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First American to open new call center in Phoenix

First American has picked Phoenix to open a new call center for their Home Buyers Protection Plan.  The company is a division of Santa Ana, California based First American Financial Services.  They plan on hiring a total of 400 employees over the next two years and interested applicants may check new openings at www.firstam.com/careers. According to Phoenix Business Journal, “While this is the first call center operation for First American Home Buyers Protection in the Valley, First American... [Read more]

Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation Park

If outdoor fun and activities is what you’re looking for in our great state, I can let you in on a little secret!  Right in the center of the state is a wonderful ski, snowboard and tubing paradise.  Open 9:30 to 4:30 daily, the Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation park is the place to visit. Come and experience the child and adult-size professional tubes – it’s truly amazing!  Nestled near the southwestern entrance to the Grand Canyon and minutes away from historic Williams, this pristine... [Read more]

Pest Inspections

As a safety measure to the Buyer and really all parties of a real estate transaction, a pest inspection is required by a lending institution.  A Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report is a document prepared only by a licensed pest control business that informs the lending institution and buyer about termite damage or presence. This report will pinpoint any areas of concern of visible damage relating to infestation.  It will also include areas that were inaccessible for the inspection.  Also... [Read more]

Nike Store Set to Open in Fall

As many know, Scottsdale has some of the best shopping around.  One of the newest places to shop is called The Scottsdale Quarter.  This beautiful knew shopping area is across from the well known Kierland Commons, also a lovely shopping experience. The Scottsdale Quarter opened approximately a year ago and it is located on 28 acres in the heart of North Scottsdale, at the corner of  Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop.  With stores like Williams Sonoma, H&M, the Apple Store, west... [Read more]

Phoneix Open – Thanks to the Thunderbirds

I recently attended the Waste Management Phoenix Open.  This is a PGA golf tournament that is held annually at the TPC Golf Course in Scottsdale, AZ.  This was the first year that Waste Management was the title sponsor and while I was out there I actually saw their CEO, Larry O’Donnell, or if you remember, he went by “Randy” in the reality show about CEO’s joining their company’s work force to get inside scoop about their company.  The Phoenix Open is hosted by a local philanthropy group... [Read more]

Did your water heater just go out? Go TANKLESS!

If you are considering a new water heater or are facing the immediate need of having to replace your water heater, consider replacing your system with a tankless water heater, sometimes called an On Demand Water Heater.  I just had one installed in my house and it is fantastic.  It cost more than the regular water heater, but it is worth it for so many reasons.  To name just a few, it is much more eco-friendly; I no longer have to re-lite the pilot after a strong wind blows through, I never run... [Read more]

Neighborhoods with Community Centers…Look Before You Leap

I just finished touring a neighborhood with a client that is looking for a new home.  This person was convinced that the amenities of a community center were a necessity on their short list of features in a new home.  We toured the facility which boasted a heated pool, gym, tennis courts, etc., along with a lengthy list of social activities and the big one, basic cable.  The cost?  $200.00 per month.  Not a bad price if you are able to abandon the cost of your current gym membership and start... [Read more]

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College has teamed up with some of the local high schools in the area to offer The Early College Program.  This is an excellent opportunity for high schoolers to get a jump on their college career and get a little taste of what college will be like.  The student will attend college classes during their junior and senior years of high school earning up to 35 credits towards their Associate in Arts Degree.  These credits automatically transfer to ASU, NAU and UA.  When... [Read more]

ASU’s Real Estate Studies

I recently came across ASU’s website for “Realty Studies”.  If you haven’t visited this site I would highly recommend it.  They have updates on the Greater Phoenix area and also market updates.  According to the website, the information gathered is to “inform people of the activities of Realty Studies; to develop means for consistently delivering data, information, and other topics of interest to the real estate industry; to develop a basic library of real estate... [Read more]