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What do you think of crowdfunding Real Estate?

I had heard about crowdfunding for commercial ventures and large investment real estate but it’s apparently beginning to catch on as a replacement for residential mortgages, as explained in the article below from Entrepreneur.com. I looks like I’ve got a little research to do because I’d really like to know how well this is working,… Read More

Female Veterans Finding Homecoming a Challenge

In this video and article on PBS Newshour, Gayle Tzemach-Lemmon explains the unique challenges faced by female Veterans when transitioning to civilian life, and the companies trying to help. It’s believed that a higher percentage of female than male Veterans are homeless because available services are not focused on female Vets. Kudos to ‘Dress for… Read More

Zero-Energy Use in New Construction, is it Possible?

In the current residential New Construction world, is it possible to build a home that is so energy-efficient that it is completely self-sustaining? Apparently so, according to the three case studies found here on the energy.gov website. The Utah home, newly constructed in July 2013, claims an average energy bill of $0 as opposed to… Read More

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New Construction… New Buying Experience

Few home buying experiences are more satisfying than that of New Construction. ‘Shiny new and untouched’ aside, there are several tangible benefits to owning a newly built home: repairs are unlikely in the first few years of ownership, details like cabinets and counter tops, lighting, fixtures and appliances are ones that you’ve chosen yourself, in… Read More

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Quirky Arizona

I find living in Arizona to be nearly as entertaining as it is enjoyable. For instance, we have a deluge of small towns with quirky names. I’ve been to Tortilla Flat- population 6, and had a fantastic cheeseburger in the center of town (one way in, one way out, one building), Strawberry and Pine are… Read More

Worlds only flying B29 on display in Mesa, Arizona

In this press release published by Phoenix Mesa Gateway airport, FIFI – the only remaining, operational B29 is featured, along with other historic aircraft military aircraft. I was hoping to see this thing fly over yesterday when it was being moved but it apparently took a less inhabited route.    ~Bill World’s Only Flying B-29 Superfortress… Read More