And the Spring home selling season starts… … …NOW! Perfect timing is everything, and never more so than choosing the ideal moment to put your house on the market. The real estate market is most definitely picking up and just so you know, it’s usually a very short leap between gathering steam and full-on crazy…. Read More
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HUD and VA Team up to Help Homeless Vets Find Permanent Homes
I talked about this program several months ago when it was noted that Tucson had made unbelievable progress housing homeless Vets. Some national stats are below, on the HUD/VA initiative. ~Bill The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a nearly $12 million to… Read More
In true mythological fashion Phoenix rises from the ashes.
A quote from Forbes.com goes like this, “Arizona was absolutely hammered during the financial crisis of the late 2000s”. They aren’t wrong. I seems, at least to us here in the Phoenix area, that every time there was bad news in 2008 to 20012, every time the country’s housing statistics dropped, Phoenix numbers were worse…. Read More
Why isn’t this national news?
It was an obscure article in a small, local newspaper with the astounding headline “Tucson on track to end homelessness among veterans“. Something with a headline like that should be huge, in fact national news don’t you think? I found this post By Ethan McSweeney For the Arizona Daily Star on tucson.com. A little more… Read More
Does your home insurance need to be updated?
How to Know If Your Homeowners Policy is Out of Date Your homeowners insurance policy is one of those things that you may rarely think about, but you know it’s there. In fact, if you’re like most homeowners, it’s probably the same policy that you purchased when you bought your home. When is the last… Read More
Gilbert Fast 15 – Wednesday
Gilbert Fast 15 – Wednesday Wednesday, September 9, 2015 – The 15 newest listings in Gilbert, Arizona include some beautiful homes… take a look! Aditional Resources for Home Buyers Buyer’s Frequently Asked Questions A Heads Up for Home Buyers For First-Time Buyers How Can I Help You? Do You Need a Buyer Agent Getting… Read More
Why aren’t you using your FSA (Flex Spending Account)?
We all know that Health Care Plans are not what they used to be. It’s more than just an annoyance to have to come up with a co-pay for every doctor or dentist’s appointment, and most times a second co-pay is required for prescriptions. Sometimes it’s more money than we have set aside. Whether you’re… Read More
How will the latest design trends work in your home?
We all want a little luxury in our lives, and staying up-to-date on current design trends is just one great way that we can incorporate a bit of luxury style into our everyday décor. Whether you’re just looking for a few new pieces to spice up your living room or you’re ready to revamp your… Read More
Thank You Thursday Applauds Oklahoma Residents
This Thank You Thursday belongs to some very thoughtful homeowners in Oklahoma. Huffington Post recently carried a story on their Good News page about residents leaving cold water for the mail carrier. Bravo! to the residents of The Village in Oklahoma. Residents in The Village, Oklahoma, are helping to keep mail carriers cool amid this… Read More
Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Health Care Heroes
Today the Phoenix Business Journal celebrated physicians, nurses, emergency responders and volunteers for their caring and dedication to the lives and the good health of others. See the proud and happy recipients in this video slideshow on the Phoenix Business Journal web site, including a shot of Lifetime Achievement Award winner Gladys McGarey, internationally recognized… Read More