It’s a sad fact of human nature that when people are facing tough times, there are those out there that will try to take advantage of them. Given the general sordid state of the real estate market in Phoenix, combined with a less-than-stellar economy, the pickings are ripe for the scammers and others who attempt to take advantage of people. Late last week, two separate stories were … [Read more...]
Thompson’s Realty Welcomes Ray Vallera!
We’re pleased to announce the latest addition to Thompson’s Realty, Ray Vallera! Ray got his real estate sales license in 2005, and his real estate broker’s license in 2009. He comes to us from Coast to Coast Realty where he was the Designated Broker. Prior to getting his real estate license Ray was a full time Phoenix real estate investor and rehabber. Originally from Illinois, Ray and … [Read more...]
Say WHAT? A Five Star Yelp Review for a Competitor?

Earlier today I posted the above review on Yelp. Apparently it went out on Twitter as well because within a few minutes I got a Direct Message from a friend: Are you nucking futs? (yeah, I edited that. We’re a family site.) Why would you give a five star review to a competitor? I suppose that’s a fair question. To be honest, I didn’t really even think about it. I got an email from Phil … [Read more...]
You Know What Sucks About Property Management? Sometimes everything…
For several years I swore that I would never do property management. Horror stories abound – crazy tenants, lousy landlords, low pay, attorneys mucking things up, special/stupid Department of Real Estate rules, accounting nightmares. All that (and more). Ever heard anyone say something good about property management? Yeah, me neither. Yet we went off and did it any way. Why? Well, at the time … [Read more...]
How Not to Sell Your Phoenix Home. Yet again…
*SIGH* Sometimes this business drives me insane. I have a permanent lump on my skull from slamming my head into the wall. It’s frustrating as hell sometimes. Recently we’ve seen a rash of…. well… ‘ridiculous practices’ is the cleanest way I can put it, from some home sellers and their agents. I’m going on the assumption here that if you have your home listed for sale in the … [Read more...]


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