Holiday

Not a Superbowl Watcher?

Op Ed

I’m sure that I’m not the only person who won’t be watching tomorrow’s big Superbowl game.  If you’re looking for something else to do tomorow besides eat too much fattening food and consume too many alcoholic beverages while watching extremely well paid large men pummel each other (not that there’s anything wrong with that)…  try [...]

1 February 2009 Read the full article →

Happy New Year

Op Ed

Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to a great new year here at The Phoenix Agents and we wish the best to all our readers. image courtesy of user djayo at Stock Exchange, the leading free stock photo sharing site Heather Barr is a Realtor and a happy workaholic. She eats more than someone her [...]

31 December 2008 Read the full article →

Merry Christmas!

Op Ed

The North Phoenix neighborhood of Moon Valley puts on a holiday light display complete with luminaria.

25 December 2008 Read the full article →

Thanksgiving – 10 Reasons to be Thankful

Op Ed

This has been a difficult year for many of us.  What started out as a real estate bubble bursting 2 1/2 years ago has morphed into the worst recession we’ve had in a long time.  Just about everyone I know has been affected by it.  (except my friend Matt, who’s a pharmacist.)  And if you [...]

26 November 2008 Read the full article →

Peoria to collect Christmas trees at curb for recycling

In The News

The City of Peoria has announced they will begin collecting Christmas trees for recycling – CURBSIDE! No more driving all over town to find a drop-off spot, or driving out to the desert (you know who you are!) And no more getting needles all over the car, which takes until about June to get rid [...]

27 December 2007 Read the full article →

Happy Halloween!

Op Ed

Here’s a couple of my favorite unique pumpkin carvings……these were winners on www.extremepumpkins.com – a hilarious site to check out. I think I”ll order his new book and try some extreme pumpkin carving next Halloween!   Chris Butterworth is: Realtor. Analyst. Husband. Father. Writer. Amateur Photographer. Triathlete. Soccer Dad. Big fan of technology, efficiency, and [...]

31 October 2007 Read the full article →

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

Op Ed

Mmmmmmm – if you’ve never saved your pumpkin seeds and baked them, you’re missing out on a healthy AND yummy snack!  Here’s a basic recipe from www.elise.com for your eating pleasure! 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut open the pumpkin and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides. Separate the seeds from [...]

30 October 2007 Read the full article →

Silverton II is a great place for 4th of July fireworks viewing

Op Ed

  My last newsletter from the Silverton II HOA invited everyone to watch the 4th of July fireworks display (at the Peoria Sports Complex) from the Silverton II “front lawn” – the huge grassy area on the north side of Beardsley and between 87th and 89th Aves. I think this sounds like a great idea! [...]

26 June 2007 Read the full article →

Holiday Decorations

Seller Help

Several sellers have asked me about decorating their home during the holidays – “is it ok to decorate? Will it offend potential buyers?” My response? Decorate away! Although I would try to do it in moderation – you don’t want to be the Griswalds from Christmas Vacation… A – it’s your home, and it’s your [...]

4 December 2006 Read the full article →