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Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats
Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:
11/20 – 11/27 here are the numbers:
1) Active Listings- 273, 179 are Traditional Sales, 94 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
2) Under Contract- 327, 109 are Traditional Sales, 218 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
3) Sold Last Week- 48 Homes, 27 are Traditional Sales, 21 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
STOP! Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.
A common complaint I hear from home owners is “How do I stop junk mail?” This is especially true for new home owners who find they’re bombarded by catalogs and advertisements intended for the previous owners.
Not only is eliminating junk mail a personal convenience, but it’s also good for the planet. Who hasn’t lugged 60 pounds of junk mail down to the curb on recycling night and thought, “I can’t believe all of this paper and ink is wasted.”?
Well, if you’re looking for a free and easy way to cut down on the unwanted catalogs, coupons, credit card offers, circulars (and more!), then be sure to check out CatalogChoice.org (http://www.catalogchoice.org).
Catalog Choice lets you opt out of direct marketers’ databases, ensuring that you receive less junk (and your privacy is protected). Register for a free account and you can immediately begin cutting down on all of that unwanted mail.
How does it work? Catalog Choice gets your opt-outs processed by the senders. You can track your opt-outs, and if you receive the mail again, Catalog Choice will follow up. They work with over 4000 companies to honor your choices and have processed over 20 million opt-outs by over 1.4 million account holders.
Take control of your home’s mailbox today!
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Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats
Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:
11/20 – 11/27 here are the numbers:
1) Active Listings- 279, 179 are Traditional Sales, 100 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
2) Under Contract- 336, 104 are Traditional Sales, 232 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
3) Sold Last Week- 25 Homes, 12 are Traditional Sales, 13 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.
Christmas and Chanukah 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high
gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods --merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!
It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in
a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift
certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about
a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this
isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave
your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at
your hometown theatre.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas and Chanukah is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. These Holidays are now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.
THIS is the new American Christmas and Chanukah tradition.
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion
groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in
your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations,
and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what this Holiday season should be about?
Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats
Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:
10/23 – 10/30 here are the numbers:
1) Active Listings- 264, 177 are Traditional Sales, 87 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
2) Under Contract- 333, 96are Traditional Sales, 237 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
3) Sold Last Week- 38 Homes, 16 are Traditional Sales, 22 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.
Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats
Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:
8/7 – 8/14 here are the numbers:
1) Active Listings- 323, 186 are Traditional Sales, 137 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
2) Under Contract- 340, 72 are Traditional Sales, 268 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
3) Sold Last Week- 35 Homes, 13 are Traditional Sales, 22 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.
Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats
Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:
6/26– 7/3 here are the numbers:
1) Active Listings- 314, 181 are Traditional Sales, 133 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
2) Under Contract- 350, 87 are Traditional Sales, 263 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
3) Sold Last Week- 65 Homes, 23 are Traditional Sales, 42 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
Would you like to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Just ask Richie.
Wacky Weekly Wednesday Ahwatukee Real Estate Stats
Each Wednesday as your Ahwatukee Realtor, I will report to you the previous week’s Statistics regarding Home Sales in Zip Codes 85044, 85045, 85048. (IF you would like these Statistics for YOUR neighborhood, let me know) I will report to you the following:
6/19– 6/26 here are the numbers:
1) Active Listings- 323, 187 are Traditional Sales, 136 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
2) Under Contract- 378, 95 are Traditional Sales, 283 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
3) Sold Last Week- 33 Homes, 14 are Traditional Sales, 19 are Short Sales or Foreclosures.
If there is any other information that you would like to know, just ask Richie.