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Vacant Homes Are Selling in Phoenix

Vacant sold homes in Phoenix real estate market

According to ARMLS, 78% of the homes that sold in September were vacant. September had the highest number of sales (6,150) since August 2006 and the lowest average price ($219,000) since May 2004.  I was surprised to find out that 4,850 of the 6,150 were vacant.  As the chart shows, that is the highest percentage…

September's Real Estate Market in Maricopa County

Here is the latest report from Tom Ruff with the The Information Market. Subject: September Foreclosure Number It’s October and elections are just around the corner, with that spirit in mind I’d like to attract attention to myself by attacking Zillow. I know it’s popular within the real estate community to attack Zillow, but quite frankly they deserve it. They…

AAR’s Buyer Advisory has an RSS feed

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So I’m guessing there is 1 of 3 things going through your mind right now. 1.  Woohoo!  How do I sign up? 2.  Who cares? 3.  What’s an RSS feed? Regardless of what is actually running through your head, let me just say it’s good to see AAR moving forward with technology like this.  As you know by now, we…

1st USA Realty becomes Century 21 Premier

Where have all the independents gone?!  1st USA Realty is the latest locally owned independent brokerage that has changed their name.  The AZ Republic reported today that 1st USA Realty is now Century 21 Premier.   We thought this would be a good time to remind all that John Hall & Associates has been a stable brokerage in the Valley…

Do your clients qualify for a $7,500 tax credit?

Unless you’re an accountant we don’t recommend answering that. However, knowing a little about the $7,500 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and being able to point your clients in the right direction for more information is good practice.  Risk Reduction 101: Be the source of the source. The National Association of Home Builders has set up a federal housing tax…

Russell Shaw Speaks to the John Hall ProStart Agents

and LandAmerica Transnation recorded it!  (Thanks Allison Hudgins and Cynthia Lujan!) On the evening of July 16th, Russell Shaw spoke to members and staff of the John Hall & Associates ProStart Training Program (our training program for those that are new to the biz).  The session was excellent with lots of positive feedback coming from both…

Is the AZ real estate commish reading our blog?

Sam Wercinski signed a new Substantive Policy Statement this month that took effect June 18, 2008. It covers the actions the Department is going to take in the event a licensed real estate agent is convicted of Residential Mortgage Fraud. Not only does the SPS cover the intended actions, it also provides recommendations to keep…

When is the deadline for NAR's ethics requirement?

Well, the deadline for the Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training is December 31, 2008.  However, you might not be included in this cycle. This cycle affects all REALTORS® that got into the business before January 1, 2005.    For those that became REALTORS® more recent than 1/1/05, you have already taken the course.  (UPDATE: There are exceptions to the rule.  We recommend…