The miracle is this – the more we share, the more we haveLeonard Nimoy Smile A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he can get alon

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” GandhiGandhi’s Shoes As Gandhi stepped aboard a train one day, one of his shoes slipped off… He was unable to retrieve it as the train started rolling. To the amazement of his companions, Gandhi calmly took off his other shoe and threw it back along the tr

“No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.” —Kevin Heath White Envelopes It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no ins

REAL ESTATE| KYLE BACKER The Metro Phoenix housing market  has heavily favored home sellers since the start of the decade as more people moved to Arizona and the pandemic scrambled the status quo. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index’s most recent release shows that home prices in Phoenix rose 17.1%

There are souls in this world who have the gift of finding joy everywhere, and leaving it behind them when they go. ― Frederick William Faber In the midst of shopping, decorating, card writing, cooking and baking … before you get frazzled and frayed in the days leading up to Christmas, I want to sha

REAL ESTATE | 18 Oct | SMARTASSET New home buyers are becoming more cautious. Rising mortgage rates and declining home sales have signaled the end of a hot housing market that has plagued buyers for over a year. According to the Census Bureau, home sales are down almost 18% since January 2022. Howev

REAL ESTATE | 7 Sep | AZ BUSINESS MAGAZINE Today, the Data & Analytics division of Black Knight, Inc. ( NYSE: BKI) released its latest Mortgage Monitor Report, based upon the company’s industry-leading mortgage, real estate and public records datasets. The most recent data from the Black Knight Home

By Kathleen WillcoxAug 9, 2022 Used with Permission Over the past couple of years, buying and selling a house has become a form of gladiatorial combat, defined by adrenaline-driven bidding wars and heart-pumping prices. Most of the time, sellers were giddy and buyers were dejected. Then came the int

BUSINESS NEWS | 14 Jul | AZ BUSINESS MAGAZINE The City of Peoria announced yet another development project in the P83 Entertainment District, bringing a highly sought-after destination dining district and restaurant concepts to Peoria. The Peoria City Council approved a development agreement and a r

REAL ESTATE | 15 Jun | AZ BUSINESS MAGAZINE As home prices continue to break growth records, a panel of housing experts and economists surveyed by Zillow does not believe the market is in a bubble. The latest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey1 polled more than 100 experts from academia, governme

Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige.It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and characterWilliam Arthur Ward Who will you be tomorrow? One man sat at a stop light. The woman in front of him was going through papers on the seat of her car, and when the light c

The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will bethe beginning of a happier life for ourselvesHelen Keller  Priceless Gifts You Can Give… THE GIFT OF LISTENINGNo interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses. Just listen.THE GIFT OF AFFECTIONBe generous with appropriate hugs, kisses,

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughtsMarcus Aurelius I Have a Choice About Today I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today and I am important. My job is to choo

Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heartAnthony J. D’Angelo  Installing love A step by step guide to installing love on the human machine. Customer: I can do that. I’m not very technical, but I think I am ready to install now. What do I do first? Tech Support: The first step is t

Many an opportunity is lost because a man isout looking for four-leaf clovers  Acres of Diamonds One of the most interesting Americans who lived in the 19th century was a man by the name of Russell Herman Conwell. He was born in 1843 and lived until 1925. He was a lawyer for about fifteen years unti

A smooth sea never made a skillful marinerEnglish Proverb Making the Best of YOU They say ‘make the best of a bad situation.’ But I believe the bad situation makes the best of you. Even the irritations of life can be useful. President Abraham Lincoln showed us how this is so.One of his cabinet appoi

“An inch of time is worth an inch of gold; yet you can’t buy an inch of time at an inch of gold.”Chinese Proverb Once, I attended a seminar where the instructor was lecturing on time. At one point, he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” He reached under the table and pulled out a wide-mouthed gallon jar.

“Go forward with courage. When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.”  – Chief White Eagle The Two Wolves  One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is betwe

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances,but rather a person with a certain set of attitudesHugh Downs  The Trouble Tree A carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farm house has just finished a rough day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric

“We all know our money isn’t infinite, yet we end up treating our time, energy and attention as if they are.” Shane ParrishA Very Special Bank Account Imagine you had a bank account that deposited $86,400 each morning. The account carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash b