From the monthly archives:

January 2011

Get your Confidential Documents Shredded in South Scottsdale

by Dru Bloomfield on January 24, 2011

The Scottsdale Police Department is hosting one of their regular Document Shredding & Drug Destruction Events this week. Bring personal documents to be shredded on site, suggested donation of $2/box. Bring expired and/or unwanted over the counter and prescription drugs for collect and proper disposal. Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, from 9 am to noon. [...]

My Newest Listing: Easy Scottsdale Living

by Dru Bloomfield on January 23, 2011

I’ve just listed a patio home for sale in Sandpiper, located in the heart of McCormick Ranch.  Here’s a short slide show that will give you a feel for the layout and condition of the home. Sandpiper is a gated community, located on the south side of McCormick Parkway, between Scottsdale and Hayden Roads.  We [...]

Martin Luther King: “I have a dream”

by Dru Bloomfield on January 17, 2011

Jay Thompson suggested listening to Martin Luther King’s full “I have a dream” speech today.  I did, and am sharing it with you, too.  Martin Luther King Day The speech begins: I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history [...]

A Bright Note in Scottsdale Real Estate

by Dru Bloomfield on January 16, 2011

Sometimes it takes a longer term perspective to see the brighter side of life real estate. The Cromford Report has been my go-to source for Phoenix Metro real estate stats since the day I discovered it.  Mike Orr, the creator, has a talent for cleaning up data and putting statistics in an easy to understand [...]

Scottsdale’s Hazardous Household Waste Collection

by Dru Bloomfield on January 7, 2011

The City of Scottsdale provides an easy way to dispose of your household hazardous wastes.  They set up a super-efficient drop off location several times a year. The next event is January 8th, 2011. ITEMS ACCEPTED Photo Chemicals Automotive Fluids Household Cleaners Pool Acids / Chlorine Solvents and Thinners Paints / Stains / Varnishes Household and [...]

Such an awesome story, I just have to share

by Dru Bloomfield on January 6, 2011

Watch, enjoy, dream, believe.  Happy New Year to you all!

Greater Phoenix Homes Sales Set Record in December 2010

by Dru Bloomfield on January 6, 2011

Jim Sexton, Owner and Broker of John Hall & Associates shares his monthly real estate update for December 2010. Short and sweet. Jim Sexton tells it like it is.   Best December ever, in terms of number of sales. 10% over 2009.  24% over 2008. Prices did do a double dip because of the number [...]