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Home Buyer Tax Credit Passed by Congress

If you haven’t heard by now the Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit. Both the House and the Senate passed an Unemployment Insurance Extension bill that includes an amendment that extends and expands the homebuyer tax credit. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Obama today. Is anything [...]

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Scottsdale PD Shred Event Coming Up.

The Scottsdale Police Department is holding a document shredding, prescription drug disposal, kid finger printing and bbq eating event on October 31, 2009 in Scottsdale. The event is to benefit the “Shop with a Cop” program so a suggested donation of $2 a box for shredding is recommended. However, the shredding, drug disposal and finger [...]

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You Can't Refinance: Now What?

You can’t refinance due to loan to value problems, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still save money on your monthly mortgage payment.

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Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners

Did you know you can get an Energy Tax Credit for making energy efficient improvements to your primary residence? As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 there are energy tax credits available specifically for homeowners in Sections 1121 and 1122. Section 1121 states: The new law increases the energy tax credit [...]

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Scottsdale Realtors® Displaced Pet Rescue

We have all seen or read the stories in the news about pets being abandoned or left behind due to relocation of the family, financial hardship, etc. As a result the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® has partnered with the Scottsdale REALTORS® Pet Rescue Team to assist in these types of situations. The Pet Rescue [...]

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Prescription Drug Disposal Event in Scottsdale

We all have over the counter or prescription drugs that are expired or no longer needed that we don’t need lying around the house. Until now, I did not know what to do with them. I recently, attended the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) Expo event and met Officer Craig Abernethy of the Scottsdale [...]

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