We live just outside Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema’s district but that doesn’t stop her from making a huge impact here. I subscribe to her newsletter and am connected on social media, and I can’t help but notice that more often than not, Ms. Sinema is honoring or working with Military folks and Veterans. As a… Read More
My advice? If you’re a potential Home Buyer and you’re on the fence, GET OFF! The new low for mortgage interest rates is unbelievable! ~Bill By Jonathan Smoke The surprise victory in Britain of the campaign to leave the European Union may be spurring panic across the Continent (and among some regretful British voters), but… Read More
First-Time Buyers are finding prices for starter-homes rising all over the country but mortgage interest rates are lower than ever, which in some cases, could even the score… maybe not for long. Interest rates on home loans have been low for quite some time now but with the shake-up in the European Union, US financial… Read More
The Ultimate Household Emergency Kit – Here in Arizona it’s wildfire season and Monsoon is right around the corner. Emergencies can rage from a long-term loss of power to serious weather-related events like floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. If you have young children, I would add to this list, comfort or security items like a small… Read More
There truly are good people in the world and we are incredibly impressed with one in particular this Thank You Thursday. A woman in Hollywood, CA showed kindness beyond what most of us would even consider. Read on, the article below from GoodNewsNetwork explains why we Thank Dana Lee Calabrese today. ~Bill After Homeless Man… Read More
By John Voket Most active-duty service members and veterans and some National Guard members and reservists can seek out home-related loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA home loan programs may be used to finance the purchase of homes, condominiums or manufactured homes, refinance an existing home loan, or install energy-saving improvements…. Read More
Video: How to File a Flood Insurance Claim– All you need to do is watch the news to know that it’s flood season across the country. Even here in Arizona, Monsoon is just around the corner. It’s wise to know the procedure for filing a flood insurance claim well in advance. For instance, having photos… Read More
How Single Women Are Changing the Home-Buying Market. Single females make up a significant portion of the home buying market, much more so than single males according to the National Association of Realtors®. Among them, home buyers of the Boomer generation lead the pack but Millennials are creeping up in numbers very quickly. My hunch… Read More
Agents and Appraisers Express Concern Over FHA Appraisal Policies– I’d be curious to hear what your experience has been. I am absolutely one of the people who has expressed misgivings about a recent FHA appraisal or three, including accuracy, inflexibility and the snail’s pace. I don’t exactly find any of this surprising, just disappointing and… Read More
Thank You Thursday recognizes a handful of Veterans in Venice, California. I found the story as disturbing as it was inspiring. Dozens of Veterans showed up to restore a Vietnam Memorial in Venice, CA in time for Memorial Day. Sadly it was necessary because the memorial had been vandalized with graffiti the night before. The… Read More
