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Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2012-03-01T01:27:39Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

2/19 – 2/26 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 175, 142 are Traditional Sales, 33 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 350, 120 are Traditional Sales, 230 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 23 Homes, 11 are Traditional Sales, 12 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2012-02-16T01:12:15Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

2/5 – 2/12 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 201, 158 are Traditional Sales, 43 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 341, 113 are Traditional Sales, 228 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 25 Homes, 11 are Traditional Sales, 14 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2012-02-09T21:27:55Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

1/ 29– 2/6 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 200, 155 are Traditional Sales, 45 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 334, 101 are Traditional Sales, 233 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 39 Homes, 26 are Traditional Sales, 13 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

To Invest or Not Invest-That is the Question!

2012-02-04T01:10:54Z

To Invest or Not to Invest, That is The Question!

Now is perhaps one of the best times in history to purchase a home. Low interest rates and unparalleled affordability have created a perfect storm for qualified buyers.

So does that mean the “flipping days” are here again? Probably not. While there may be shrewd investors out there who have the ability to squeeze out a profit on flipping properties in this market, the margins aren’t favorable and re-selling is tough.

It is, however, an excellent time for buyers looking for a long-term home investment, especially those who want to manage a rental property. There’s a good margin between true value and current prices, for one. Additionally, there’s great potential for higher rental values as rental inventory decreases under the pressure of potential buyers who can’t yet qualify for a loan.

Do you have a college graduate or newlywed child? Another great investment is the purchase of a home for someone in the family that may occupy it as a tenant until such time they can afford their own home.

If you’re curious about which neighborhoods would make the purchase of an investment property a good move, feel free to contact me today. I’d be happy to help advise you on an investment purchase. Call Me at 480-241-3104

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2012-02-02T02:04:21Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

1/ 22– 1/29 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 207, 160 are Traditional Sales, 47 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 319, 91 are Traditional Sales, 228 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 23 Homes, 15 are Traditional Sales, 8 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2012-01-25T21:45:55Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

1/ – 1/8 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 224, 172 are Traditional Sales, 52 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 321, 96 are Traditional Sales, 225 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 5 Homes, 2 are Traditional Sales, 3 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2012-01-04T23:22:45Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

12/25 – 1/2 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 244, 172 are Traditional Sales, 72 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 265, 75 are Traditional Sales, 190 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 43 Homes, 14 are Traditional Sales, 29 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-12-29T00:24:46Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

12/18 – 12/25 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 256, 180 are Traditional Sales, 76 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 282, 76 are Traditional Sales, 206 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 40 Homes, 20 are Traditional Sales, 20 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Could you dare take a Risk?

2011-12-21T22:55:45Z

“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”

Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890)

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/

Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds while stewing in their own self-doubt. When the world tells them “it’s not safe,” they listen to their own voice despite “prevailing wisdom.” They have a vision and they pursue it.

Occasionally, if they’re very lucky, they get to look back on their life and see the path that lead them to create a masterpiece. At the time, the path wasn’t easy, yet in retrospect, it looks very much like the only possible path they could take.

I think in twenty years or even ten years, we’re going to hear the collective sound of people kicking themselves because they did not buy a home this year. As their teenage sons and daughters graduate and enter the future job market and begin searching for their first home, they’ll turn to their parents and say, “Seriously? You’re telling me when I was in middle school, you could get a 30-year fixed for under 5%?”

Too many remain terrified by the last great storm in the housing market. They stand now on the shores of incredible opportunity, but can’t shake the vision of all those values sinking into oblivion.

Think about the future. Who might need a home? Is there an opportunity to “be the bank” when the time comes? The descendants of those savvy collectors who bough a Van Gogh painting for mere dollars in 1885 are surely grateful for their grandparents’ eyes today, aren’t they?

Yes, there is uncertainty, but this is the calmest water you’re ever going to see. Set sail now and buy a home. Those that do will certainly be rewarded. As for the masterpiece? It will be the satisfaction of looking back and realizing they bought at just the right time.

