When it comes to acts of kindness, I think we witness them every day. Yet we seldom notice how important one small act of kindness can help make the world a better place for someone else. Then it becomes a better place for you as well. In that way, helping someone else can be its own reward.But o
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12/22/2023
I smiled when I read Leanne Smith article on permits. This doesn't just happen in rural areas. Developing areas may have a history as well. During the last several months, I have pulled real estate property permits and discovered how important to protect and promote my clients by actually reading
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12/09/2023
One of the activities I like to enjoy - to remain hip and happening - is going to a rock concert. Yes, I said rock concert. I still have fun going to concerts.Last year I started a spreadsheet listing the rock concerts that I have attended over the years. I only included national or international
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11/29/2023
We have a saying in the real estate business here in Arizona that we use to describe the presence of termites in a property.Termites are a problem. One that can shock sellers and scare away buyers.Many homeowners are mortified when they are told, “You have termites.”“How can that be? We always ta
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11/26/2023
As we age, taking care of ourselves and staying fit becomes even more important. It is not only about maintaining your body but also about stimulating your brain.A few weeks ago, I went to my doctor for my Annual Wellness Visit. In addition to the routine vital signs like blood pressure and weig
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11/21/2023
Dick Van Dyke is a world-famous actor, dancer, and sometimes comedian. Mr. Van Dyke warmed our hearts with movies such as Bye Bye Birdie and Mary Poppins. On television, he starred in hit shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show and Diagnosis Murder. His list of accomplishments on stage, and on both the
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10/13/2023
This is an excellent article by Robert Siciliano . You can never let your guard down when transferring money. Always verify via voice communications before sending. Data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) point to boom times for real estate fraud. In 2022, real estate fraud cost victi
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10/10/2023
New home sales in Scottsdale’s newest and finest Active Adult Community are nearing their end.The community officially has five remaining available homes, all of which are in various stages of completion. All of these are being offered by the builder as “Quick Move-In” homes. This picture is the
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10/03/2023
One of the nice things about living in the Scottsdale area is the number of local theater companies and small playhouses within an easy drive. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a local theatre production of a play called Tom Foolery. The show was hosted at the Fountain Hills Theatr
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09/27/2023
I like reading Rob Spinosa 's articles he presents options we don't often think about. Ain't Nobody (Doing a Cash-Out Refi Right Now) If you believe the statistics, 90% of homeowners with a mortgage will have a home loan rate somewhere under 5% these days. And it's a safe bet to assume that
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09/26/2023
