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Greatest real estate agent in the world
2008-02-14 02:20:00
Greatest real estate agent in the world - I have a feeling you’re going to be seeing a few posts along these lines coming up. REW is having an SEO contest (Search Engnie Optimization). The winner is...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Greatest real estate agent in the world", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/grea test-real-estate-agent-in-the-world/752" });
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Used our Contact Form Lately? I?m So Stupid?
2008-02-13 22:16:00
If you’ve used the contact form on our “Contact Us” page recently, I likely didn’t get your message. At some unknown point in time, that form stopped working. I’m not at my PC or laptop, so I can’t say for certain when was the last time I know it worked. I’m almost certain I got ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Used our Contact Form Lately? I’m So Stupid …", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/used -our-contact-form-lately-im-so-stupid/750 " });
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Revised Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Released
2008-02-13 20:00:00
Landlords and tenants would be well advised to keep abreast of changes made to the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA). ( PDF version available ) Numerous changes were recently made to the ARLTA.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Revised Arizona Residential Lease Agreement Released ", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/revi sed-arizona-residential-lease-agreement-r eleased/749" });

Building Referral Partner Relationships with ?Web 2.0?
2008-02-13 02:12:00
A recent comment thread at Agent Genius said (in part): In fact, I would contend that it would be difficult to pursue traditional strategies such as building referral partner relationships and put the time into blogging. . . I have to whole-heartedly and completely disagree with that statement. I believe I’ve built an amazing bunch of “partners” ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Building Referral Partner Relationships with “Web 2.0″", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/buil ding-referral-partner-relationships-with- web-20/748" });
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Follow Up to ?How to Survive a Phoenix Winter?
2008-02-12 21:49:00
Back in December, I wrote a post titled How to Survive a Phoenix Winter . I beleive I annoyed a few fine citizens of the Northeast, Midwest, North and even Canada. I just thought I'd provide an updateSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Follow Up to “How to Survive a Phoenix Winter”", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/foll ow-up-to-how-to-survive-a-phoenix-winter/ 745" });

Project Lifeline: Major Lenders Delaying Foreclosure
2008-02-12 20:29:00
Project Lifeline was announced by the Treasury Department today. Six major lenders are offering to delay some foreclosures for 30 days to try to work out a more affordable mortgage for those deliquentSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Project Lifeline: Major Lenders Delaying Foreclosure ", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/proj ect-lifeline-major-lenders-delaying-forec losure/743" });
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Renting your Home? Check for Mummies in the Bathtub
2008-02-12 02:48:00
A years-old mummified body has been found in a cottage bathtub beneath layers of wood, plastic, dirt and sand, Phoenix police said.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Renting your Home ? Check for Mummies in the Bathtub", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/rent ing-your-home-check-for-mummies-in-the-ba thtub/742" });
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Channel 5 Investigates - What does it take to sell your house?
2008-02-11 06:13:00
If you’re in Phoenix, tune in to Channel 5 News at 10:00 on Monday. Find out if the Channel 5 video editors can work enough magic to keep the Phoenix Real Estate Guy from sounding like a buffoon. It’s always interesting to see what these folks will do paring 20 minutes of video down to 2. Maybe ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Channel 5 Investigates - What does it take to sell your house?", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/chan nel-5-investigates-what-does-it-take-to-s ell-your-house/741" });
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In Search of Customer Service Excellence
2008-02-10 23:20:00
Superior customer service lands a customer for life.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "In Search of Customer Service Excellence", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/in-s earch-of-customer-service-excellence/739" });
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The LA Times on Real Estate Blogging
2008-02-10 21:48:00
Ann Brenhoff of the LA Times has a good article out today on real estate blogging. Lots of my RE.net buddies got a mention, congrats to all! Lar, T, Athol, Greg, Kris, Dustin, Josh, Diane, Marlow. Yep even Ben and Debi, a couple of fine upstanding “bubbleheads” (no offense intended!) Brenhoff does a nice job balancing the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The LA Times on Real Estate Blogging ", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the- la-times-on-real-estate-blogging/738" });
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How to Sell your Phoenix Home (or not): Tips of the Day
2008-02-09 18:04:00
The lesson here for home sellers is two-fold: 1) If you want to sell your home, you need to make it readily available for showing... 2) Make sure your agent is calendar savvy SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How to Sell your Phoenix Home (or not): Tips of the Day", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/how- to-sell-your-phoenix-home-or-not-tips-of- the-day/737" });

