Heidi A

I’m Back!

Heidi A

You may have noticed that I’ve been slack on blogging the past few months.  I do have a good excuse – i really do!  On July 30th, we welcomed our newest member into the family.  Olivia Rain was born at home at a nice 7lbs 11oz. – whew that was a relief!  My last two [...]

22 October 2007 Read the full article →

Sex Offender Registry for your Neighborhood

Buyer Help

I know that when I was looking for a new house last year, one of my main concerns was the proximity of sex offenders. Many buyers have also asked me how to check into this particular subject – even those without children.  As much of an unpleasant subject as it is, many of us start thinking about the subject when [...]

17 July 2007 Read the full article →

Comparing Valley Schools

Buyer Help

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School time is almost here for the Valley!  My daughters start next week, which seems so early, compared to the September start dates of my school years – we have a hard time believing that summer vacation is almost over! If you have just moved, are planning on moving, or want more information on your [...]

16 July 2007 Read the full article →

The Low-Down on Tankless Water Heaters

Green Living

My sister’s water heater just died on her this week, so she’s been researching the advantages and costs of transitioning to a tankless water heater.  If you’ve been thinking about switching to one when your water heater poops out, here’s some basic info to think about. Advantages: 1.  Tankless water heaters only heat water as [...]

26 June 2007 Read the full article →

Death – The Ultimate in Recycling

General Musings

Catchy, eh? I was watching a program yesterday on the death rituals of Tibetan Buddhism and couldn’t help but agree with their philosophy on the body after death.  Now, I’m not an expert in Buddhism by any means, so hopefully I understood their beliefs correctly - they believe that once the soul leaves the body, the [...]

23 June 2007 Read the full article →

Phoenix and Seattle comparisons

General Musings

Earlier this month I took a trip to Seattle with my daughters to visit a friend there, and to escape the Phoenix heat (if even for just a little bit this summer!).  It was our first visit to Washington and boy were we amazed at the differences between the Northwest and the Southwest. First, everywhere [...]

21 June 2007 Read the full article →

Gilbert Rated 4th in the US for low crime rates

East Valley

Go Gilbert Arizona!  While reading Time magazine this week, they had a small article rating US cities which were highest and lowest in crime.  Gilbert came in 4th for crime safety according to the article.  Not suprisingly, Flint and Detroit Michigan were two of the highest cities for crime rates (1st and 4th if I remember [...]

14 June 2007 Read the full article →

Dual Agency or Not?

General Musings

For those of you not familiar with the term, Dual Agency refers to an Agent who is working for both the Sellers and the Buyers in the same transaction.  Recently we were speaking with a Seller who was concerned that we didn’t have a Buyer ready to go in their area of town, so that [...]

1 June 2007 Read the full article →

Thinking About a Greywater System?

Green Living

Greywater systems are not widely used here in Phoenix, but could provide a fantastic opportunity for water re-use and conservation here in the dry Phoenix desert.  Greywater systems re-use water from your shower, laundry, sinks and dishes (pretty much everything except the toilet), rather than sending it down the sewer system.  The most common use of greywater is [...]

24 May 2007 Read the full article →

Whole Foods coming to Chandler and Scottsdale

East Valley

If you haven’t been to Whole Foods in Phoenix or Tempe yet, you’re in for a treat!  Whole Foods is expanding into two new locations this year – one in Chandler on the corner of Ray Rd and the 101/Price Freeway, and the other in Scottsdale at Scottsdale Rd and Mayo.  Word has it that [...]

23 May 2007 Read the full article →

Water Play in the East Valley

East Valley

Now that summer is here and school is just about out, are you wondering what in the heck your kids are going to do all summer long?  Water always keeps them entertained and wears them out.  My favorite place is the Kiwanis Wave Pool in Tempe – it’s heated, it’s indoors (so you don’t bake [...]

23 May 2007 Read the full article →

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