arizona: McDonald Street Market, Farmers' Markets, Mesa Old West Days Festival! - 11/08/09 10:55 AM
Now that the weather has cooled down, my husband and I decided to check out our Mesa Farmers’ Market Saturday morning - checking out farmers' markets is one of my favorite things to do. Mesa is also celebrating its Old West Days Festival yesterday (November 7) and today (November 8). … (12 comments)
arizona: What I Did This Summer - Year 2009!!! - 09/21/09 12:40 AM
What I did this summer! Catchy title doncha think? I actually took some time “away” from blogging, commenting, and working in real estate “24-7” and enjoyed some down time and alone time with my husband in Show Low, Arizona, a wonderful little town located in the White Mountains just north and … (25 comments)
After we had finished with our introductions, he told me he had a client … (129 comments)
arizona: MLS Stats for Mesa, Arizona - Zip Code 85209 - Last 24 Months - 08/03/09 11:03 PM
According to our MLS stats, the 85209 zip code in Mesa, Arizona shows that we are now in a buyer/seller market. Six months is typically the “middle” mark. We’ll have to see what July holds, but notice in August 2007, we had 11.4 months’ supply of homes on the market. As … (4 comments)
arizona: TODAY IS FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!! AND some other cool August days to remember! - 08/02/09 07:03 PM
I’ll bet you didn’t know that August has at least four days that are days we can celebrate!
August 2: Friendship Day!!! That day is TODAY!!! Did you know? the first Sunday in August was proclaimed National Friendship Day in 1935? Since that time, this day has caught on around the … (14 comments)
arizona: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Arizona's Painted Desert - 06/17/09 02:49 PM
Last year I shared several areas of interest within a day's ride from Mesa, Arizona. I promised to share some of the photos of the Painted Desert. I'm finally keeping my promise. Located just about four hours north and east of Mesa, Arizona, the Painted Desert can be reached from the … (13 comments)
arizona: MIA on Active Rain! Where'd I Leave Off! What Have I Missed? - 06/16/09 09:14 PM
I've truly been "MIA." I haven't posted in almost a MONTH!!! Part of it is 'cause I'm busy -- writing MULTIPLE offers in order to get my buyers a house. Part of it is 'cause I'm just outta the habit. I can always find something to say, so it's not that … (31 comments)
arizona: Phoenix, Arizona - Hazardous Waste Collections! - 05/03/09 12:39 PM
I always appreciate knowing this information, so let’s clean out our garages, our storage sheds and take the “stuff” to the appropriate places for disposal.
Common hazardous waste and other items can be disposed:
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 14, 15 and 16 at Desert West Park, 6602 … (7 comments)
arizona: Reduction of Phoenix, Arizona library Hours! - 05/02/09 05:30 PM
Budget cuts due to the slowdown in the national and local economies have created the necessity of reducing library hours at 15 Phoenix, Arizona public library locations as follows:
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Eight libraries … (7 comments)
arizona: Wishing All of You A Very Happy Easter! - 04/11/09 12:00 PM
Easter will be here on April 12 - tomorrow! Hard to believe we’re already into Spring, and soon to drive head on into summer.
As I was contemplating my memories of Easter, I suppose some of my favorites include the coloring of Easter eggs with my seven siblings, searching for them … (19 comments)
arizona: Is Now a Time To Buy or Rent a Home in Phoenix, Arizona! YES!! - 03/31/09 10:57 PM
I have always been a proponent of purchasing a home rather than renting one; however, it seems that more and more people are contacting me to find them a rental home. They want to “rent” a home rather than to buy! Just this past week, I showed two separate clients a … (15 comments)
arizona: Buyers in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona - So you THINK you Want to Purchase a Short Sale? - 03/30/09 11:55 PM
Many buyers that ARE in the market to purchase a home in the Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona market have an unreasonable expectation of what homes cost. They hear all about the “deals” out there for $50,000 $60,000 and up, and are looking at those prices. And they want a four bedroom, … (13 comments)
arizona: Phoenix, Arizona Celebrates Earth Day In Style!! Mark This On Your Calendar!! - 03/25/09 11:41 PM
Well, here we are again, celebrating Earth Day helping us learn and remember how we can help keep Phoenix beautiful at a lunchtime celebration from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, at Cesar Chavez Plaza, Jefferson Street and Second Avenue – downtown Phoenix.
This event is sponsored by “Keep … (5 comments)
arizona: Phoenix, Arizona Valley - Buyers and Sellers! Do you Listen to the Advice of Your Realtor? - 03/24/09 11:08 PM
Sometimes I feel as if my buyers and/or sellers do not “hear” me. Okay, most of the time I feel that way! They hire me to do a job, but - after speaking with their friends, with neighbors, with, who knows? they suddenly are experts at “my” job.
In today’s Phoenix, … (19 comments)
arizona: Keep Your Sales Tax Local! Shop Where You Live! - 03/11/09 09:57 PM
Many cities are struggling and having to trim off millions of dollars from their budgets - all due to the slowdown in the economy. In addition, as we all know, they are also forced to reduce and eliminate services and programs and lay off personnel.
Making your purchases in your city … (21 comments)
arizona: First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit! Is it $7,500 or is it $8,000??? - 03/09/09 11:37 PM
I think we’ve all heard about two different numbers when it comes to housing tax credits. Many home buyers are confused as to how this works.
The condensed version? The first housing credit is $7,500, and it has to be repaid; the second one is $8,000 and doesn’t have to be … (20 comments)
arizona: Historic Florence, Arizona - Welcomes Country Thunder! Country and Western Fun! - 03/07/09 06:15 PM
I am a country western woman. Yep, it's true. Love country dancing and the music. Though I love almost all types of music except for rap and hard rock, country SPEAKS to me. I always watch the CMA awards, have my favorite voices - including Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and … (9 comments)
A classy "almost native Arizonan" Realtor with a great sense of humor, a keen ear, and a desire to assist the seller or buyer in order to bring confidence and peace to their transaction. A great knowledge of new homes and new home builders as well as a plethora of driving skills!! ;-)
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Now that the weather has cooled down, my husband and I decided to check out our Mesa Farmers’ Market Saturday morning - checking out farmers' markets is one of my favorite things to do. Mesa is also celebrating its Old West Days Festival yesterday (November 7) and today (November 8). 
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