[help] - Tornado Victims RE.net Fund
2008-02-08 06:40:00
Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi. At least 55 57 dead, scores more injured, thousands homeless. Untold millions in property loss. AgentGenius is spooling up a fundraiser.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "[help] - Tornado Victims RE.net Fund ", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/help -tornado-victims-renet-fund/736" });
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The Great Debate: Shaw v. Wilson at RealEstatePolitics.com
2008-02-08 05:55:00
Feb 11 at RealEstatePolitics.com This could be interesting…  . SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Great Debate : Shaw v. Wilson at RealEstatePolitics.com", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the- great-debate-shaw-v-wilson-at-realestatep oliticscom/734" });
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You?re Blogging at HomeGain Now?
2008-02-07 23:33:00
Within a few minutes of my first contribution to the HomeGain Blog , I got two emails from acquaintances in the real estate blog world asking me why in the world I would do such a thing.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "You’re Blogging at HomeGain Now?", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/your e-blogging-at-homegain-now/733" });

From the Inbox: Why are we Seeing an Influx of Canadian Buyers in the Phoen
2008-02-06 08:03:00
Why are we Seeing an Influx of Canadian Buyers in the Phoenix Real Estate Market?” Parity of the Canadian Dollar to the US dollar is a primary factor.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "From the Inbox : Why are we Seeing an Influx of Canadian Buyers in the Phoenix Real Estate Market?", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/from -the-inbox-why-are-we-seeing-an-influx-of -canadian-buyers-in-the-phoenix-real-esta te-market/731" });

Need an Optometrist in the East Valley? Don?t Go to Nationwide Vision!
2008-02-05 23:45:00
The following rant is provided by and is the opinion of a disgruntled consumer. Avoid Nationwide Vision at 5052 S. Power Rd. Mesa AZ 85212. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Need an Optometrist in the East Valley ? Don’t Go to Nationwide Vision!", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/need -an-optometrist-in-the-east-valley-dont-g o-to-nationwide-vision/729" });
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Don?t Forget to Vote Tuesday!
2008-02-05 07:19:00
Vote on Tuesday ! Maricopa County Polling place finder, and link to early voting registration.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Don’t Forget to Vote Tuesday!", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/dont -forget-to-vote-tuesday/728" });
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Caffeine with Free Wifi in the (real) Valley
2008-02-04 20:58:00
Here are some East Valley locals with free wifi access. If you know of more, please chime in!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Caffeine with Free Wifi in the (real) Valley", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/caff eine-with-free-wifi-in-the-real-valley/72 7" });
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Pollack Says: Phoenix Real Estate Market Will Take 3 - 5 Years for Full Rec
2008-02-04 03:24:00
Pollack Says: Phoenix Real Estate Market Will Take 3 - 5 Years for Full Recovery. Data jammed PDF file includedSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Pollack Says: Phoenix Real Estate Market Will Take 3 - 5 Years for Full Recovery", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/poll ack-says-phoenix-real-estate-market-will- take-3-5-years-for-full-recovery/726" });
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Do You *Really* Want to Sell Your Phoenix Home?
2008-02-02 00:58:00
Hoem Sell ers: Are you just playing a game, hoping the combination of ignorant buyer and lousy agent stumble across your home? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Do You *Really* Want to Sell Your Phoenix Home ?", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/do-y ou-really-want-to-sell-your-phoenix-home/ 725" });

