http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Gary+Kiernan Real Estate Gary Kiernan Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=106736&ca=Real+Estate Sales incentives are just like us, they come in all shapes and sizes; some work really well and some are virtually worthless. I have said this many times, and regular readers will be aware of this, that price fixes everything. It is my mantra. Let’s discuss the shapes and sizes. Here in Phoenix, Ari... Real Estate Gary Kiernan Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=102962&ca=Real+Estate As I have been saying for some time now, prices are not going up here in Phoenix; nor are they flat; they are, in fact, declining. People are beginning to realize this and the latest figures in the Arizona press back up this assertion. Those folks blaming these reports for depressing home prices nee... Travel Gary Kiernan Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=57988&ca=Travel On the north-eastern outer reaches of the Valley of the Sun lies Carefree, like neighboring Cave Creek, a hamlet nestled just to the north of Scottsdale. Principally known as a haven for retired folk, many of whom visit during the winter from colder climes and are known as "snowbirds", however, of l... Real Estate Gary Kiernan Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=52457&ca=Real+Estate Cave Creek is one of those towns you must visit the next time you are in Arizona. Situated in Maricopa County, about half an hour northeast of downtown Phoenix, in the Valley of the Sun. First settled in the 1870s as a mining camp the town incorporated in 1986; consequently it will celebrate its 20t... Real Estate Gary Kiernan Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47513&ca=Real+Estate When it comes to buying a house, I often think that people do more due diligence and research when buying a computer or a stereo, than they ever do when buying a home. They know all about woofers and tweeters and gigabytes and hard drives, but get a blank look when you mention GFCIs and R-factors in... Real Estate Gary Kiernan Sun, 09 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=44578&ca=Real+Estate Before you list your home for sale, be sure it is ready for it's close up. Here are a few ideas to help you get the most for your home. When You drive up to your house, maybe on the way home from work, or the gym, do you always approach from the same direction? Well, stop it. My point is, and bear w... Real Estate Gary Kiernan Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=43054&ca=Real+Estate When moving to an unfamiliar community, like Cave Creek or Carefree, Arizona, it is important that you engage a Cave Creek Realtor who will possess intimate knowledge of the amenities and nuances of the neighborhood. Cave Creek, Arizona is essentially an old cowboy town that, whilst retaining true t... Real Estate Gary Kiernan Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=43306&ca=Real+Estate Last year, to be a successful real estate agent all you had to do was get any listing. Underpriced? Never mind, multiple offers will fix that. Overpriced? Never mind, we'll get there in a week or two. Anyone who could fog a mirror could be a real estate pro. This year, it's going to be a slightly bu...