The Wall Street Journal | April 27, 2012
A new development is catching home buyers off guard as the spring sales season gets under way: Bidding wars are back.
From California to Florida, many buyers are increasingly competing for the same house. Unlike the bidding wars that typified the go-go years and largely reflected surging [...]
When the desire to feel the sunshine on your skin overpowers the comfort of your couch, discover your dreams of outdoor adventure at Roosevelt Lake. Approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix, you can get out of the city and can beat the Arizona heat all at once while boating, water [...]
An olive mill may not initially seem like an exciting place to spend an afternoon but the Queen Creek Olive Mill boasts a plethora of exciting activities, festive holiday celebrations, food to satisfy the palette and items produced by the mill for purchase at the gourmet marketplace. The Olive [...]
Ever heard of Henry Hooker? He’s the one who started it all. The wealthy and prominent American rancher founded Sierra Bonita Ranch in 1872 from which Sierra Bonita Grill got its name. The restaurant carries on the ranch’s hospitality and traditional fare by [...]
Chocolate purveyors from around the country gather together in Glendale to create an annual festival of chocolate delights. The award-winning event is a celebration of not only chocolate but the arts and romance as well. Among the festival’s most unique eats and attractions are chocolate covered bacon and [...]
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, December 22, 2011
Median list prices nationwide have risen 4.05 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to November housing data of 146 metro areas from Realtor.com. Fewer cities are reporting year-over-year list price declines, “suggesting a growing optimism on the part of sellers about 2012 market conditions,” according to [...]
CNN Money
Florida’s cities were some of the hardest hit by the housing bust, but now they are leading the charge back. Of Realtor.com’s top 10 turnaround towns, eight are in the Sunshine State.
Phoenix – Median home price: $129,000
After five years of a brutal post-bubble price correction, Phoenix is rising from [...]
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, December 19, 2011
Chicago continued to hold onto the No. 1 spot for most searched for real estate market at Realtor.com in November. What other markets did potential home buyers have their eyes on last month? Realtor.com releases its top search ranking from November based on 146 metro areas.
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You don’t joke around about lobster mac & cheese. “Baked Campanelle pasta and fresh Lobster meat, tossed in a Mascarpone, Havarti and Grana Padano cream sauce, topped with Panko bread crumbs and grated white cheddar.” The Capital Grille also boasts wines from South [...]
Whether you’re a child at heart or you have children with too much energy, indoor go kart racing is a great way to beat the heat in an exciting way. At K1 Speed, any age can race if you’re at [...]
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