When your credit card or bank accounts are compromised by a data breach, like the ones that affected millions of Home Depot and Target consumers, take these three steps to protect yourself: #1 Watch Out For Scammers After a breach, scammers send texts, emails and make calls that seem like they’re coming from the company… Read More
Here’s what you will need to consider. First and foremost you will need recent, accurate comparables. Make sure this information is clear to you and that you understand how much weight to give each element. RE: the home you are considering purchasing: Is the asking price in line with prices of similar homes in the… Read More
Best of Gilbert 2015/Real Estate Agent Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley Note from Bill: “I want to sincerely thank the Tribune readers for this award. It’s so much more meaningful than an accomplishment of production numbers or statistics. It’s folks opinion, their personal point-of-view about the service they received, and I am truly honored.”… Read More
It’s Monsoon / Hurricane / Tornado / Thunder Storm season. Are you ready? Did you know that your insurance may not cover wind damage? Or that depending on your location, special coverage may be required? Watch this video for helpful information.
Coming into our busy season, rising Home Builder confidence is a fantastic sign for home sellers. Contrary to popular belief, new construction in your region is a good omen for the sale of your own home. New Construction is not so much your competition as it is an indication that more buyers are seeking homes… Read More
Veteran’s Courts address issues that are unique to folks with a Military background, dispensing compassion in equal measure with justice. They seem to be spreading like wildfire and I for one, think they’re a fantastic idea! This is a great explanation by Doug McMurdo on the Daily Miner website. ~Bill by Doug McMurdo, Miner… Read More
Those poppies you see everywhere around Memorial Day hold great significance. When you see them this year, take a moment to recognize the substantial price we pay for our freedom. ~Bill Wear your poppy proudly – spread the story posted by: Peoria Times Thursday, April 9, 2015 2:44 pm Every year, American Legion Auxiliary Units… Read More
Posted: By Jeff Grant, DAILY NEWS-SUN PEORIA, Ariz. — Benjamin Haber recalls the details fairly easily. The Peoria resident and World War II veteran, now 90, remembers how the U.S. Army’s 5th Infantry Division was working its way across western Germany one day. “We were told we would face only light artillery. Over 200 pieces… Read More
How To Tell If It’s Time To Refinance Your Home Loan To determine whether you should consider refinancing your home loan, you can compare the costs of getting a new mortgage with the savings you would get from a reduced interest rate. You may also want to consider refinancing to a different type of mortgage,… Read More
I was honored to be among the members of VAREP, Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, who sat down yesterday with Congressman Matt Salmon and two of his Constituent Services Reps, Lee Huff and Janet Bosley. This meeting gave us the opportunity to define some of the difficulties encountered by Veterans in the housing market,… Read More
