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2021-04-15 03:27
I recently read an article about one of the first Tesla Solar Roof installations that we have seen. It really got me thinking about the home of the future and the many changes we’ll se… Read More
2020-10-05 23:36
Have you ever thought about using solar power for your home? Here’s a guide for air source heat pumps disadvantages and advantages
There seems to be people that love 369 Solar companie… Read More
2019-03-01 07:17
RE Bar Camp Phoenix is *finally* coming back after taking some time off!
Mark your calendars for April 3rd, 2019 and plan to be at the Scottsdale Stadium. Check in is from 8-8:30 amWrap u… Read More
2019-02-15 13:46
Do we need a national MLS system? Compass owner Robert Reffkin recently called for a national MLS system at this winter’s Inman Connect conference in New York.
Reffkin stated there… Read More
2019-02-09 02:28
Recently, Gary Vaynerchuck told his throngs of listeners that home ownership no longer makes sense in his world economy. As someone who likes people to believe everything he touches turns to… Read More
2019-01-14 17:04
Excuse me while I blow some dust off my keyboard. It has been way too long, but I am back. But you can never get to where you want to be by focusing on the past so let’s focus on the f… Read More
2018-12-04 18:47
Texting is a VERY popular way for people to communicate. Texting about real estate might just be more common than you would think.
Following are a few key acronyms people use to talk about t… Read More
2018-11-27 01:51
I feel like this afternoon is a good time for some Cyber Monday window shopping.
You know, it has been a nice long holiday weekend, right? You survived your food coma on Thanksgiving, did so… Read More
2018-10-29 23:27
Do you have investment properties in California? I am going to tell you why it may be better to bring that investment money and invest it in Arizona. Hey everyone, I’m Dean Ouellette w… Read More
2018-10-26 17:34
I had to chuckle when I saw this Facebook post that says that the “median” (more on that below) number of inquiries (INQUIRIES) that REALTORS with personal websites get has falle… Read More
2018-09-26 17:29
When it comes to MLS data manipulation in our industry, there seems to be a couple of ways to look at it.
One way is when some over zealous agent decides to change something as a “bene… Read More
2018-09-08 00:11
What is Staging?
You hear that staging your house to sell is important but what even is staging? I have an out of state investor who was having his investment property staged last wee… Read More
2018-09-06 17:27
Getting Ready To Sell Your House: Here are seven things you are going to want to do to ensure you get top dollar and sell your house quickly.
Hire a great agent. Sure I say that I am a real… Read More
2018-09-06 04:30
Ah, millennials… People love to talk about them and they always seem to be trying to figure out what they are going to do next.
Apparently, one of their next moves is to pick the name… Read More
2018-09-03 20:44
Goldman Sachs has certainly made a name for themselves as a major multinational investment bank. Their 2017 revenues were more than $37 BILLION. As a major investment banking firm for many v… Read More
2018-09-01 05:57
The closing timeframe (the time from when an offer is accepted until the title transfers to the new buyer and they receive their keys) can vary quite a bit. The typical timeframe to c… Read More
2018-08-29 21:39
Should I put in new carpet and paint before I sell my house?
When selling the house should you do paint and carpet? Today we are going to tackle one of the most common questions. When selli… Read More
2018-08-27 06:38
We just moved my youngest into her dorm in San Diego at Point Loma Nazarene University this weekend. Yes, yes I am a wreck. And I’m also beyond excited for her days ahead… Read More
2018-08-22 17:37
Why is there no inventory? We hear there is no housing inventory and has not been any housing inventory for a few years now. So why?
First, let’s look at some numbers. There are three… Read More
2018-08-11 18:13
Most people’s biggest asset they will ever own in their lifetime is their primary residence. When it comes time to sell your Phoenix property would you rather trust that sale to your… Read More
2018-08-06 04:12
Are you thinking of making a move to another state? Did you just get offered your dream job in Miami, or Chicago, or Denver and you need to sell your house so you can buy a… Read More
2018-08-03 19:46
I read most of another Inman “News” article trying to say I am an unethical piece of crap who doesn’t represent the best interest of our buyers or sellers. It is another tr… Read More
2018-07-19 16:40
In this crazy competitive Phoenix real estate market it’s challenging for a seller to distinguish your offer from the fray. I recently had a listing receive 7 offers within 24 ho… Read More
2018-07-19 07:06
It’s hard to believe that the very first RE BarCamp was ten years ago. Looking back, it is one of the best conferences that I have ever attended. It created a movement. It created frie… Read More
2018-07-07 15:16
I have been in the real estate business longer than I haven’t. Fortunately, I love what I do.
