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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 making [...]

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Interesting choice of title for article in the Arizona Republic for the just released census updates:
Valley population gains moderating
Last year, Maricopa County (home to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and most of the metropolitan Phoenix area) was the fastest growing county in the U.S. based on number of residents added, according to a just released census estimate.  [...]

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The seasonally adjusted Arizona Business Conditions Index rose to 53.8 in October from 48.2 last month, an 11.5 percent increase. An Arizona Business Conditions Index reading of over 50 indicates that the local economy is growing, while a reading below 50 suggests a slowdown in the overall level of economic activity in the near term. [...]

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Yesterday, I was reminded just how quickly the Phoenix Metro area continues to grow, so I thought I’d figure out just how many people are moving here a day, to get a better perspective.

It’s amazing to see that more than 300 people have been, and still are, moving to the Phoenix Metropolitan area per day!   [...]

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Elliott D. Pollack provides some of the most extensive and easily understandable economic data for Arizona and the Phoenix metropolitan area. Some day, I’d like to hear the dialog that accompanies their comprehensive PowerPoint presentations. I just reviewed the latest CEO/CFO presentation posted on their web site, and find that it’s a message of subdued (long-term) optimism.
Here are [...]

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