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Chandler surpasses Scottsdale as 5th largest city in Arizona

June 28th, 2007

Hello! The new census information from July '06 has been released, and Chandler has surpassed Scottsdale as Arizona's 5th largest city, moving Scottsdale to #6. The cities rank as follows: 1. Phoenix 2. Tucson 3. Mesa 4. Glendale 5. Chandler 6. Scottsdale 7. Gilbert To read the full article from www.azcentral.com, click HERE! ...

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Lease-Purchase vs. Lease-Option - what's the difference?

June 27th, 2007

Hello! We have been asked a lot recently what the difference is between a "lease-purchase" and a "lease-option", or "lease with option to purchase". Here's a break down of the two: LEASE-PURCHASE: Lease-purchase has 2 simultaneous contracts completed - a lease agreement, as well as a purchase agreement, that are tied together. The tenant/buyer agrees to lease said property ...

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Market predictions from the nation's biggest lender

June 24th, 2007

Hello! We gained some great insight this week at our office meeting for RE/MAX Excalibur. Our broker shared with us some statistics he gained at a conference, hosted by Countrywide Home Loans - the largest mortgage lender in the nation. Countrywide shared with the group that in the past 4 months, foreclosures are up 100% across the nation - with California, Nevada, and Arizona ...

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Home Maintenance Tips

June 24th, 2007

It seems that we all know that if one maintains a car with regular maintenance including oil changes, etc. it will last for more miles than if you don't maintain it properly. People think about it because they don't want to get stuck with a broken down car if they need to get to work. What most people don't think about is that the same rules apply for your household appliances. If y ...

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Tips for fighting West Nile Virus

June 24th, 2007

Hello - We are fortunate here in AZ that West Nile Virus is not a common problem. However, we need to take steps to ensure that remains the case! Maricopa County has an agressive plan to combat the spread of West Nile by finding and treating mosquito breeding sites and eliminating adult mosquitoes. TAKE THESE PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CONTRACTING WEST NILE: ...

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MONSTER Tenants! A good laugh - unless you're a landlord

June 21st, 2007

Hello!

There is an eye-opening article today on www.msn.com - it details what a nightmare some tenants have been to landlords! Click HERE to read it. (WARNING: If you are currently a landlord, I suggest you say a little prayer that these never happen to you!)

Sharon Kotula, ABR
Adam Tarr, e-PRO
RE/MAX Excalibur
Scottsdale AZ

www.WeAreAZRealEstate.com

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NEW Scottsdale Condo Project! Veritas at McCormick Ranch

June 21st, 2007

Hello! We have added a new condo project to our Scottsdale Condo Page. This community is called, "Veritas", and is in the Master-Planned community of McCormick Ranch! It will be limited to ONLY 36 townhomes, and they are now taking lot reservations. This is a great opportunity to get a new condo in a great location - for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. ...

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UPDATES! See our Condo Conversions page!

June 6th, 2007

Hello! We've spent a lot of time recently on our CONDO CONVERSIONS pages - please check them out for updated pricing and availability! As always, we can represent you as a buyer at NO COST TO YOU on ANY home purchase in the greater Phoenix area! Shown: Arcadia Residences - Phoenix - from the $170s Sharon Kotula, ...

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Questions to ask your contractor's references

June 4th, 2007

Hello! Here is part 2 of the blog regarding hiring a contractor: QUESTIONS TO ASK THEIR REFERENCES!: 1. Could they communicate well with the contractor? 2. Were they pleased with the quality of work? 3. Were they satisfied with the remodeler's business practices? 4. Did the crew show up on time? 5. Were they comfortable with the tradespeople the remodele ...

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NEW Tempe Condos - Tempe Place

June 1st, 2007

Hello! We have added a new condo community to our TEMPE CONDO PAGE - "Tempe Place". It is a fantastic mixed-use project with small office suites on the first floor. It is 10 minutes to Mill Ave/ASU and Sky Harbor Airport, and 15 minutes to Downtown Phoenix. They are now PRE-SELLING these 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes, starting in the low $300s! If you are a real estate investo ...

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Chandler surpasses Scottsdale as 5th largest city in Arizona

Lease-Purchase vs. Lease-Option - what's the difference?

Market predictions from the nation's biggest lender

Home Maintenance Tips

Tips for fighting West Nile Virus

MONSTER Tenants! A good laugh - unless you're a landlord

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NEW Scottsdale Condo Project! Veritas at McCormick Ranch

UPDATES! See our Condo Conversions page!

Questions to ask your contractor's references

NEW Tempe Condos - Tempe Place

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