Metropolitan areas with sales declines from a year ago include Boston (-23%), Fresno (-22%), Orlando (-18%), Los Angeles (-16%) and Phoenix (-13%).

Thinking about buying a house? Start with this check list. 1. Decide how much you want to spend. 2. Check your credit report and score. 3. Find a lender to determine how much you can borrow. 4. Call RooPho Realty to start researching neighborhoods and what you can buy in your budget.

It's really nice when you've helped someone find a great home and they appreciate it enough to write a review.

http://www.zillow.com/profile/Chris-F-Campbell/Reviews/?review=816623

Phoenix is one of the top 10 cities people are moving to in the US.

Phoenix is one of the top 10 cities people are moving to in the US.  With all the sunshine, jobs and affordable homes for the working and middle class, Metro Phoenix continues to be a favorite place to live.

Other desirable cities are Huston, Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, Seattle, Tampa, Atlanta and Las Vegas. 

New Listing at Fontenelle Lofts

This is a great listing and sure to fit the taste of many Urban Dwellers.  Check out Fontenelle Lofts at 3rd Ave and Roosevelt.  This building was built in the 1930's and restored in 2004.  This unit is all new in '04 and located above the garages and contains many of the features of a true loft.  There are 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and the whole unit has a lot of windows with high and exposed ceilings.  This unit has a 1 car garage and a 1 car covered space. 

Accross the street is the Gold Spot shopping corner with Lux Coffee and Pita Jungle.

See the full listing here.  Then contact me at Chris@RooPhoRealty.com or 602-224-0554 to see the property.

More information on Urban Real Estate is at www.AZNativeProperties.com

Foreclosures lowest since 2007 in Metro Phoenix

Foreclosures and foreclosure starts are at their lowest levels since 2007.  According to the information market, 1339 homes were forecloses on in January.  Many months from 2009 to 2011 were from 4000 to 5000 per month. The Phoenix housing market is no longer driven by the foreclosure market and there is no shadow market. 

Check out AZNativeProperties.com for a great selection of Urban Properties in Metro Phoenix.http://www.aznativeproperties.com/

New home construction expected to increase in 2013

2012 saw 11,615 new homes started and built in Metro Phoenix, that's more than any year since 2007.  Analysts believe we could see 16,000 homes built this year.

That's no where near the boom of 2005 and 2006 when 60,000 homes where built in each year.  No one really wants to see that happen again.

I like to think the public is wiser and won't let that happen again.

There are some new condominiums being built, Portland 2.  These conominums located in downtown Phoenix, are the only ones currently being built south of I-10. 

There are still many homes on the resale market and they are selling fast.  There are currently about 150 homes and condos on the market in the Downtown and Mid Town area of Phoenix. 

Young Amreicans still want to buy homes after the Housing buble and burst

I've heard through the grapevine that many people around the country, including the young adults, have been deterred from buying a home after the bubble and the burst. 

Speaking for my business, I still have many young adults and first time home buyers purchasing homes.  Not to mention empty nesters and retires buying homes in the urban area. 

According to Kristena Hansen of the Phoenix Business Journal, that's not really the case.  Kristena said 75% of Americans between 18 and 35 still believe owning a home is the right thing for them to do and many feel they are better prepared because of leasons learned from the recent boom and bust.

See the whole story here.

For more information on Metro Phornix properties go to www.AZNativeProperties.com or contact me at Chris@RooPhoRealty.com.

Regency House Condos, Phoenix AZ

When Regency House was built in 1964, it was "thee" address to have on North Central Ave.  Many of the cities elite moved in upon completion.  The architect was Geo. HS Schonberger and Regency House was the last of residential high rises to be built in the 1950's and 1960's.

Each unit has floor to ceiling windows in the living room and bedrooms providing wonderful views of the city.

Regency House also has a large club house for residence to relax or reserve for a private party.

The large pool area was recently remodeled and new land scaping is still to come.  For more information on Regency House and other communities, contact Chris Campbell at 602-224-0554 or Chris@RooPhoRealty.com .   You can also get more information on www.AZNativeProperties.com. 

 

 

 

 

Willo Historic District

The Willo Historic District is one of the larger districts in Phoenix and one of the most desirable. 

Located in Mid Town primarily between Thomas Rd and McDowell Rd, 7th Ave and Central Ave.

There are many styles of homes including Early Ranch , Tudor Revival and Spanish Revival.

Most of the nieghborhood was built in the 1920's and 1930's for the middle class families.  This created larger homes then in other historic districts with many having 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Values currently range from the mid $100's to the mid $500's. 

Willo as well as many other historic districts in Metro Phoenix do have annual home tours where they will open 15 or so homes that you can tour and see some wonderful historic homes and some have been updated nicely with more contemporary kitchens and baths.

Once a neighborhood is designated historic the home owners must follow the rules of maintaining the historic significance of the home and the nieghborhood.  There are also matching grants the city gives out each year for homes that qualify. 

 

There are many historic districts in Phoenix with many styles of historic archtecture, square footage and price ranges. 

