Oct. 14, 2005: The real estate market is still sizzling in Phoenix' West Valley Oct. 21, 2005: Price your Phoenix-area home right and it will sell Oct. 28, 2005: Getting a handle on leverage in the mortgage lending process Nov. 4, 2005: Creative negotiations could land you a home bargain in the Phoenix real estate market Nov. 11, 2005: Make your first open house the only one Nov. 18, 2005: Little white signs are tin-eared real estate marketing Nov. 25, 2005: Short-term interest hikes shouldn't discourage Phoenix-area home buyers Nov. 25, 2005: Seller's paying of closing costs could be a win-win situation for first-time home buyers Dec. 2, 2005: The sky won't fall in the Phoenix real estate market, but you can expect change Dec. 9, 2005: In the Phoenix real estate market, home improvements don't necessarily mean a higher selling price Dec. 16, 2005: Make your home's mushrooming value work for you with a Phoenix rental property Dec. 23, 2005: Despite condo trend, the single-family home is still king in the Greater Phoenix real estate market Dec. 30, 2005: The perils of pre- and post-possession for home buyers and sellers Jan. 6, 2006: Timid real estate investor lost chance for large Phoenix area rental home gain Jan. 13, 2006: Big money can still be made in hot Phoenix home market Jan. 20, 2006: The best time to list your home for sale: Friday mornings Jan. 27, 2006: Phoenix-area rentals can be a good investment if you can weather negative cash flow Feb. 3, 2006: Strategy and timing are everything in making a purchase offer on your dream home Feb. 10, 2006: The homeowner who blocks his own sale Feb. 17, 2006: In real estate, market value is the rule: You cannot sell a house for more than it's worth, and you cannot buy a house for less than it's worth Feb. 24, 2006: You'll like the Phoenix real estate market better in April... Mar. 2, 2006: Realtors keep the home-buying process free of personal issues Mar. 10, 2006: A vacant residential property requires attention, espcially in the Phoenix area Mar. 17, 2006: Home sellers, don't tell the buyer's agent your reason for selling Mar. 24/31, 2006: 'Cheap' Phoenix home may not be what it seems Apr. 7, 2006: Divorcing couples need togetherness on sale the sale of their house Apr. 14, 2006: Many factors affect a home's value in the Phoenix real estate market Apr. 21, 2006: Using the web to buy a home may not be the best idea Apr. 28, 2006: How to make your Phoenix-area house sell slowly May 5, 2006: 'Homey' feel is a lure for attracting women home buyers May 12, 2006: Let Realtor do his job and price your house for the Phoenix real estate marketplace May 19, 2006: The psychology of pricing homes for a quicker sale in the Phoenix real estate market May 26, 2006: A rental house in the Phoenix area can be a smart opportunity if it is set up as business June 2, 2006: Tips for Phoenix real estate investors on avoiding unexpected fees and penalties June 9, 2006: Secret of getting a great real estate deal: Be willing to walk away June 16, 2006: Win-win deals are best for home buyers June 23, 2006: First-time home buyers' search provides good lessons for both buyers and sellers June 30, 2006: Two out of three ain't bad when buying a home in Phoenix July 7, 2006: How much should you put down as an earnest deposit on a home purchase? July 14, 2006: In real estate transactions, dual agency benefits neither buyer nor seller July 21, 2006: Who pays whom for real estate? Follow the money... July 28, 2006: Home buyers should negotiate compensation for their real estate agents Aug. 4, 2006: Don't be chicken about the Phoenix area real estate market Aug. 11, 2006: Phoenix home sellers should select a price to make their house stand out in the marketplace Aug. 18, 2006: Getting a home inspection is important, but don't let it scare you off Aug. 25, 2006: Make your rooms make sense when selling your home Sep. 1, 2006: An escape clause in real estate employment contracts would help everyone Sep. 8, 2006: Who pays when 'seller pays closing costs'? The buyer... Sep. 15, 2006: Here are some blogs that stay on top of the real estate market Sep. 22, 2006: Greater Phoenix home buyers: Protect yourself from agent bonus fees by builders Sep. 29, 2006: Repeat after me: Mr. Realtor, what do you charge? Oct. 6, 2006: The Greater Phoenix real estate market is slow, but it's not on life support Oct. 13, 2006: For-sale-by-owner home sellers can help move the real estate market into a new world for buyers Oct. 20, 2006: Online real estate search can be fun, but it offers too few details Oct. 27, 2006: Learning to negotiate the buyer's agent's commission Nov. 03, 2006: Want to stop sprawl in Metropolitan Phoenix? Government needs to stay out of the real estate business Nov. 10, 2006: Helping my clients make a great deal on a new home purchase in Phoenix even better Nov. 17, 2006: The home buyer is always liable for the mortgage Nov. 24, 2006: Be careful what you sign with your real estate broker Dec. 1, 2006: The best estimate of the value of a home comes from an appraiser Dec. 8, 2006: The price downturn in the Phoenix real estate market is less than scary Dec. 15, 2006: Real