How wet was this winter, and how did it affect the water supply here in the valley? The answer is not as wet as last year. The Salt River Project (SRP) supplies the electricity for the Phoenix East Valley through a series of dams on the Salt River system. I am sharing some slides from their spring Board of Directors presentation. Monsoon season (June through September) usually produces the majority of the annual rainfall in Arizona.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – March 2024
Occasionally, I come across an intriguing organization with a compelling mission and I like to share the information. The PHX East Valley Partnership is a 501(c)(6) nonpartisan coalition of civic, business, education, healthcare, and political leaders dedicated to the economic development and promotion of the PHX East Valley cities, towns, and Native American Communities.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – February 2024
February is the month that hosts Presidents’ Day! Since we are in an election year and one member of The Kolb Team (Carey) is a presidential biography buff, we (he) thought it would be fun to test your knowledge about some US presidents.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – January 2024
Real Estate Market Rolls into 2024. As we enter 2024, let’s dive right in and look at some current statistics for the Phoenix area.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – December 2023
Well, another year is in the books, and we hope it has been a good one for all of our clients and friends. The Kolb Team would like to thank you for your support and for referring friends and family to us. We appreciate your trust and confidence in us with all your real estate needs. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and moments of pure magic.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – November 2023
Recently, a jury in Missouri found the real estate industry guilty of artificially inflating housing prices by charging “traditional” commissions (5-6%), almost always paid by the sellers from the proceeds of the sale of their home.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – October 2023
It is a strange housing market out there right now. Inventory has plummeted back to levels that we saw during the pandemic buying frenzy. However, for a number of reasons, buyer demand is lagging as well; hence, a slow market with very little inventory to choose from and slow buyer/showing activity.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – September 2023
Let’s lighten it up a little here in September as this year flies by right before our eyes. As Realtors, we are inundated with market information, predictions, career tips, and more. Occasionally, we run across something a little more entertaining, like the following fun facts about real estate.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – August 2023
I am sure many of you have driven around Sun Lakes and noticed that some of the Saguaros have lost some limbs. Saguaro cacti are iconic symbols of the desert landscapes in the southwestern United States. This is particularly true in Arizona where it is considered by most to be the unofficial state “tree” due to its prevalence and longevity.
The Kolb Team Newsletter – July 2023
One year ago, we were in the early stages of a nationwide real estate market cooling, and the Phoenix market was no exception. Buyers seemed to have had enough of the rapidly rising prices, frustrated in losing on multiple offer properties, and of course apprehensive about rising interest rates.