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Don’t Let HOA Documents Slow Down Your Sale

The facts below pertain to California law but are equally relevant here in Arizona. It’s the rare Phoenix Valley property that is not located in an HOA, these are usually homes in older neighborhoods or outlying areas and “county islands”. Most Home Owners Associations are in no great hurry to produce the required documents for… Read More

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Sellers: What Every Buyer Wants to Know about Your Home

Sellers: What Every Buyer Wants to Know about Your Home Real Estate statistics still indicate a seller’s market. These things cycle constantly, so if you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ll likely want to take advantage when the data is inclined in your favor. Regarding value to a Home Buyer, the Residential Seller’s Property Disclosure… Read More

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Superheros are made, not born. A Thank You Thursday nod to Shannon Weber

If you’re one of Shannon Weber’s Superheroes, it’s likely you’ve been ‘caped’. I first read about Shannon in a blog posted by one of my favorite wordies, Seth Goddin. Shannon runs a blog called LoveYou2.org and among other things, she’s an artist, a lover of life and maker of heroes. Shannon introduces San Francisco’s local… Read More

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Video: Selling your home? Do you need to hire a Realtor?

Getting a home inspection in advance is something that I often suggest is NOT a good idea for Home Sellers, but there is certainly the rare case or two when it might be helpful. That’s just one of the many situations noted in this video, when a Realtor might be essential to the sale of… Read More

Walking Trails, Park, Walkable Cities

Walkable Urban Locations Continue to Rise in Popularity

Walkable Urban Locations Continue to Rise in Popularity The city of Phoenix itself is a bit more spread out than most people on foot are comfortable with. But one of the things I noticed and loved about the smaller cities surrounding Phoenix is their incredible walkability. For the most part terrain is flat, streets are… Read More

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New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory

New Buy vs. Rent Index Shows U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory According to the statistics below, most of the country is well beyond the break-even point when it comes to renting vs buying a home. In all but two major cities, it is now far more financially sensible to buy. The latest… Read More

Condomniums, Sugar Grove Station, W.Va, U.S. Government Spy Town for Sale

An Entire United States Spy Town Is Up for Auction

An Entire United States Spy Town Is Up for Auction By Nick Caruso It’s not the first time that an entire American town has gone on the auction block, but it might be the most unusual. Sugar Grove Station, W.Va. was originally a United States Navy military base to support part of the National Security… Read More

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Video: Staying or Selling, Interior Design Ideas

Video: Staying or Selling, Interior Design Ideas. By now, everyone is fully aware that design choices can make or break your home’s investment value. You my love your quirky style. But when it comes to selling your home, those unique touches may just narrow your field of buyers. There are however, a few things you… Read More

Homeless Veteran - Tucson aims to end homlessness among Veterans - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

HUD and VA Find Permanent Homes for 5,200 Homeless Veterans

HUD and VA Find Permanent Homes for 5,200 Homeless Veterans To help end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are awarding nearly $38 million to help more than 5,200 homeless veterans find a permanent place to call home. The rental assistance announced… Read More

Thank You Thursay, Pasta

Thank You Thursday applauds the Moli-sani Project and 23,366 Italians

Could there be better news? Certainly not for me. IRCCS (Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed) of Italy has determined, in a study of 23,366 Italians consuming a Mediterranean diet that included pasta, that PASTA DOES NOT MAKE YOU FAT! As a matter of fact if I’m reading this right, pasta may actually be beneficial to your… Read More