March 08, 2015 6:00 am • By Tara Becker • Quad-City Times Vets discuss effects of Agent Orange Clifford Anderson’s serious health problems began when he was in his 30s. It began with a diagnosis of colitis, an inflammation of the inner lining of his colon, in the early 1980s. By 1990, his colon had… Read More
Smart home thermostats, connected kitchen appliances and the fitness monitors we’re all wearing offer many amazing benefits, but all those connected devices can also create privacy risks, a report from the Federal Trade Commission says. FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez predicts 2015 will be the year we start hearing about smart home hacking. “Connected devices that… Read More
According to a survey on wallethub, Gilbert, Arizona ranks 12th on a list of The Most Hardworking Cities. But according to a recent study, Americans as a nation, work too hard. We work longer hours and take less vacation time than residents in any other industrialized nation. The Huffington Post published an article stating that… Read More
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
I remember this happening a few years back but I haven’t seen it in quite a few years, I can’t believe it’s starting to happen again. People are actually camping out at a residential new construction site for the change to be one of the first new home owners in this Mesa community. Take a… Read More
I’m a big fan of not observing Daylight Savings Time. There seems to be no remaining logical grounds for doing so and according to the article below, posted on the ABC15 Arizona website, there are quite a few practical reasons why it’s a good idea not to. ~Bill posted by Chris Kline, ABC15 Arizona PHOENIX… Read More
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
I haven’t looked in to this community yet but I have been researching sustainable and energy efficient residential building lately. Seems like it’s trending right now and may be for a long time to come. Just a reminder, I offer a discount on the purchase of New Construction, cash back to apply to your closing… Read More
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
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
