April Showers Bring May Flowers

The strongest time of year for the valley’s real estate market is typically our “spring buying season” – March through May. This year is no exception – but it could have been. We ended 2018 with a rather lackluster market due to anemic demand. Entering 2019 it looked like the market was heading towards a…

Arizona’s Scorpion Threat

When you live in Phoenix, you’re living in scorpion territory. That’s simply a fact that comes with living in the Arizona desert. During the winter, scorpions are less active and can be found indoors. In the summer, scorpions are actively hunting for food or a mate and can be found inside and outside. Scorpions like to shelter in…

Kobuk

Five year old Kobuk is ruggedly handsome with an aloof independent side.  He has been with Home Fur Good since January after being discovered at county.  Kobuk is listed as an English Sheepdog mix weighing in at 68 pounds.  Kobuk is people selective, however, once you enter his circle of trust, he will be the…

Is it like 2006 all over again?

Given the strong recovery the Phoenix housing market has posted, it is understandable that comparisons are still being drawn to 2006 (the peak of our housing market).  We have commented in the past that we are not in a “bubble”.  But a recent commentary by the Cromford Report on pricing really caught our eye.  It…

The Magic Triangle: Supply, Demand, and Price

Probably the hardest thing about routinely writing on the subject of the local real estate market is that it really doesn’t change overnight – thankfully – despite erroneous comparisons to the stock market.  Short term trends in real estate are relatively predictable – largely because supply is not highly volatile. By contrast, demand has the…

This two-year-old, gorgeous, long haired, fluffy cat is Thelma

She has been with Home Fur Good for over a year and it is time for her to find a home of her own.  Thelma is independent, she prefers to watch humans just beyond reach until she gets to know them.  She came to the shelter with her two siblings, Tanman and Louise.  Yes, all…

Is History Repeating Itself?

The other day a REALTOR® friend of ours commented “this market feels just like 2005…well not really, but almost”.  Did she have a point?  Of course, there are similarities – particularly as inventory is rapidly evaporating in the low price points just like in 2005.  But is this really “just like 2005”?  No it really isn’t. …

Phoenix Elks Lodge 335 Annual Parking Lot Sale

Phoenix Elks Lodge 335, Annual Parking Lot Sale Saturday, April 28th 2012, 7:00am to 1:00pm 14424 N. 32nd St., Phoenix 85032 Do you have too much “stuff”?  Are you overwhelmed by the piles of unused things in your garage, cupboards and closets?  Here is your opportunity for relief and a chanceto help your community. This…

Calling all crafty parents and kids!

Milestones is hosting a Craft Fair & Bazaar on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9am ~ 12pm We are looking for vendors with all types of items: Scrapbooking, Clothing, Accessories, Home décor, Sports Memorabilia, Jewelry or Art. If you have an interest in being a part of MILESTONES CHARTER SCHOOL Craft Fair & Bazaar Please…