By Barbara Pronin If you or someone you know will graduate with bachelor’s degree next spring, it’s time to spruce up your resume. A national recruiting trends survey administered by Michigan State University indicates the job market will be strong for 2016 graduates, with hiring expected to increase a minimum of 15 percent over last… Read More
Military members and their families face challenges not necessarily encountered by families in the general public; frequent relocation, long periods of separation, and an occasional interruption of income. “Military families do an amazing service for this country,” says American Bankers Association (ABA) President and CEO Frank Keating. “The nature of their jobs is inherently stressful… Read More
By Keith Loria Aside from searching for the perfect home for you and your family, obtaining a mortgage that fits your needs can be just as time-consuming a process. Whether you’re a first-timer—or even a seasoned buyer—you shouldn’t simply walk into your local bank and agree to the first mortgage you’re offered. It’s also important… Read More
It’s Thanksgiving Day and I am thankful today. There are troops spending this Thanksgiving Day away from their families, not for their own benefit but for me, and for you. There are Veterans, Military Patrols, and Police Officers protecting our borders today and every day, not for their own gain but for me, and for… Read More
This video makes some very good points. The extra expense of your initial purchase of a New Construction home, can easily be off-set by the savings in energy and repair or remodel costs. Great strides have been made in energy efficiency in the areas of insulation, utilities and even appliances. After you watch the video… Read More
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
Our Thank You Thursday today is in honor of Dan Akee, a WWII Veteran and a member of the Navajo Code Talkers. Thank you for your service Mr. Akee. You are appreciated more than you could ever know! I recently read an article in the Navajo-Hopi Observer. At first it made me a little sad…. Read More
Good news for realtor.com is good news for the Real Estate Market. The health of entities like realtor.com, homes.com and Zillow speaks to the home-buying public’s faith in the Real Estate market, by starting their research online and transitioning to a Realtor when they’re ready begin the process. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson noted… Read More
I recently spoke with several people that I had assisted finding a rental last year. Two have since purchased a home and the third is house hunting as we speak. The article below pertains to the US as a whole but I can tell you, rising rents are an undeniable issue here in the Phoenix… Read More
A quote from Forbes.com goes like this, “Arizona was absolutely hammered during the financial crisis of the late 2000s”. They aren’t wrong. I seems, at least to us here in the Phoenix area, that every time there was bad news in 2008 to 20012, every time the country’s housing statistics dropped, Phoenix numbers were worse…. Read More
