As mentioned here and elsewhere, the Arizona Board of Appraisal (AZBoA) has issued cease and desist letters to Zillow.com, claiming they can not offer online property valuation estimates without an appraisers license.I questioned why all the other sites offering similar estimates weren't included in the AZBoAs lunacy. My calls and emails to the AZBoA went unanswered.Apparently, print reporters … [Read more...]
Why Do So Many Agents Fear Zillow?
by on April 19, 2007
I don't get it. Zillow.com provides an "AVM" (Automated Valuation Method). Punch in an address, and it will spit out a "Zestimate" -- an ESTIMATED home value.A plethora of posts have been penned all across the blogiverse about Zillow. It's been analyzed and vilified ad nausem.I posted here last week that the Arizona Board of Appraisal (AZBoA) had issued two cease … [Read more...]
Mike Tyson Sells Paradise Valley Home: Bail Money?
by on April 15, 2007
Iron Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion turned pigeon raising nut case has sold his home in the upscale area of Paradise Valley in Phoenix.According the the MLS, the home was listed for $2,450,000 and sold for $2,339,000 after 114 days on the market.The picture above is the only one that was in the MLS...Here is a satellite view of the home 7,788 SQUARE FEET, 6 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS -- … [Read more...]
Arizona Board of Appraisal Tells Zillow to Cease and Desist
by on April 13, 2007
From today's Arizona Republic: An Arizona regulatory board has ordered Zillow.com to stop offering its online estimates of home values. The Arizona Board of Appraisal has issued two cease and desist letters to the popular real estate Web site, claiming Zillow needs an appraiser license to offer its "zestimates" in Arizona. "It is the board's feeling that (Zillow) is … [Read more...]
Joe’s Farm Grill: Gilbert’s Latest Culinary Delight
by on April 6, 2007
Joe's Farm Grill combines a unique atmosphere with some darn fine food. Located at 3000 E. Ray Road in Gilbert, AZ, near the intersection of Ray and Higley, Joe's Farm Grill is an integral component in Argritopia, a different sort of master planned community that's making a mark in Gilbert real estate.Located in the agro-commercial area of Agritopia, Joe's Farm Grill is … [Read more...]
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