Along with the simple tips below, I was blown away by noticeable savings in my electric bill after switching out all of our old light bulbs. There are so many more choices than there used to be, check energy.gov to find out more. Be sure to check with your local power company as well, many… Read More
I highly agree with the transaction tips below but my biggest concern is not so much a lack of communication as it is a lack of urgency. The dates on your contract are what make it a contract, and they probably more important than the hundreds for words surrounding them. ~Bill By Deborah Kearns If… Read More
It’s perfectly understandable that Tempe and Scottsdale Arizona made WalletHub’s list of Top Cities for Singles. The Mill Ave district in Tempe, and Old Town Scottsdale as well the Camelback Rd entertainment district, are probably a big part of why they made the grade. But what really sets These two cities apart is attitude. Both… Read More
Did you know more than one trillion gallons of water leak from homes across America each year?* “People are often shocked at the volumes of water wasted through household leaks,” says Paul Abrams, ROTOGreen expert with Roto-Rooter. “A dripping faucet is easy to ignore and fix whenever you get around to it, but numerous small… Read More
I am well aware of the issues, some might even argue horrors, surrounding the VA medical system. Various accusations have been proven valid: delays, falsified records, mismanagement, but the most wide-spread and agreed upon complaint seems to be that no one is listening. Today’s Thank You Thursday recognizes the Phoenix VA for stepping up, taking… Read More
Bigger and more expensive projects, rising new home prices, curb appeal and energy efficiency all contributed to a slight gain in remodeling projects’ payback at resale, with an average return of 64.4 percent return if the home is sold within a year. That’s up from 62 percent in the 2015 report and the second-highest return… Read More
This video contains suggestions for Seniors but everyone can benefit from this advice. Of course we all would love to escape the nightmare of identity theft, but if you’re planning to buy a home it’s especially important to be sure your credit hasn’t been compromised in any way. Pull a credit report well in advance…. Read More
Right now mortgage interest rates are the best I’ve ever seen. As someone who is not a financial expert, I am stunned by another drop in mortgage loan rates. As a Realtor I am thrilled! This bodes well for all of my Buyer clients who are on the verge of making an offer, as well… Read More
Next to plumbing, painting is my worst nightmare. Anything at all that can make it easier is welcome advice. Of course, the last time I actually painted anything was before I had a wife 🙂 ~Bill By John Voket In our last segment, I started poking around the kitchen with Debbie Zimmer with the Paint… Read More
Two fundamental traits of our health care professionals, hard work and kindness, often go unnoticed and unrewarded. I deal with Nurses on a regular basis through an amazing program called AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage, and I’ve come to respect the immense burden they accept each time they step into their workplace. I am acutely aware… Read More
