Posts Tagged ‘ Phoenix ’

Home Prices Rising in the Greater Phoenix Area

05/14/2012
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The graph above shows what has happened to the median price of single family detached homes sold in the Phoenix area over the past two years. The median price has gone from a low of $115,500 in July of 2011 to a high of $147,000 in April, 2012.

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National Public Gardens Day – May 11

05/03/2012
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National Public Gardens Day – May 11

National Public Gardens Day is May 11, 2012.  You can get free admission to the Desert Botanical Garden and the Spring Buttefly Exhibit with a coupon in the Better Homes & Gardens Magazine issue available May 1 or download coupon.  The Garden is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..  The Butterfly Pavilion is...

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Phoenix Number Two of ‘Turnaound Towns’ in Real Estate

02/16/2012
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REALTOR® Magazine just publish a list of the top six ‘Turnaround Towns’ in real estate. Phoenix is number to on the list. One factor they list is the improving employment situation in the Phoenix area. Another factor that we are seeing is a decline in inventory of homes for sale particularly foreclosure homes. This...

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Phoenix Housing Market Is Changing

06/09/2011
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I was talking with another real estate agent yesterday and he told me he had six offers on a property he had listed.  Since April, most of the time when we submit an offer for a buyer, the listing agent tells us there are multiple offers for the property and asks for our buyer’s...

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Holiday Lights 2010 – Where to See Them

12/02/2010
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If you enjoy looking at holiday lights and displays, then this map is for you.  Courtesy of the Arizona Republic – Holiday Lights Map.   The entire Phoenix area is included on the map.  You can zoom in on your city or area to locate neighbors with a holiday lights display in your area. Consider...

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Tweets From Your City

06/26/2009
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Tweets From Your City

Some area cities are getting on the Twitter bandwagon.  You can sign up to receive tweets from your city to get updates and information about your city.  Just click on the link below to see the Twitter page for your city.  (Note if you are not a member of Twitter, you may have to...

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Popular Places to Catch a Play

06/10/2009
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Popular Places to Catch a Play

Watching the Tonys the other night reminded me of how great it can be to see a live play.  There is something about a live performance whether it be a play or a concert that creates something special making it different and most of the time even better than a movie, TV, or CD. ...

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Arizona Daily Blogs

02/13/2009
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Want to see a daily photo for your favorite Arizona town? These bloggers post one photo each day about their town or Arizona. On the fifteenth of every month they collaborate and do a common theme.   Phoenix Daily Photo Chandler Daily Photo Flagstaff Daily Photo Prescott Daily Photo Scottsdale Daily Photo Tempe Daily...

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Antiques Roadshow is Coming to Phoenix

02/09/2009
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Have you always wanted to bring something from your home to Antiques Roadshow to be evaluated? Now is your chance. The show will be in Phoenix on August 1. You will need a ticket. The tickets are free but there are a limited number available. You need to apply for tickets. The Antiques Roadshow...

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How Does the East Valley Stand Up?

01/29/2009
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Those of us who live here know that the East Valley cities are a great place to live. Some other people agree with us. Click on a city name to get more information about the city and ranking information. CNN/Money Rankings of Best Places to Live in 2008: Gilbert, AZ - 28 Chandler, AZ...

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