East Valley Tribune Reader Poll – Best of Gilbert

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

Why did it take three months for a Phoenix veteran to be buried? – VIDEO

The ‘Let Joe Know’ segment on ABC15 in Arizona is always informative and entertaining. This time Joe visited a funeral home that kept a Veteran’s body on ice for 3 months, only burying him after  being called out by ABC15. This was both very sad and so disrespectful.      ~Bill posted by Joe Ducey,… Read More

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Are you sure you are insured against wind damage to your home? VIDEO

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.

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Gilbert AZ plans Viet Nam Memorial

From AZ Central / The Arizona Republic Operation Welcome Home AZ, a veterans organization, unveiled plans for a future Vietnam War Memorial in Gilbert on Saturday. The memorial plans were presented to a room full of city and state officials, veterans and their families. Celebrated veteran Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg was present, as well… Read More

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9 simple ways you can help veterans

There are, without a doubt, a few drawbacks to being in the military, but the positive lessons like cooperation and compassion seem to stick with you long after you transition into civilian life. Every task in the military involves or is for the benefit of many others, and selflessness becomes unavoidable. Click through to the… Read More

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Wait times for VA patients, better or not? (Video)

In the video below, Chris Williams with 12News reports on continuing issues with wait times for Veterans at VA medical centers. It’s obvious that they’re working on it and in all fairness, wait times to see civilian doctors are generally about the same (if not worse). My thoughts are that the system had so many… Read More

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If you’ve been on the fence about refinancing it might be time to jump!

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

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Is Subprime Just Semantics?

What do you think of when someone dares to utter the words Subprime Mortgage? According to this article in the New York Times, so-called subprime mortgages are inching their way back into the market. But this may not be what you assume. A huge percentage of folks were adversely affected (and let me point out,… Read More

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Steady job growth in Arizona is a good sign.

Not a bad showing for Arizona. Job growth is not through the roof but appears to be somewhat steady at least.    ~Bill Arizona ranks in top 20 states for February job growth by Eric Jay Toll Reporter- Phoenix Business Journal Arizona’s employment gains in February put the state in the top 20 for job growth… Read More