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Brian Petersheim Maricopa Realtor

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...
Palo Brea construction

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...
Brian Petersheim Maricopa Realtor

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

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...
Al Brandenburg Maricopa

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...
Ron Smith Maricopa

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...
Joan Koczor

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...
Ron Smith Maricopa

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...
Lottery tickets Mega Millions

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...
September 2023

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...
Hannah Budinoff UofA

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...
MPD Chief James Hughes

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...
Rich Vitiello

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...
Fancy Pool

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...
Ron Smith Maricopa

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...
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