A True FSBO Story

========== For those that haven't read the previous post, or who don't know what "FSBO" stands for... it's For Sale By Owner. You know, when someone decides to sell their home themself, rather than utilize the services of a real estate agent. In a market like us Phoenicians are currently in, it seems like it'd be easy to sell a home yourself. Heck, you could probably sell a cardboard box or … [Read more...]

Land Ho!

========== I’ve always enjoyed helping people buy and sell land. Some REALTORS hate it. I don’t know why. Sure, some land deals are a royal pain in the buttocks, but then again so are a lot of single-family home deals. And don’t even get me started on commercial transactions! Land in and around Phoenix is going CRAZY! Here are a few true life examples: A couple bought 40 acres near … [Read more...]

Condos Going Kooky!

========== Wow. Just a few months ago, no one ever called, emailed or sent up a smoke signal asking about Condos. Now it seems like every day I hear condo talk. Investors are thinking about converting apartments to condos. First-time homebuyers (who are rapidly getting priced out of single family homes) are thinking about buying condos. Part-time residents are wanting a condo for a second home. … [Read more...]

Inventory up?!?!

========== Hmmmm... the last three weeks, listings on the MLS have *increased*. "So what?" you may be asking. Well, for months, the number of homes in the listing service has dropped, almost daily. What that means to a buyer or seller all boils down to basic economics--the law of supply and demand. If the "supply" (number of listings) goes up, demand should be down. Lower demand translates to … [Read more...]

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