2024: Time to focus on you more
This year has truly flown by!
It seems I say that every year, but every year feels even faster than the one that came before...
Realtor: Real estate prices appear to be on way back up
Things are changing quickly in the real estate market.
Following a slump in the final quarter of 2022 after the Federal Reserve spent most of...
A resale home might be worth another look
If you are in the market for a home and are leaning toward a new build, perhaps you should also look at resales.
When you...
5 signs it could be time for a new property manager
It is not unusual for landlords to sever relationships with their property manager. Here are five reasons this happens:
Breakdown in communication – The...
How to overcome those holiday blues
It’s the holiday season. We should be happy and upbeat and joyful, right?
Well, for many, the holidays bring on bouts of depression, heightened anxiety...
Smartscape trained landscape professionals now in Maricopa
On Sept. 7, nine landscape professionals took their Smartscape training test in Maricopa. These professionals attended 24 hours of comprehensive training in the fundamentals...
New Eden Kennels trainer grooms American Bulldog to national titles
Bullvi, a massive 100-pound, all-muscle, 5-year-old purebred American Bulldog at New Eden Kennels in Thunderbird Farms, recently ended his North American Dogsport Federation tournament...
Ask Kristina: Q&A with a medical director
Dr. Kristina Donnay is medical director at Maricopa Wellness Center.
Are chemical peels good for your skin? — A.M.
Some chemical peels can help rejuvenate the...
Obesity treatable with 3-in-1 body transformation at Maricopa Wellness
There is no magic pill that will cure obesity or being overweight, conditions that affects more than 70% of adults in the U.S., but...
How to succeed as a seller in a changing real estate market
While it is arguable as to whether the Maricopa real estate market has entered into a buyer's market, it seems the equilibrium has changed...
Consider transitioning short-term rental to long term
Higher rents for short-term rentals are attractive to many landlords, who believe that they will make more money in this business. To be successful,...
Effective strategies for managing the ups and downs of investments, assets
Tax-loss harvesting
In this year of incredible volatility in the investment markets, many of our clients are asking how they may use these wild market...
The doctor will see you now: Exceptional Community Hospital opens Fast Track ER
If you are headed to the emergency room, chances are, you need attention in a hurry.
At Exceptional Community Hospital, the facility addressed that need...
Sun Life: Caring for the whole patient
When choosing a doctor, it’s important to find a physician who focuses on you and your mental, emotional and physical needs.
And in Maricopa, there’s...
Consider renting your house rather than selling in today’s market
The rental market remains robust. Rents are at a record high and there is not enough inventory to meet the needs of tenants.
Here are...
September is Suicide Prevention Month — and perfect time to learn signs, symptoms
Every 11 minutes, a person dies by suicide. In 2020, 45,979 individuals took their own life. Almost as many people who live in the...
In 2022, buy early — it could save you thousands
If you are looking to buy a home, the next couple of months might be the best opportunity to do so for the foreseeable...
Skip the ‘Zestimate’ and get an ‘Xactimate’
A few weeks ago, Zillow announced that it was shutting down its Zillow Offers program of buying homes for cash.
As a result, Zillow is...
Seasonal sluggishness in home sales par for the course
The housing market is beginning to calm with inventory rising and prices flattening a bit. And with the arrival of the typically slower fall...
CAC offers free tuition for 2021-22 academic year
Central Arizona College will offer Pinal County residents free in-state tuition for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.
The number of credits that students...
RF microneedling improves tone, texture
During the aging process, our skin slowly starts to lose the healthy supply of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. This results in the appearance...
Impact Windshield opens shop
By Michelle Trujillo
Maricopa businessman and longtime resident Michael Chance celebrated his 32nd year in the automotive glass replacement industry by opening a new shop.
Impact...
Dayv Morgan: Soaring demand has homebuyers whittling down wish lists
Traditionally, prospective homebuyers have a wish list of features and amenities in mind as they conduct their search for a new residence. Perhaps quartz...
Dayv Morgan: To be ready for unexpected costs, consider home warranty
With 75% of the homes in Maricopa at least 10 years old, it is imperative for homebuyers to budget for unexpected home repair costs.
When...
RF microneedling improves tone, texture of face, body
During the aging process, our skin slowly starts to lose the healthy supply of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastins we once had when we...
In Maricopa, building backyard pool worth the investment
With the summer heat soon to return, thoughts of a backyard pool are enticing.
But many homeowners are hesitant to add one, thinking the cost...
Global Water helped community with $140K for COVID relief in 2020
Global Water Resources continued to be a strong supporter of Maricopa community initiatives during 2020, including contributions of more than $140,000 to area programs.
“Due...
Tax time: Stimulus checks, PPP loans for small business
As we head into tax season, your partners at CS CPA Group want to help you prepare for the largest refund possible.
To say that...
CPA: Comparing tax plans of presidential candidates
By Chris J. Scoggin, CPA
As of this writing, we are less than three weeks away from the presidential election. So, by the time you...