StreetAdvisor.com Revamps. But is it Enough?

by Jay Thompson on July 31, 2007

StreetAdvisor.com, an entry into the "neighborhood rating" game, is revising and upgrading their site.A press release dated Aug 1 says this about StreetAdvisor:StreetAdvisor Launches New Services, Gives People Greater Insight into What It’s Really Like to Live Somewhere StreetAdvisor lets home owners, buyers, and renters share their experiences at the street, neighborhood, city … [Read more...]

Gilbert Zoning: Downtown Heritage District

by Jay Thompson on July 31, 2007

From the AZ Republic: Gilbert's Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a zoning code amendment that would allow some downtown Heritage District homeowners to improve or replace their properties. The affected area is east of Gilbert Road, north of the railroad tracks and south of the Western Canal. It was zoned for low density, multifamily housing as part of the town rezoning in 2005. … [Read more...]

FHA Loan Information Guide – Sponsored Post

by Jay Thompson on July 30, 2007

The Federal Housing Administration, more commonly known as the FHA, has helped countless Americans since its creation in 1934. Formed as a response to the Great Depression, the FHA insures loans for low- to moderate-income home buyers. The FHA does not actually lend the money to borrowers; it guarantees that the lender will be repaid if the borrower is unable to do so. Because of this insurance, … [Read more...]

Stoopidist Spam of the Week

by Jay Thompson on July 30, 2007

Do people really fall for this sort of stuff? I have to assume they do, or I wouldn't keep getting it.From today's spam folder:From: "Roxanne Brewster" BethanyhuffBower@rottentomatoes.comDate: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:58:41 -0600To: jay@thompsonsrealty.comSubject: Re: Thank you, we are ready to lend you some cash. URGENT MESSAGE!Your Credit does not matter to us!If you have your own … [Read more...]

Off to Broker’s License School…

by Jay Thompson on July 29, 2007

Tomorrow I start six weeks of brokers licensing classes. 6:30 - 10:00pm four days a week. I'm hoping it's not as tortuous as the sales licensing class.The Arizona School of Real Estate has two campuses -- one five miles away from me in Gilbert, the other one is located 26 miles away in Scottsdale. Naturally, the brokers classes are only offered in Scottsdale...There is a plethora of … [Read more...]