by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 16, 2020 | Home Ownership
The second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. (smoking is #1) is Radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in the ground. When Radon has accumulated in a structure in sufficient quantities, it may present health risks over time. Homes with basements...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 12, 2020 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
In WWII dogs were used to sniff out mines, carry messages, scout trails and guard camps. But a novel use was by the Russians to destroy tanks in the early years of the eastern front. Desperate to stop the German advance, they trained dogs to go under tanks with...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 9, 2020 | Home Ownership
I’ve written a couple of blogs (the latest being Do You Have an HOA Dispute? Part 2) about how a homeowner to contest a notice of violation or fine by a Homeowner’s Association. It is an alternative to the civil court system administered by the Arizona Department of...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 6, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities
In January 2020 ImproveNet surveyed 4,326 people across the country about how they cleaned their home. They asked what was done, the time that was invested, and the level of detail that was employed. Out of 21 cities, Phoenix was ranked in the top five. What cities...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 2, 2020 | The Attorney-Broker Advantage
What education do you think the state of Arizona requires of real estate agents?1. A four year University degree (BA or BS), three years post-graduate (Master’s Degree and a Phd/Doctorate or their equivalent), and 180 hours of real estate school (“RES”); or2. A four...