estate web sites offer exciting options Dec. 22, 2006: Cutting out the middle man in a real estate sale might cost you Dec. 29, 2006: The most important information in a real estate transaction comes with experience Jan. 5, 2007: Communication is a good reason to use Realtor Jan. 12, 2007: Blogs can help Realtors connect with communities Jan. 19, 2007: Phoenix-area home sellers who aren't motivated can create headaches Jan. 26, 2007: A recent refinancing can make selling a house costly in the Phoenix real estate market Feb. 02, 2007: A home seller who doesn't move out on time can create a legal tangle Feb. 09, 2007: Phoenix home sellers: Are you ready for cherry-picking time? Feb. 16, 2007: 'Fizzbos' fizzle because of three key marketing issues Feb. 23, 2007: Homeowners associations (HOAs) don't deserve hate; they have a purpose Mar. 2, 2007: Today's Metropolitan Phoenix real estate market should dictate price of a home for sale Mar. 9, 2007: Passive marketing can swing the balance in your favor in the Phoenix real estate market Mar. 16, 2007: On-line real estate databases can fall short of buyers' and sellers' needs Mar. 23, 2007: Realty.bots will make home sellers happy Mar. 30, 2007: A skilled Realtor in the Phoenix real estate market is the bargain of lifetime April 06, 2007: Web site builds a community of real estate consumers and vendors April 13, 2007: How to prioritize your home-buying negotiation in the current Phoenix real estate market April 20, 2007: Attention Arizona Board of Appraisal: An internet real estate valuation is not an appraisal April 27, 2007: Arizona State vs. Zillow.com will be a lengthy bout May 4, 2007: Picture this: Digital photos can sell your home in the Valley of the Sun May 11, 2007: Video has a place in home sales, but use it wisely May 18, 2007: New Arizona real-estate licensing law fails consumers May 25, 2007: The MLS 'ad' crackdown is a waste of time June 1, 2007: Arizona real estate licensing fuels debate June 8, 2007: The consumer is the loser with Arizona real estate licensing June 15, 2007: A short list of questions serves to answer why Arizona's real estate license laws should be repealed June 22, 2007: Arizona state rethinks crackdown on online home appraisals June 29, 2007: iPhone may herald a whole new way to shop for homes July 6, 2007: Celebrating the father of our freedoms: The freedom to own real estate July 13, 2007: Not all Phoenix area neighborhoods are feeling a downturn in real estate values July 20, 2007: What makes a home sell in the curent Phoenix real estate climate? Marketing, preparation -- and especially price July 27, 2007: A by-owner home seller is no match for a skilled Phoenix Realtor Aug. 3, 2007: Why didn't your Phoenix-area house sell? Price, preparation, presentation -- and availability Aug. 10, 2007: Mortgage meltdown? The end of the world has been delayed again Aug. 17, 2007: How to take away buyers' objections to drawbacks in a home Aug. 24, 2007: Is Phoenix a buyer's market? You bet, but even more than that, it's a Realtor's market Aug. 31, 2007: What can home sellers do differently to get their houses sold in the current Phoenix real estate market? Sept. 7, 2007: Doing an appraisal and an inspection in advance could swing the balance toward home sellers in Phoenix Sept. 14, 2007: If you assume the worst, what can you do to get your Metro Phoenix home sold now? Sept. 21, 2007: Fed trades a sharp pain followed by a quick recovery for an extended convalescence Sept. 28, 2007: Looking for a bargain-priced home in the Phoenix area? If you don't Flinch!, the seller will Oct. 5, 2007: You'll lose money if you buy a house? Which house? Oct. 12, 2007: New weblog documents and supports the transition to new a MLS system for the Phoenix real estate market Oct. 19, 2007: Your Metropolitan Phoenix house can't be sold if it can't be shown to buyers Oct. 26, 2007: Phoenix has it's problems, but they're small compared to those in other cities Nov. 02, 2007: How low can they go? Negotiating a real estate bargain in the Phoenix real estate market Nov. 09, 2007: Finding the best real estate deal in the Phoenix real estate market is a matter of balancing trade-offs Nov. 16, 2007: Real estate representation has never been about information brokerage Nov. 23, 2007: Consumers to Realtors: 'Don't push me, I'll pull you instead -- and if you push too hard, I'll pull away' Nov. 30, 2007: What do Canadian real estate investors know about the market in Phoenix that you don't know? Dec. 07, 2007: Web site demonstrates how much work goes into staging a home for sale Dec. 14, 2007: Government interference will prolong housing woes Dec. 21, 2007: Time of the signs: Let there be light -- for real estate signs, that is Dec. 28, 2007: For real estate in Metropolitan Phoenix, the pain of currency inflation may be enduring Jan. 05, 2008: Your real estate improvement goals for 2008 will be more financial than physical Jan. 12, 2008: Seller financing can give you an edge over your competition in the Phoenix real estate market Jan. 19, 2008: Net-borne buyers create new burdens for Phoenix real estate agents Jan. 26, 2008: Selling your Phoenix-area