Do you live in the City of Scottsdale and still have your live Christmas Tree? Now is the time to put it out for curbside pick up. The City will pick up all ornament, light and stand free Christmas Trees this week, January 11-15. If you end up missing the curbside pickup, well, there is […]
Scottsdale Area Holiday Events
December 18, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking to get into the holiday spirit? Well, AZCentral.com recently posted an excellent list of the Top 10 Arizona holiday events. As the article points out, it is difficult for some to get into the holiday spirit in the valley, with our 65 degree days and all. So, here are the top three […]
Home Buyer Tax Credit Passed by Congress
November 6, 2009 by 1 Comment
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 […]
Scottsdale PD Shred Event Coming Up.
October 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
You Can't Refinance: Now What?
September 8, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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.
Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners
August 6, 2009 by 3 Comments
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 […]
Scottsdale Realtors® Displaced Pet Rescue
July 24, 2009 by 1 Comment
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 […]
Prescription Drug Disposal Event in Scottsdale
July 16, 2009 by Leave a Comment
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 […]