One of the things that often makes me shake my head is when people try to save money by cu… Read More
2018-05-24 04:51
ARMLS seems to understand that the real estate business is not a “one size fits all” kind of business. As an organization with nearly 40,000 members, they deal with people who ru… Read More
2018-05-21 14:46
There’s a new game in town and it is called the Alliance of American Football.
The AAF has chosen Phoenix as one of their first markets to introduce their new brand of professional foo… Read More
2018-05-18 18:21
For many years, a bunch of web nerds have been asking questions abut who owns the listing data in the eyes of the all-mighty Google. (Or any other search engine, I guess.)
Apparently, Glenn… Read More
2018-05-09 05:08
In an online real estate forum, I recently saw an agent say “The internet makes us all local.”
I’m not so sure I agree with that…
Ironically, as I read this I am sit… Read More
2018-04-09 14:40
Is it time to say Goodby ARMLS and welcome a new kid in town? Well, kind of…
This morning, it was announced that The Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service has formed a joint ventu… Read More
2018-04-08 23:00
I recently read an article about one of the first Tesla Solar Roof installations that we have seen. It really got me thinking about the home of the future and the many changes we’ll se… Read More
2018-03-15 14:29
Ever feel like you are being watched?
How about when you are shopping for a home? Would that be a little creepy?
Do you think it is ok for home sellers to watch and or record you when you ar… Read More
2018-03-14 23:17
Realty Executives has a rich history of hiring some of the best real estate agents in the industry, and Gerry Russell is certainly a shining example that. Gerry has been with Realty Executiv… Read More
2018-02-08 21:28
Jay Thompson retires from Zillow? NO WAY!?!?
The real estate world is abuzz today after hearing the news that the Grandaddy of real estate blogging has decided to retire from his Zillow gig… Read More
2018-01-29 17:11
New FHA loan limits for Phoenix market
Have you heard the good news about the latest changes to the FHA Loan Limits for Phoenix and the Maricopa County area? And if you have, do you know&nb&helli…Read More
2018-01-16 02:32
He probably thought he was in the clear now and got away with it slipping past unnoticed on the blog…but no suck luck. This weekend one of our own turned 50! 50! FIF… Read More
2018-01-11 05:52
It seems like it’s been FOREVER in the coming but today was the grand opening for the new Sprouts in Northeast Mesa (at Recker & the 202)! Woohoo! Those of us in t… Read More
2018-01-09 18:26
This information about a new social sharing tool is for REALTOR® members using the FlexMLS system via the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service. It is not something the public has ac… Read More
2017-12-21 14:18
The population in Arizona has grown by more that 107,000 people from July 2016 to July 2017 according to recently released data. This puts Arizona tied with Florida for the 5th fastest growi… Read More
2017-12-07 16:16
In the largest commercial office property sale in Phoenix history, Jerry Colangelo and crew are participating in the purchase of the Marina Heights buildings on the shore of Tempe Town Lake… Read More
2017-12-04 05:59
The talk has been loud this past week as Ray Anderson was “rumored” to have chosen Herm Edwards as the new head football coach at ASU. As of approximately 9pm on December 3rd, 20… Read More
2017-11-28 20:44
By now, you’ve seen a lot of talk about Giving Tuesday. People from all walks of life come togeter to participate in “an international day of giving at the beginning of the Chris… Read More
2017-10-13 23:58
Have you ever considered crowdfunding your real estate purchase?
Do you even think it is possible to crowdfund your real estate purchase?
We live in a world of “disruption.” A wo… Read More
2017-10-06 23:00
Could there be a correlation between hot housing markets and avocado toast? According to some super-cool hipster research, homes in upcoming hipster ‘hoods are a great indicator of ris… Read More
2017-10-06 23:00
Could there be a correlation between hot housing markets and avacado toast? According to some super-cool hipster research, homes in upcoming hipster ‘hoods are a great indicator of ris… Read More
2017-09-01 19:25
According to the Arizona Department of Real Estate, my real estate license was issued on 9/1/1992. If my math is correct, that was 25 years ago today. Doing a little more math allows me to c… Read More
2017-08-27 22:28
Fall! That wonderful time where our outdoor spaces become much more enjoyable is coming! If your fall plans include gardening, there are no shortage of events and opportunities here in Phoen… Read More
2017-08-14 20:57
What is going on in this crazy Phoenix real estate market?
Yes, it is crazy. The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same. Now, remember, we have to take the market into the c… Read More
2017-08-09 19:18
The Instant Offer, it seems to be a great marketing concept for some deep pocketed real estate firms. Basically, they provide the “Easy Button” and you get to sell your home with… Read More
2017-08-04 21:42
OfferPad, OpenDoor and Zillow Offers, what are they?
