It’s warming up quickly here in the Phoenix Valley and the rest of the country will not be far behind. Arizona is acclaimed for their year round, top-notch hiking, golf, biking and horseback riding. Believe it or not, even recreational Boating is immensely popular here. The Arizona lifestyle is famous for being one of the… Read More
There’s almost nothing you can’t find here in Gilbert, Arizona, including peace and solitude. Driving through town on six lane roads past sporting facilities and entertainment venues, the lively outdoor mall and shopping region, or through the vibrant restaurant district in the center of town, it might appear to the untrained eye that Gilbert has… Read More
From fashion to entertainment, from the foods we eat to the electronics we use, what’s ‘on trend’ is a dynamic concept. Likewise, every few years there is a major shift in the features that home buyer’s are looking for; carpeting is out – plank tile is in, formica is out – stone surfaces are in…. Read More
CES is the holy grail of gizmos, each year allowing us to peek just a little further into the future. So what does tomorrow hold for the everyday homeowner? The possibilities are endless as oodles of tools and gobs of gadgets are soon on their way to a home near you! So, how cool is… Read More
12 Entertaining and Energy Saving Home Gadgets and Gizmos A couple or three of my favorite home-enhancing gadgets aren’t on John’s list below. They may not be labeled state-of-the-art or even technology but they are most certainly energy-saving and entertaining. Black and Decker Thermal Leak Detector I love to see my work bench covered in… Read More
Video: Recycle, Upcycle, Freecycle. We’ve been droning on lately about Real Estate market stats, Congress and tax credits, home values and the perils of home buyers ignoring the contents of their contract. Serious and important issues all, but lets take a breather. So on the lighter side, I possess this nagging reluctance to throw things… Read More
A St. Patrick’s Day Thank You Thursday to… who else but Guinness! This is probably not going to be what you’re thinking. Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) of Dublin was a fairly innovative man, once on purpose and again posthumously. Not only did he create the beer (stout actually) that he is renowned for to this day,… Read More
I was 11 when ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’ debuted on TV screens all over America. Most kids my age were already familiar with Charlie Brown and with Christmas specials of every kind, but this was the first special for my favorite holiday, Halloween! Back then shows were on one time, just one night,… Read More
Around mid Summer, we Arizonans tend to hole up in our air-conditioned houses. And yet there are countless things going on around us. We need to get out! Here is an interactive calendar of some of the best ideas in and around the Valley. Bill Salvatore Owner / Realtor / Veteran Realty Executives East Valley… Read More
It’s heartwarming to see Major League Baseball players, guys who have every right to claim the title of heroes and celebrities, humble in the presence of their own heroes. Three pitchers from the Arizona Diamond Backs visited with Veterans at the Phoenix VA Hospital on Thursday before the game. D’Backs pitchers Brad Ziegler, Josh Collmenter… Read More
