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2008 

It's that time of year! School will be back in session before we know it!!! WHERE did our summer go? For those of you living in Mesa, or the southeast Valley of Phoenix, free back-to-school immunizations are being offered on Saturday, August 2! Where? and When? 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Chandler Hig...
07/30/2008
Cheryl Johnson posted a great little tidbit about what number she was and how to find out. See her post here. She provides a link for you to find your "number." I joined in 2006, but was really surprised as I browsed through the pages to see how many of you I know! Amazing, that today, we reached...
07/25/2008
Okay, I've been meaning to share this video attempt at viewing another one of my listings in Gold Canyon, Arizona. This is - yes - another sister. I have/had seven of them. This video is too long, and I've recently listed another property and took a shorter video - less than two minutes - to be s...
07/24/2008
I went to a class today to learn what our new MLS will be offering. I cannot imagine being in that class and having no knowledge of how the internet works, how blogs work, or how to get around on websites. It is amazing the stuff our new MLS will do. I was sitting with my mouth open with disbelie...
07/23/2008
Brand new listing to go on the market July 22, 2008!!! The pictures, of course, don't even do this home justice. There are so many nooks and crannies, front and back stairways, a loft, an upstairs bonus room/den; a master suite with an office; an extra large bedroom suite downstairs that is perfe...
07/21/2008
I've had several people let me know they were having a challenge reading and/or commenting on my blog posts. It dawned on me recently that I've pretty much switched over entirely to FireFox for posting on Active Rain, or else it doesn't work right. I received a note from someone just today that t...
07/14/2008
I was reading an article this morning regarding the down payment assistance offered to many FHA borrowers in Arizona.  It seems there is some debate as to doing away with or keeping the AmeriDream and/or Nehemiah program. Typically first time home buyers use the FHA program because only 3% is req...
07/10/2008
  Finally, loan officers will also be required to be licensed in the State of Arizona! That has been a long time coming with many failures. I'm wondering if being licensed would have been a deterrent to the recent mortgage fraud or just a way to make sure the l/o's are educated. I've known of ind...
07/06/2008
Last night my husband and I and friends, went to the fireworks celebration here in the White Mountains. There were TONS of people and cars, and it took us awhile to find a spot to park and sit. I had read a couple of articles on shooting fireworks, primed my Nikon D70S and 18-200 lens, my point a...
07/05/2008
I wanted to recognize and celebrate our country's birthday with a Real Estate Show. Enhancing my message, are photos (thanks to RES) and music, and a remembrance of the words of our Declaration of Independence. I am a HUGE fan of the actions of our founding fathers, and of the actual Declaration ...
07/04/2008