This Halloween, keep the chills down to a minimum and save energy and help protect the environment with ENERGY STAR. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program is here to help you make a difference in the fight against climate change while you save money on home energy bills. And, with winter and the end of daylight saving time quickly approaching, Halloween is the season when Continue Reading
Archives for October 2010
Most Desireable States to Live in the US
Since 1997, The Harris Poll has been asking people each and every year, "If you could live in any state, except the one you live in now, what state would you choose to live in?"The most recent results are as follows.California was voted #1 to top the list of most popular states to live in among Echo Boomers (now ages 18-33) and Gen Xers (ages 34-45). Hawaii is the top pick for Baby Boomers (ages Continue Reading
Foreclosure Moratorium Ending
Bank of America recently issued a halt on their foreclosures suspending foreclosures in parts or all of the country because of sloppy paperwork and improper oversight of the avalanche of loans that went bad.However, a recent press release was issued stating Bank of America will be lifting this moratorium as soon as next week. Per Washington (AP) ...Bank of America said Monday that next week it Continue Reading
New Listings Analysis
Sellers:Statistics for the month of September showed a slight decrease of 139 new listings over the prior month. This means there were 11,116 NEW properties entering the market – they could be traditional sales OR they could be distressed sales. Sellers need to pay attention: a substantial amount of competition still remains on the market – it will potentially show its impact through fewer Continue Reading
Distressed Sales Analysis:
A bank owned/foreclosure home is one that the seller no longer owns – it has been taken over by the lender(s) who had a note on the home. Short sales are homes where the seller is negotiating with the bank to “forgive” a portion of the debt in order to avoid foreclosure. September statistics showed a significant increase – a 39% increase – in the number of sales that were foreclosure Continue Reading
September Market Analysis
The month of September shows a 9.1% decrease in the number of closed sales over the prior month. This is the lowest number since February of 2010. For the 4th month in a row, the number of closed sales are lower than the same months one year ago. With the recent changes announced by banks who are stopping the foreclosure of homes, this will be an important trend to watch.For buyers, this means you Continue Reading
Arizona Taco & Tequila Festival this Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Arizona Taco Festival at the Scottsdale Waterfront on October 9th, 2010. Over 30 teams will be competing for $7,500 cash and taco bragging rights. Other contests: anything goes taco, best guacamole, and salsa. There will be plenty of tacos & drinks to go around. Bring the whole family, kids under 12 get in free! LOCATION: Scottsdale Waterfront, (7125 E. Via Soleri, the lot across from Continue Reading
Cupcake Festival this Sunday, October 10, 2010
Get ready for a Cupcake Celebration of epic proportions this Sunday. Celebrating creative bakers, talented chefs, local businesses, and some of the Valley’s best restaurants all wrapped up into one delicious day. Join in on the first ever CupCake Love-In Festival celebration this Sunday at Hotel Valley Ho. Enjoy cupcakes from over 30 venders including Gilbert’s The Coffee Shop at Agritopia, whose Continue Reading
