One of my favorite cookies is the timeless snickerdoodle. The comforting scent and taste of cinnamon with the tang of cream of tarter. Only homemade will do though because the store-bought ones just never taste quite right. While the ingredients already lend this...
From HousingWire.com Historically, retirees have always put Scottsdale high on their list of destinations when looking to take advantage of lower home prices, larger lots, agreeable weather, and low cost of living. But the Scottsdale housing market, and Arizona as a whole, has...
From the National Association of Realtors How is the housing market in Arizona affecting the local economy? These reports outline the total economic impact of real estate related industries on the state economy, as well as the expenditures that result from a single...
Nothing is more refreshing in the summertime than this citrus delight! Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust Crust Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups + 2 TBSP flour Lemon Filling 2 cups granulated...
From the Washington Post Like many families who experienced the severe disruption of 2020, Janice and Don Markell made a major life change by asking Janice’s mother to live with them, accelerating their plan for an eventual move to Florida. “We were living...
From National Association of Realtors (NAR) “Mortgage rates dropped further this week although the 10-year Treasury yield rose in response to higher inflation. Specifically, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 2.94% from 2.96% the previous week. With the job market adding fewer jobs...
As huge fans of Dave Ramsey and avid listeners of his show on KTAR here in the valley, Alex and I couldn’t pass up on the chance to see Ramsey Solutions while we were in Nashville, TN, meeting with fellow members from our...
From ColoradoBuilderMag.com The kitchen, the heart of a home, has become even more important over the past year. The kitchen design trends of 2021 highlight how profoundly our lives changed last year. “During the day, our kitchens became our home offices or...
On March 25th, members of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry gathered together to announce the companies who would be taking home honors for Contractor of the Year. Of the four awards given, TraVek received two, recognizing...
From: Emser.com Inspired by a contemporary interpretation of Art Deco and Modernism styles, this style reflects unique motifs and patterning that give a nod to the past while encouraging us to unleash our own inner artist. Kumito™ (pictured above) is a timeless ceramic...