27 Mar 08 
Phoenix Homebuilders May Pay More to Build New Homes
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The Arizona Republic announced today that the city of Phoenix might increase the amount a Phoenix homebuilder is required to pay in water supply impact fees. The fees are used to pay for the necessary adjustments needed to meet an increase in water demand caused by residential growth. The article mentioned that the cost of water supply impact fees has not been raised since 1989 and that homebuilders may be required to pay as much as 100% more. The public meeting is set for May and voting will start as early as June. If the fees are increased, they will represent one more dilemma facing Arizona new homebuilders as they work to decrease inventory levels and earn a profit.
Here’s a link to the article from the Arizona Republic
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/0327phx-waterfees0328.html
Tags: arizona home builders, Arizona Real Estate, arizona republic, home builder profits, Homes for Sale, new homes, water supply fees
26 Mar 08 Selling Real Estate – Home Selling Tips from Industry Pros
In today’s real estate market, selling your home may be more difficult than it has ever been. It is a good idea to do the necessary things to make your home stand out from the competition; many selling aspects needed in today’s market were not needed a few years ago. Below are some selling tips from some well-known real estate agents from around the country. More about these tips can be found on each real estate agents’ blog; keep in mind that each tip was taken out of context.
Jay Thompson – How to Sell your Phoenix Home (or not): Tips of the Day
“If you want to sell your home, you need to make it readily available for showing. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to calculate that if no one can see your home, it is difficult to sell it. Restricting showings to specific days and times is not conducive to getting potential buyers into your home.”
Kevin Tomlinson – Secrets for Selling Your Miami Beach Real Estate
“Having a competent, professional agent is more important than ever.”
Tags: home selling tips, housing industry, phoenix new homes, Real Estate, real estate market, sell your home, selling real estate
25 Mar 08 Dallas Condos - High Rise Real Estate in Dallas
Real estate in Dallas was recently recognized by CNNMoney.com as undervalued and condos is Dallas are as popular today as they have ever been. Dallas is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in Texas. The city is home to over 1.2 million people and offers residents and homebuyers looking to relocate, job opportunities and several appealing condominiums for sale. Below is information about a few condominium projects located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Westview – city homes by Centex
Westview, located in Fort Worth Texas is a condominium community of one and two bedroom condos. These condominiums offer buyers six floor plans ranging in square footage from 822 – 1,342 sq. ft. with as many as two full bathrooms. Condominiums for sale in Westview start from the high 150s and offer residents low maintenance living. The community is near the historic downtown area, the Fort Worth stockyards and Sundance Square. Westview provides residents with covered and garage parking and a large community pool. For more information about Westview, visit www.centexhomes.com.
Mercersquare – Post Preferred Homes by Post Properties
Mercersquare, located in the Uptown area of Dallas, represents a new era of living well. These Dallas condos start in the $200s and offer homebuyers one and two bedroom units with up to 2 bathrooms. Units range in square feet from 1,000 to 2,800 sq. ft. and come with stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets, chrome fixtures, granite counter tops, ceramic tile backsplashes, spa baths with double shower head, 12×12 ceramic bathroom wall tiles and much more. Mercersquare is located near shopping, dining and city life. For more information about mercersquare, visit www.mercersq.com.
Tags: centex homes, dallas condominiums, dallas fort worth real estate, dallas real estate, high rise condos, high rise real estate, new homes in texas, Texas Real Estate
