From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Need a reminder about “doing the right thing, at the right time”, even if it seems to break the rules?

Last week, I had the good fortune to listen to Mike Orr’s presentation at the Arizona Regional MLS Technopalooza.  I’ve been a subscriber of Mike’s Cromford Report for sometime, but haven’t had a chance to learn from him directly. One of the most interesting insights he shared was that some of the metrics we commonly use [...]

Friday Fun – Thinking Outside the Box

by Dru Bloomfield on April 24, 2009

Just in case you need a reminder about some of the crazy, out-of-the-box thinking that’s possible.

Scottsdale is one of those long, skinny towns that has very definite north, south, and central neighborhoods.  Prices tend to increase, from south to north. Today, I’ve created some charts (with the help of Altos Research) to show the current differences in these varying markets. Current median list price for South Scottsdale (85257) has dropped down [...]

What can you say?

by Dru Bloomfield on April 17, 2009

Here’s a couple photos of a foreclosure property in Phoenix. And a view from the upstairs loft. Photo credit: D. Patrick Lewis   What can you say? Mostly we are speechless. If you are buying a bank-owned home, please, please, please, do yourself a favor and get a home inspection.

Phoenix Real Estate Market Update

by Dru Bloomfield on April 17, 2009

Earlier this week, I read the Phoenix Real Estate Market by Tom Ruff on the John Hall & Associates blog. Lots of good info that validates some of my experience with lender owned properties over the past month, plus brings to light some additional encouraging news about our local real estate market. Phoenix area home sales are up. [...]

“It’s just another challenge”

by Dru Bloomfield on April 16, 2009

I connect with this video on so many levels, and hope you take the time to enjoy and savor this young man’s golf journey.  Sports can be very important to a person with special needs. As a parent of a teen, with his own set of challenges, I can tell you that passions for excellence run [...]