Aside from working Central Scottsdale residential and the general land markets, I’ve always been a sucker for historic neighborhoods and infill development opportunities. While researching some vacant lots owned by the City of Phoenix in the Garfield Historic District, a contact of mine at the city’s real estate acquisitions division let me know that a […]

I found these amazing heat maps showing the height of the distressed properties and foreclosure market in 2010, and the same maps as the market stabilizes.  When you visually see how bad the market was in terms of the markings in red, it’s really eye-popping.  At the height of the distressed market there were over […]

In the 21st Century information age of Google, Facebook, Twitter and iPhones being connected and having a web presence is a must.  If you have a business whether it be in its infancy or well established opportunities for growth exist online. Every business especially those that provide services to the public, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Lawyers […]

Most people have a personal Facebook page set up which allows them to communicate and interact with their friends and family.  However, many businesses are not taking advantage of this marketing tool and setting up a Facebook fan page for their business.  Having a Facebook fan page allows a business to advertise current promotions or […]

Research reveals that people under the age of 40 solely utilize the Web to research information, look up local business information and connect with others.  As a result, real estate agents, mortgage brokers and business owners are advertising through online media sources versus traditional print advertising.  Social media marketing is a term that describes use […]