Phoenix Real Estate Market Report April 2010

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We are beginning a new feature on the Urban Connection Realty site. Each month we will be providing a report on the happenings in the Phoenix real estate market. The report is provided by Mike Orr of Cromford Report fame in conjunction with Fidelity National Title. For those who do not know Mike Orr, let [...]

1930 Spanish Home in Willo For Sale

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Broadmore in the Willo Historic Disctrict is home to many fine homes and this is one of them. It was built in 1930 so it reflects more of the roaring twenties style than later FHA influences. We really like the early homes as they tend to have more charm and character. This home has both. [...]

City Scape to Add 3 Restaurants and a Lounge

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Welcome to our City Scape update for April 2010. The gang at Red Development just announced additions to the already impressive list of tenants for the downtown Phoenix project. The latest is the addition of three restaurants and a cocktail lounge to the mix. The Doyle Group, a New Orleans restaurant company is set to [...]

Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race

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Just wanted to say a little bon voyage. I’ll be out for the next week crewing on a Catalina 470 in the annual Newport to Ensenada Yacht race. I know you’re thinking poor Gene, has to go out on a killer boat for a whole week. Well, I’ll do my best to enjoy the experience. [...]

Historic Preservation Needs Your Voice

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The April 19, 2010 Historic Preservation Commission meeting was held yesterday and what a meeting it was. On the agenda was talk of consolidating the HP office with Development Services. Not a popular idea among many and there were a number of people who voiced such concerns. David Krietor, Deputy City Manager, and others from [...]

Phoenix Housing Market News 2010

According to the University of Arizona’s Economic and Business Research Center, the Phoenix housing market will see a bit of a rebound this year. Don’t know if I agree completely, but I do like hope and good news. Here is what they have to say: The UA Economic and Business Research Center report predicts that [...]

Future of Historic Preservation at Risk

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I thought it important to repost Jim McPherson’s letter about the upcoming, April 19th, meeting to decide the direction and future of the Historic Preservation Office. Here is what Jim says and asks of us: Dear Preservation Advocate, Last week, the Phoenix City Council requested that the city manager explore integrating the Historic Preservation Office [...]

Realty Executives Meets at One Lexington in Downtown Phoenix

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Our office, Realty Executives Center Pointe, held our April meeting at One Lexington, the exciting condo development in mid-town Phoenix yesterday.  It was good to share this project with many friends in the real estate business. Our meeting was held in three bedroom model on the 13th floor. Our friend and fellow realtor, David Newcombe, [...]

Contemporary Newer Home in Yaple Park Historic

This is a fun home you may want to check out in Yaple Park Historic. Built in 2009, this contemporary home offer more living space than most houses in the area and includes something we don’t see too often, a basement. Nestled among transitional ranch, red brick, Tudors, craftsmen and art decco homes, 518 is [...]

One Lexington HOA Fees

We’ve gotten a few calls and emails asking about the financial strength and fees for the homeowners association at One Lexington. We like people who ask this question as it is very important, especially with the many developments around the Valley whose HOA’s are in trouble. We asked Rob McDonald, the president of McDonald Development, to give [...]