While today we have 45,793 homes on the market, this number is down by approximately 10,000 from just a few months ago. In January the average sales price of a home in the Phoenix area was $322,048, which is 94.12% of the list price. These homes were on the market an average of 129 days. Over the past 30 days 8,991 new homes were listed while 2319 were sold, meaning that 1 in 4 homes that were Continue Reading
Archives for February 2008
PUTTING A FREEZE ON IDENTITY THEFT
In the time it takes to count to ten, five new people will become victims of identity theft. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Statistics, identity theft is now passing drug trafficking as the number one crime in the nation--with more than 15 million victims every year. Rather than lay awake at night worrying and wondering if your identity has been stolen, you can actually Continue Reading
Last week in review….
"COMMEND A FOOL FOR HIS WIT, OR A ROGUE FOR HIS HONESTY, AND HE WILL RECEIVE YOU INTO HIS FAVOUR." Henry Fielding So honestly - was "rogue trader" Jerome Kerviel really solely responsible for costing French Bank Societe Generale $7.1 Billion Dollars...and for helping to trigger last week's massive sell-off in global Stock markets? Or is the junior trader being played a fool, becoming the scapegoat Continue Reading
A TAXING TIME OF YEAR
It's that time again...time to start gathering all of that dreaded documentation to send to good old Uncle Sam! Recent stats say the IRS audited 1 out of every 97 returns last year, so it pays to be careful. And even though this may seem like a very painful process, taking just a few simple steps right now will make your tax filing far easier and more accurate. Keep it together. Make a quick Continue Reading
1914 sf home on 8,000+ sf lot for $155,000!!!
Spacious 4 bedroom home with jack-n-jill bath, granite tile counter tops, and black appliances all on a HUGE corner lot. Large, grassy back yard is perfect for dogs and/or children. Gorgeous tile entry with formal dining / living room. Custom paint throughout. You'll LOVE this home!!8,000+ corner lot. 4 beds / 2 baths. $155,000. All offers subject to bank approval.Please call (480.889.3695) or Continue Reading
My Arizona Home Team Super Bowl Party!
The Super Bowl may have been held in Glendale but the real party was held at the home of Ben & Vicki Leeson. Here are just a few pictures of some of our team members having a great time on game day!Some of over the 200 guests!Vicki, Katie, Laurel and ZachTim & DonnaBarb & OrlinZach & LaurelLeah and ShaunNick & Shalyce Friends More Continue Reading
Best Superbowl Dip EVER!!!
I make this at all the parties I go to and it's always a hit and most of the time the favorite!!! It's super easy and super tasty!!! 1 lb Spicy Sausage (like the breakfast sausage in the tube) 2 Bricks Cream Cheese (8 oz each) 2 Cans Rotel (any kind works, I like to switch it up) Put cream cheese and Rotel in crock pot on high. Brown the sausage and drain, add to crock pot. Stir Continue Reading