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Video: 10 Ways to Avoid ID Theft

This video contains suggestions for Seniors but everyone can benefit from this advice. Of course we all would love to escape the nightmare of identity theft, but if you’re planning to buy a home it’s especially important to be sure your credit hasn’t been compromised in any way. Pull a credit report well in advance…. Read More

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Mortgage Rates Fall Further

Right now mortgage interest rates are the best I’ve ever seen. As someone who is not a financial expert, I am stunned by another drop in mortgage loan rates. As a Realtor I am thrilled! This bodes well for all of my Buyer clients who are on the verge of making an offer, as well… Read More

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Your DIY Painting Project: Tops Tips to Simplify

Next to plumbing, painting is my worst nightmare. Anything at all that can make it easier is welcome advice. Of course, the last time I actually painted anything was before I had a wife 🙂          ~Bill By John Voket In our last segment, I started poking around the kitchen with Debbie Zimmer with the Paint… Read More

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Thank You Thursday honors Nurses everywhere!

Two fundamental traits of our health care professionals, hard work and kindness, often go unnoticed and unrewarded. I deal with Nurses on a regular basis through an amazing program called AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage, and I’ve come to respect the immense burden they accept each time they step into their workplace. I am acutely aware… Read More

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Video – How to Heat Your Home More Efficiently

You might think home heating systems would be the last thing we worry about here in Arizona. You’d be wrong. Short winters are the norm from the Phoenix Metro area to the Southern border but we do have them. The Northern and Eastern parts of our state are mountainous and indicative of all that comes… Read More

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Video – Things to Know About Title Insurance

Title and Escrow are two of the least understood elements of any Real Estate transaction. I have some great sources in the Title and Escrow industry so if you have questions don’t hesitate to contact me.     ~Bill More Resources for Home Sellers and Home Buyers Our Buyer’s FAQ page has 9 of the most frequently… Read More

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HUD and VA Team up to Help Homeless Vets Find Permanent Homes

I talked about this program several months ago when it was noted that Tucson had made unbelievable progress housing homeless Vets. Some national stats are below, on the HUD/VA initiative.   ~Bill The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a nearly $12 million to… Read More

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Video – 5 Common Credit Report Errors

Mortgage companies and loan officers will tell  you that it is not uncommon for a credit report to contain errors, and those mistakes can cost you! The interest rate you receive on a mortgage depends in part on your credit score, and mistakes in your credit report can have a negative affect on your score…. Read More

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7 Quick Tips to Improve Your Kitchen’s Look

By Andrea Davis Your kitchen is the heart of your home — and a major selling point. Given its importance, you might consider investing in a remodel to keep your kitchen functional and up to date. Of course, there’s good news if you don’t have that kind of budget: There are lots of cheap, effective ways to… Read More

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Property Tax Primer: Is Your Assessment Correct?

By John Voket There are millions of articles out there on the best ways to prepare your home for sale. But what about preparing to stay, and dealing with a reassessment or revaluation that may be inaccurately boosting your local property taxes? For some answers, I turned to Vision Government Solutions, a supplier of land… Read More