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Entries from October 2007

Opting out of Trulia Voices

October 31st, 2007 · 14 Comments

On Monday I wrote about a radio ad that offered bad advice for people that live in Phoenix.  The ad was most likely created as part of a national advertising campaign, which was sold to affiliates across the US.  Apparently no one bothered to check whether the ad was truly appropriate to the entire national [...]

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Tags: Internet · Real Estate

Just Listed for Rent in Laveen

October 30th, 2007 · 2 Comments

We’ve just listed a large 4 bedroom/3 bath home that includes a loft for rent at only $1275/month in Laveen.  Located near Baseline & 51st Ave, it’s a very convenient location for many people.
Check out all of the details at: 5226 West Maldonado Drive.

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Tags: Rentals

Mountain Standard Time: Year-round in Arizona

October 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Today, I had a bit of driving to do and was busy listening to sports talk radio in the car, as is my typical custom when driving alone.  A Radio Shack commercial came on, and reminded every listener on November 4th to move their clocks back by an hour, as daylight saving time is coming to [...]

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Tags: Real Estate

Dynamite Mountain Ranch Market Update - October 2007

October 27th, 2007 · No Comments

There are currently 65 active properties for sale in the Phoenix subdivision of Dynamite Mountain Ranch, equal to the 65 properties one month ago.  The average asking price per square foot over all 65 properties is $155/sq foot, which is down from $161/sq foot one month ago.  The price per square foot reduction is the result of [...]

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Tags: Dynamite Mountain Ranch · Phoenix · Real Estate

APS is now charging for power line extensions

October 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Until July 1, if your property was within 1000 feet of an existing transmission line, APS would extend that line to your property at no cost to you.  Land owners in rural locations have counted on this free service for years, as a means to build a more affordable home, due to the low cost of [...]

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Tags: Arizona · Real Estate

Losing Blogger Series Part 2 is published

October 24th, 2007 · 1 Comment

In my continuing effort to attone for my allegiance to the DBacks, my second installment in my blogging wager is up over on Steve Scheer’s Denver real estate blog.  Per the bet, I was obligated to discuss how great the city of Denver is.
I’ll state here and now that I doubt I will ever live in [...]

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Tags: Blogging · Phoenix

Southern California is Ablaze

October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

Being away on vacation definitely got me out of touch with the “real world” for a few days.  Monday, my first day back in the office, a colleague asked, “How about those fires in San Diego?”  I had no idea what he was talking about.  Do I feel out of touch now, or what?
Already, hundreds [...]

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Tags: National News