There’s certainly no risk to exploring the opportunity. I’d love the opportunity to sit down with you and plot a possible course to the best investment you could make. Contact me today at: Richie@RichietheRealtor,com.

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-12-21T22:47:42Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

12/11 – 12/18 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 264, 185 are Traditional Sales, 79 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 296, 84 are Traditional Sales, 212 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 39 Homes, 22 are Traditional Sales, 17 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Video-Ahwatukee's Festival of Lights

2011-12-15T03:41:48Z

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Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-12-14T20:18:50Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

12/4 – 12/11 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 281, 182 are Traditional Sales, 99 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 318, 101 are Traditional Sales, 217 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 25 Homes, 15 are Traditional Sales, 10 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Video- Everyone Love Everyone!

2011-12-09T19:04:04Z

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-12-08T02:36:19Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

11/20 – 11/27 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 273, 179 are Traditional Sales, 94 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 327, 109 are Traditional Sales, 218 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 48 Homes, 27 are Traditional Sales, 21 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

How do I stop junk mail?

2011-12-05T17:46:14Z

A common complaint I hear from home owners is “How do I stop junk mail?” This is especially true for new home owners who find they’re bombarded by catalogs and advertisements intended for the previous owners.

Not only is eliminating junk mail a personal convenience, but it’s also good for the planet. Who hasn’t lugged 60 pounds of junk mail down to the curb on recycling night and thought, “I can’t believe all of this paper and ink is wasted.”?

Well, if you’re looking for a free and easy way to cut down on the unwanted catalogs, coupons, credit card offers, circulars (and more!), then be sure to check out CatalogChoice.org (http://www.catalogchoice.org).

Catalog Choice lets you opt out of direct marketers’ databases, ensuring that you receive less junk (and your privacy is protected). Register for a free account and you can immediately begin cutting down on all of that unwanted mail.

How does it work? Catalog Choice gets your opt-outs processed by the senders. You can track your opt-outs, and if you receive the mail again, Catalog Choice will follow up. They work with over 4000 companies to honor your choices and have processed over 20 million opt-outs by over 1.4 million account holders.

Take control of your home’s mailbox today!

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Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-11-30T17:48:29Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

11/20 – 11/27 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 279, 179 are Traditional Sales, 100 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 336, 104 are Traditional Sales, 232 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 25 Homes, 12 are Traditional Sales, 13 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Christmas and Chanukah 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

2011-11-13T17:13:45Z

Christmas and Chanukah 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high
gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods --merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in
a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift
certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about
a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this
isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave
your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at
your hometown theatre.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas and Chanukah is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. These Holidays are now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.
THIS is the new American Christmas and Chanukah tradition.
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion
groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in
your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations,
and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what this Holiday season should be about?

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-11-03T01:27:07Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

10/23 – 10/30 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 264, 177 are Traditional Sales, 87 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 333, 96are Traditional Sales, 237 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 38 Homes, 16 are Traditional Sales, 22 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.

Video=Listing in Maricopa's Rancho El Dorado

2011-09-16T18:28:43Z

This Listing is not a Short Sale, Not Bank Owned, Not a Flip, yet just like new! 4 Bedrooms, 3 car garage, Pool, Granite counters!

Wacky Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Statistics

2011-08-18T20:33:36Z

Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats

How Many Active listings there are.
Of those how many are traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
How many are under contract.
Of those how many are Traditional Sales, how many are Short Sales or Foreclosures
Also how many were Sold that week.
And of those how many were Traditional Sales, how many were Short Sales or Foreclosures

8/7 – 8/14 here are the numbers:

1) Active Listings- 323, 186 are Traditional Sales, 137 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

2) Under Contract- 340, 72 are Traditional Sales, 268 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

3) Sold Last Week- 35 Homes, 13 are Traditional Sales, 22 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.

Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.