Author Archives: Mike Garland

Defining Luxury – 15 Signs of a Luxury Home

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mike Garland

lux·u·ry  :The state of great comfort and extravagant living. Based on a recent review of a listing for a luxury property in the Arcadia area, here are some indicators of what a luxury property will include: 15 Signs of a … Continue reading →

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The End of Short Sales as We Know Them?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Mike Garland

The time is limited for homeowners who want to ensure they aren’t hit with a big tax bill when they short sell their home. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act is set to expire on December 31, 2012. At the … Continue reading →

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5 Foreclosure Myths for 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mike Garland

Here are some comments from Carl Medford as published by Trulia. His notes on buying foreclosures and trends on the luxury real estate market are on point with our experiences, also. Beginning in 2007, foreclosures rocked the real estate world. … Continue reading →

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Spring Trends in Phoenix Real Estate March 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mike Garland

Almost everything you read about the Phoenix real estate market is based on data that is 3-6 months old. Often, news reports reflect exactly the opposite of what is currently happening in the market.  For example, I read a lot … Continue reading →

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Looks matter – More than you think when listing your home

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mike Garland

Tips for listing your home for sale What determines the value of residential real estate? – Yes, the answer is location, location, and location. But when you are selling property, you can’t change the location. You can do several things, however, … Continue reading →

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Arizona Real Estate Bouncing Back in 2012? It’s possible.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mike Garland

Toma Partners Broker Ben Toma recently attended the  The Crosby Team’s Agent Appreciation Event which included a briefing by Prime Lending’s Scott Eggen. He presented some interesting  data about the Arizona real estate market. The Crosby Team‘s Cindy Wolfinger has … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Home Pricing Trends January 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Mike Garland

Increasing – Stagnant – Falling  – Price changes are all over the board! Home prices in the Phoenix Valley are increasing, holding steady and falling, depending on the area code and type of property. Here are some of the trends … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Neighborhood Defies Real Estate Market Decline

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Mike Garland

In the volatile Phoenix real estate market, home values in the 85106 neighborhood hold steady. Toma Partners, a Phoenix real estate company, releases research data which finds that home prices in this Phoenix Neighborhood encompassed by the 85016 zipcode near … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Selling a Luxury Home This Summer

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mike Garland

Selling your luxury home during the summer of 2011 entails risks and opportunities that are new to the market. It’s no secret that the current Phoenix real estate market is still in a state of flux. According to the respected … Continue reading →

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National Journal Gets It Right… Almost

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Mike Garland

Ronald Brownstein’s recent review of the housing market (The Plight of Boomtowns … Humbled After the Bust) in the National Journal is an accurate and deep account of the situation here in Phoenix and other ‘Boomtowns” across the county. We … Continue reading →

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