Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Italian Festival of Arizona, How did I not know about this?

How is it possible that I was unaware of this?? I suppose in fairness to myself, this is only their second year… but I KNOW NOW!! Their website italianassociation.org, mentions a Pizza Cook-off. Life doesn’t get any better than that 🙂    ~Bill ———————————  Italian Festival of Arizona You might feel like you’re in Venice if… Read More

Usery Park, Pass Mountain Trail, Maricopa Regional Parks - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Maricopa County Parks, preserving wilderness in the center of suburbia

New Maricopa County Park in the works Buckeye, Arizona – We regularly hike the well maintained trails of Maricopa’s regional park system. A yearly pass at a very reasonable rate allows access to all county owned areas, and for the most part these parks are beautiful, nicely taken care of with plenty of parking and… Read More

Eastmark, New Construction Community, Mesa Arizona - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Should you get a mortgage when you’re retired?

This is something that is normally not even on the average retiree’s radar… a new mortgage after you retire, how could that be good? I really enjoyed this eye-opening segment from Ric Edleman’s radio show, and it’s entirely possible I’ve bought it hook, line and sinker. A transcript of one caller’s conversation with Ric is… Read More

Governor's Island Arial, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Luxury on the lake!!

While the Northeast is just beginning the process of thawing out, the vacation home market everywhere else is heating up! A fellow Realtor, Susan Bradley of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, in the quaint and beautiful (and my former stomping grounds) Lakes Region of New Hampshire, has listed this ‘charming little cottage’ on the state’s largest… Read More

United States of America Presidential Seal from invitation - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

President Obama’s Trip to Phoenix: Visiting Veterans in Arizona

On Friday, March 13, the President took some time to chat with Veterans and several administrators of VA organizations at the VA Hospital in Phoenix. He also visited with wounded Veteran, Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg and attend the presentation of Cory’s new home. I was present at the gathering during President Obama’s last visit… Read More

Layton Lakes, Glbert Arizona - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

What will you do with all this space? 4 Br Home for sale in Gilbert, Arizona

At just shy of 3,000 square feet, this beautiful home offers plenty of room to grow! Master suite with office alcove, outside balcony and huge bath. Spacious kitchen has breakfast nook and work station. Second level laundry is handy to 4 Bedrooms and 2 full Baths. Gallery and Property Description Request additional information or showing

Stupid Laws - Our California Neighbors - Blog - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

Do you ever really know your neighbors?

We’ve lived in Arizona for more than a decade now. We’re very fond of our neighbors to the west. California is a beautiful state with amazing scenery, diverse entertainment and recreation options; great beaches, endless restaurant choices, fantastic walking trails. As a matter of fact San Diego is our chronic go-to for a spontaneous, weekend… Read More