Household Tip: Air Conditioner Maintenance

July 1, 2010

I received the following A/C tips from the Fidelity Home Warranty July Newsletter. I thought it was quite timely as we seem to be heating up quite a bit in Arizona.
Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist
A typical maintenance check-up by a contractor should include the following:
• Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling and heating system keeps [...]

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A day of reflecting about Thompson’s Realty

June 30, 2010

I have made alot of decisions in my life, some good and some bad. Out of all the decisions I have made, the ones I make with the most resistance and hesitation are job changes.
When I moved to Arizona and made a career switch to real estate I interviewed with several different brokerages and offices. I wanted to [...]

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Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended

June 29, 2010

UPDATE: 7/2/10:  The president has signed H.R. 5623, the “Homebuyers Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010”. This extends the homebuyer tax credit closing date to September 30, 2010. The extension applies for purchasers that were under contract on or before April 30, not for contracts accepted after that date. Read more here
UPDATE 6/30/10: Passed Congress [...]

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Recommendation from a recent buyer

June 27, 2010

I was tickled pink when I received an e-mail from my broker that a recent buyer sent to him singing my praises. I was not sure whether to use it is a blog post since I am not a self promoting or pat yourself on the back kind of person. I thought about it and came to the conclusion [...]

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June Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) Reports

June 21, 2010

In an effort to keep my past, present, and future customers up to date on the Phoenix Residential Real Estate market, I have been e-mailing a monthly Market Update that is provided by Equity Title to my former client and prospect database.
 Last month I received an e-mail from Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) about 2 new [...]

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Energy Saving home improvements with tax benefits

June 10, 2010

I received some great tips today on energy saving home improvements that offer tax credits. The following information was provided from Mike and Betsy Moshofsky with PrimeLending.
The federal economic stimulus package signed into law last year included substantial tax credits for energy-saving home improvements. This means you can cut your monthly utility bills AND reduce your [...]

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2010 Phoenix Pet Expo

June 9, 2010

Are you and your four-legged friends ready to have some awesome fun OUT of the sun? Come to the 2010 Phoenix Pet Expo this weekend.
The expo will  include: trainers, groomers, rescues, shelters, vets, clinics and retailers. Societies come together to educate, demonstrate and perform for Phoenix pet lovers. Adoptions and a pet fashion show are also a [...]

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Culture Pass 2010-2011

June 2, 2010

It is starting to get hot in Phoenix, REALLY hot. With the temperature expected to hit 110 by this Saturday, we locals typically look for fun things to do indoors.
Last year I wrote a post about the Culture Pass. Thanks to their sponsors; Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust., ShowUp.com and Macy’s Foundation, this program is [...]

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45th Annual Jerome Historic Home Tour, May 15th & 16th, 2010

May 14, 2010

Before I moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona in 2004 I used to come to Arizona to vacation and enjoy a little R&R. During one of my trips I stumbled upon the former mining town of Jerome, AZ and immediately fell in love.  Nestled at the top of Cleopatra Hill, Jerome is a very small town with a [...]

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Fannie Mae HomePath Mortgage Program

May 13, 2010

I received an e-mail from one of my preferred lenders, Bob McCormick, MortgageQuest, outlining the Fannie Mae HomePath Mortgage Program and some of the programs advantages.  
What is the HomePath Mortgage Program? The Fannie Mae HomePath Mortgage Program was created by Fannie Mae to allow homebuyers buying a Fannie Mae repossessed home some perks. Keep [...]

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