When people think of Arizona, most picture rolling tumbleweed and a dry, barren landscape. Most are shocked to know that Arizona has over 30 lakes!  Four are within an hour’s drive of Phoenix. I have a cousin that has just recently moved to Arizona from Northern California, where he did an extreme amount of hunting …

In today’s ever changing real estate market it is easy to access properties on the web, but very confusing on who to call for assistance.  Or maybe you think you would just like to make the phone calls yourself and not get an agent involved.  Here are some reasons that home buyers should consider consulting …

Who doesn’t love to get stuff for free?  Especially during tax season?  I have found an interesting article that I would like to share with all of my fellow deal seekers… http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Smart-Spending-Free-treats-apf-2189519641.html?x=0 Log on to that page and read about all of the sweet treats that are available on TAX DAY (4/15/10 in case you …

The Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is presenting their Pinnacle Concert Series on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7:30 in the evening.  The Arizona State University Symphonic Chorale will present “The Divine Feminine”.  They will showcase works by women composers.  Tickets are $10 for General Admission and Students are $5.  Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located on the …

SCOTTSDALE’S BOTANICAL GARDENS – Oh My Goodness – have I found a place for you – all of  you, and it sits in an oasis right in the middle of one of the most beautiful cities in Arizona.  Located in Papago Park in Scottsdale (some travel brochures may say in Phoenix!), and opened almost 70 …

Nestled in the boulders of North Scottsdale and the scenic desert, at the corner of  Scottsdale Road and the Carefree Highway, is a shopping village called El Pedregal.  This center hosts many unique stores  and fine restaurants.  In the center of the shopping area is an amphitheater where live musical events are held.  I attended …

Located in Yavapai County, Prescott Valley lies between the cities of Flagstaff and Phoenix.  Be our guest, and enjoy this small (but growing) hospitable town, located on the outskirts of Prescott and Chino Valley – conveniently known as the Tri-City Area! On the outskirts of town are the towering pines of Prescott National Forest, where …

The numbers of failed or troubled banks are at their highest levels  since 1992.  Now the FDIC is bracing for the next wave that will likely cost the agency billions of dollars.  Quite frankly their isn’t enough man power to keep up with the failing banks.  The FDIC is running to keep up with the …

According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Arizona foreclosures have dropped 21% from January to February, 2010.  Arizona had 16,718 homes in foreclosure last month, or one out of every 163 residences.  According to James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac,  “This leveling of the foreclosure trend is not necessarily evidence that fewer homeowners are …

On Scottsdale’s northeastern edge, the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree display the best of tasteful desert-living lifestyles. The area is in the foothills, sitting above Scottsdale and Phoenix, making an enormous difference in temperature as well as scenery. Large cacti of all descriptions, flowering desert trees, and gnarled shrubbery surround well-tended homes.  Mountains loom …