During this time of record low mortgage rates, many people still seem to be surprised when they hear of how many homes are selling for cash. Recent numbers released by the Arizona Regional MLS show that 2011 saw the second highest number of home sales in the last decade, which was surpassed only by the […]
Monday At The Market
Are you one of those people that is not a big fan of Mondays? You know, a busy beginning to a very hectic week after an awesome weekend… Well, you’re in luck because Mondays no longer have to suck. Take a deep breath and head over to the Phoenix Public Market. This treasure of a […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – January Boat Rides Don’t Suck
I took this pic a few weeks ago when I was down by Tempe Town Lake with my kids. Yesterday, I was reminded about it when talking to my cousin who lives in Chicago. Interestingly enough, it was a gorgeous day in Tempe today. High 70’s with plenty of sunshine and a nice breeze is […]
Plan Ahead If Riding METRO Tomorrow
Remember when a portion of the light rail line was shut down because of some work being done at Freeport McMoRan? Well, guess what… There will be similar similar delays tomorrow as a helicopter will be flying around Downtown Phoenix. Here’s part of the scoop from METRO: Helicopter Lift at Central/Washington 01/29/12 05:00 AM – […]
Time To Talk Tempe Streetcar Again
So, here’s a meeting you might not want to miss if you are interested in learning more about the proposed Tempe Streetcar project. The meeting looks to be about design guidelines for the look and feel of the stations. While this is cool stuff to know, there is sure to be a person or two […]
Real Estate Market Says Go For A Walk
Most of us know the importance of walk ability when it comes to choosing a place to live. As we’ve said before, it seems like more people in the Phoenix Metropolitan area are becoming aware of a more urban lifestyle, but most still prefer to drive. We’ve heard a lot about the trend to build […]
Kind Of A Big Deal
I once sat in a room at a large real estate conference and heard a friend say, “I’m kind of a big deal.” Believe it or not, that friend was NOT Tyler Hurst. Yes, Tyler’s the guy that will “wear his name on his shirt”, will do what he wants, and say what he thinks. […]
Looking at 2011 Light Rail Milestones
Recently, METRO published a list of 2011 milestones for the Phoenix light rail system. It’s a pretty impressive list, the press release can be found below. Because I’m a bit lazy, I have just added some links to their press release for you to get more information about some of the milestones. One that I […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – The Mouth That Roars
Around here, we like to keep things a little social. In fact, I’ve met some seriously awesome people through social media over the past few years. While many have heard of the Twitter prowess that is Jeff Moriarty, and social media powerhouses like Pete Cashmore from Mashable, there is an even more constant roar in […]
METRO Announces Light Rail Service For P. F. Chang’s Marathon
You all know that taking the light rail to the P.F. Chang’s Marathon is a piece of cake, right? As with many things, “some restrictions will apply.” Check out today’s press release from METRO Light Rail. See our Phoenix light rail map for directions to the P.F. Changs Rock n Roll Marathon. For immediate release […]