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The Rockies win and I lose
2007-10-17 23:21:28
Being at Disney doesn’t get me off the hook from my wager regarding the DBacks and the Rockies. My first installment is up over on Steve Scheer’s blog. And for those not familiar, Dinger is the name of the Rockies mascott. Rockies fans know this, of course, which I was prior to 1998, and why I have a Dinger autographed baseball (among others). Roaming around Disney the last couple of days has given me some fresh ideas for the blog…but dang am I tired, so those ideas are just going to get stuck in the noggin’. Hopefully I don’t forget them all. Share This ...

Price Reduction: 13001 S 37th Place in Ahwatukee
2007-10-09 21:58:11
We’ve pulled all the stops and gone a little crazy with this one. This Ahwatukee home sits on a large pie shaped lot, backs to a natural wash, has a big diving pool, 4 bedrooms, and a 3 car garage. And now it’s only $399,000. If you’re ready to come take advantage of us, we’re ready to be abused. Copyright &2007 Phoenix Area Real Estate Blog by Steve Belt. This feed is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. ...

Google launches Street View in Scottsdale and Phoenix
2007-10-09 11:55:48
Today, Google rolled out its controversial Street View to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Street View allows Google Map users the ability to see select city streets right down on the street level. It’s amazing to see/use as seen here: To enable street view, you go to Google Maps, and then select the Street View choice (circled in red here). Not all streets in Scottsdale and Phoenix offer street view, but you can tell which do, because those streets are highlight by a blue border. The shot above is looking West bound on Indian School Rd at the corner of Scottsdale Rd. You can see Starbucks there on the SW corner. Many times, the images wash out as you see here, and the frame stitching is apparent in nearly every view, but it’s still an amazing application of technology. I can see how this would be particularly handy when you are planning to visit some place new. You Google the location in Street View, and now you’ll know what the building looks like you are abou ...
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New blog helps FBS gather input for ARMLS Subscribers
2007-10-08 15:42:02
You have to hand it to Greg Swann over at Bloodhound Realty. Within hours of finding out that FBS Data Systems had won the contract to replace Tempo with it’s own flexmls for use by ARMLS subscribers, he had created a new blog focused on that topic. The blog is titled Phoenix Real Estate Technology Exchange. Many of the Bloodhound Blog contributers are already signed up as authors for the new blog, as well as some welcome additions. Most notably, Michael Wurzer, President and CEO of FBS Data Systems, is a contributor, which gives anyone that wants to share their thoughts about the new MLS software direct access to perhaps the most influential person they could possibly ask for. For me, the best part about Michael’s involvement, is that it is early enough in the development cycle that we may see changes made to the flexmls system (if changes are necessary) prior to it’s implementation. As an ARMLS subscriber, I can think of a number of things about ARMLS I w ...

Get out and explore Arizona
2007-10-08 14:29:44
This past weekend I rode in the Tour of the White Mountains. This is an endurance mountain bike event, with the option of riding anywhere between 10 and 66 miles in the beautiful Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest outside Pinetop and Show Low. This year, Show Low Bluff agreed to a 3 year deal with Epic Rides to stay on as the title sponsor. It’s a natural fit for the developer and the event producers. The Show Low Bluff development will cover over 1,500 acres of land, is zoned for more than 3,500 residences and will host more than 100 acres of commercial activities centered on a pedestrian-friendly area referred to as “The Hub”. It will be the first traditional downtown venue in the White Mountains, projected to include the area’s first-ever outdoor theater and boutique hotel. Show Low Bluff says they are focused on fun. In the pre-race meeting on Friday night, they announced plans to develop new trails, specifically for mountain bikers, which will link ...

Looking for a Denver Area Real Estate Blogger
2007-10-07 15:06:36
The Diamondbacks and Rockies each won their divisional series. With that result, I’m going to be on the lookout for a Denver Area Real Estate Blogger that wants to partake in a friendly wager over the result of the National League Championship Series, which starts on Thursday. I have yet to start my search, but I thought I’d throw this out there, in case anyone knows of a likely opponent, and might be willing to guide me to them. Copyright &2007 Phoenix Area Real Estate Blog by Steve Belt. This feed is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. ...

ARMLS to use FBS Data Systems flexMLS
2007-10-05 14:48:24
Thanks to Jay Thompson, I found out that: Arizona Regional MLS has entered into a three-year contract with FBS for our flexmls® Web MLS system to replace the current system. Can you say wow? Well, if you’re a subscriber to ARMLS you probably should. The only negative I can find is we have to wait until July 1, 2008, before we get the new system. Although I had visited the FBS Blog on occasion, I’m subscribed now so I can keep a closer track of the progress. ...

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