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22 July 2019 | 75 replies
Account ClosedAnd just to be perfectly clear that this is not a political fixation with me, that I'm not doing this because I'm registered with one political party or another and believe in either of their agendas, I wholeheartedly believe that climate change is caused by human activity and that we're most likely headed toward a mass extinction event because of it.
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17 January 2020 | 6 replies
I attract the longer-term guests through my listing in the MLS, which also appears on Zillow and results in direct calls from potential guests.There are other locations within Phoenix/Scottsdale that do well, but homes in 85250, 85251 and 85257 are worth a look because they are close to where the action is.Keep doing your research, checking availability calendars on Airbnb to see how booked Scottsdale properties are or aren’t and run your numbers until you find the right property.I started my first VRBO in 2005 when you could only lease for 30 days+, so I feel like no matter what the regulatory climate, there are opportunities in a destination where everyone wants to be.Best of luck,Melanie
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25 January 2013 | 7 replies
the climate is changing . . and when it comes, it will come big - dams will break and you will THANK FEMA for your insurance!!
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5 January 2022 | 227 replies
But if people really need to be encouraged, congratulated, and flattered on what they're doing with their money...and if skeptical people who offer criticism are called "haters"... something is badly wrong with the business climate.
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3 May 2022 | 12 replies
First thing I would do is determine if there's need for it in the marketplace and get a temperature check on the political climate in your area.
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2 March 2021 | 2 replies
Limited risk from climate change8.
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2 May 2013 | 37 replies
The 379 metropolitan areas surveyed were evaluated in nine categories: housing affordability (cost of living), transportation, jobs, education, climate, crime, health care, recreation and ambiance (museums, performing arts, restaurants and historical districts).
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7 November 2015 | 7 replies
There is no such thing as a termite test kit, you either have them, or are going to get them (aside from northern states and extreme cold climate).
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28 August 2015 | 13 replies
To keep them motivated and moving towards their own #REfreedom.I use our positive cash flow to stay home with my boys and am working towards being able to live 6 months of the year in a warmer climate!