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Did an Unseasonably Warm Winter Cause Spring Home Prices to Escalate?

Did an Unseasonably Warm Winter Cause Spring Home Prices to Escalate? We experienced an unseasonably warm winter, at the same time housing prices pushed higher, according to Clear Capital’s recently released Home Data Index (HDI) report, showing national quarterly home price growth at 0.9 percent. The Spring market boom started early this year and stronger… Read More

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Effective Staging Presents an Inviting Face to Prospective Buyers

Staging comes in many different flavors, and it need not be expensive. You can hire a stager for their opinion only, using your existing furniture and fixtures. Stagers can bring in accent pieces or an entire house full of furniture if that’s what you’re looking for. Empty homes can be staged completely or enhanced with… Read More

How a Piece of Shrapnel Changed My Father’s Life | Next Avenue

This is a poignant account by John Stark, of an honorable man who turned adverse circumstances into an admirable life.  It is well worth reading the complete story. There’s a link to the original article below.     ~Bill ———————————————————— How a Piece of Shrapnel Changed My Father’s Life posted by John Stark, May 21, 2014 An… Read More

How to Observe Memorial Day « theleansubmariner

May 21, 2014 How to Observe Memorial Day 10 posted by and thanks to: theleansubmariner Click image to enlarge via How to Observe Memorial Day « theleansubmariner. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —… Read More

Final Retail Spot Filled At Union Station « CBS Denver

I believe this will be my wife’s new favorite vacation spot!!   ~Bill — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Final Retail Spot Filled At Union Station by CBS Denver, May 16, 2014 7:15 PM Copter4 flew over the newly renovated Union Station (credit: CBS)   DENVER (CBS4)–… Read More

20 More Reasons to Retire in Arizona

The article below is tongue-in-cheek to be sure but it’s a highly amusing read, and mostly accurate. Click through to read the entire piece, you’ll be glad you did. To answer your inevitable question… “Yes, it does get hot here.” and here comes the but… our weather has been PERFECT since last October. I’d love… Read More

Brown Fire Burning Near Ramsey Canyon | Arizona Highways

There just aren’t enough ways to say this nor can it be said enough… USE YOUR HEAD, IT’S WILDFIRE SEASON!!   ~Bill — — — — — — — — Brown Fire Burning Near Ramsey Canyon Photo by Kelly Kramer As temperatures warm up, we know it’s only a matter of time before a wildfire… Read More

Looking for New Construction? I have a Solution, and Cash Back

Ever think you’d love to have a brand new home but you’re not sure where to start? In a search of the MLS system it’s a little difficult to pin down exactly what builders are building where. In fact a majority of builders never advertise their homes in any central listing system. You could take… Read More

find NEW HOME Subdivisions and get money back! www.yourValleyProperty.com

looking to purchase a new home here in the Valley of the sun / Arizona? Check out the 25% cash back program.  Bill Salvatore Realty Executives 602.999.0952    AZvhv@cox.net    www.yourValleyProperty.com view here:  Bill Salvatore with Realty Executives East Valley-Find NEW HOME Subdivisions at AZBestAgents.com.

Advice on Hiring a Contractor | Morningside Renovation

Lots of practical and valuable information in this article. Definitely worth the read.   ~Bill — — — — — — — — — — — — — – Advice on Hiring a Contractor April 9, 2014 by morningsiderenovation Leave a comment “Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift…. Read More