David E. Smith's Blog

On Dec. 17, 2010, Attorney General Terry Goddard filed a lawsuit accusing Bank of America of mortgage fraud -- misleading consumers trying to get loan modifications. BofA is a major lender in Arizona, what should stressed homeowners with BofA mortgages do? Catherine Reagor, Republic senior real e...

While home prices in the Valley continue to drop, the commercial real estate market finally seems to have leveled off, according to new reports from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. "If the historical pattern is followed, which appears to be the case, 2011 should see...

Rising currency, California housing crisis fuel buying spree At last count back in 2008, Maricopa County, where I live in Arizona, boasted a population of just under 4 million people, ranking it fourth among the country's counties. To get that big, a county needs size (9,224 square miles), lots o...

Come Jan. 19-23, 2011, a 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will be available at the Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. More Here:  http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101209/CARNEWS/312099999     www.davidesmith.us  

52 major markets post job gains; Phoenix ranks No. 2 More than half of the nation's 100 major markets -- Phoenix among them -- are rebounding economically, according to new figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2010/12/06/52-major-mar...

Miracle on 24th Street This holiday season come to the Arizona Biltmore and experience the 2nd year of Miracle on 24th Street. Gingerbread houses contructed by pastry chefs and architects, holiday cooking classes, special menus in the restaurants, snowy movies each Saturday, roast marshmallows on...

Congratulations Lady Pumas! More Here: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/colleges/articles/2010/11/23/20101123paradise-valley-arizona-womens-soccer-title.html