home in a declining market? The race is to the swift Feb. 02, 2008: If you've finally found your dream home in the Phoenix area -- don't dawdle Feb. 09, 2008: Choosing second-best could get you the best possible home Feb. 16, 2008: Down Payment Assistance is another creative financing option you can deploy to make sure yours is the home that sells Feb. 23, 2008: A custom weblog can be your home's 24-hour real estate salesperson on the world-wide web March 01, 2008: Dress up that custom weblog you've built to help sell your home March 08, 2008: How do you get visitors to come to your home's custom weblog? Shoe leather works well. Search engines? Not so much... March 15, 2008: Your rental home in Phoenix will generate positive cash flow -- but will it appreciate significantly in the coming years? March 22, 2008: In the Metropolitan Phoenix real estate market, our long, slow slide in home prices is finally encountering demand March 29, 2008: If you don't have to sell into the current Phoenix real estate market -- don't. But what if you do have to sell...? April 5, 2008: Looking for a bargain in Phoenix real estate? Add some elbow grease to your money and go for a bank-owned home April 12, 2008: Zillow.com's Mortgage Marketplace brings anonymous apples-to-apples mortgage rate quotes to consumers, free consumer leads to lenders April 19, 2008: Will Realtors be disintermediated by on-line tools? Probably not, but tech-savvy Realtors will supplant those who do not adapt April 26, 2008: The challenge for Realtors and lenders in the future: How do you sell to consumers who don't want to be sold? May 3, 2008: Do you want to make sure your home will sell? Little things matter May 10, 2008: Are you an investor looking for a Phoenix-area rental home that will stay rented? Buy a home that's worth living in May 17, 2008: The Flip digital video camera makes illustrating real estate ideas fast, convenient and fun May 24, 2008: Phoenix real estate conference teaches Realtors and lenders the brave new world of internet social media marketing May 31, 2008: Looking for the bottom? Real estate speculators are establishing the bottom-dollar price for lender-owned homes in Phoenix June 7, 2008: Has the Phoenix real estate market turned the corner? It's too early to tell, but May's results suggest we may be nearing the bottom June 14, 2008: Price matters -- but so does everything else: When buyers come to see your home, they're looking for reasons to reject it, not to buy it June 21, 2008: Investors are coming back to the Phoenix rental home market -- and with the right business plan they'll make money June 28, 2008: You probably won't sell your home for an above-market price, but even if you do, the home still has to appraise for that price July 5, 2008: Musical chairs: You can buy a home on leased land for a bargain price, but you must be prepared to sell before the music stops July 12, 2008: Don't learn all the wrong lessons about creative mortgages July 19, 2008: What's the obstacle to a paperless, iPhone-able real estate transaction? The sclerotic real estate industry itself July 26, 2008: A real estate sign of the times: Our first custom yard sign printed in both English and Spanish August 2, 2008: New FlexMLS system is a bold stride into the twenty-first century for Phoenix-area Multiple Listings Service August 9, 2008: There's more to the mortgage relief bill than just mortgage relief August 16, 2008: What went wrong in the Phoenix real estate market? We told homeowners to treat their homes like securities investments – and they did... August 23, 2008: Buy low? Sell high? You can't sell high for now, but prices are low enough that a buy-and-hold strategy could pay off handsomely August 30, 2008: With its new iPhone application, Trulia.com is taking on-line real estate search to the streets Sept. 6, 2008: August was a great month for real estate sales, but when 40% of buyers are pushed off the playing field, home prices could plummet Sept. 13, 2008: Fannie and Freddie fall to foreclosure, but, still, lenders lend Sept. 20, 2008: This endless election season may give the real estate market time to self-correct before new legislation can make things worse Sept. 27, 2008: In a declining market, buying a short sale is too tall an order Oct. 3, 2008: Other types of credit may be feeling the crunch, but home mortgages are still readily available Oct. 10, 2008: If you have cash or can qualify for a mortgage, this could be the ideal time to grab a bargain-priced home in the Phoenix area Oct. 17, 2008: This just might be the optimal time to buy a home in Phoenix Oct. 24, 2008: Foreclosure homes are sold 'as-is' -- but most need only minor restoration to bring them back to fully-livable condition Nov. 1, 2008: Restoring a bargain-priced lender-owned home is easy -- if you have cash -- but a HUD 203k rehab loan makes it easy even if you don't Nov. 8, 2008: How the new president is going to prolong the housing bust Nov. 15, 2008: A workout loan can be a win-win solution to avoiding foreclosure Nov. 22, 2008: The bottom of the Phoenix real estate market may be in sight -- but, alas, the end is not near Nov. 