You're an agent and about to meet a homeowner who wants to sell their home. "Great," you say in your head. But wait! Their home has solar panels and other green "stuff." You're getting nervous because you don't understand these features! What if they ask you questions and you can't answer t
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10/05/2024
Taco Tuesday takes on special meaning today! In the Phoenix area, we do love our tacos! If you're up for Taco Tuesday, make sure to ask if they are observing National Taco Day. They may be offering discounts, specials or a special celebration. These are some of my Taco Tuesday friends! Share
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10/01/2024
Lately, I've heard some buyers comment about waiting to buy a home until after the election. This got me to thinking, what is behind buyer's decisions to buy a home? Can an election affect the housing market? It seems to have put buyers on hold. If that happens, how does THAT affect the housi
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09/25/2024
Growing up in the middle of 6 kids, I was destined to be a tomboy; hated dresses; played with dump trucks; but couldn’t play football with my brothers.Have always looked for how to improve things. I look at the end result and work backwards to find improvements. I love the underdog! This is m
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09/23/2024
Today's ActiveRain zoom meeting inspired me to do research about solar windows. I've heard of solar windows before and they are not a "hot off the press" new technology, but they aren't widely used. Anytime, I learn about a new technology, it's my "devil's advocate" brain that asks, "Are solar
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09/03/2024
Rainwater harvesting is not a new concept. In fact, history shows us that diverting rainwater for growing crops is an ancient technology. And saving water is important in today's drought stricken areas since water is a precious commodity. And why use drinking water for your yard when you can u
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08/28/2024
By now, you may have read or heard about the National Association of REALTORS®(NAR) lawsuit in Kansas City, Missouri wherein NAR lost and millions have been paid to settle as a result. In general, this lawsuit claimed anti-trust, price fixing, and commissions as they relate to home sales and b
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08/24/2024
Two More Days to Vote! Thank you in advance for voting for me as Best Green Realtor! If you don't know what that is:A green realtor typically has a designation, or in my case three, that helps them to provide valuable service to their clients by understanding building science, building codes, wa
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08/20/2024
This past week, one of my listings closed. My clients found me online as their home had MANY energy efficient upgrades. Unfortunately, they were also ending their marriage with a three year old included. Selling a home is one of the top stressers in anyone's life, but so is divorce with childr
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08/18/2024
RPR is a free software program provided by the National Association of REALTORS®. This program can access almost every address in the US, which is a huge beneift for realtors across the country. The program is designed to be a listing tool, a comparison tool, a buyer's agent and even a relocatio
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08/13/2024