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March 16, 2009

Distressed Properties – The good bad and ugly

Distressed properties – A large part of our current market. The Arizona real estate market, like many others, continues to change at a rapid pace. While the trend is currently looked at by many as “distressing,” there are those who look at this market as an opportunity to purchase real estate in an environment of low interest rates and at price levels not seen for quite some time. One of […]
January 9, 2009

New Year, New Opportunities

I have not written here much lately, mainly because there have been so many other things going on! I “need” to try and do a better job of writing more often as I really do enjoy it.I wanted to quickly say that the new year has begun with a lot of really exciting things. The phones are busy, interest rates are great and pricing looks to be creating some real […]
November 16, 2008

Time for Nick’s Annual Turkey Drive

Once again, it’s time for our annual turkey drive! On Sunday Nov. 23rd , I will be delivering turkeys to help the Phoenix Rescue Mission feed the homeless on Thanksgiving Day. I believe that many people have a desire to help others this time of year but find it difficult to do so because our lives are so busy. This year, the need is sure to be great! If you […]
October 20, 2008
sellers watching home buyers

Hey Chase – “Really?!”

Really, Chase?? I have been thinking of doing a new series here on the blog. You may have seen the SNL skits where they poke fun at stupid stuff… “Really?!“ – Well, I tend to see, hear or come in contact with some pretty interesting stuff in my real estate business and in life in general. So, I’m going to start writing a few of em’ down. The first example […]
October 18, 2008

Free ASU football tickets!

RailLife.com is giving away 2 free ASU football tickets for next Saturday’s game. All you have to do is visit the Rail Life Blog (
October 6, 2008

Tempe residents care about their community!

On Saturday, October 18th Tempe residents will participate in “G.A.I.N” night. GAIN stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods and is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness in neighborhoods. Lori and I will once again be joining several of our neighbors in participating in this fun event with our kids at Stroud Park in Tempe. The Camelot Village Neighborhood Association is involved and they describe the night as a partnership […]
October 3, 2008

October is Breast Cancer awareness month!

For the month of October, we have gone PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. This is a great opportunity to tell our friends about FREE mammograms. Most of you know that, for many years, I have sponsored teams for the “Climb to Conquer Cancer” as it is a cause very near and dear to my heart. There are many other great ways to get involved in helping raise money […]
September 22, 2008

Nick Bastian Talks Real Estate With Fox 10

Recently, I was invited to the Fox 10 studios to talk about real estate and my business. Interviews are always kind of interesting and it is interesting to see the final, edited version. I had a really good time shooting this and want to thank Fox for the opportunity to talk about real estate with them.
September 22, 2008
Zenefits at Hayden Ferry Tempe

Tempe Ribbon Cutting at Fidelity National Title

I was really glad to have been invited to the ribbon cutting to celebrate the Fidelity National Title relocation to the Hayden Ferry Lakeside building. This is one of the most impressive spaces around and they occupy the entire 11th floor of this gorgeous building. As you cross the Mill Avenue Bridge or pass by on the freeway on the North side of the lake, you can’t help but look at these […]