The clock is counting down until the National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Summit! This year's summit is set in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis has achieved so many sustainability milestones within their city and in the real estate industry. Their MLS has many green features, includin
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05/08/2024
This month's challenge by Kathy Streib and Debe Maxwell, CRS is all about showcasing our talents and why consumers should choose us. It goes without saying that if you don't provide exemplary service in real estate, you'll be out of business before very long. With the recent court decisions unb
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05/06/2024
2024 is proving to be a very different year than the previous frenzied housing market of the last few years. Recall that interest rates started to rise in April 2022 over 4%, which immediately slowed housing markets across the country. Inventory rose dramatically and sales slowed. The 2024 h
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04/29/2024
As of today, January 18, 2024, there are 1,816 homes in Scottsdale, Arizona for sale. There are 442 homes for sale priced between $1 and $2 million in Scottsdale for sale. Homes available in Scottsdale range from a $33,900 mobile home on leased land to a $32 million mansion on a two acre parcel
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01/18/2024
It's an interesting time in real estate. Now that 2023 is over and time to review, there is a reason for many common aspects of real estate across the US! Brian Buffini reports that 90% of homeowners have interest rates less than 6%; and 25% of homeowners have interest rates below 3%. This ex
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01/05/2024
As 2024 is around the corner are you making New Year's resolutions? It's natural to want to start the new year with a blank slate and fresh ideas! What's your New Year's Resolution? For 2023, my goal was better and more communication in my business and personal life. Did I accomplish my goal
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12/31/2023
When I first read about this month's challenge, I thought, "I could have easily written 3 posts on this topic about 6 years ago." During a twelve year period, I hosted monthly networking group meeting for a group I co-founded. The networking group, "Pinnacle One Group" was not a BNI, but was
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12/20/2023
Sandra Day O'Connor's memorial service was today in Washington DC. In Arizona, she was a big deal. For women, she'll always be a big deal. She was the first female Supreme Court Justice, selected by President Ronald Reagan. She became an attorney when women were seldom hired, much less given
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12/19/2023
What can home buyers and sellers expect for the housing market this time of year in Phoenix? The housing market is somewhat split between buyers markets and sellers markets. But as you can see from the lead graphic, real estate is still selling in Greater Phoenix! Those cities that are on th
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12/07/2023
It is important to celebrate the roles that women have played in improving so much for so many. Women have played pivotal roles in history and they deserve our gratitude. If it weren't for countless women serving in positions to enact change, women would not have gained so much. For those w
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11/30/2023