By Christoph on Sunday, February 25, 2007
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This morning I came across a story on azcentral.com while I was sipping on my cup of coffee. Reading the headline Mortgage company shut down Mesa-based firm caught in state’s fraud crackdown immediately grabbed my attention since I just got over an unbelievably bad experience with a Loan Officer. Guess what? That loan officer […]
By Christoph on Friday, February 23, 2007
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The next week offers a wealth of variety and fun for Phoenix area lovers of tradition, art, and history. Start your weekend off on Saturday, February 24 with the 54th Annual Parada del Sol Parade presented by the Scottsdale Jaycees. This parade is known as the “World’s Largest Horse drawn Parade.” Stepping off at 10:00 […]
By Christoph on Saturday, February 17, 2007
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California, here I come! I’m flying to the famous wine country of the Golden State today, and it reminds me of my years growing up in Austria. Back then, I worked in my family’s vineyard and at our Heurigen where people came to enjoy our wines. The thought of selling homes in Phoenix never crossed […]
By Christoph on Monday, February 12, 2007
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You can’t go far in the Phoenix area without finding yourself face to face with art. It might be paintings that reflect the colors of our deserts, or sculpture that celebrates the history of the American West. Native American art, pottery, and jewelry are specialties of the area, of course. For residents and visitors alike, […]
By Christoph on Wednesday, February 7, 2007
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You probably know that one of my passions is historic homes. Houses with a past have fascinating stories to tell.
This Sunday, February 11, brings the 19th annual Willo Historic District Home tour. If you are a fan, or just interested in homes from the 1920’s through 1940’s, this event is for you. The tour features […]
By Christoph on Saturday, February 3, 2007
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It seems obvious that clear communication is important in real estate. People are often making the largest purchase or sale of their lives. Hundreds of thousands of dollars change hands. Scores of details have to be worked out. And in the end; buyers, sellers, and real estate agents need to shake hands and part feeling […]