Nick Bastian
December 16, 2025
Can buying a home be a team sport? Should buying a home be a team sport? The co-buying trend has become a popular way for people to purchase a home instead of renting. Over the last several years, home prices and interest rates both rose to the point that home affordability has kept many people out of the game. So, the question being asked by more and more people is… […]
December 6, 2025
Artificial intelligence and the human connection. Human Connection and AI. Does that sound weird? Afterall, AI is this non-human “thing” that seemingly removes the human element from much of our lives. Right? Especially when we look at some of what we are seeing in the real estate industry. I recently attended the annual (2025) Arizona REALTORS Trends Summit. Like in years past, it was valuable for all attendees. The theme […]
July 31, 2025
Realty Executives International has a change in ownership for one of their Arizona franchises. While I will never publicly discuss all of the details as I know / believe them to be, I feel a desire to address some of my thoughts. None Of Us Asked: Currently, Realty Executives Phoenix / Yuma was said to have roughly 600ish agents. I was proud to be one of those agents. On June […]
June 10, 2025
Is Avnet moving to South Tempe? According to multiple reports, Avnet has purchased the former GoDaddy offices located at Price and Warner in South Tempe. Avnet will take over the 150,000 square foot office building begining in mid- 2026 according to an AZ Big Media article. With plans to move their corporate headquarters to the ASU Research Park, Avnet joins other major players coming to the South Tempe sub-market. Is […]
February 14, 2025
Major News for ASU Research Park and the entire region: The Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park in Tempe will be the site of a new national semiconductor research and development facility, marking a significant advancement for both the local area and the broader region. With this announcement, Arizona State University’s Research Park is about to become a major hub for semiconductor innovation. This project, backed by the CHIPS and […]
January 21, 2025
Do you really need to sign a buyer broker agreement? If you choose to have a REALTOR® represent you in a home purchase after August of 2024, the answer would be yes. If you are unfamiliar with the changes made to our industry in August of 2024, please feel free to give us a call, we’re happy to discuss the details. The National Association of REALTORS® has a ton of information […]
April 23, 2024
Contrary to recent headlines, real estate commissions have always been negotiable. A lot of talk in the media has been falsely stating things like this CNN article that starts off with: “The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more.” The fact of the matter is this – There is no standard or set rate of commission. Many media outlets ran with the story before getting or […]
November 21, 2023
The conversation about Tempe Accessory Dwelling Units is heating up: At the 11/20/2023 city council meeting, the most recent Tempe Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Update recommendations were shared with the public. Prior to the meeting, the city sent postcards to residents, emails to neighborhood and HOA contacts and emails via a city newsletter. There is also an ADU info page on the Tempe.gov website. After all of this outreach, we […]
August 23, 2023
The South Tempe luxury home market is alive and creating a summertime buzz. Traditionally, the luxury real estate market in the Valley slows down a bit in the summer. I mean, why wouldn’t it, right? Many people who are able to get out of town during our hot summer months do so to take advantage of cooler temps. They always have, they always will. But in recent months here in […]