Holidays
Gifting a Toy This Year? 6 Safety Tips
Over 1.5 billion toys and games sold in the United States are purchased during the holidays—but many, unfortunately, present safety hazards to children. If you’re planning to gift a toy or game to a child this season, keep in mind the guidelines recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Magnets, for instance, can… Read More
Thank You Thursday celebrates the City of Gilbert for banishing the inner Grinch
Years ago it was easy to tell that Christmas was on its merry way with the first stapling of my ski glove to the gutter, all the while trying not to take a header into the snowbank off the top of a ladder. I usually descended one rung at a time and could pretty much… Read More
Seth Godin – The vulnerability of ‘thank you’
Seth Godin is right at the top my wife’s “most opened email” list. His message today is simple and poignant. ” Thank you as in: I couldn’t do it without you. As in: I don’t want to do this alone. As in: I was afraid. And mostly: I would miss you if you were gone…. Read More
Whether traveling or staying at home, be safe this Thanksgiving.
It goes without saying that traveling over the holidays is a challenge, but staying at home for Thanksgiving can present its own safety hazards. Read on for some tips on safely preparing your Thanksgiving Dinner. One of the most memorable moments at any holiday dinner is when the turkey is brought to the table. Make… Read More
Property Seller’s Disclosure 101
Sellers are required by law to disclose all material facts about the property they are selling. I have provided a link to a sample of the AAR Seller’s Property Disclosure form. The form is filled out by the seller(s) and acknowledged by the buyer(s) no more than 5 days following date of contract. In addition… Read More
Selling your home can feel very personal. It’s not.
It’s not personal. Your home is an investment. No matter how much you love your home, no matter how much sweat equity you have invested, it’s the actual cash equity that is going to mean something to you when all is said and done. Selling your home should be looked at as a business. Having… Read More
Spc. Wyatt J Martin honored by Congressman Matt Salmon and Veterans
Gilbert AZ – This morning I attended a gathering of Veterans where Congressman Matt Salmon paid tribute to Army Specialist Wyatt J Martin of Mesa, Arizona. Specialist Martin gave his life for his country on December 12, 2014, he was 22 years old. As a member of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Parwan Province of… Read More
The Official Memorial Day History and National Moment of Remembrance
via US Department of Veterans Affairs: Memorial Day History Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with… Read More