Dalton’s Arizona Homes’ Gentle Evolution
Posted on April 14th, 2008 by Jonathan Dalton
One day a couple of weeks ago I woke up and discovered this blog has become more local in nature.
This still is not necessarily the place to turn when you want details of the next NASCAR race (which Jimmy Johnson won at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday) or the next big happening (such as Debbie Friedman performing at Temple Gan Elohim last night). I try to mix in some of the local events - Glendale Glitters, Glendale’s annual Chocolate affair, spring training … but there’s a bit too much for one person to handle, especially when the core business - real estate - gets busy.
Once upon a time you’d see discussions on Redfin and other start-ups, about the latest issues troubling the greater real estate world. And then I started writing for Agent Genius and most of those posts found their way over there.
I’d like to think we haven’t become less interesting in our own backyard as a result. This seems to be the gathering place for Canadians looking to purchase real estate here in the Phoenix market. And that’s not by accident. I try to provide some flavor to the Valley but it’s impossible to capture everything that happens in such a large place on a daily basis.
Nevertheless, this has become a kinder, gentler blog … a claim that can’t be made on all such platforms in the Phoenix real estate market. My voice is different than that of Chris or Dru or Steve or Jay or Heather or Rod or Christoph or any of the other couple dozen agents who are writing for wider audiences.
It’s almost amazing that so many writers can reside in the same place and continue to provide fresh views and content. Yet somehow we do with no true coordination.
Maybe if something aggravates me sufficiently you’ll see an old-fashioned rant appear. I’m not the type that ever says never. But for now, we hope you’ve enjoyed the gentle evolution of the blog as much as I have.
Thanks for reading.
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Awe shucks you be one of those big warm fuzzy kind of Realtors. A trait I’m sure makes Canadians feel right at home. If those Canadians ever come back home does that mean I have to get a dog too? .>)
It’s hard to find a blog that is true “hyperlocal”. You seem to have captured that badge of honor. Watching and learning. Thanks.
Life does that. Hope you are gaining traction on all fronts.
P.S. I’m still crafting my Scottsdale rebuttal, but it may take awhile.
I think the gentle is due to Tobey’s influence.
Jonathan,
I started following your blog after the “Scottsdale is overrated” incident. I had already been reading Steve’s blog and that led me here. I enjoy following the AZ real estate market since I lived there 28 years before moving to Albuquerque in 2006 and we still own a house there in Goodyear. Keep it coming and don’t worry, the info you provide is fresh and interesting. Cute doggie too!
Jenifer De La Garza
Ok Jonathan, now you’ve done it. You’ve managed to steal my one and only loyal reader in Jenifer. For this, I shall not only accept the unnamed challenge of luring you into a rant, but I shall make it my #1 priority.
I’m sure she’ll read both of us … but it looks like she agrees with my assessment of Scottsdale.