From the monthly archives:

May 2008

We’re Back Up!

by Dru Bloomfield on May 19, 2008

Have been spending quite a bit of time with my computer hat on for the past few days.  It’s times like this that I’m thankful that I did learn something in all those years of college, since my understanding and experience really did come into play with solving the problems I encountered. First off, I’d [...]

Apologies!

by Dru Bloomfield on May 16, 2008

Have upgraded my blog and am now experiencing technical difficulties which may take a day or two to resolve. My apologies! I’m working on it.

Keeping an Eye on Scottsdale Real Estate

by Dru Bloomfield on May 14, 2008

Jay Butler at Arizona Stat University published his updated real estate report, covering the Phoenix metropolitan area, yesterday.  Greater Phoenix resale numbers up for April, median prices down But, the bottom line for Scottsdale is that the number of homes sold and median sales price is down. Per the report: The Scottsdale resale home market declined from [...]

Rules for the Road

by Dru Bloomfield on May 14, 2008

I have grand visions, at times, of accomplishing all that my overly active mind comes up with.  And then I stumble somewhere along the way, or there’s a change in the landscape that I must adapt to.  In life, and in real estate. One of my grand schemes this year was to create a personal [...]

One Thing You Should Know about Zillow

by Dru Bloomfield on May 12, 2008

I’m as curious as the next person, and have checked Zillow out more than a few times.  I post my listings there, and in the past, have even paid for advertising.  Last year, I sold a client’s home that I’d listed there.  I’ve tried to remain neutral in my position. However, when I read this post [...]

Phoenix Real Estate Experts Assess Market

by Dru Bloomfield on May 12, 2008

Want to know what several of the local real estate experts have to say about our current market? Today’s article at AZCentral.com, 3 experts sift through rubble of Valley market for signs of life, gives some insights, and shows that there’s not any one clear answer.  I think it’s worth the time to read, whether you are considering [...]

Have I Forgotten I’m a Scottsdale Realtor?

by Dru Bloomfield on May 11, 2008

This has been one of those weeks where I’ve had so much to write about in the world around me, that I feel like I’ve neglected to share much what’s going on in the world of Scottsdale real estate.  I have a half written post on what constitutes a low-ball offer in today’s market.  I’m [...]