Archive for February, 2008

MOST OTHER INDUSTRIES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, AVOIDING THE DOWNTURN

Again, The Kiplinger Editors have interesting data on Southern California.
It is important to mention because again, they are experts on California and their information is regional, not national.
What do they say?
Tourism is getting a huge boost because of how strong the Euro is right now. “High tech will benefit from consumer demand for cell phones, […]


Avril Lavigne Putting — Pulling Her Mansion

Young rocker Avril Lavigne has been getting cash offers for her estate in Beverly Hills.
Built in 1990, the villa-style house has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, gardens, spa, tennis court and many other amenities, which are typical of Mulholland Estates.
As The Los Angeles Times reports , the house received a cash offer of $5.2 million […]


What Makes A Good Real Estate Agent

Author: Marc B. Entz
Finding a top real estate agent will not only make selling your house easier, a good agent can also save you considerable money. They know the local real estate market and study the changes that occur periodically. The agent is your “eyes on the street” and can be a big asset to […]


Lake Powell Colorado River Flood Update

On Friday the good news started hitting the papers. It was a SUCCESS!!
The general thought is that this flood is all about the endangered fishies. It is, no doubt, but in my book it is also about the sustainable habitat downstream that has been created by the dam, as well as us wee humans enjoyment […]


Freeway restrictions in Phoenix Valley (July 25-28)

Well, the heat index is certainly rising, but that isn’t preventing ADOT from continuing it’s work to enhance many of our roadways this weekend. The good news, as you can see from the details below, is that most of the work is not going to result in actual road closures - just some lane […]


Where should I live? How much can I afford?

“Where should I live?” and “How much house can I afford?” Two very basic questions I get asked often when buyers consider buying a home in the Phoenix, Arizona area. My answer would be very similar when it’s a home purchase or any property purchase for that matter. Whether for primary residence, investment […]


Getting a real estate license

Real estate brokering is known as a very lucrative business and a lot of people are working as real estate agents throughout the nation. Not only are they making good money, they are also contributing to the society in a way i.e. by helping the sellers in selling their property and at the same time […]


Ovation Penthouse Features | St Pete Condo

Ovation St Petersburg Condos. These gracious 6,171-square-foot residences feature 12-foot ceilings and 180 linear feet of glass, as well as a library, fitness room, and lounge. Make a grand entrance through your private elevator lobby, as panoramic views of the city and bay unfold before you.
Ovation Penthouse
3 bedrooms, 3½ baths
Library, fitness room, and lounge
Air-conditioned […]


As most people expected, the Federal Reserve did

As most people expected, the Federal Reserve did cut interest rates in September, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that mortgage rates are going down, too, since the two rates aren’t inextricably tied together. That was made apparent back in 2003, when the Fed adjusted rates thirteen times in a six-month period–eight times down and five […]