A reader recently asked, "What is that thing in your blog header? Some sort of plant or what?" A while back, someone left a comment about the "pine tree" in my blog header and said it didn't make sense for a Phoenix real estate blog to have a pine tree graphic. Maybe I've been living in Arizona too long, but I thought it was obvious the stylized graphic represents Carnegiea gigantea -- the … [Read more...]
The Wild West: Beautiful, Hot, and a Wee Bit Windy at Times
by on May 16, 2007
We list a lot of land, particularly in the West Valley areas in and around Whispering Ranch, Wittmann and Tonopah. I love it out there. It's gorgeous high Sonoran desert terrain, with majestic mountain views, and lots of critters. Today we went out to put up a sign on a newly listed parcel near Tonopah (just try finding a sign installer that is willing to go off road and locate a parcel … [Read more...]
Listing Photo of the Week!
by on February 4, 2007
Looking through ARMLS (Arizona Multiple Listing Service) this morning and came across this gem. Please note, this is the PRIMARY photo -- the one photo displayed with the listing info when it's first pulled up. Pretty compelling isn't it? Really highlights the home and just makes buyers and buyer agents want to line up to see the home doesn't it? In our MLS, you can enter up to 6 photos. … [Read more...]
Why We Live in Arizona…
by on October 20, 2006
THIS is why we live in Arizona. May be hot as hades in the summer, but at least we never have to deal with this! … [Read more...]
Real Estate Pic of the Week
by on September 27, 2006
I got an email yesterday from a regular reader asking me, "Where is the Real Estate Pic of the Week Month?" I bow my head in shame as I respectfully submit this one for all our avid readers. I always try to find out a little bit about the Pic of the Week, but alas, in this case I haven't been able to locate anything. (I found it on a web site that has nothing but Chinese characters and I don't … [Read more...]
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