Home prices still look reasonable compared with rents What’s up with the housing recovery? There are disturbing signs that the big rally that began in 2011 slammed on the brakes, big-time, in the final months of last year. Pending home sales—probably the best leading indicator of the housing market—plunged 9% between November and December, to their lowest level in more than two years, according to the National Association of Realtors. Average sales prices have fallen about 5% since the summer, says the NAR. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
11 Great Alternatives to Glass-Front Cabinets
February 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
Glass-front cabinets are beautiful, but there are times they just won’t work. If you have young, active childrenin the house, you may be looking for something that’s harder to break. Or perhaps it just feels like too much trouble to keep everything looking neat behind those transparent doors. If you’re looking for something a little different, you’ve come to the right place — these 11 alternatives to standard glass-front cabinets will help you get exactly what you need and want in your kitchen. 1. … [Read more...]
Man behind P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s bringing latest restaurant concept to Scottsdale
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Former Paradise Valley resident and renowned restaurateur Paul Fleming is bringing his latest concept to Arizona. The man behind Fleming’s Steakhouse and Valley-based P.F. Chang’s China Bistro will open Paul Martin’s American Grill this spring in Scottsdale. Fleming’s newest concept focuses on natural, sustainable and seasonal food at a moderate price. Paul Martin’s menu features classic American fare such as hamburgers, grilled fish and spinach dip, but made using organic produce and free-range chicken and … [Read more...]
Study: Buyers, Sellers Will Jump Off the Fence This Year
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Consumers are more committed to buying or selling this year, according to Prudential Real Estate's fourth quarter Consumer Outlook Survey. Of the 2,500 consumers surveyed, 78 percent held a favorable view of real estate, a five-point jump from the previous quarter and 15 points higher than at the end of 2012. Sixty-three percent said they were more committed to buying and selling in 2014. One generation in particular has a favorable perception of real estate right now: Millennials. The generation peaked at 87 … [Read more...]
