Nick Bastian
December 6, 2022
After months of review, I firmly believe that the Tempe Entertainment District is good for our City. This page will be updated as more information is available, but I wanted to get a few things on here because the ignorance about the project is high. For several months, I researched, read documents, had conversations, listened to presentations and helped facilitate presentations about the Arizona Coyotes proposal to build an entertainment […]
October 31, 2022
Removing listings from an IDX feed after the home is listed is pretty much impossible. Why? Because the display of information is something that is authorized when a listing is entered into our MLS system. The average homeowner and many real estate agents do not understand what IDX (Internet Data eXchange) is. Because of that, we often get emails from agents or homeowners who wonder why their listing is on […]
September 26, 2022
Some may consider the fact that the Valley Christian Schools purchase of the Tempe campus of Sun Valley Community Church is a match made in Heaven. Certainly, some will feel otherwise. Any time you have such a large change in plans for so many people, there will always people who question the move. BUT, this is a big deal. While the financial terms of the transaction are not currently available, […]
June 11, 2022
Welcome to the Novus Innovation Corridor: Arizona is one of the nation’s most future-forward and innovative states. It is home to the “Most Innovative University” in the country and some of the fastest-growing economic hubs like the Novus Innovation Corridor. Novus is a massive development in Tempe, and it has an incredible impact on the university, the city, and its surrounding area. Located at the NE part of campus, the corridor […]
June 3, 2022
There’s a new 85288 zip code coming to Tempe! On June 3rd, 2022, the US Postal Service announced that there would be a new zip code for the City of Tempe. This change becomes effective as of July 1, 2022. Residents will have one year after the change as a grace period. All people in the area are encouraged to start using the new zip code and to notify anyone […]
June 3, 2022
Are the Arizona Coyotes coming to Tempe, AZ? There’s been a LOT of talk about the possibility of the Coyotes coming to Tempe instead of playing way over in Glendale. Heck, who remembers back in 2016 when there was a time when we thought they might be relocating to McClintock and Rio Salado on ASU owned land? Fast forward to 2022 and we know that the Coyotes will temporarily play […]
June 2, 2022
Should you pre-qualify for a home loan before looking at homes? Unless you are paying cash, the answer is yes. Buying a home can be fun and exciting. It can also be very challenging if you are not prepared. There are definite steps to preparing your finances for this process, and while it seems like a lot of work, and it can be, it will pay off when you are […]
June 1, 2022
Chandler, AZ is home to one of the fastest-growing corporate spaces in the country. It is home to the Price Road Corridor, which houses several tech companies and provides over 40,000 jobs to the area. It’s a region that could become another Silicon Valley, and we are seeing it ramp up at a breakneck pace. As more companies establish and expand their presence here, many wonder what the future looks […]
May 31, 2022
The first time you buy a house can be one of the most exciting and stressful times of your adult life. That said, you will hear advice that is, at best, inaccurate. But, don’t worry! We’re here to help you every step of the way. These myths about home buying can make the process more stressful than it should be, so here’s a guide to help bust some of the most […]