OpenDoor was first out of the blocks, they would buy your house in a quick close, and you would never need to deal with agents and showi… Read More
2017-08-01 22:59
I am starting to pay attention to the homeownership rates again. I will be honest with you. Not everyone should own a home. It is unpopular, and some say unAmerican to say, but it catches my… Read More
2017-07-28 16:08
Chandler Jobs
Chandler economic news continues to be rosy with the latest news this week. Chandler continues to be a hotbed of economic growth. A good reason for that could be beca… Read More
2017-07-26 17:21
Last week we told you about Courtney Hoogervorst and her fellow Phoenix Condo homeowners being forced to sell their Phoenix Condo units. Courtney purchased her condo for $93,000 cash last ye… Read More
2017-07-25 12:00
Is there a Phoenix real estate market crash happening?
The Phoenix real estate numbers just released show closed house sale prices per square foot dropped over the last month, and it is proj… Read More
2017-07-24 17:32
What is Uptown Chandler?
Have you seen the new banners along the streets in northeast Chandler recently? If you have driven there in the last 3-4 weeks, you probably have.
They have been tal… Read More
2017-07-20 21:28
I just want to get this clear right up front. This is my opinion. This does not necessarily represent the opinion of others on this site, our brokerage, or anyone else. If you have problems… Read More
2017-07-17 14:08
You never want to pay more and get less home than you have to. Right? Typically, that makes total sense. Everyone likes a deal, too. A blue light special, red dot sale or maybe a clearance r… Read More
2017-06-12 21:31
So, the 2017 version of the Realtor.com Results Summit is heading back to Las Vegas for some fun and some great real estate information.
Personally, I’m happy that my good friends Bill… Read More
2017-05-30 20:53
Wire fraud is a serious problem in the real estate industry and it doesn’t look like this threat to our transactions will be going away any time soon. I’m glad that so many peopl… Read More
2017-03-17 18:30
Don’t have time to follow all the news you need to? That is what we are here for. Here are some interesting news items from Phoenix from the past week.
New Apartments In Central Phoeni… Read More
2017-03-10 16:57
Welcome to the second edition of this week in Phoenix. Here is what is going on this week.
Who needs Disney when you have Casa Grande?
A Florida company is looking to turn Casa Grande into O… Read More
2017-03-02 21:06
It was announced today that Realty Executives of Phoenix has acquired Show Appeal Realty and will be bringing all of their agents under the Realty Executives brand.
This acquisition brings a… Read More
2017-03-02 06:19
Every 5 years the purchase contract in AZ is overhauled and updated. On Feb 1st the Arizona Association of Realtors rolled out the newest version taking the 9 page contract to a whoppi… Read More
2017-02-22 19:16
Every once in a while, you get someone who asks how long it takes for a home to close escrow. For the most part, we have to use the old, “it depends” answer. Basically, we say th… Read More
2017-02-17 17:55
This is our first attempt at “This week in Phoenix.” We will have a new column each Friday that sums up some important and some just interesting things going on in Phoenix. Some… Read More
2017-02-09 21:55
We try to call them as we see them here. I think this is one of the reasons the Phoenix Real Estate Guy remains such a wide-read real estate blog. We have not always been bullish on the Phoe… Read More
2017-02-08 04:12
I’ve named this house, the Star Wars House…
I’m sure most of you have been on home hunting tours and you have come up with different names to try to remember one home from… Read More
2017-01-11 21:23
Whew! Now that the dust has settled and the holidays are behind us (my Christmas trees are still up…are yours?) we have had a chance to take a look at our final numbers for the year… Read More
2016-12-26 21:12
13 days.
I will miss my 17th anniversary with Chicago Title Agency of Maricopa County by 13 days, because on January 1st, Cindy and I begin a new adventure in Tampa/St Petersburg Florida.
I… Read More
2016-12-23 15:57
Our friend and industry icon Bill Risser is moving to Florida. Yes, really… ( insert sad face here )
To be honest, I wasn’t super surprised when he called to tell me the news. B… Read More
2016-12-09 04:42
Yesterday, while I was at a real estate conference in Phoenix, I saw a headline that read “‘Property Wars’ star merges real estate firm with Realty Executives Phoenix.&rdqu&hell…Read More
2016-12-04 23:01
So, how would YOU like to help Huss Brewing open a tap room in Phoenix? Yes, you!
Apparently, there’s some people who don’t want the brewer to open their newest location at Uptow… Read More
2016-12-01 14:08
According to the Realtor.com® 2017 National Housing Forecast, the Phoenix real estate market is projected to be the top housing market in the nation for 2017.
“Phoenix housing mark… Read More
2016-11-15 17:37
We recently learned some information about the possibility of the Arizona Coyotes coming to Tempe but I gotta think there is even more to this story…
More Than Coyotes Comin… Read More
2016-11-02 04:25
In our world, REALTOR branding is kind of a big deal.
