900 homes over the next millennium. What’s striking is such a prediction, timeframe [...]

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Announcement: Dean Ouellette named Vice President of Business Development for Thompson’s Realty

by Jay Thompson on May 1, 2012 Leave a Comment

We are thrilled to announce that Dean Ouellette is taking the position of Vice President of Business Development at Thompson’s Realty effective immediately. Dean has been with Thompson’s Realty for over two years, and is an outstanding real estate agent. His passion for teaching and helping agents is known by many and fits perfectly in [...]

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