I was with some friends in Tempe on Friday night and we somehow brought up the Mill Avenue District. ( shocking, I’m sure ) When Encore on Farmer was brought up, there was a “I didn’t even know about that” statement. It reminded me that I had been sent a copy of the rendering for […]
Community Spotlight – Rooms With A View
So, we are headed in to a big 4th of July weekend. Watching the fireworks at Tempe Beach Park is sure to be a big hit for a LOT of people. For hundreds of residents living near the shores of Tempe Town Lake, watching the fireworks displays could be as easy as looking out of […]
Phil Gordon Rockin’ The Rail Life Via Chateau On Central
It sounds like Phil Gordon isn’t too worried about finding a job next January. In fact, he must be pretty sure that his measly $80k salary as the Mayor of Phoenix is going to increase by just a little bit. According to azcentral, Mayor Gordon is the first one to step up to the plate […]
Will Arizona’s Aging Residents Face Poor Transportation Options?
I recently read another interesting report from our friends at Arizona PIRG. This time, they are discussing the aging population in the Phoenix area, particularly the needs of elderly people to have access to affordable public transportation. As we mentioned recently, we have seen increased demand for affordable housing along the line. While the younger […]
Jack Shack For Lease at Tapestry On Central
So, you want to lease a rockin’ place to live in the PHX that is conveniently located near the light rail line? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, you can lease an awesome place ( yes, awesome ) at the Tapestry on Central for less than $2200.00 […]
Luxurious Strokes For Luxurious Folks
What kind of home can a couple of million bucks buy? Well, around here, it’s usually pretty darn nice. Despite what some news outlets are reporting, not all of the news on the luxury home front is bad news. In fact, the rental market for luxury properties in the $10k per MONTH range is said […]
Boost For Affordable Living Near Light Rail
They say smart people know where to invest their money. In our current real estate market, people hear conflicting stories all the time. One article says we are stabilizing or even improving, the next says we have room to drop further. One thing that seems consistent is the old “location, location, location” saying that has […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – More Options Coming Up
This week, I mentioned the old train at Pioneer Park in Mesa. As I was driving around the area after snapping a few photos of the train, I was reminded of some of the cool old historic properties in and near downtown Mesa. I know a lot of people living and playing along the line […]
FHA Kiddie Condo: A Popular Option For ASU Parents
The FHA Kiddie Condo program has become a popular option in Arizona for many parents with children attending Arizona State University. (photo credit) As the end of the school year and graduation approaches, many parents are making plans to help send their children to college. Most parents who would like to help send their child […]
Smart Money Leaving The Car Behind?
So, the price of oil recently dropped a bit, right? I don’t see a bunch of people ready to jump for joy over the current price of gas. What I have seen and heard is more and more people, from many walks of life, deciding to at least “try” to be less dependent on driving […]