by Teri Ellis on January 14, 2012
It is a buyer’s market when: there is less than six month’s inventory of homes
available for sale. It is a seller’s market when there is more than six month’s inventory of homes for sale. However, six months is only a guide and not written in stone.
Every quarter the Arizona Association of Realtors publishes a “look–back” on the happenings in our real estate market. They divide information into categories such as price-range, how many sold, how many active, days on market AND month’s supply of inventory. For a look at our market, I thought my readers would enjoy seeing for themselves just what is going on in the real estate market for Phoenix and be better informed. Check out the “look-back” here!
Note: the most popular price range $101-$250, has only TWO month’s of inventory available even though there are over 8,000 listings. Not until you get into the higher price range does days on market take a hit. Be sure to notice just how much inventory there is in different price ranges.
By way of information, horse properties, acreage and irrigated properties are at a premium and sell quickly! Interest rates are at an all-time low, and there are wonderful opportunities to purchase a home at low, low prices – that said: prices are on the way up, so don’t wait too long!’
Be sure to give me a call at: 480.382-8711. I’d love to answer any questions you may have, or help you sell or find a home! Have a great 2012!
by Teri Ellis on January 6, 2012
I’ve been frantically cleaning out my house and my garage just to get rid of the “stuff” I’ve accumulated in just nine years after moving into my brand new home in 2002! WHAT do I need so badly that I use up the third car garage with bric-a-brac or this-n-that? Then, there’s my office, my closets, my “spare” bedroom! Puleeze….do I “really” need those clothes that I’ve not worn for five years? And how about files I’ve stored in the garage from 1990? So beginning in November, I began the cleaning, the removing, the donating, and I’m getting down to the tons of paperwork stored in the cabinets in the house and the garage. SHREDDING!!!!
Though I shred my paperwork as I go through the mail, I’ve got files and boxes and reams of stuff that I plan to take to the “Shred-A-Thon” in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Time: 8-noon, where: 2412 North Center Street, Mesa, Arizona.
This includes Mesa residents only, five box limit per household, no commercial businesses. For questions, call: 480.644-2221 or visit mesarecycles.org.
by Teri Ellis on November 29, 2011
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO RECYCLE!! Gather up your documents, old checks, personal stuff, Christmas trees, computer hard drives, and bring them to the ULTIMATE recycling event scheduled for December 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road (northwest corner). 
“I Recycle Festival 2” is presented by “Keep Phoenix Beautiful”, the city of Phoenix and a group of other businesses and nonprofit organizations. Be sure to visit the website for more information at: phoenixrecycles.org.
by Teri Ellis on November 25, 2011
Mesa residents looking for a quick and easy way to recycle their appliances, computers and electronics can take advantage of the City’s A.C.E. Express drop-off recycling collection events. 
Upcoming event:
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Center Street Facility
2412 N. Center St.
8 a.m. – Noon
Materials not accepted after 12:00 noon
Acceptable items include:
- Computers, printers & scanners
- Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, microwaves & dishwashers
- Televisions, stereos, DVD players, etc.
- Washers & dryers
- Water heaters
by Teri Ellis on November 22, 2011
What a great idea! Shop at locally owned businesses to find that unique gift. We have so many shop
ping opportunities in the Phoenix area. Keep our money in our state which means more jobs, neighborhood improvements and community development for Phoenix.
DID YOU KNOW? the taxes you pay on the merchandise you buy goes directly to the city’s General Fund. City sales taxes are about 40% of total General Fund revenue which pays for city services such as police and fire protection, parks, libraries, senior centers and street maintenance.
A great resource, go to phoenix.gov/shopphoenix.
Holiday Garbage/Recycling Pickup Schedule!
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 24: Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, November 25, and Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, November 26
Christmas Day – Monday, December 26: Monday’s collection moves to Tuesday, December 27, Tuesday’s collection moves to Wednesday, December 28
New Year’s Day – Monday, January 2: Monday’s collection moves to Tuesday, January 3, Tuesday’s collection moves to Wednesday, January 4.
available for sale. It is a seller’s market when there is more than six month’s inventory of homes for sale. However, six months is only a guide and not written in stone. 