New Blog of the Week: Bonzai Real Estate Blog
2008-02-01 17:07:00
Normally I won’t “promote” a blog until it’s been going for at least a few months. But trust me, this is going to be a good one.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Blog of the Week : Bonzai Real Estate Blog", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/new- blog-of-the-week-bonzai-real-estate-blog/ 724" });
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Photo Radar Gone Bad: Scottsdale Dismisses 589 Photo Radar Speeding Tickets
2008-01-31 18:27:00
If you got a photo radar speeding ticket at the intersection of Shea Boulevard and 120th Street in Scottsdale between December 7 and January 4, today is your lucky day.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Photo Radar Gone Bad: Scottsdale Dismisses 589 Photo Radar Speeding Tickets ", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/phot o-radar-gone-bad-scottsdale-dismisses-589 -photo-radar-speeding-tickets/722" });
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Hosting Switch in Progress
2008-01-31 07:59:00
Bear with me while I work on switching the blog hosting from GoDaddy to Media Temple. Hopefully in a couple of hours, all will be well. Things will likely be goofy for awhile… Will update here when I think I’m done. Update: All seems well. It can take a couple of days for the DNS ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hosting Switch in Progress ", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/host ing-switch-in-progress/719" });
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Fed Funds Rate Cut another 50bps
2008-01-30 21:52:00
As was generally expected, the Fed cut the Fed Funds rate another 50 basis points (0.5%) today to 3.0%. This does not necessarily mean mortgage rates will drop.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Fed Funds Rate Cut another 50bps", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/fed- funds-rate-cut-another-50bps-2/717" });
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Simple Acts of Kindness
2008-01-29 18:07:00
If you do nothing else today, read this: Simple Acts of Kindness and Caring SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Simple Acts of Kindness", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/simp le-acts-of-kindness/713" });
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To My Friends in Saskatoon ? Buy a House in Phoenix!
2008-01-29 17:10:00
Jacquelyn from Point2 shared this little gem on the current weather in Saskatoon — way up north in Saskatchewan, Canada. And I thought it was cold here in Gilbert, Arizona this morning: St...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "To My Friends in Saskatoon — Buy a House in Phoenix !", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/to-m y-friends-in-saskatoon-buy-a-house-in-pho enix/712" });
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Real Estate Blogger Fired and Sued for $25M
2008-01-29 06:33:00
Miami area real estate blogger writes about a condo developer. Says they filed bankruptcy in the 80’s and probably will again. Developer sues blogger for defamation. To th...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Blogger Fired and Sued for $25M", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/real -estate-blogger-fired-and-sued-for-25m/70 7" });
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Growing Pains on Phoenix Real Estate Guy
2008-01-29 01:15:00
Since switching themes on Jan 16, I’ve been doinking with the underlying code — tweaking this, twisting that. It’s a sickness, and I’m having trouble stopping. So far, there have only been two panic stricken moments where I thought I’d imploded the entire blog. Fortunately those moments were between 2:00 and 3:00am when most normal ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Growing Pains on Phoenix Real Estate Guy", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/grow ing-pains-on-phoenix-real-estate-guy/706" });
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Going to Mexico? New Border Crossing Rules Jan 31, 2008
2008-01-28 17:35:00
Rules for getting into the US change on Jan 31, 2008. Here is an overview of the requirements. Driving to Mexico .SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Going to Mexico? New Border Crossing Rules Jan 31, 2008", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/goin g-to-mexico-new-border-crossing-rules-jan -31-2008/705" });
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Presidential Candidates? Plans to Fix the ?Subprime Crisis?
2008-01-28 02:13:00
The candidates speak on the subprime crisis. I really only have one rule on this blog, and that’s to not discuss politics. But when politics and real estate collide, that rule goes out the window. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Presidential Candidates ’ Plans to Fix the “Subprime Crisis”", url: "http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/pres idential-candidates-plans-to-fix-the-subp rime-crisis/704" });
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