Year: 2016

  • Brunch Recipes to Wow Mom

    Searching for flavorful fare to show Mom how much you care this Mother’s Day? The following Mother’s Day brunch recipes will deliver your heartfelt message, loud and clear! Nutella and Bacon Stuffed French Toast. You can’t go wrong with Nutella or bacon, so why not pair the two? Be sure to pin this sweet, savory […]

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  • Why Retire in Tucson, Arizona?

    When it comes to retirement hotspots, Tucson, Arizona, is at the top of the list—literally. The charming city in the Sonoran Desert was recently ranked fourth among “America’s 10 best cities for retirement,” according to Bankrate.com. Active adults are hitting the big 6-5, exiting the workforce and flocking to Tucson in droves. And those who […]

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  • 4 Things a Real Estate Agent Can Do for You (Other Than Show Homes!)

    If asked to describe the role of a real estate agent, most people would probably say that it’s to help clients rent, buy and/or sell property. Although technically accurate, this description fails to convey the breadth of a typical agent’s responsibilities. From initial consultation to final transaction, real estate agents often perform countless tasks on […]

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  • 5 Easy Weeknight Meals

    In this day and age, getting a healthful, flavorful dinner on the table during the week can be a challenge. But just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality or taste. Following are five easy, healthy—and above all else, tasty—weeknight dinners that can be prepared in 30 minutes or […]

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  • 3 Reasons to Buy a New Home Now

    Trying to decide whether or not to buy a new home this year? Let us help simplify your decision! Following are just a few of the many reasons why now is a great time to buy. Happy house hunting! Rent is on the rise Rental inventory is the lowest it’s been in many years, and […]

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  • Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

    Spring is synonymous with fresh air, fragrant flowers and frosty pitchers of pink lemonade, enjoyed on the front porch, of course. It’s also associated with cleaning and organizing the home. Want to rid your cherished abode of the last vestiges of winter? Here’s a handy spring home maintenance checklist to help you organize and revitalize […]

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  • Ways to Help Your Real Estate Agent Help You

    You’ve already taken the first step many people take when buying and/or selling a home: hiring a reputable real estate agent. Now it’s time to do your part to help ensure your real estate transaction(s) is as seamless as possible. Wondering what you can do to assist your chosen advisor? Following are some simple ways […]

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  • New Communities—Coming in 2016!

    We’re in for an exciting year with community grand openings in eight states from coast to coast! Here are just a few of the incredible neighborhoods that have recently opened, or will open this year. Arizona Cave Creek (Phoenix) Canyon Ridge Estates ~ From the mid $600s The Estates at Sunrise Vista ~ Price coming soon Marana […]

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  • Laundry Room Organization Tips

    The laundry room… If you aren’t careful, it can easily become a catchall for mail, spare change, backpacks, keys, coats, shoes and all other manner of clutter. And having to spend time separating your lights from your darks in a crowded, chaotic space can make caring for your clothing seem like an even greater chore! […]

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  • 21st Century Benefits of Homeownership

    From technology to medicine, the 21st century has already seen a great number of advances—and there’s still over 80 years to go! One more category to add to the list? New home construction. If you haven’t bought a brand-new home in several decades (or ever), now is a great time to do so. Here are […]

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  • Agrihoods: Returning to Our Roots

    Ever wish you were on a first-name basis with the folks who grow your food? Do you secretly long to cultivate the crops alongside the farmers? If you answered yes to either (or both!) of these questions, you might want to consider moving to an agrihood. As its name implies, an agrihood is a neighborhood […]

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  • Lesser Known Online Tools for Homebuyers

    House hunting has gone digital in recent years. In fact, an overwhelming majority of buyers turn to the web at some point during the homebuying process, according to the National Association of Realtors®. If you’re in this camp, you have probably already visited a variety of homebuilder websites, along with the usual suspects: Realtor.com, Trulia, […]

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