 

Contact Chris Campbell for more information on Willo or any other historic district in Metro Phoenix.  More information at www.AZNativeProperties.com



Coronado Historic District

1412 E Yale Street

If you're looking for a historic home in Phoenix, you've realized we don't have a lot of them and most are in Central Phoenix and close to Downtown.  One of the more popular is the Coronado Historic District.  Coronado is located basically from McDowell on the south, Virgina on the north, 7th Street on the west and 14th Street on the east.  This area was originally built for the working class people of early Phoenix and has many homes of many different styles.

2541 N Dayton Street

Many of the homes in Coronado have been remodeled and many are still very original.  So if you're looking for a 1940's original kitchen, you'll have a good chance of finding it here.  Most homes were originally 2 bedrooms and 1 baths with a fireplace for heat in the winter.  Some homes are still original and many have been added with an extra bedroom and/or bathroom.

Here are a few homes currently for sale in Coronado. 






2541 N Dayton Street, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1607 sf, built in 1935. Pictured above.  Listed for $195,000
1412 E Yale Street, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1232 sf, built in 1945, Pictured above.  Listed for $175,000

2222 N Mitchell, 2 bed, 1 bath, 705 sf, built in 1925, Listed for $125,000
2522 N 14th Street, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1073 sf, built in 1947, Listed for $129,900

There are all of the Phoenix Historic Districts listed at www.AZNativeProperties.com

Also, you can contact Chris at 602-224-0554


 






Portland II in Roosevelt Row Arts District



If you're thinking you'd like to live in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, check out Portland II.  They were originally started a few years ago and the economy stalled the project but didn't kill it.  The are 4 new condos that are up and as of this writing, 2 are occupied.  There are 5 more under construction and about 10 more in various stages of breaking ground. 

 

Portland II is located just off 7th Street and Roosevelt.  Just a block from the First Friday Art Walk and walking distance to everything in Downtown Phoenix including the Light Rail.

 

The standard features are all upgrades over what you may be use to seeing so very few are needed when you go to the design center.  Granite counters, upgraded cabinets, wood floors and tile.  All kitchens have undermount sinks and tiled back splashes. 

 

 Each unit have a great room floor plan on the living floor and some have options for the kitchen between the living room and dining room. Also, if you get into a contract for one soon enough, you can pick your own flooring, kitchen cabinets and a few other options. 

 

Contact Chris today for a viewing.  602-224-0554

www.AZNativeProperties.com

 

Architectural Styles of Phoenix Historic Districts

Have you ever wondered what a Tudor Revival is?  Maybe the difference between a Craftsman Bungalow and a California Bungalow?  Check out the new page I put on my Historic Districts of Phoenix of Architectural Styles of homes in the Phoenix Historic Districts so while looking at homes, you can educate yourself about what you're looking at.  Older neighborhoods have been getting more and more popular in the last 20 years.  Phoenix, being a relatively young city, doesn't have much built before 1900 and our historic districts are minimum.  The residence are committed to preserve and restore the homes and are created new dynamic neighborhood with 1930's charm. 

Modern neighborhoods with cookie cutter homes are attractive but lack the individual interests and personalities of the residence.  Added to that is the expense and time-consuming commute and pollution causes many to reconsider the benefits of living close to the urban center which earlier in the city's history offered skilled craftsmanship and distinctive architectural styles that were abandoned years ago.

These neighborhoods and residence reflect individual interests and presonalities.  Residence enjoy the history of Phoenix through expression in their homes.  Many are remodeled interiors but the homes retains their original design and architecture.  All you need is some 1930's cars on the street and you could step back in time on some streets.  Enjoy the Historic Districts of Phoenix on www.AZNativeProperties.com then take a drive or join the district when they have their home tour and see the beauty inside the house.

Cathedral Townhomes, Downtown Phoenix

Metro West Development restored a historic 1913 building and created four modern townhouses ranging in size from 1,674 to 1,886 square feet.   Located about a block from the Arts District light rail stop, they are close to many local restaurants, entertainment venues and everything Downtown Phoenix now has to offer.  This is a must see completely restored historic townhomes new to downtown located in the most dynamic historic neighborhood in downtown Phoenix. Cathedral Townhomes has large bedrooms, walk-in closets, luxury bathrooms, all w/ high spacious ceilings. This residence has been completely restored and include GE profile stainless steel appliances, wood floors, custom cabinetry, and custom millwork throughout. As of today there is only one unit left.  Contact me ASAP if you’re interested at Chris@RooPhoRealty.com.

These townhomes have large open floor plans and assigned parking.  Located just south of Roosevelt on 2nd Ave. 

Alvarado Historic District

The Alvarado Historic District is just east of Central Ave between Thomas and McDowell.  Walking distance to the Light Rail and close to the freeways, it's a great Urban neighborhood in Downtown Phoenix.

Built between 1907 and 1933 Alvarado Historic District features Period Revival architectural styles including Spanish and American Colonial, Elizabethan/Tudor and Georgian.

This small community is a great example of what Historic Phoenix has to offer with the wide range of architectural styles.  You'll find larger homes in Alvarado but they have some Early Ranch style homes too.  If you're looking for something smaller, you might look at Ashland Place Historic District or Coronado Historic District.  Both of these historic districts have a large range of architectural styles too.

Many of the historic districts are close to Central Ave and RooPho Realty specializes in these Urban properties as well as condos and lofts.  Contact me at 602-224-0554 or Chris@RooPhoRealty.com.