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Sun Lakes Arizona – Fallen Soldier Remembered with Pats Run
April 17, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
In Tempe, Arizona yesterday, almost 30,000 people came together for a 4.2 mile walk/run in memorial of professional football player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman; Tillman’s death in 2004 brought about the creation of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which is “a national leader in providing resources and educational scholarship support to veterans, active servicemembers and [...]
Many Baby Boomer Moms Still Supporting Adult Children – Homes for Sale in Sun Lakes Arizona Over 55 Community
April 14, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
An online survey found “more than half of Baby Boom-generation mothers support adult children financially and 60 percent are the go-to person when their grown kids encounter problems,” reported Reuters.
“Of women with children over age 18, nine percent said they had adult children living back home for indefinite periods. Twelve percent were primarily responsible for [...]
Upcoming Art Events and Performances by Sun Lakes Arizona Top Retirement Community
April 13, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
If you’re a frequent reader of my blogs (thank you!) you know I enjoy and support our local art scene, and have written blogs in the past about the Basha’s art gallery right next to Sun Lakes, the Mesa Arts Center, and more! Here are some of the upcoming art events and performances close to [...]
Arizona Retirement Communities – Have an Eco Lawn with Grass Paint
April 9, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
While it may sound like a late April Fool’s joke, paint for grass is a real thing people actually use both in central Arizona and nationwide. Ever wonder how country clubs, resorts, and golf courses have such beautiful, green grass year round? Now you know the secret to their green grass success – often you’re [...]
Sun Lakes Real Estate News – Foreigners Interested in US Real Estate Beware of Timeshares
April 4, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
This is certainly information anyone who has considered purchasing a timeshare needs to read, but I specifically mentioned foreigners interested in US real estate because I’m hearing from numerous international clients negative tales involving timeshare companies. I’m going to be blunt with you: Purchasing real estate is an investment. Purchasing a timeshare is not an [...]
Retirement Community Sun Lakes Spring 2011 Classic Car Show
April 1, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
Unlike on the East Coast where salt from winter roadways eat up old cars, in the Southwest classic cars can live long, beautiful lives. If you have a classic car you normally keep covered up in the garage, dust it off and bring it out to the Spring 2011 Sun Lakes Classic Car Show at [...]
Sun Lakes Arizona News — Proposed Flat Tax Bill Put On Hold
March 30, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
A flat tax proposal in the Arizona Legislature has been put on hold after intense opposition from realtors, home builders, charities, and the public. The flat tax proposal “would have created a single 2.13 percent state income tax rate, and eliminate deductions for mortgage interest payments and charitable donations,” according to the Phoenix Business Journal.
Phoenix [...]
Upcoming Theater and Musical Performances Near and At Sun Lakes, Arizona – Best Senior Community
March 29, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
If you’re a frequent reader of my blogs (thanks!), you know I’m a fan and supporter or the arts so I always enjoy sharing information about the local art scene and upcoming performances both near and at Sun Lakes, Arizona retirement community.
This Sunday (April 3, 2011) the public is invited to a FREE concert (donations [...]
Sun Lakes Home Owners – Consider Giving Grandkids Gifts in Trusts
March 20, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
Living in retirement communities like Sun Lakes, Arizona, you never have to worry about someone’s grandkids moving in to the house next door but spoiling grandkids when they do come to visit is so fun! While younger children love toys, it isn’t long before kids would just prefer cash or a gift certificate; but have [...]
Best Place To Retire Sun Lakes Arizona — New AZ Bill Cuts Lenders From Mortgages
March 15, 2011 by Steve Rook · Leave a Comment
As lawmakers continue to try to come up with ways to help struggling home owners avoid foreclosure, a new bill (unprecedented and controversial) has been proposed in Arizona which would bypass lenders and allow mortgage financing by private investors.
According to the Arizona Republic, here is how it would work:
- Arizona homeowners would qualify if they were [...]
