The CorLogic website has published a detailed commentary reinforcing the movement toward recovery for our Real Estate market this year. Citing economic growth strengthened by a drop in energy prices, rising consumer confidence index and improvement in state and local government budgets, the article explains how these favorable factors will contribute to a boost in… 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
4034 E Tulsa Street, Gilbert, Arizona – Video Tour
Seller will pay $1,000 toward Buyer’s closing costs!! Attractive, unconventional design, beautiful Gilbert Community … The Willows! 4 Bedrooms, Three Baths – Complete Listing Details Here –
New Construction homes are a great deal in Arizona right now, here’s why…
I’ve noticed a lot of new construction activity around the Phoenix Valley, like in the Eastmark communities in Mesa on east side, and Buckeye’s Verado development on the west side. It’s great to see some of the formerly abandoned construction sites moving along again as well. ~Bill Arizona bucks national construction cost increase trend, but… Read More
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
RallyPoint – Veterans, active duty military, tap social media network for support
RallyPoint is such a well done resource for Veterans and Military Members. If you’ve never visited the site I’d suggest you take a look, the site is comprehensive, well organized and very professional. ~Bill By Brian Mastroianni Around last April, LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke was approached by Yinon Weiss about supporting an interesting twist… Read More
Disabled American Veterans group to begin van service
In light of difficulty with the “40-mile rule” this sounds like a fantastic solution! ~Bill by Scott Rogers, lsrogers@thenewsstar.com The Gen. Claire Chennault Flying Tigers Chapter 51 of the Disabled American Veterans will conduct a fundraiser this week to help raise money for the region’s first veteran shuttle to the Jackson, Mississippi VA hospital. Local… Read More
Two Phoenix teachers among 40 recognized nationwide – Video
Kudos to two Arizona teachers who clearly deserve to be recognized. Shalini Sharma and Ana Gutierrez, thank you, you are our HEROES! ~Bill You can read the original article on KTAR News website here. Buying or selling a home? AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage provides up to $2,000 or more cash-back credit to help with your… Read More
Yes!! Rocky Road Easter Popcorn
I’d be OK with the bunny dropping a bucket of this stuff on my doorstep! Rocky Road Popcorn with mini Cadbury eggs, cashews, colored chocolate pieces, marshmallows, and best of all, popcorn what could be better? Recipe is here, on Barbara Bakes a great…. you guessed it… baking site!
I can still hear my teacher’s words, almost 50 years later.
I’m not sure that teachers fully realize how powerful their words can be. As a child, we spend nearly as much of our lives with our teachers as we do with our family. We look to them for wisdom- after all, they know what we do not. We rely on them for advice- teachers are… Read More