Micro Dwell 2012 is an exhibit of owner built micro dwellings that will take place at the Shemer Art Center in Phoenix, Arizona from November 4 – December 31, 2012.  The exhibit will showcase the design build features of small modular structures, their varied uses, alternative construction techniques, and cost effectiveness…with varied designs from practical to artistic, as
November 2012 Phoenix Real Estate Market Report
Market Summary for the Beginning of November Here are the basic ARMLS numbers for November 1, 2012 relative to November 1, 2011 for all areas & types: Active Listings (excluding AWC): 16,939 versus 19,578 last year – down 13% – but up 9% from 15,562 last month Active Listings (including AWC): 22,399 versus 27,063 last
October 2012 Phoenix Real Estate Market Report
Market Summary for the Beginning of October In September we started to see a change from the summer doldrums that have hung around since June. Before we comment on what’s going let us examine the basic ARMLS numbers for October 1, 2012 relative to October 1, 2011 for all areas & types: Active Listings (excluding
Saving the David Wright Residence: A look into the village planning committee process
Wow…just attended the Camelback East Village Planning Committee regarding historic overlay and landmark designation for the David Wright Residence designed by famed Frank Lloyd Wright. Ultimately, a motion to recommend historic preservation and landmark status to the planning commission and city council was passed with a nail biting 9-5 vote. Can’t even comprehend that anyone
Organic Architecture Speaker @ monOrchid gallery
Famous green architect and author, Eric Corey Freed, will be giving his new presentation for Rogue Green this coming Wednesday 6pm at The monOrchid gallery on Roosevelt in Downtown Phoenix. Get your tickets! TICKET LINK – http://roguegreen.brownpapertickets.com/ Tickets – $10.00 ($11.34 w/service fee)/advance OR $20/cash door $5/cash door student w/IDEvening Agenda: 6p – 6:45 – Networking 6:45p
The Eclectic Monkey Emporium
Here’s a great example of community activism both in function and aesthetic. Â The Eclectic Monkey Emporium, recently named Best Thrift Store in 2011 by Phoenix New Times, is located in the heart of downtown Mesa. The store was originally built with a community oriented purpose, Â a place where victims of domestic violence and sexual
Tips for How to Price Your Home to Sell
Pricing decisions should be grounded in reality rather than wishful thinking. When the time comes to price your home for sale, you may be tempted to start with the price you paid for it, add a healthy markup and call it a day. Unfortunately, that strategy is unlikely to result in a true reflection of
September 2012 Phoenix Real Estate Market
Market Summary for the Beginning of September Courtesy of Cromford Report During August we continued the market’s three month wind-down following its springtime frenzy. The basic numbers for September 1, 2012 relative to September 1, 2011 for all areas & types across ARMLS are: Active Listings (excluding AWC): 14,405 versus 19,216 last year – down
