Nick’s opinion
December 31, 2007
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Many are looking back and reflecting on the year that has just passed, and that is understandable… My biggest complaint for last year is that I am really tired of listening to the doom and gloom of the media and of most people in the real estate business.. Yes, 07′ was different to 06′ and way different to 04′-05′. It drives me crazy to hear people complain about things they […]
December 21, 2007
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In real estate, we all know how important location is. We have also discussed other factors that effect sales like pricing, condition etc. Recently, I found a really great blog from Athol, a real estate agent in Connecticut where he allows people to post bad photos from property listings. Some of these pictures are hilarious, some are kind of gross. (Like the one shown here) Kind of makes you say.. […]
December 1, 2007
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I read an article this past week about the dedication of our “Holiday Tree” at the State Capital. Our politically correct Governor was quoted as saying “call it what ever you want.” This subject kind of makes me chuckle. Everyone knows that the big, green, decorated tree is a CHRISTMAS Tree. It is ok if someone doesn’t celebrate Christmas. Maybe they have different beliefs etc… But, for anyone to call […]
November 28, 2007
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Yesterday, I got an email from a friend that tried to find me on-line. He was at work and didn’t have my contact info with him. Being a software engineer, he automatically knows to “Google” my name to see if he can find me.. Part of his email is as follows.. Hi Nick,Wow, you’re an easy man to find. Google search ‘Nick Bastian’ and sure enough..”Just call Nick”! A friendly […]
November 9, 2007
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Last night, the latest redevelopment plan for the historic Monti’s La Casa Vieja Steakhouse finally got the blessing of Tempe’s Historic Preservation Commission . This latest conceptual plan will now go in front of the Development Review Commission and the City Council in the coming weeks. Sounds like Sky Harbor officials (that didn’t like the height of the stadium) will also throw in their 2 cents. The location of this […]
November 7, 2007
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City of Mesa voters actually turned out in favor of the $250 Million Waveyard project for the northwest part of their town. Located near the 101 and 202 freeway’s, the Waveyard will be easily accessed from all parts of the Valley. The first phase of the project is said to include: *Resort Hotel and Conference Center (Minimum 400 room, 4 star resort with 30-50,00 sq.ft of conference center) *Indoor […]
November 5, 2007
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I read an interesting article recently about home repair and the amount of women tackling “small fix-it jobs and home-improvement projects.” Fannie Mae, (the largest guarantor of mortgages) predicts that, by 2010, there will be 32 million female homeowners. Another interesting quote from the article mentions that 3 out of 5 women would prefer advice from Bob Villa, than from Dr. Phil! 🙂 I would like to go on record […]
November 4, 2007
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I am constantly surprised at some of the things that are in, or left out of, an mls sheet. In one of the neighborhoods I watch closely, there is a home that, in my opinion, was listed approximately $100k over “market value.” This was 5 months ago. Nice home, good area, upgraded tastefully etc but I think the agent either let the seller’s dictate the price, or did not know […]
October 4, 2007
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Soon, Williams Gateway will be no more and we’ll have Mesa Gateway. The changing of the name is just the beginning for the area. A few months ago, I mentioned that the Gateway Area has some interesting commercial and residential projects planned. In today’s paper, there is more news of the plan to create a major international cargo hub. The project is called Arizona Direct and there looks to be […]