Bicycle Cellar

February 19, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · Leave a Comment 

This week’s featured business is Bicycle Cellar, run by John Romero. They have a great website at www.thebicyclecellar.com.
What does your company do?
The bicycle cellar is a commuter support facility offering secure bike parking, showers, lockers, towel service, bike rentals, bike related retail and service.
Why did you start in it?
It was an opportunity to contribute to [...]

ABC news says to walk away from your home

February 11, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 7 Comments 

There’s a very interesting article from ABC news that suggests it’s ok to walk away from your home.  This is certainly controversial advice.  While some may want to stick it to the lenders, it is better in the long run to short sale your home.  FHA recently stated that they will allow you to purchase [...]

In true community spirit…

February 11, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · Leave a Comment 

I’ve created a Featured Business page.  As a member of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, I’m trying to promote Tempe businesses.  This is a real opportunity to feature your business.  If you’d like to participate or recommend a business, please email me at steve@occasiorealty.com.

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Phoenix Business Journal thinks I’m an Authority

February 8, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 3 Comments 

I was recently quoted in the February 1 print edition of the Phoenix Business Journal.  This paper is the industry source of all business news in AZ, and so I am excited that I was given the opportunity to express my views of the short sale world.  For those of you with a subscription, you [...]

Tempe Chamber of Commerce

January 29, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 3 Comments 

I recently joined the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.  By being a member, I can stay in tuned with the upcoming developments that impact the city as well as the market.  It also holds me more accountable.  If you have any concerns about how I do my business, you can deal with the AZ department of [...]

The recession is over

January 28, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 9 Comments 

Is that a bold statement? Yeah, probably. But I used very careful metrics to determine this. I am going to reveal it here because I trust that my readers can keep it secret. Ready?
Last night, my wife and I went to PF Chang’s for dinner. We were going to go [...]

Flurry of FHA changes

January 21, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 2 Comments 

There have been a flurry of FHA changes.  For once, it seems like our federal government is acting quickly to help our real estate market.  Yesterday, I wrote about HUD waiving the 90-day wait required to buy a flip property and the expected implications.  Today I will cover two significant items.  First, you can buy [...]

Bank fraud? By the banks?! Say it ain’t so!

January 19, 2010 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 4 Comments 

CNBC has a stunning article about the precarious position the banks are putting many Realtors in.  Realtors are held to a high standard because we a code of ethics that we follow.  Whenever we don’t abide by these codes, we risk losing our license, our career, and jail time.  And rightfully so, we are dealing [...]

Real Estate Directory

November 16, 2009 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · Leave a Comment 

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This Site is an Authority

November 11, 2009 by Tempe Real Estate Agent · 10 Comments 

Many, many hours of blood, sweat, and tears has paid off. According to www.Alexa.com, this site is in the top 3.764%. Likewise, www.Hubspot.com has determined that my site gets a website score of 91/100. So there you go! Straight out of the authorities’ mouths.

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