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Thank You Thursday – Housing Homeless Vets in Arizona

Veterans are among the most vulnerable of our homeless population. Some suffer debilitating physical and/or mental trauma while in service to their country. Others experience difficulty reintegrating with the community after serving in the military, and some struggle to reestablish civilian life while supporting a family. Whatever the complications, Veteran deserve, and are owed, the… Read More

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Gilbert Among Best Cities for Veterans

Gilbert Arizona has collected more than a few “best cities” designations over the years, which probably accounts for the constant influx of people relocating here to the East Valley. Among Gilbert’s more significant awards are Best Cities for Early Retirement, Best City to Raise a Family, Smart Cities North America Finalist and for two years… Read More

Coffee, Veterans, and my Brother-in-Law

You and anyone else who knows me, can’t help but be acutely aware that I sell Real Estate, help Veterans, and am completely preoccupied with coffee. These things are indisputable… so much so that I can just imagine you rolling your eyes right now. At least 90% of my daily activity, posts and conversations revolve… Read More

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Truly a Home You Won’t Want to Miss!

Looking for a vibrant, “Best Cities” award-winning community in Arizona? Get all the perks of living in Gilbert; highly ranked school district, convenient health care, thriving businesses, employment opportunities, public parks and leisure activities, not to mention Arizona’s 300+ days-a-year of sunshine! This beautiful tri-level home is wonderfully cared for and sits on a well… Read More

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May is Military Appreciation Month – List Your Home With Us and SAVE!

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, we’re honoring all current Military Members and Veterans with a $3,000 Discount when you list your home with us! Through AZVHV, Arizona Veterans Helping Veterans, we’ve helped countless Veterans and Service Members sell their Arizona homes. It’s Simple to Save Call us today for a quick and easy home… Read More

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The Myths and the Magic for VA Home Buyers

Like almost everything else in our lives, the VA loan ‘ain’t what it used to be’… because it’s so much better! In the past, and yes even the recent past, home sellers were scared off by a purchase offer from a home buyer using the VA loan. But the loan itself has changed, and public… Read More

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Rudy Quinones, Our Thank You Thursday Hero

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

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Video: Keep Your Home and Family Safe During a Power Outage

Tis the season. Throughout most of the country, Winter is notorious for provoking power outages. Most often caused by storms and accidents, power blackouts can wreak havoc on our health and safety. Freezing pipes, spoiled food, hampered communications, and exposure to extreme temperatures are among the serious threats that can that can befall you during… Read More

Help for Veterans Comes in All Flavors

Helping Veterans is by far the best thing about my job. For the most part my assistance is real estate related because that is my job, and though I find it very satisfying, I especially enjoy the stuff that falls outside of that particular box, like delivering holiday food baskets to Veterans or helping out… Read More

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A Pearl Harbor Remembrance, Memories of an Unassuming Sailor

A Pearl Harbor Remembrance, Memories of an Unassuming Sailor. The article below ‘How a Piece of Shrapnel Changed My Father’s Life‘ by John Stark, was first printed in 2013 and republished last year on the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We posted it on our blog several years ago but I came… Read More