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The real estate market is settling down after the roller coaster of the past few years, and now the big question often is: “When is the best time to sell my Prescott area home?” Now is as good a time as other times of the year. Why? As the chart below shows (and contrary to what many people think), the real estate market is active all year round in the Prescott area. In fact, because there are currently fewer listings, your home would get more attention on the market. The goal is to sell … [Read more...] about When is the Right Time To Sell Your Home?

The Christmas season draws closer. Our relatives and friends will be arriving soon and your mission this year is to make their stay a memorable one. Which exciting event or attraction will be the highlight of this year’s visit? With so many available, and considering you live in the beautiful Central Arizona territory, the options are endless. Here are five great things to do this holiday season that will surely impress your guests as you aim to preserve your position as the most entertaining … [Read more...] about QC Holiday Attractions

During my childhood years, evergreen trees were the living room centerpieces of holiday memories.  Although a decorated tree still is part of our Christmas décor, I also like to use living evergreens at the front door. Because trees are not actively growing through the holidays, classic evergreens can stay in their growers’ pots for months before being planted. That is why they can provide a living presence when all other plants look dead or have died back to the ground. Especially inviting is … [Read more...] about Winter Trees as Holiday Decor

 The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted on Nov.14to add a fee to the bill of Arizona Public Service (APS) residential customers who add photovoltaic solar energy to their homes. The fee will be 70 cents per kilowatt per month. This new fee will take effect on Jan. 1, 2014, and will apply to solar systems installed after that date. Homeowners with solar systems installed before then will continue to be billed under the existing rules and rates. This fee is expected to range between $4.50 … [Read more...] about New Solar Fees in ’14

Throughout the past decade, America’s Aviation and Aerospace industry has consistently been atop the list of U.S. export sectors and trade surpluses. Yet, there is a looming shortage of qualified professionals on the horizon for this major driver of the U.S. economy. Much of this is demographically driven, as the Baby Boomer generation is fast approaching retirement age. However, some of the drivers are systemic as well and exacerbated by recent government regulations. Although affected … [Read more...] about Aviation Facing Demographic Crisis

Successful, growing businesses often face a difficult dilemma when trying to expand. A business may want to improve an existing facility, purchase or construct a new facility, or acquire expensive fixed assets such as heavy machinery or equipment. But growing businesses often have limited cash reserves because rising inventory levels, increased staffing and higher accounts receivable levels consume cash. What options are available when a company doesn’t have the typical 20 percent or more down … [Read more...] about SBA 504 Loans