This past week, I mentioned the new Urban Garden Project in Tempe in a post about some cool things to do this weekend. As I walked by there Friday evening, it was cool to see the beginnings of a more urban lifestyle in our city. While the recreational user has been given much of the […]
Fidelity National Title looks at current real estate market
In Tempe, the Hayden Ferry Lakeside buildings have to be considered one of the coolest places around. I am fortunate to spend quite a bit of time visiting Fidelity National Title’s corporate offices located on the 11th floor of this amazing facility with top notch office space and views to die for. The Hayden Ferry […]
Rail Life talks commercial real estate with Doug Lazovick
As you probably know, we have an interest in communities and “life” near the light rail line. Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to have people write a “guest post” regarding their particular expertise as it relates to living along the light rail line in Arizona. I am really happy that my friend Doug agreed to […]
A Texas Sized Light Rail Land Dispute?
While we continue to watch the local real real estate market here in Arizona, it is fun to keep an eye on how “Transit Oriented Development” is doing in other states, as well. I have mentioned that Denver land values have increased near light rail and I have heard similar things about Houston and other […]
University Heights – Tempe AZ Community Spotlight
The University Heights area of Tempe is listed as being West of McClintock, East of Dorsey and North of Apache Blvd to 8th Street. University Heights in Tempe is not a specific neighborhood but a non- profit association of community residents, business owners, etc. encompassing a few different home subdivisions. According to the City of […]
Neighborhood Stabilization Program – Rail Life Style
In case you haven’t heard, and most people haven’t, the Arizona Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides up to 22% in purchase assistance from the Arizona Department of Housing for people purchasing a foreclosure property. Yep, free money – as long as you play by their rules. Given the large amount of foreclosure properties near light […]
Phoenix light rail creating city within cities
I recently had an opportunity to attend a meeting with several well respected “Urban Planning” experts in Tempe. The meeting’s main focus was centered on the Brickyard area of Tempe. We discussed design, function, location, future potentials etc and were introduced to a really cool program called Spaceshaper which can help developers get great feedback on their […]
Tempe Ribbon Cutting at Fidelity National Title
I was really glad to have been invited to the ribbon cutting to celebrate Fidelity National Title’s relocation to the Hayden Ferry Lakeside building. This is one of the most impressive spaces around and they occupy the entire 11th floor of this gorgeous building. As you cross the Mill Avenue Bridge or pass by on […]
Homes Near Light Rail
Rail Life is proud to have chosen Realty Executives of Tempe to help bring our readers information on housing near the light rail lines in Phoenix, Tempe and in Mesa. Soon, there will be an entire section dealing with homes for sale and for lease along the line. We have searches saved and available for each stop […]
Developments moving forward along the Light Rail line
I have been having fun checking out a lot of the businesses, places and developments along the new light rail line. The other day, I was driving the line as it goes along Terrace Rd in Tempe and noticed this community that is under construction. Being nosy, I stopped and asked the construction manager what […]