SB1291 Passes on Reconsideration

by Jay Thompson on April 30, 2007

SB1291, the bill that would (as amended) ensure that Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) used by sites such as Zillow.com has passed the Arizona House and been transmitted to the Senate for consideration. After initially failing to pass the house by the required 2/3's majority on April 24, Representative Stump moved to reconsider on April 25 and the vote today was 52 - 3, with 5 not … [Read more...]

The Newest Member of the Family

by Jay Thompson on April 30, 2007

This is a 24 inch flat screen monitor from Gateway (Model FPD22485W). It's freaking HUGE! The really cool thing is that it pivots 90 degrees, which makes viewing and designing web pages an absolute pleasure. I can view virtually an entire page, or open up large windows with multiple web pages at the same time. I saw similar monitors when I visited Point2 and I just had to have one. … [Read more...]

“JB” says, ZILLOW SUCKS!

by Jay Thompson on April 29, 2007

Received this email yesterday:Now I often get the occasional email or comment from a raving fan. More often than that I get an email or comment from a raving nut case. But I don't think JB is a nut case. I think JB is simply confused, and perhaps ignorant of Zillow, AVMs in general and certainly my opinion of both. I can't speak for Greg Swann -- who also was intended to receive this email … [Read more...]

Bumming Around Phoenix: Weekend Stuff To Do

by Jay Thompson on April 27, 2007

*I* won't be doing any of this as most of my Saturday will be consumed with getting some listings in Wittmann together, and Sunday will be monopolized with web work.But if you are looking for things to do in and around Phoenix this weekend, here are a couple of ideas. Might not be a bad time to simply enjoy the outdoors, because we're likely just a couple of weeks away … [Read more...]