Free Housing Counseling

December 17, 2009
By admin
Free Housing Counseling

If you are having trouble making your mortgage payment, we wanted to let you know about some resources that might be helpful for you.  These are all available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website, www.HUD.gov.   The counselors can help you evaluate which options will be best for you.  Links: Foreclosure...
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First Time Tax Credit

December 12, 2009
By patmonahan

You’ve bought your new home and amended your tax return and now you wait. And wait. 1.4 million tax payers are waiting with you. According to the Daily Real Estate News, the IRS is experencing higher than normal the number of amended returns and that the IRS does these returns by hand, hence long...
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Gilbert, Arizona

December 11, 2009
By patmonahan
Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert used to be the town that was way out there. Past the highways, past the malls, past the paved roads. It was synonymous with ‘Day Trip’. Not today. Now you can get on the Superstition (US 60) or the 202 and get anywhere in Gilbert in minutes. Plus, you have the option of...
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Phoenix Area Housing Market is Improving

December 9, 2009
By admin

Some people think the Phoenix area housing market hit bottom around April of this year. That may well be the case. We won’t know for sure for at least another six to twelve months. We do know that the number of homes sold in the Phoenix area has been higher this year than last....
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Holiday Lights – Where to see them

December 1, 2009
By admin
Holiday Lights – Where to see them

If you enjoy looking at holiday lights and displays, then this map is for you.  Courtesy of the Arizona Republic – Holiday Lights Map.   The entire Phoenix area is included on the map.  You can zoom in on your city or area to locate neighbors with a holiday lights display in your area. Other...
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Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree. . .

November 30, 2009
By patmonahan
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree. . .

On December 6th, Chandler will be lighting it’s one and only tumbleweed Christmas tree in downtown. It’s been a tradition since 1957 and is made up of tumbleweeds collected around town. The ceremony takes place starting at 4:30 pm in AJ Chandler park near the San Marcos in downtown Chandler. Watch this video, it’s...
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