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And Up they Go!!

May 6, 2012
And Up they Go!!

It has been a long downward dive for house prices in the Phoenix area. This of course includes Maricopa. But according to an article by Catherine Reagor – Apr. 26, in The Arizona Republic, house prices are “Surging” in the metro Phoenix area, gaining 8% in March alone and 20% in the last 12...

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Preparing for Summer

April 23, 2012
Preparing for Summer

I thought this is worth posting again. As Spring arrives, Canadians start to think about heading back home. Remember, we are only allowed to stay in the US for 182 days per calendar year. Preparing your house for summer in Arizona is almost the reverse from preparing your home for winter back in Canada....

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Canadians still Buying.

April 8, 2012

With winter ended north of the 49th Snowbirds are heading home. If you are driving North on I-15 you will see many vehicles with Canadian plates. When pulling into a motel/hotel in the evening you are greeted with an array of vehicles from B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan and even a few from Manitoba. The Manitobans...

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Spring Break–Maricopa!

March 23, 2012
Spring Break–Maricopa!

I’ve noticed it before but this year it just seems more noticeable. Canadians in Maricopa …. with kids. That’s right, Canadian kids enjoying Maricopa on Spring Break. It seems that many Maricopa Canadians are being visited by their children and grandchildren. And why not? With the weather in the mid 80’s (high 20’s C)...

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Top Ten Reasons I Love Maricopa

March 8, 2012
Top Ten Reasons I Love Maricopa

Everyone has their own reasons they chose to spend their winters in Maricopa. Some decided that it was the weather, others for the golf and still others for the location and the history. Here are the top 10 reasons I make Maricopa my winter residence. 1) The weather. I think that we can all...

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Have Your Mail Follow You FREE!

February 12, 2012
Have Your Mail Follow You FREE!

Every once in a while there is something that comes along that is truly “Free”. Such is the case of the “Temporary Change of Address” service provided by the United States Postal Service. I have already explained how to get your mail forwarded to you from Canada by Canada Post. There is a charge...

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