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Real estate column on licensing laws full of errorsDenny ElmesMy TurnJun. 28, 2007 02:38 PM This is in response to Greg Swann's column ("Consumers hurt by licensing laws," June 8) that ran in several of The Republic's community business sections.I own a medium-size real estate company of about 14...
07/11/2007
American home owners  have used the equity in homes to finance upgrade to larger and well appointed homes, finance toys including SUV's, boats, and the list goes on.  It's been quite a ride, but the piper must be paid.Now that home appreciation has flattened out in most markets I note that mortga...
06/04/2007
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Tis the age of global warming.  We ready every day about the concerns. Yet each time I am out and about town in my travels as a realtor I see lots of gas guzzling vehicles out there.  Here in the Phoenix area there are major concerns about air quality.  Here in the desert where people used to mov...
06/03/2007
As a buyer, you now have plenty of choice, as well as the upper hand in negotiations. You also still have the benefit of low interest rates.You can't be sure that a house you buy today won't lose more value before prices recover, but if you can pay well below what sellers were getting last year, ...
04/17/2007
Bring the family, this is too good to last!!! Wonderful family home on large corner lot. No home owners association in this neighborhood. Nearby schools. Nicely maintained. Has a 253 SF Arizona Room/Den with fireplace and A/C (not included in SF). Low maintenance desert landscape front and back w...
04/13/2007
As a buyer, you now have plenty of choice, as well as the upper hand in negotiations. You also still have the benefit of low interest rates.You can't be sure that a house you buy today won't lose more value before prices recover, but if you can pay well below what sellers were getting last year, ...
04/13/2007
Home is Where Your Heart Is!!The home with the red star at the front door16243 W Maui Lane | Surprise| AZ | 85379   MLS#2738059SUCCESS IN SHARINGAwesome starter home, includes all appliances and freezer in garage.  Wonderful floor plan with ease of movement through the home easy access from garag...
04/05/2007
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As a realtor® I am committed to assisting families identify and purchase their home offering them an opportunity to realize their vision of the American Dream.  Increased home prices have made these opportunities a bit more challenging and I find satisfaction in sharing community resources with p...
03/26/2007
Last week, I attended a continuing education program for agents. Our speaker advised that, "There are 45,000+ listings in the area, 22,500 genuine and the other 22,000 'fishing' for a buyer hoping for a large increase in equity!" At my exercise class earlier this week, one of my friends remembere...
02/07/2007
I received an email from a client today advising that they have received nasty grams from other realtors they interviewed prior to selecting me as their listing agent.What happened to losing gracefully?
01/10/2007
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