Lots of info packed into last week's video from National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. He covers the continued uptick of pending home sales in June and the dissappointing closing results following a similar uptick in May. Yun also covers the impact the gridlock in Washington … [Read more...] about Buyers Signing Contracts but Closings are Few
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Steps to Building an Energy Star Home
Step # 4 In our current series of articles, we are chronicling the steps to construct an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who is prioritizing energy efficiency. The first articles covered the basics of … [Read more...] about Steps to Building an Energy Star Home
Co-Working at NACET
Aug. 5th, 10th, and 26th. Back by popular demand, NACET is offering a co-work program for those who are currently working out of a home office, or need a change of scenery from a normal work space. This co-work space will be a shared workspace in the NACET conference room with multiple work … [Read more...] about Co-Working at NACET
Celebrating Independence in Arizona and Throughout U.S.
“It was 235 years ago today that the United States of America declared its independence and our republic was born. Please join me today in celebrating yet another birthday of the greatest country on earth. “As you partake in your favorite traditional Independence Day festivities, I … [Read more...] about Celebrating Independence in Arizona and Throughout U.S.
Veteran Homebuyer Workshop
July 14th at the American Legion Hall. 204 W. Birch Street, Flagstaff. The meeting from 6-9:00 p.m. will help military veterans and active duty soldiers learn more about the process of purchasing a home. More information is available through MANA Support in Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Veteran Homebuyer Workshop
Rising From the Ground…Building an Energy Star Home
This is the third installment in a series chronicling the steps to building an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who is prioritizing energy efficiency. The first two articles covered the basics of getting out … [Read more...] about Rising From the Ground…Building an Energy Star Home
City Proposing Property Tax Increases
In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing an increase of $105,380 or 2.0%. The proposed … [Read more...] about City Proposing Property Tax Increases
Missing Seniors Return Home
About 60 percent of the estimated 5.1 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will wander from home sometime in their life. About 70 percent of the wanderers will do so repeatedly. In fact, about 127,000 critical wandering incidents happen each year, the Alzheimer’s Association reports. It’s a … [Read more...] about Missing Seniors Return Home
The Outlook for Pine Canyon
There has been little in the news about the prestigious Pine Canyon development on the southern edge of Flagstaff since the developer, Lonetree Investments Inc., declared bankruptcy in September. Yet, security guards still staff the entrance gates and the adjacent realty office is still open for … [Read more...] about The Outlook for Pine Canyon
Casualties, Disasters, Thefts & Taxes
You are going along and living your life to the best you can and then all of a sudden, something bad happens. It could be anything, an accident, a robbery, or a natural (or unnatural) disaster. You're asking yourself “What now?” The short answer is: file a claim on your insurance and go from there. … [Read more...] about Casualties, Disasters, Thefts & Taxes