$1 per gallon gasoline? what, is it a joke?

Since I became a citizen of one of the greatest country on this planet the USA I have made a lot friends from all sorts of line of life. Recently, I have heard their comments almost as in form of a question. Jack, why is it , they say, that it is the foreigner, that is more like to achieve, if not conquer the American Dream.
Tell me if you agree or disagree with. Either way it would be educational for all of us.
Fiscally, there two types of citizens. First- informed and the second -uniformed. This is in reference to the IRS publications. Which one are you?. According to some financial magazine there were $160 million in unclaimed tax refunds in 2007 alone. I know. ” I have my accountant”. So you should . Next time when you see her/him ask, why do you pay $4 per gallon for gasoline if there are others who pay $1 per gallon. I DO.
There are 101 questions like this. do you want to be informed or uniformed. I am not a tax adviser nor would I ever advise you on your taxes. I am just an informed citizen, who if asked would share some good staff with you. Don’t be trying to be a foreigner. Stay were you are. You don’t know how good you have. Want to know more?? .Trace me. Find me. Call me. Email me, or just share your thought about it with us.

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Relocation to Arizona

We don’t move your furniture and we don’t sell you a new home. Talent Bank Relocation helps you move your life.
Let’s face it, moving to a new city is exciting and frightening at the same time. There’s the big stuff…like finding a new home and moving your furniture. And there’s the other stuff…picking out schools, a church, someone trustworthy to fix your car or style your hair, replacing the doctor and dentist you’ve trusted for years.

Your life is made up of thousands of little decisions, and many of them are directly related to where you live. When you move to a new city, you need to make those little decisions all over again. Something as simple as where to buy groceries becomes a big decision again until you find a store you’re comfortable with.

Most of us make those decisions based on our own experience and some advice from others. That’s where TBR comes in. We know the Phoenix Metro like no one else. We can provide you with options that will help you narrow those big decisions down a bit and let you start to take control of your life again after the move.

Jana Pounder
Relocation Specialist
Talent Bank Relocation, LLC
Your Arizona Relocation Specialist
Moving your Life!

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Frank Sinatra Quote

I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family - and I don’t think I could ask for anything more than that, actually.
Frank Sinatra

Jana Pounder
Arizona Relocation Specialist
Talent Bank Relocation, LLC
3838 N. Central Ave. #1850
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cel: 480-363-2813
JanaPounder@TalentBankRelocation.com
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Moving your Life!

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Mortgage Rates Climb to 8-Month High

Speculation that the central bank could reverse its rate-cutting campaign later this year as a way to keep inflation in check drove up mortgage borrowing costs during the past week, according to Freddie Mac.

Interest on 30-year loans settled at 6.32 percent in the latest survey, climbing from 6.09 percent the previous week to the highest level seen in eight months.

Meanwhile, rates on 15-year fixed loans moved up to 5.93 percent from 5.65 percent for the week; while one-year adjustable-rate mortgages drifted up to 5.09 percent from 5.06 percent. Five-year ARMs floated up to 5.70 percent from 5.51 percent.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer (06/13/08)

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Relocation - Moving your life!

Jana Pounder
Relocation Specialist in Arizona
Moving Your Life
Talent Bank Relocation, LLC
www.talentbankrelocation.com

Arizona Relocation

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Arizona Relocation Specialist

Jana Pounder
Relocation Specialist
Talent Bank Relocation, LLC
3838 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1850
Phoenix, AZ  85012
Cel: 480-363-2813
JanaPounder@TalentBankRelocation.com
http://TalentBankRelocation.com
Moving your life!

Jana Pounder
Arizona Relocation
Moving Your Life!
www.talentbankrelocation.com

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Got Relocation on your mind?

Phoenix is one of the top fifty cities in the country actually filling in the 5th spot in the country. Become a member of something great!

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona and seat of Maricopa County, is the largest city in the state. It is located in the center of Arizona, on the Salt River.

The prehistoric Hohokam Indians first settled the area about 300 B.C. and dug a system of extensive irrigation canals for farming. The Indian culture mysteriously broke up in the 1400s.

The site was permanently resettled by Jack Swilling and “Lord Darrell” Duppa about 1867. Because the city was founded on the ruins of the ancient civilization, it was named Phoenix after the legendary bird that could regenerate itself. The irrigation canals were restored for farming, and ranching and prospecting began in the surrounding area. The city quickly grew as an important trading center. Phoenix was incorporated as a city in 1881 and was made the territorial capital in 1889. It became the state capital when Arizona was admitted to the Union in 1912.

