Coming up short in today’s real estate market
Over the last year, housing prices have taken quite a ride.
By the end of 2022, prices were down 17%. They’ve rebounded about 7% this...
Green Select renewable-energy program now available from ED3
Electrical District No. 3 has rolled out a new program for residential and small-business customers to support renewable energy.
Customers may now enroll in the...
Adding a child to your house title
Lots of people think it’s a good idea to put their child’s name on the deed to their home to avoid estate tax and...
What to do, and not do, when you’re involved in a crash
A car crash can be scary event. People may feel confused, disoriented, angry, stressed, fearful, pain or any number of other emotions. Here are three...
Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 452 to secure Maricopa’s energy future
Southwest Gas is proud to serve the City of Maricopa. For decades, we’ve helped heat homes, deliver hot showers and cook meals in Maricopa...
How do you value water? Let’s count the ways!
Desert-dwellers like us know water is a precious and valuable resource. Using water wisely can help save us money now and preserve water for...
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...
Key questions to ask before aesthetic, laser, radio frequency or body contouring procedures
A medical spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of a medical director. Medical spa...
Fast & Friendly preparing for 2nd location in Maricopa
Fast & Friendly Car Wash opened its Maricopa location on John Wayne Parkway at Hathaway Avenue in 2015 and became our fastest-growing location.
“We are...
Plumber: Never put these things down garbage disposal
By Terry Leamon, My Maricopa Plumber
A few common things can cause backed-up drains. Here’s a few tips on stuff that you should NEVER put...
Maricopa Wellness Center medical director answers common questions
Maricopa Wellness Center’s Medical Director, Kristina Donnay FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some of the...
Maricopans to be honored – Sponsored Test
The ladies of the Kappa Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. will host a Women’s Day Scholarship Brunch – “Dedicated to...
Golf tourney aims to support students while promoting local businesses
The Sequoia Pathway Site Council will be hosting its second annual golf fundraising event (“The Big Drive for Education”) on April 28 at The...
Rachele Reese honored by City of Maricopa
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa Assistant Principal Rachele Reese was honored on Sept. 18 by the City of Maricopa.
Reese was chosen as the Maricopa Latin...
Professional facials: Are they really needed?
Your skin is your largest organ, and the skin on your face is the first thing people see when they meet you. So, it...
2 DUI law facts every driver should know
There is no “legal limit.”
When it comes to DUI laws, Arizona is a “zero tolerance” state. Many people believe the “legal limit” of alcohol...
Local real estate firm makes stunning offer during three Super Bowl LVI commercials
This is one for the playbooks! 72SOLD announced during Sunday night’s Super Bowl LVI game that it was picking up the tab on 72...
Maricopa Foot and Ankle can help with pickleball injuries
Dr. Stewart, of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center, is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He received his Doctorate of...
Shamrock Farms hosting Joy to the Herd festivities
It’s that magical time of year when our Shamrock Farms gets festive!
Our annual Joy to the Herd event featuring 15 tons of snow, a...
Maricopa Historical Society to host annual golf tournament
Come have a fun time with Maricopa Historical Society. Meet on May 5 for the seventh annual Golf Tournament at The Duke Golf Course.
Whether you...
Children’s Learning Adventure making community service a priority
The first few years of a child’s life is a time of incredible growth and development. Positive learning experiences in a variety of settings,...
Expect housing market to cool off as days cool down
By Dayv Morgan
The end of summer brings with it the cooling of the Maricopa housing market.
The affordable housing in the city makes it a...
Real Estate: Selling with nowhere to go
Having a home that sells in a matter of days sounds great, until you realize that once it sells you will become a buyer...
2018 ushers in the biggest tax law changes since the mid 1950s
By James A. Chaston, CPA
Changes to Individual Taxes
Taxpayers either take itemized deductions or the standard deduction whichever is greater. In 2017, the standard deduction...
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,...
Scoggin: Detailing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Since the start of the pandemic one year ago, the Federal Government has provided about $6 trillion in total economic relief to individuals, businesses...
Arizona Renaissance Festival to return February 2022
The Arizona Renaissance Festival will return Feb. 5 for its 34th season of merrymaking.
The festival, held in Gold Canyon, is a 16th-century European style...
Children’s Learning Adventure provides a unique learning environment
Children’s Learning Adventure helps their students reach educational and personal goals by providing them with all the tools needed to succeed. The STEAM based...
Proactive economic development is native to Ak-Chin
From its agricultural heritage, the Ak-Chin Indian Community became uniquely adaptable to changing climates and conditions. This resilience laid the groundwork for a 21st...
Realtor: Thinking of buying new build? You still need representation
Maricopa has seen a recent surge in new home construction. Currently, nearly two-thirds of the active Maricopa listings in the MLS are new construction....