Category Archives: Real Estate

Defining Luxury – 15 Signs of a Luxury Home

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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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September 2011 Phoenix Real Estate Market Trends

This Newsflash is our response to frequent questions from clients who wonder if the information they have read or heard on the residential market is accurate. We give you the raw data, just the facts, with a short opinion in … Continue reading

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Pre-Market Listing: Mirabel Village

Experience the warmth and intimacy of Mirabel in this immaculate home, soon to be listed at $1,496,439. This breathtaking golf course property is south facing with sweeping mountain and sparkling city light views. Feel the ”Wow” of this 5,567 sq ft … Continue reading

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Pre-Market Listing: Arcadia Horse Property

Completely renovated, this 4,000(+) sq ft, Contemporary French Country estate will leave you breathless. Located in the very sought after “Arcadia” neighborhood, this horse property is in the heart of the city. It is surrounded by numerous golf courses, fine … Continue reading

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