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2015 

The Dream yet Lives! Yes Obi-Wan- Kenobi... Star Wars "The Force" Awakens  has opened in theaters. The "Force Awakens" and this force drives us to the dream to own our own home. The Force Yet Lives... to park the Star Cruiser and settle down on our own real estate.  The "Force" Yet Lives and Awak...
12/23/2015
Yes, Bank owned homes for sale in the Phoenix metro area as well as HUD and other lender owned foreclosure homes are still available, although they usually do not last long. Why? The banks and/or Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or Fannie Mae prices the homes agressively to attra...
12/22/2015
Christmas and Holiday light presentations are all around the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona metro areas for simple family fun. See this Map of Holiday Lights in Phoenix Metro area from the Arizona Republic. The map includes the address and description of each holiday light event. Some are privat...
12/21/2015
Do you ever wonder what "Real Estate" secret terms actually mean? What is the difference between an 'artistic bungalow' and a 'dumpy cottage'?  To decipher these "code words", see this humorous video with some images to describe the code words: Realtor secret code words to describe a listingMany ...
12/20/2015
You may have to wait longer to close, but there are bargains still available in the Phoenix metro area on these short sale detached homes for sale in Arizona. Short sales continue to be the "new foreclosure". Why? Lenders would prefer a home to be sold in a short sale as opposed to a foreclosure....
12/18/2015
Getting ready to sell your home? No need to remodel.There are secret tricks in improving curb appeal and cleaning your home that will get the buyer's attention. Curb AppealEven before you start cleaning the inside, get that curb appeal strong, by cleaning the front yard. See my other past blogs o...
12/16/2015
Chandler and sister cities Gilbert and Scottsdale are consistently rated amongst the best places to live and raise a family in the United States of America. Wow, what an honor! Well it is true. Known for great homes, schools, parks, restaurants and access to the Phoenix metro sports, entertainmen...
12/15/2015
I never saw it this bad! It must have rained last night, I think, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Signs were puddles in the streets this morning . Either rain or crazy out of control sprinkler heads.                                    Protect the women and children a mighty winter blast hits Arizona Time...
12/15/2015
You have been told your home needs updating. Here we go with things that have Got To Go! So you may want to sell your home? Help your Realtor by having your home not scream out "I AM OUTDATED!" to potential buyers.Yes, everything still works. You may not feel your home is outdated, but the averag...
12/14/2015
Arizona has not only Sonoran desert but also has higher elevations. To see more about the Patagonia Nature preserve Bird watching in Arizona. Arizona Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve               Bird Watching in Patagonia (Photo from Nature Conservancy at Nature.org)      Per the Nature Conserv...
12/13/2015
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