Lists are everywhere. Inman published it’s list of 25 Most Influential Real Estate Bloggers, Selsius just published the Top 12 Women Real Estate Bloggers and not too long ago Jay Thompson published his Top 26-50 Bloggers . I’m giving some link love to The Phoenix Real Estate Guy for including me on that esteemed list.
As Arizona’s premier mortgage guru, I think I too am entitled to make a list of my own. In that spirit I give to you the Top Ten Real Estate Bloggers in Arizona (in alphabetical order - because it is way way too hard to try and rank these blogs - it’s hard even for a guru like me):
- Arizona Real Estate Notebook - This blog presents thorough analysis of local real estate, with lots of charts, graphs all based on “real time” information. Superb.
- BlogArizona - A resource of good information with lots of pointers on real estate and home inspection issues. Plus have you ever read the guy who writes on mortgages there? Well…. he’s something!
- Dalton’s Arizona Homes Blog- Funny, witty, clever, thoughtful the words just keep rolling off my tounge. Plus he loves soccer AND he’s a Facebook friend now!
- Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area Real Estate - Where art thou, Christoph? Great design with even better analysis.
- Greater Tucson Real Estate Blog - Local information with a local flavor. Plus I like her philosophy “simple answers to simple questions make the expert”.
- Real Estate Blog Lab- Thought provoking resource center for bloggers. We want more, we want more - Dave are you reading this?
- The Butterworth Group- A group blog with a distinctly local voice on all things real estate. The group effort is dynamic enough that we didn’t even know Chris was out a few days for surgery!
- The Housechick Blog- The name is sheer genius, the content is superb and it’s very well written. Plus the layout is so clean it lets visitors know right away that you’re dealing with one heckuva organized agent.
- The Phoenix Real Estate Guy - The name itself provokes awe. I mean Google ranks this blog in the top 10 for “Phoenix Real Estate” - who am I to argue?
- Tucson Real Estate Blog - This blog has actually made me want to travel to Tucson and golf. It has great writing and equally great insights.
The only rule I made to be included on this list is that you had to be actively blogging for at least six months. In the interest of highlighting newer blogs, once you’ve made the list you can’t be included in the subsequent one, however, you are eligible for the third list (get the drift). So, for all you beginners keep blogging. Also, if you know of a new local blog which just sprang up please send me the link. I want to include them in our little community here.
Many agree that Arizona is the epicenter of Real Estate Blogging and the above list just proves the point. Congratulations to all these wonderful and deserving bloggers. BTW, I didn’t include Bloodhound Blog for a reason. Even though it’s based in Phoenix, it’s a national blog and I wanted a list of consumer oriented local real estate blogs. Additionally, I didn’t include home stagers or mortgage brokers for lack of any significant competition.
You know a list I’d really enjoy? The Top Ten Funniest Real Estate Blogs in the country. Is anyone up for such a challenge?
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on Oct 9th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Shailesh- if you do the Top 10 Stupid Blogs That Think They Are Funny, I would totally get the top spot
The blogosphere wouldn’t be the same without you, Kelley Koehler & Jay Thompson- good call.
on Oct 9th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Shailesh - Thank you very much for the compliment. You definitely identified my target market. Next time you find yourself headed to Tucson, give me a call and bring your clubs.
on Oct 9th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Thanks Shailesh. That’s some great company!
If I changed the name to A Phoenix Real Estate Guy, I’d be at the top of the list!
And where the heck IS Christoph?!?
Here’s some newish ones to the Epicenter:
http://scottmckinnis.com/wordpress
http://blog.101bell.com/
http://northphoenixagent.wordpress.com/
on Oct 10th, 2007 at 8:30 am
Lani - I enjoy your humor - the Borat reference was classic - but my inclusion into the much sought blogroll never happened. Waaaaa waaa waaaaaaaa
Doug - my problem is I’m not much of a golfer. The last time I golfed was in 2002
Jay - thanks for the list. I’ve had the 101bell.com and northphoenix agent in my reader - but I’ll have to check out Scott’s blog.
on Oct 10th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Shailesh, Thanks very much for the recogonition, I really appreciate it! I also appreciate all the great info you provide on your blog. Thanks for always keeping us informed!
on Oct 11th, 2007 at 8:01 am
Sweet! I apprciate the vote of confidence - you’ve got some hard-hitters on that list.
on Oct 14th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Shailesh
Thanks so much for including the Lab, but you should probably find a substitute because the Lab really does fall under a national focus, for real estate bloggers.
I also author three Arizona Blogs. The latest is to new for the list, but I’ll hope it makes it on the next.
My oldest blog is the Tucson Real Estate in The News, but it might be too old for the list since it has been around for almost a year now.
These are all great Arizona blogs and it looks like we can expect more in the future. Great company, more good content.
on Oct 16th, 2007 at 9:09 am
Dave,
I’m sorry I missed that. I read your blog and have enjoyed it quite a bit, so I’m not too pleased I missed the target market.
on Oct 20th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Shailesh,
It’s your list. Don’t be sorry, I just didn’t want to things someone was held out of the top ten on my account.
Nice to think the lab is considered a valued blog for Arizona.
on Nov 1st, 2007 at 2:31 pm
@ Jay.
Thanks for the recommend Jay. Loved your blog on the trulia deal!
on Nov 21st, 2007 at 4:02 pm
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