Partly owing to its warm, dry climate, the city developed rapidly in the decades after World War II. Between 1950 and 1990 the population increased from 100,000 to 980,000. And Phoenix continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.; between 1990 and 2000, its population increased another 34%, to 1.3 million.

Phoenix is a commercial and manufacturing center in an agricultural region. Major industries include government, agricultural products, aerospace technology, electronics, air-conditioning, leather goods, and Indian arts and crafts. Mining, timbering, and tourism also contribute to the economy.

Phoenix area communities include
Ahwatukee
Anthem
Apache Junction
Avondale
Buckeye
Carefree
Casa Grande
Cave Creek
Chandler
Coolidge
Eloy
Florence
Fountain Hills
Gilbert
Glendale Gold Canyon
Goodyear
Litchfield Park
Maricopa
Mesa
Paradise Valley
Peoria
Phoenix
Queen Creek
Scottsdale
Sun City
Sun City West
Surprise
Tempe
Tolleson

I can help make Phoenix a home for you!

Jana Pounder

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Arizona Relocation
Moving Your Life!

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Five Tips For Selling Your Home Quickly

I like it when the media puts out good, constructive information. Luke Mullins with US News & World Report had a nice piece today providing a number of tips for the person trying to sell a home in a slow market.  Essentially, Mullins advises home seller to do the following:1) Make the necessary repairs. There is so much competition out there that buyers are choosing well maintained homes over ones with lots of repair needs.

2) Price your home right.This is a tough one for a lot of home sellers at this time. There are many bank owned properties and short sale homes with very low prices on the market. Some of these are real beaters but other are not. The thing to understand is that they are now your competition. Another factor on home pricing to remember is the best shot at selling your home happens in the first month of the listing when the largest pool of potential buyers is seeing your home for the first time. Being well priced at the beginning may give you a good shot at selling more quickly.

3)  Know your agent.Luke advises you hire an experienced agent with a provable track record. I believe your agent has to have exceptional marketing and negotiation skills. On the marketing side your agent has to understand how to expose your home on the Internet. Nearly 90% of home buyers search for homes on the Internet. Make sure your agent knows how to maximize this market. Many do not have the knowledge and skill to do this.

4) Be flexible. Here he talks about making your home easy to see. Easy access is important, especially in this market. We often have 15-20 properties to show our clients. If we can’t get into yours during the time our clients have to look, your home may be passed up. I had one this past weekend where they had left a growling dog in the house. Guess what, we didn’t go in.

5) Bite your tongue. I’m sure he meant this figuratively. Bottom line… seriously work with every offer that comes your way and don’t get all prissy because someone low balls you. I’d read the article just for this piece of advice.

I truly believe the information in this article is valuable. People are buying homes in the Phoenix area at a rate not seen is many months… these tips may make yours one of them.

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Rod McInnes Welcomes You to Phoenix!

Call me, Rod McInnes, for anything Phoenix! 602-463-5797 or email me rodmcinnes@gmail.com

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1323 East Muriel Drive, Phoenix AZ 85022

Sold for $205,000 on Nov 27th, 2007
br 3 ba 1,852 sqft
Single-Family Home
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Status: Sold What’s this?

Year Built: 1994

Price/sqft: $111

Lot Size: 4592.0 sqft

Days on Market:

ZIP Code: 85022

For More Information Call 480-473-3297 or email rodmcinnes@gmail.com

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BUYERS HOME TOUR DECEMBER 15th 1:00 - 3:00 pm

BUYERS: COME ONE COME ALL TO THE

PHOENIX DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT BUYERS HOME TOUR ON

December 15th, 2007 FROM 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

This is a chance for you to save your gasoline, time and money by being chauffeured around to eight different homes, having various lenders and agents available to answer those questions all without you having to pick up the telephone or getting in and out of your vehicle. Homes available within the price range of $250,000 to $410,000. This is not a high pressure sales but an opportunity for you – THE BUYER to find your dream home or investment! RSVP with Lidia at Camelback Title – 602-465-4747.

If you are currently contracted with a real estate agent, you are still welcome on the tour and that agent will still be able to represent you.

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