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5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance

5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance

5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to…

Written by Scott Kooiman

December 21, 2020

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Craigslist Rental Scams

Craigslist Rental Scams

We often hear very sad stories about would-be renters who are scammed out of security deposits, first month’s rents, and sometimes more. One thing that is always in common –…

Written by Scott Kooiman

November 10, 2020

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DR Horton Buys First Chunk of Superstition Vistas Parcel for $245.5m

DR Horton Buys First Chunk of Superstition Vistas Parcel for $245.5m

DR Horton cast the winning bid in a state land auction to purchase the first 2,800 chunk of the Superstition Vistas tract just east of the Eastmark area of Southeast…

Written by Scott Kooiman

November 5, 2020

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Why Prices are Unlikely to Fall

Why Prices are Unlikely to Fall

Economist and housing expert Michael Orr commented on the impact of the COVID-19 virus by saying, “A number of people seem to assume that we are heading for a recession…

Written by Scott Kooiman

March 19, 2020

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Why This is Not Like the Last Shift

Why This is Not Like the Last Shift

With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we…

Written by Scott Kooiman

March 19, 2020

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Cooling/OFF: Optimizing Your HVAC System for Arizona Summers

Cooling/OFF: Optimizing Your HVAC System for Arizona Summers

Coming home in Arizona is a wonderful thing in the summer, especially when your air conditioning system is fully optimized and cost-efficient. The Right Temperature The right temperature is a…

Written by Scott Kooiman

June 24, 2019

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Why A Power of Attorney Should Be Considered for Any Senior?

Why A Power of Attorney Should Be Considered for Any Senior?

One of the MOST important documents to have in place after the age of 18, and especially in the aging journey of life, is a Power of Attorney (POA). This…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

December 7, 2018

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Want to relive your college days? Senior living community is slated for ASU Campus

Want to relive your college days? Senior living community is slated for ASU Campus

A senior living community will be united with Arizona State University campus life scheduled to be completed in 2020. A 20-story senior living community, with a continuum of care model, from independent living to…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

November 2, 2018

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What is Medicare fall open enrollment and traditional open enrollment?

What is Medicare fall open enrollment and traditional open enrollment?

Medicare fall open enrollment allows for you to enroll or change your Medicare coverage. Open enrollment in the marketplace for health insurance is not the same. To qualify for Medicare,…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

October 6, 2018

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Independent Senior Living – Is it right for you?

Independent Senior Living – Is it right for you?

Independent living is a type of community that offers an active lifestyle and removes the maintenance from maintaining a home. This releases time to enjoy more things that interest the…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

September 11, 2018

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Why A Power of Attorney Should Be Considered for Any Senior?

Why A Power of Attorney Should Be Considered for Any Senior?

One of the MOST important documents to have in place after the age of 18, and especially in the aging journey of life, is a Power of Attorney (POA). This…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

December 7, 2018

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Want to relive your college days? Senior living community is slated for ASU Campus

Want to relive your college days? Senior living community is slated for ASU Campus

A senior living community will be united with Arizona State University campus life scheduled to be completed in 2020. A 20-story senior living community, with a continuum of care model, from independent living to…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

November 2, 2018

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What is Medicare fall open enrollment and traditional open enrollment?

What is Medicare fall open enrollment and traditional open enrollment?

Medicare fall open enrollment allows for you to enroll or change your Medicare coverage. Open enrollment in the marketplace for health insurance is not the same. To qualify for Medicare,…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

October 6, 2018

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Independent Senior Living – Is it right for you?

Independent Senior Living – Is it right for you?

Independent living is a type of community that offers an active lifestyle and removes the maintenance from maintaining a home. This releases time to enjoy more things that interest the…

Written by Andi Ravenscroft

September 11, 2018

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