There’s a ton of ways for agents and brokerages to build their brand. Not all of these ways are awesome.
Thankfully, our friends a… Read More
2016-10-29 15:25
Tesla Solar Panels were recently shown at a launch party in Los Angeles where Elon Musk discussed what could be the future of solar roof tiles.
Unlike normal solar panels, these new solar ro… Read More
2016-10-15 16:57
Tasting RoomThe Shop Beer Co. is a relatively new treasure to hit the craft beer scene in Tempe. It’s a bunch of really cool things put together by people who seem to know a lot about… Read More
2016-09-28 15:12
Here at the Phoenix Real Estate Guy, we are super-excited to welcome Hud Reiersgaard as our newest contributing author. Hud brings many years of real estate-related experiences that he will… Read More
2016-09-20 19:07
There is a reason I am the Chandler real estate guy at PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com. I love the city of Chandler, and I call it home. One thing a local real estate professional should be able t… Read More
2016-09-16 15:40
I saw this video from our friends at the Arizona Association of REALTORS recently where real estate commissioner Judy Lowe discusses advertising rules for real estate web sites.
In the… Read More
2016-09-07 22:12
First RespondersThe 15th Anniversary of September 11th, 2001 is nearly upon us. Once again, thousands will come to the Tempe Healing Field to remember those who lost their lives that day.
Th… Read More
2016-08-26 23:03
Here at the Phoenix Real Estate Guy, we love a good open house. We also love us some Sun Devil Football.
When we got the email from ASU a while back stating that we would be able to take a t… Read More
2016-08-16 19:09
Another week, another couple of job announcements for Chandler AZ. Just last week it was announced that Rogers Corp, a large engineering company is moving their global headquarters from Roge… Read More
2016-08-06 01:03
The City of Tempe has been named the “Best College Town” in the country by Livability.com. As a long time Tempe resident, I am not at all surprised.
Tempe was given the award bas… Read More
2016-07-06 22:59
Please join us in supporting the Exchange Club of Tempe at their first annual 9-11 Healing Field Casino Night Fundraiser!
The Exchange Cub of Tempe needs help in raising money for the 2016 T… Read More
2016-06-29 17:57
It is 108 degrees and your kids are home for the summer. You cannot exactly send your kids outside to play so what do you do? Welcome to the Arizona desert.
Of course, one great solution is… Read More
2016-05-20 15:10
Here at The Phoenix Real Estate Guy, we take our business very seriously. While we have learned that there are a million ways to run a successful real estate business, we have found that the… Read More
2016-05-09 17:19
State Farm employees are finding some great options for housing near Marina Heights. While the most convenient choices are probably the lakeside condominiums along Tempe Town Lake, ther… Read More
2016-04-20 05:46
People love free stuff. Right?
The Downtown Tempe Authority along with the Tempe Tourism Department and the City of Tempe have teamed up to offer Ultimate Tempe where you can… Read More
2016-04-06 00:33
The Federal Government recently came out with a new guideline that says landlords can’t refuse to rent to criminals.
“The fact that you were arrested shouldn’t keep you fro… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I was talking to my dad this morning. As the conversation typically goes, he asked what I have been up to lately and how business is going. I told him I have a house in escrow for a couple t… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I try to do 2 -3 hikes in the moderate to difficult range every week totaling 12 – 15+ weekly miles. Truth be told, I am not always consistent. In fact, I only hiked one day last week… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Effective January 1, 2014, Maricopa County’s maximum FHA mortgage limit will be reduced from $346,250 to $271,050 for Single Family Residence (SFR) home purchases. This reduction… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I was talking with an investor client that had purchased a few homes through me in the past. He had heard that inventory was rising in the Phoenix metro area and he wanted to know if prices… Read More
2016-03-10 16:30
I closed a short sale last week. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to (had to?) say that. There was a time when we were up to our eyeballs in short sales bu… Read More
2016-03-09 18:40
As March 29th draws near, I have been doing some thinking about the annual AAR Spring Convention. This year, the Convention is March 29- April 1st so it will be here before we know it.  &hell…Read More
2016-03-09 18:16
I have received a few calls recently from past clients who are thinking about selling their house in the coming months. One question Seller’s will often ask is “What can… Read More
2016-03-08 13:54
Everyone wants a deal. Right? I hear it often. Heck, I get it and I’ve purchased homes when I considered them a “deal.” Sometimes, though, people get so wrapped up in &ldqu&hell…Read More
2016-02-26 22:43
A new Downtown Tempe Townhome project is a rare breed in the current market. For the last few years, there has been a TON of development and a whole bunch of jobs coming to the area, but mos… Read More
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