The rising tide of inflation and interest rates are beginning to take their toll on home buyers’ and sellers’ sentiment. Fannie Mae spoke to us in May when it reported a third consecutive month of record-low homebuyer sentiment, divulging in its latest National Housing Survey that fewer than one in five Americans think now is a good time to buy a home. A disheartening 17% of the 1,000 Americans polled by Fannie Mae last month believed it was a good time to buy. Times, they are … [Read more...] about Are We Experiencing a Housing Market Shift?
Protecting Your Pet from Heatstroke
Summer in Arizona is very hot, and heat can be a pet killer. As temperatures rise, it’s important to take extra safeguards to keep our four-legged family members safe. At 77 degrees outside, the temperature of the pavement is 125 degrees, and at 87 degrees, the temperature of the pavement is a whopping 143 degrees! An egg can fry at 131 degrees in just five minutes, so imagine how your dog’s paws feel walking on the hot ground. Before you take Fido for a walk, press the back of your hand … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Pet from Heatstroke
Keeping Up with Public Safety Services as We Grow
We all know that Prescott is a highly desirable community in which to live and work. This is, in part, due to the high quality of core public services that the city provides to ensure the safety of our residents. However, community growth has impacted our ability to provide these public safety services. One of the issues we have been discussing at council is how to fund and plan for future public safety locations. I have met with Fire Chief Holger Durre and Police Chief Amy Bonney about several … [Read more...] about Keeping Up with Public Safety Services as We Grow
Getting Healthy Together
Now that Summer is here, it is a great time to shed those extra COVID pounds or attack those tough areas of your body and clear that brain fog. Losing a few pounds can have a considerable impact on mind clarity. Feeling low-energy or sluggish? My name is Coach Jammin and my wife, Susan, and I own True North Nutrition, the Prescott area’s only healthy smoothie bar. We help people lose weight or put on healthy muscle mass with our healthy high-protein meal replacement smoothies. Our delicious … [Read more...] about Getting Healthy Together
True Course Creates Virtual Realty Flight Training Programs for Air Force Academy
In just seven years, True Course Simulations (TCS) grew from a small garage business in Prescott into one that now is manufacturing virtual reality flight simulators for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs. Or, as TCS Director of Sales AJ Smith says, “Our business really took off when we got that USAFA contact in 2018.” Even better, the USAFA has just issued a contract to TCS for units to support the operation of 40 simulators. Company owner Ray Bedard said … [Read more...] about True Course Creates Virtual Realty Flight Training Programs for Air Force Academy
Sinema Protecting Arizonans Against Identity Theft and Cybercrime
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered with Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis (Wyo.) to introduce the Improving Digital Identity Act – bipartisan legislation that protects Arizonans from identity theft, prevents cybercriminals from stealing Arizonans’ benefits, and safeguards Arizonans’ privacy. “We’re supporting innovation and enhancing privacy by improving digital verification to combat identity theft, fraud, and cybercrime,” said Sinema. “Technology has the potential to … [Read more...] about Sinema Protecting Arizonans Against Identity Theft and Cybercrime
Adult Day Center Celebrates Four Decades of Care
The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center (SJRC) celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. A boots-on-the-ground organization, SJRC is on the front line supporting family caregivers by offering the needed respite, education, resources and support through its medical/social model, Arizona Department of Health Services-licensed, adult day health program. In acknowledging the spirit of caregiving on behalf of their late founding Executive Director Susan J. Rheem, Adult Care Services is proud to … [Read more...] about Adult Day Center Celebrates Four Decades of Care
Eating Lighter in the Summertime
Do you naturally shift your mindset to lighter and cooler meals during the summertime? During the heat of the summer, our bodies are geared to receive lighter meals. In turn, this allows us the energy needed to move through a hot day. Hiking, gardening, outside chores and sharing backyard get-togethers are shifting to lighter, cooler and refreshing foods and beverages. When it is hot outside, give your body a break by replacing your meat dishes with delectable vegetables. Meat is heavy and … [Read more...] about Eating Lighter in the Summertime
Reimagining Crisis with the Mental Health Lifeline
On July 16, 9-8-8 will officially become America’s mental health crisis hotline number. It’s meant to serve as an immediate resource for people experiencing mental health emergencies like suicide ideation, addiction, depression, panic attacks and more. Considering the fact that more than 12 million people had serious thoughts of suicide and one in 20 adults experienced a serious mental illness in 2020, it’s clearly a much-needed outlet. “9-8-8 will be a tremendous resource for people in … [Read more...] about Reimagining Crisis with the Mental Health Lifeline
How to Create a Budget for Success
As we continue building our financial plan, this month, we will go deeper into building a budget for success. Creating a budget for your financial success is the most important element in wealth building. Always start with the foundation. When you build a house, the most essential and critical element is the foundation. Building upon a solid financial foundation will enable you to create good habits to build wealth. When you set out to build wealth, the foundation is your budget. Without a … [Read more...] about How to Create a Budget for Success