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Combustion Labs & HistoricModern.com in the News

June 6th, 2005
Combustion Labs & HistoricModern.com featured on Inman News. Congratulations Stephen and Michael! By Jessica Swesey Inman News

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Stephen Jagger, Combustion Labs

In the Internet age, many successful businesses started from someone's garage, dorm room or living room. Think Amazon, Google and eBay.

Combustion Labs, a forward-thinking Vancouver, B.C.-based company that's adding spice to the real estate industry, is no exception. Its story begins in 2000 in 27-year-old Stephen Jagger's room at his parent's

So what exactely is a Seller's Market???

May 28th, 2005
I have been asked this question a lot and there is no one exact answer. Trying to find an answer to this question I heard a lot of replies that started out with "yes, but...", So I did a little bit of research and found an  article on Realty Times which is quite a nice summary and may answer a lot of questions.

 

What is a Seller's Market?by Blanche Evans Although predictions for the first quarter of 1999 are that home sales will slack off slightly, that means that the nation is still in its second best home selling economy of the past few decades. Both the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of Home Builders

Release the Fear Sculpture finally unveiled...

May 26th, 2005
Finally the sculpture is up and unveiled. The ceremony happened Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 am.  The 22nd day of May, 2005 was a very special day. After over 10 years of an intensive labor of love by founder Robert Miley, in partnership with the board of directors and many other volunteers and contributors the sculpture is “releasing the fear” at Sweet Acacia Park located at Central and Roosevelt. The sculpture is made of weapons that have been confiscated in violent crime by police departments around the valley, they estimate that over two tons of weapons were melted down to create the sculpture.It happened that this particular day was also a record breaking

5712 LINCOLN DR , Paradise Valley AZ

May 20th, 2005
I just finished uploading this Residential Single Family Home, 5712 LINCOLN DR , Paradise Valley AZ

Ranch, Contemporary, Cul-De-Sac Lot, Desert Front, Desert Back, Mountain View(s)

Release the Fear - Unveiling of the Sculpture

May 18th, 2005
 

I just realized that we a really close to the unveiling of the sculpture. The ceremony will be held  Saturday, May 21st 2005, 9:00 am at Sweet Acacia Park (Central & Roosevelt).

Govenor Janet Napolitano and Mayor Phil Gordon will be amoungst other dignitaries attending this ceremony.

Feel free to contact me with any questions about this event. You can reach me at 602-327-1778

Please see the article below:

 

Angela Cara PancrazioThe Arizona RepublicApr. 6, 2005 12:00 AM CENTRAL PHOENIX - A 24-foot-tall sculpture made from four tons of melted-down weapons is rising in the center of Phoenix.Everything

Intersting Article on Inman News

May 17th, 2005
U.S. housing starts jump April production up 11% from previous month Tuesday, May 17, 2005Inman News

The seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts in April rose approximately 11 percent from a month earlier, the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced today.

The seasonally adjusted annual rate projects a monthly total over a 12-month period.

Privately owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.04 million, up approximately 11 percent from the revised March estimate of 1.84 million and approximately 3.6 percent above the revised April 2004 rate of 1.97 million.

Single-family

10040 E. Happy Valley Rd 2002 , Scottsdale AZ

May 16th, 2005
I just finished uploading this Single Family Home, 10040 E  Happy Valley Rd 2002 , Scottsdale AZ

Gentle Pueblo-inspired exteriors envelope these stunningly dramatic modernist/contemporary interior spaces. Perfect for art collector or design-sensitive souls, this Desert Highlands home is rich with features seldom found in this price range and offers modern details in a special desert-view setting. The modified-custom split-floorplan offers three bedrooms, a bonus family room with fireplace that easily converts to a guest room as may be needed, a den/study with shelving, 3 baths, a generous living-room featuring soaring ceilings, built in storage

70th Street & Earl, Scottsdale AZ

May 16th, 2005
I just finished uploading this Urban Condominium Project, 70th Street & Earl, Scottsdale AZ

Announcing Downtown Scottsdale’s newest architectural expression, The Duke. We are now accepting a limited amount of early reservations on this innovative 8-unit group of urban condominium homes perfectly located just south of the Loloma Arts District in Historic Scottsdale. Each home features two bedrooms plus den, private garage and superb modern architecture by CircleWest Architects. Target priced under $450,000. Reservations only, no sales until issuance of ADRE Public Report.

8th Avenue & Roosevelt, Phoenix AZ

May 16th, 2005
I just finished uploading this Urban Living Project, 8th Avenue & Roosevelt, Phoenix AZ

Announcing Downtown Phoenix’s newest modern development adjacent to the Roosevelt Historic and Arts District, just a short walk from some of the best dining, restaurants and museums in town. A sensitive Modern cluster of condominium homes, this enclave of Modern Architecture features a private, intimate canyon of superb materials, expressive design and sustainable construction. Designed by Studio MA and developed by Urbistruct, this project represents cutting-edge Downtown living. Unit sizes range from 900 to 2200 square feet, some with Live/work possibilities.

325 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix AZ

May 16th, 2005
I just finished uploading this Urban Living Project, 325 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix AZ

New gated community of just 11 lux loft homes! In heart of Phx Central Corridor near Art Museum. 2 plans are available: world-class contemporary architecture by Ilan Baldinger/Baldinger Studio. Cherry finish contemporary European kitchens, Black granite counters, top quality appliances, designer fixtures/lighting, specialty block construction, expressive aluminum and steel details. Sophisticated & classy! Custom changes available, build starts August 04. Hurry only one left!!!