DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014 A new report by RealtyTrac shows that 96 percent of the counties that they track are better off than they were four years ago. But still, there’s a ways to go in the housing market, with only 8 percent of the 410 U.S. counties analyzed faring better than they did during the housing boom eight years ago. RealtyTrac analyzes housing Continue Reading
Archives for March 2014
Arizona Market Snaphot
Here is a market snaphot for the Phoenix, Arizona area. Let us know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a FREE consultation. 480-240-9724 ext. 1 Continue Reading
Property Taxes at a 20-Year High
Property taxes continue to increase, as the amount collected by state and local governments in 2013 reached the highest level in about two decades, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About $488 billion in property taxes were collected last year, a 3 percent increase from 2012 and a 270 percent increase from 1992, the first year for which data is available. Property-tax collection totals Continue Reading
FREE shade trees from SRP
Are you interested in a couple of 4-6' desert-adapted shade trees (they offer 6 different kinds)? SRP if offering a workshop on March 29th and if you attend, they will provide you with 2 free trees! You must be an SRP customer & legally allowed to plant trees on the property you occupy. For complete details give them a call at 602-325-1254 or register online Continue Reading
The Luxury Housing Market is on the Rise
The National Association of REALTORS® reports that though the frigid weather has cooled home sales in most of the nation this winter, the luxury housing market has been sizzling. Sales of homes with a million-plus price tag have been rising. "The national median price for homes priced at more than $500,000 has increased to $1,322,653 – a 7% rise compared to February 2013, according to market Continue Reading
Obama Signs Flood Insurance Relief Into Law
DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014 President Barack Obama signed into law a bipartisan bill that will delay flood insurance rate hikes for property owners nationwide. The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act repeals the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s authority to increase premium rates when a property is sold. It also refunds the excessive premium to those Continue Reading
Fix-a-leak week March 16-22
The EPA's waterSense program will be celebrating fix-a-leak week March 16th to the 22nd. This is a time to remind us to check your household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. They are encouraging people to detect & fix leaks to promote water efficiency. This will help to ensure adequate water supplies for our future generations. for information about leak detection check out the Continue Reading
LOCAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music @ The Olive Mill March 22, 2014 Jerry Perk is back performing at the Mill. His duo will be playing jazzy tunes from the 50's and 60's. Join us on the patio from 5:30PM-8:30PM for Artisan-style pizza, Sangria, and other Mill favorites. Rewind Duo @ 5:30 pm: A new duo from San Tan Valley, this group loves songs from the 50's and 60's. Enjoy Artisan-style pizza, Sangria or a Continue Reading
Top 10 apps on my phone right now…
Here are the top 10 apps that I use on my phone consistently...check them out, most are free! Do you have a favorite app I forgot? Let us know... Calenmob this app allows your iOS & Google Calendar to link. It’s a free app. MyFitnessPal this app allows you to track your food intake & activities. You can join a group for support or work independently toward a goal. It has many foods Continue Reading
THINGS TO DO FOR SPRING BREAK LOCALLY
Go to a Baseball Game Everyone knows that March is the month for Cactus League baseball. Tickets are very reasonably priced, and the ten Spring Training stadiums around town are easy to get to. There are usually six games or more scheduled on any day in the month of March! If you can't take off from work, there are evening games, too. Go to a Water Park or Pool Wet 'n' Continue Reading
