Just a few weeks ago, Dr. Rob Patterson of Patterson Orthodontics started his own smile fix, with his third set of braces. He wore braces twice as a teen but decided that at 37 years old and as the orthodontist who straightens other peoples’ teeth, his own smile needed a tune up. “[Many people] thought I was crazy for wanting braces again,” said Dr. Rob. “But I had a hard time appreciating my own smile because I’m looking at the intricacies of other’s smiles all day long – straightening teeth … [Read more...] about It’s Never Too Late to Smile
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Prescott’s Luxury Market
As Prescott’s leading brokerage, we are thrilled with the opportunity to showcase one of Prescott’s most extraordinary homes. Realty Executives Northern Arizona was selected to market for sale one of the world’s most unique residential properties called Falcon Nest. The home has held four residential architecture world records, including the tallest single family residence on earth at 124 feet, and one for its unconventional heating and cooling systems that utilize passive solar for … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Luxury Market
What is the City of Prescott General Plan?
The State of Arizona has been working for nearly a decade to actively manage growth and preserve open space. Since 1973, most cities, towns and counties have been required to develop plans for communities looking at issues such as land use, circulation, housing, public services and facilities, and conservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment. In 1998, the Arizona Legislature passed the Growing Smarter Act, which clarified and strengthened planning elements in the required plans of … [Read more...] about What is the City of Prescott General Plan?
Heel Pain
The Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association revised clinical guidelines for the examination and treatment of plantar fasciitis, or heel pain. There is moderate evidence describing risk factors for development of plantar fasciitis. These risk factors include limitation in ankle motion, high body mass index in non-athletes, running and work-related weight bearing with limited shock absorption. Diagnosis and classification of plantar fasciitis, according to the … [Read more...] about Heel Pain
Income Planning for Retirement
Some people spend more time planning their vacation than they spend planning for retirement. When it comes to retirement, many Americans don’t know where to begin. It is important to have a retirement plan addressing ways to have income for life. Finding the most efficient and beneficial way to address this may impact your lifestyle, your asset accumulation and your legacy planning after you retire. Satisfying that need for daily income entails first knowing how much you need and when you … [Read more...] about Income Planning for Retirement
Reflections on 20 Years of Owning A Prescott Advertising Agency
Looking back on 20 years of change and growth in any business can be extraordinary, but looking at a small advertising agency in Prescott seems fortuitous. A random person stumbled into our office the other day and was quite surprised that Prescott even had an advertising agency. So, what has changed in 20 years in the world of a small town ad agency? Simply put, technology. In years past, if you wanted to reach us at the agency, a phone call on a landline or using a pager was about it. Cell … [Read more...] about Reflections on 20 Years of Owning A Prescott Advertising Agency
Rose Gardening 101: Tips for Choosing and Growing Local Roses
What better way to enjoy the romance of the garden than by growing roses? Rose gardening has gotten a bad rap in recent years. Growing roses doesn’t have to be a challenge. Choose the right plant for your local garden and you’re halfway to having a spectacular rose garden. Learn the basics of caring for roses and your gardens will be the envy of the neighborhood. In a nutshell, there are four magic ingredients for making your roses happy and your garden a reality. The Soil - Roses prefer a … [Read more...] about Rose Gardening 101: Tips for Choosing and Growing Local Roses
How to Clean Ear Canals
One of the most common questions I hear is, “How should I clean my ears?” There are a few methods for keeping ears clean. But first, let’s learn a little about the ear canal. What is the Ear Canal for? The ear canal protects the eardrum by migrating dust and dirt out of the canal. It funnels sound to the eardrum and it modifies the sound. The eardrum is the end point of the ear canal. The canal is shaped like a test tube and houses hair follicles and wax producing glands. The … [Read more...] about How to Clean Ear Canals
Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile – Part I
It is a fact that oral health is improving; more people are keeping their teeth and fewer individuals are in need of dentures as they enter the "golden" years. We can attribute our good fortune to modern advances in dental technology, increased access to educational material, better understanding of oral disease processes and more abundant accessibility to oral health care. Despite the many tools we have available to help successfully preserve our teeth throughout our lifetime, it has been my … [Read more...] about Empower Yourself: Secrets to a Healthy Smile – Part I
Freddie’s Back and He’s Your Tenant!
Owning commercial real estate requires a lot of hard work, discipline and knowledge in order to create a successful investment. Tenants come in two forms, good tenants and not-so-good (okay, go ahead and say it, “bad”) tenants. There seems to be no middle ground. Tenants are capable of odd – if not bizarre, off-the-wall – behavior and they often succumb to the same economic pressures impacting owners and landlords. Pressure can create abnormal responses in any person, but when … [Read more...] about Freddie’s Back and He’s Your Tenant!