Everyone knows a realtor. In fact, a lot of people looking to buying and selling real estate might be related to a realtor. But are they seasoned professionals, with excellent credentials and testimonial? For the last ten years, ActiveRain meetups I've been involved in Phoenix and Scottsdale
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10/27/2022
This month's October Challenge asks us to write about our most successful post. The post I'm featuring was created after reading an Oprah Winfrey post. Receiving her inspiring and thought filled list of reads has always been a weekly happening for me. So sharing that good stuff was a given. I
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10/24/2022
This week, I attended a memorial service of a friend of mine. This wasn't just any memorial service though. The service was held at a local bar, one which I've written about as an iconic Scottsdale place with live bands and great patios. This bar was filled to the brim with so many people, it
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10/21/2022
As the seasons change, maybe you're thinking of making changes to your home? Change doesn't have to be expensive. Sometimes, it's all about making better choices. Consider that making changes in your home can also mean taking better care of yourself! These are 10 (of many) Healthy Green Tips
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10/16/2022
North Scottsdale boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the Phoenix metro area, where mountain views are plentiful and natural landscapes are treasured. This photo was taken in 85262 in North Scottsdale! There are also spectacular mountain views of the Sonoran McDowell Preserve, which is
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09/23/2022
Recently, I had the good fortune to "volunteer" to provide board support for the Women's Council for REALTORS®. Okay so actually, I was more like "voluntold"! But it was one of the best decisions I've made for 2022! What is Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR?) WCR is a "group of successful RE
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09/19/2022
It's common for real estate agents to call with questions about energy efficiency, water saving ideas, and solar panels. But today's question is definitely a different one that no one has asked before. Are shade trees a form of passive solar. Passive solar is an element of building design. F
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09/12/2022
During the past two plus years, home sellers have been advised to be ready for MULTIPLE offers and not to worry about making repairs to their homes. Homes that backed to busy road and those with leased solar panels sold quickly. Buyer waived inspections and appraisals to "win" the bid. It was
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09/02/2022
Water is a hot topic in Arizona. News reported lately reflects lower than normal water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two storage areas of Colorado River water. Arizona is one of handful of states that receives a water allocation from the Colorado River. With the 23 year drought, Arizona
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08/29/2022
There's been a lot of confusion amongst the public and realtors especially about solar loans versus owned solar systems. Homeowners are being told by solar companies that these loans help them to buy solar panels and own them. This is a partial truth and may not apply to every system or homeown
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08/26/2022