We are extreme fans of Brooklyn V’s Pizza in Gilbert, Arizona, but in a much more meaningful sense than the fact that they create our favorite ‘Back East style’ Pizza or the most scrumptious Chicken Marsala ever. What makes Brooklyn V’s so extraordinary, is that they truly care about their community. Each year around the… Read More
RetailMeNot is a major go-to for online discounts, in-store coupons and even snippets of shopping advice. It’s the ultimate ‘deal browsing from home’ website and I’ve depended on it and another shopping staple, DealNews, for years. With Black Friday upon us and the deluge of now-or-never deals being thrown around, RetailMeNot has some sage advice… Read More
One of our favorite news sources is Leo Notenboom’s ‘Not All News is Bad‘. Leo is a tech expert (with an enviably nerdy understanding of all things computers), and a modest humanitarian. Recently, Leo brought to the attention of all his readers through his Not All News is Bad newsletter, Rudy Quinones, a remarkable man… Read More
Did you know, that something called a CLUE report can be critical when you’re buying a home? CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange and might also be known as a Letter of Experience or simply Property Insurance History. This report details all insurance claims made against a specific property, typically within the past 7… Read More
I’m detecting a subtle shift in the demographics of home buyers lately, at least among a large segment of my clientele. I frequently handle VA transactions but in recent years my Veteran consumers seem to be younger, indeed many fall into the under 40 category commonly known as Millennials. — — Veterans and Military Members… Read More
I greatly appreciate my customers and clients, every single one. But one client in particular placed an immeasurable amount of trust in me recently, and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank him for his faith and confidence over these past 11 months. Ski first contacted me by text last November, after discovering that… Read More
At implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, shortly after the collapse of the Real Estate market, condominium owners watched the value of their investment plummet. FHA financing would no longer be available for vast numbers of condominium complexes, severely limiting a condo owners opportunity to sell their home. Home Buyers looking for affordable choices… Read More
“It’s awesome, it puts your faith back in humanity”. These are the heartfelt words of Reggie Henderson, a formerly homeless Army Veteran who, along with his dog, has been staying in a Phoenix transitional residence while he finds work and a permanent place to live. We first heard this story on 3TV Arizona’s Family, and we… Read More
‘Living with less’. This is the minimalistic definition of minimalism. Minimalism can be taken to extremes or barely discernible, be deliberate or incidental, but if you’re on the minimalist track you are solidly on trend. Actually the minimalist lifestyle may have begun as a fad, but having caught on so quickly and completely, we have… Read More
6330 W Rowel Road, Phoenix AZ 85083 Eagle Ridge 4 Bedrooms * 3 Baths A lovely North Phoenix property set in the desirable Eagle Ridge subdivision, and abutting Ludden Mountain Preserve. Beautifully maintained and with great functional space, this semi-custom home was constructed with additional reinforcement and strategic placement to take full advantage… Read More
