Petersheim: ‘Escalation clause’ back in super-tight realty market
With the residential housing market so short on supply in Maricopa, there’s been a resurgence of a purchase offer clause that I haven’t seen...
Morgan: While helpful, home warranty only goes so far
Of an estimated 21,000 existing houses in the city limits of Maricopa, nearly 8,000 of them are at least 15 years old.
At that age,...
February is American Heart Month: Is your ticker in good condition?
In the early to mid 1960s, more than half the deaths in the U.S. were caused by cardiovascular disease.
To heighten awareness, the first American...
Realtor: Finally, a bit of good news for homebuyers
The month of October in Maricopa begins the typically quiet time of year for real estate.
The market is still red-hot for home sellers. Many...
Realtor: Buying a home in Maricopa? Move quickly
The Maricopa real estate market continues to strengthen despite the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.
The tightening of the housing market is great for sellers...
Realtor: Shortage of homes for sale strains supply of rentals
Everybody is talking about the seller’s market for real estate sales in Maricopa, but what happens to the local rental market at the same...
Non-paying tenants a huge headache — and expense — for investors
Property owners rely on rental income to pay mortgages, maintain properties, and help meet other expenses. When rents are not received, these expenses must...
Morgan: Improving curb appeal can lead to quicker sales
When I take potential buyers to look at a home, they begin making their decision on whether they like the property from the moment...
Tomatoes come in all shapes, sizes, colors
Everybody loves tomatoes.
Ninety-three percent of all American gardening households grow their own tomatoes.
Tomatoes didn’t arrive in the United States until the 1820s, but they...
Brandenburg: Are your end-of-life affairs in order?
We’re not getting any younger. So, you may want to make end-of-life decisions to protect your loved ones. This might not be the most upbeat...
Experts: Tenant needs changing as rental values soar
Rental rates have increased steadily over the past five years, but the pandemic has created a sharper price increase. Tenants are placing greater value...
A love-hate relationship with oleanders
If oleanders are toxic, why do we have so many of them growing in Maricopa? Here’s the scoop on the good, the bad and...
Senior advocate: City best served with transparent, experienced Manfredi on council
To the Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to endorse current Interim Mayor Vince Manfredi for another term on the City of Maricopa...
Letter: Vote no on Prop 437
By Alan Marchione
Here we go again. This November, taxpayers once again find themselves badgered by the Maricopa Unified School District on what percentage of...
Koczor: Alzheimer’s, dementia, take huge toll on families, economy
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This year’s theme — “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s” — highlights the importance of support for those diagnosed with the...
5 stages of retirement – and why you need to know them
Retirement typically occurs in five stages: pre-retirement, full retirement, disenchantment, reorien-tation, and reconciliation and stability. Each stage brings its own set of choices. Understanding...
Expert: Observ your face in a new light
At Maricopa Wellness Center, we pride ourselves on our visual diagnosis of skin concerns and issues. Unfortunately, we are unable to see what is...
Maricopans brace for $1 billion lottery drawing tonight
Powerball lottery players tonight stand to become instant billionaires as the winning pot inches closer to a record-breaking high.
The winning pot differs from draw...
Publisher’s letter: A sense of service
Like a caterpillar escaping the cocoon for the last time as a butterfly, it’s remarkable to see how each magazine develops here at InMaricopa...
Siegel: Classes help future elementary teachers overcome math-phobia
By Murray Siegel
The Maricopa school system (MUSD) is in the process of hiring 50 teachers to fill positions created by the passing of the...
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A song of ice and fire
Let’s rewind to four Septembers ago.
I’m standing inside the majestic Hallgrímskirkja, a volcano-esque chapel towering over Reykjavík’s seaside skyline in Iceland. As the choir...
Siegel: More women wanted in engineering
For many years, efforts have been made to entice more women to pursue careers in engineering. Today, if you ask somebody to describe an...
Chief: MPD improves way it reports crime
The Maricopa Police Department has officially improved the way we report crime. We recently completed the transition from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program’s...
Experts: Guaranteed rental income insurance worth considering
For some landlords, it may be especially important to protect rental income to avoid falling behind on mortgage payments or other bills.
An additional step...
Expert: Device empowers women to regain confidence
Empower RF is a remarkable device that is very beneficial for women facing a range of vaginal health issues. Utilizing several different modalities Empower...
Vitiello: Thank you
Dear Maricopa:
THANK YOU! I appreciate your confidence in me, allowing me to serve on our City Council
for another four years. I asked for your...
Survey challenges conventional wisdom, perception about aging
This past June, American Association of Retired Persons and National Geographic published results of their joint “Second Half of Life Study” in the AARP...
Petersheim: Does pool affect home’s resale value?
2020 has been an eventful year so far, for many reasons, including the record-breaking heat and the amount of time spent at home due...
OPINION: Let’s get ‘R.I.D.’ of partisanship in public safety
Whether Republican, Independent or Democrat (R.I.D.), there should be no partisanship in public safety!
Our law enforcement professionals need our support by ensuring they receive...
Smith: In emergencies, preparedness instills confidence
It’s that time of year when we are reminded by Mother Nature that emergency situations can happen quickly with limited warning. Although Arizona has...