RECENT BLOG POSTS
Yesterday morning, May 10, 2011, a landmark located in northern Arizona, burned down. Fortunately, I’ve been one of the many who had the opportunity to visit this pristine area.  I’ve taken several photos of the Lodge and the area, and share a photograph of the Lodge as well as the meadow directl...
05/11/2011
What a great post by Barbara. I ditto everything she posts. I joined in 2006, and then faded off a bit the last couple of years, BUT, I have to say that I learned, and continue to learn from Active Rain bloggers and real estate professionals. In addition, I've been able to connect with so many gr...
04/30/2011
Recently, one of the local newspapers ran an article on the risks associated with short sales. Many agents are not familiar with the drawbacks of short sales and thus, do not explain them to nor do they properly prepare their sellers. Though Arizona is an anti-deficiency state - meaning that if a...
03/06/2011
For years I have blogged. I've blogged on CometoSunnyAz.com, I've blogged on my website, HomesAzRE.com, and I've blogged on Active Rain. Last December I had a knee replacement - and, of course, that is a surgery that takes awhile to regain the strength and the energy to do everything I did before...
12/31/2010
I suspect most of us have heard about the opportunity to obtain a “free”  credit report  from the three major reporting agencies every year allowing each of us to challenge any negative reporting, and then access our report for seven days after. You will be given a special report number – be sur...
10/13/2010
Had to reblog this for those who might not have heard about Laurie Manny! I think it was mentioned how attached we all have become to one another. Laurie was one of many Rainers that I have grown to know! Today I received the very sad news that ActiveRain veteran Laurie Manny was found dead in he...
08/26/2010
As many of you know, I live and I work in Mesa, Arizona. I am minutes from two  lakes, a short trip to mountains where cooler weather is available during the warm summer months - all within a two to three hour drive. Whether we drive east through Superior, Miami and Globe north, or north through ...
08/10/2010
I love this post written by Jeff Belonger! New changes - again - for FHA!!!! I rarely reblog, but this is definitely a worthwhile tidbit of information for homebuyers!!!!   FHA first proposed the monthly mortgage insurance changes in the beginning of 2010. Bill H.R. 5981 was first passed by the H...
08/06/2010
I love capturing moments of places I visit. Since I've joined Active Rain, I've become even more aware of the scenery, clouds, trees, flowers, and - whatever. Don't you love those long winding roads with the sky so close you could almost touch it? How about those clouds. Here's just one view of m...
07/25/2010
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is offering flights to smaller towns across the US. As more people visit Arizona, or choose to move here for the winter months purchasing a home in the Mesa, Arizona area, more and more flights are being added to Allegiant Air’s schedule. Always keep in mind that airl...
06/08/2010