29, 2008: Someday soon we may have to turn back the clock on home lending Dec. 6, 2008: Seriously, who's a better risk for a mortgage than someone who has already lost a home to foreclosure? Dec. 13, 2008: For some, the most financially-astute course of action may be to fake their way to foreclosure Dec. 20, 2008: Workable real estate deals may require even more creativity Dec. 27, 2008: 'U.S adults' may not want foreclosed homes, but homebuyers sure do Jan. 3, 2009: If selling is not a viable option, you need to fall in love with your house all over again Jan. 10, 2009: Doing the right kinds of repairs and remodeling to your home is the key to maintaining its resale value Jan. 17, 2009: A pocket history of production home-building in the Phoenix-area Jan. 24, 2009: Looking to make changes in an older production home? Within limits, you can do just about anything you want Jan. 31, 2009: Remodeling your home -- if you do it right -- can add to your enjoyment now and to your resale value later Feb. 7, 2009: Are you planning on making expensive changes to your home? Make sure they'll make sense to future buyers Feb. 14, 2009: Prices for Phoenix-area real estate are very low, but are they low enough to justify a run on the market? Feb. 21, 2009: Obama's housing rescue plan won't rescue housing, but it will delay the eventual recovery of the real estate market Feb. 28, 2009: The federal government's housing casino will never play fair as long as there are votes to be bought by cheating March 7, 2009: Do you own a home in Metropolitan Phoenix? Trying to sell one? I feel your pain. But for investors and first-time home buyers, prices and interest rates are low and incentives abound. March 14, 2009: There is money to be made in Phoenix-area rental homes -- unless you lose it to a scam artist March 21, 2009: The Phoenix real estate market will turn around when our population rises to match our housing supply March 28, 2009: If you live where it snows and where rust is common, it might be time to think about moving to metropolitan Phoenix April 4, 2009: The five bad habits of highly ineffective real estate investors April 11, 2009: Taking the pulse of the Phoenix real estate market: Boom? Bust? Both? April 18, 2009: A good Realtor may be the key to preserving your parents' legacy when they pass away April 25, 2009: Is there a housing boom going on in the Phoenix real estate market? Or is this really just a Fool's Gold Rush? May 2, 2009: Are you looking for a flinty-eyed steward to protect the value of real estate? Whatever you do, don't turn to a banker! May 9, 2009: The goal of the BloodhoundBlog Unchained training conference is to push the bums out of the real estate business May 16, 2009: The $8,000 first-time home-buyers tax credit gets even juicier May 23, 2009: Foreclosures are bringing unscrupulous practices back to the Phoenix real estate market May 30, 2009: How Phoenix real estate investors can make their rental homes more appealing to tenants June 6, 2009: Do you want to save money in the Phoenix real estate market? Stop shopping for bargains and start shopping for value instead. June 13, 2009: Getting a $15,000 tax credit when you purchase your next home could be as easy as stealing candy from a baby... June 20, 2009: Cashing in on your $8,000 first-time home-buyer tax credit may take some effort in the current Phoenix real estate market June 27, 2009: Getting outbid for houses? Relax. Available homes are not in short supply, so there is no reason to overpay July 4, 2009: Private ownership of the land is the source not just of our freedom but of our civility and of our humanity itself July 11, 2009: Is this the right time to buy a house in Phoenix? It depends... July 18, 2009: With MLS listings available everywhere on the internet, why do you need a buyer's agent? July 25, 2009: Why should you enlist a buyer's agent to help you buy a home? Because you'll get a much better deal -- even if you pay full price August 1, 2009: The buyer's agent is the unsung hero of the home-buying process August 8, 2009: How real estate transactions can fall apart -- and how Realtors work to keep the parties together August 15, 2009: Fishing for the details takes the fun out of real estate fish stories August 22, 2009: Unleashing the power of internet technology on real estate transactions August 29, 2009: Does your smart-phone hold within it the future of real estate marketing? Sept. 5, 2009: Even though much of the current real estate "news" is really just hype, there can still be good reasons for you to be in the market Sept. 12, 2009: Are banks "warehousing" foreclosed homes in the Phoenix real estate market? If so, sooner or later something will have to give Sept. 19, 2009: When the weather finally breaks in Phoenix -- it breaks for ten solid months of pure paradise... Sept. 26, 2009: Looking for a reason to buy real estate? How about free ice cream? Oct. 3, 2009: Despite the hype, the long-term trend of home prices in Phoenix is still steadily downward Oct. 10, 2009: The news media may insist that the real estate market has turned the corner, but my attitude toward work is simple: "Just say yes!"