Thompson’s Realty Expands to Tucson. And Welcomes Kelley Koehler!

October 13, 2009 Comments

Yesterday I sent out a message on Twitter that said:
Something big is gonna happen with Thompson’s Realty in the next couple of weeks. You’ll never guess, so don’t even try.

Of course people guessed. While some were creative, no one got close. And things happened a little quicker than I expected…
We are very, VERY excited [...]

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The Streets of Phoenix: Circle G Ranches

October 11, 2009 Comments

Let’s take a quick spin through one of the Circle G Ranches neighborhoods. This one is in Gilbert:

The Circle G Ranch neighborhoods consist of all custom-built homes. At this writing, there are not any homes currently listed for sale in the area where the above video was shot, but some of the other Circle G [...]

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Drunk Driver that Killed Kelly Tracy Pleads Guilty. Prison Sentence is. . .

October 10, 2009 Comments

. . . ridiculous. Beyond my comprehension.
Kelly Tracy was 16 years old when Manuel Contreras-Galdean got behind the wheel of a car at 6:30 in the morning with a blood-alcohol level over twice the legal limit.
He murdered an amazingly talented, bright and caring young lady. He brought unimaginable pain and suffering to hundreds [...]

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We Suck Less?

October 7, 2009 Comments

Have you heard all of the “we have the lowest rates” or “we get loans done the fastest” sales pitches from your loan officer? I bet you haven’t heard this one before…

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Extending the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

October 5, 2009 Comments

The first-time homebuyers tax credit is something I’ve written on extensively since it was first introduced back in February as part of the Stimulus Package. In it’s current incarnation, it is slated to expire on November 30 of this year (2009 for those that may be reading years from now…)
In order to be eligible for [...]

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Win a Ubertor Website for a Buck. Part 2

October 3, 2009 Comments

What if you held a contest, and no one entered?
That’s exactly what happened right here, two weeks ago. I announced a video entry contest where three lucky people could pick up a kick ass Ubertor real estate web site for a year. For a dollar.
And there was not one single entry.
Good grief. I’ve had plenty [...]

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Phoenix Real Estate Guy Turns Pink

October 1, 2009 Comments

It’s October, and that means it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So we’re going pink again to hopefully provide a reminder to anyone reading that you need to:
1) Understand early detection is key. Get a clinical breast exam,  mammogram and/or do a self-exam.
2) Think about how horrific this disease is and if you can, support [...]

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Dear Loan Underwriters – Please stop asking for pointless, time wasting minutiae

September 28, 2009 Comments

From the “Huh?” files comes this request from a client’s loan underwriter:
Please provide the following:
1) Fully completed and executed Lead Based Paint Notice to Purchase Agreement.
Of note, the home being purchased was built in the year 2000. Lead based paint ceased to be manufactured in this county c. 1978. The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction [...]

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Thompson’s Realty Welcomes Shar Rundio!

September 25, 2009 Comments

“Thrilled” may not be a strong enough word to describe my feelings in announcing Shar Rundio has joined our growing family at Thompson’s Realty. Let’s try “jubilant”. Those that know Shar understand she is smart, funny, hard working and treats her clients the way they should be treated.
She’s a perfect fit for what we [...]

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You’re Fired!

September 24, 2009 Comments

If you have ever been a boss in Corporate America before, chances are that you have had the privilege of sitting down and having the “it just isn’t working out” conversation with one of your employees.
Or maybe you have even been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of one of these conversations [...]

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An Open Letter to Manuel Contreras-Galdean

September 23, 2009 Comments

Mr. Contreras-Galdean:
On November 15, 2008, you killed Kelly Tracy. Kelly was 16 years old when you decided to get behind the wheel of a car with a blood alcohol level of 0.192 – more than twice the legal limit – at six-thirty in the morning.
This was, according to some reports, the third time you’ve been [...]

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