Dollars & Sense: VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan

Melanie Sedam If you have an existing VA-backed home loan and you want to reduce your monthly mortgage payments—or make your payments more stable—an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance loan (IRRRL) may be right for you. Refinancing lets you replace your current loan with a new one under different terms. Find out if you are eligible…

What’s New at  SaddleBrooke Ranch?

Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager Homesites in Neighborhood 21A Released This brand new neighborhood contains desirable Courtyard Villa homesites, featuring stunning mountain views and natural desertscape open areas. The popular luxury Courtyard Villas are designed for low-maintenance living so you have more time to enjoy the amazing resort-style amenities. Quick Move-In Homes Discover a selection of…

Madaras Gallery Calendar of Events

Laurie Martell November 2020 Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 1 through 8. “The Art of Respite” 2020 annual fall show. View 25 new original paintings by acclaimed southwest artist Diana Madaras. The show, featuring original acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, includes imagery of some of…

Word of the Month: Groovy

David Zapatka The “59th Street Bridge Song”, known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel, came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy” which led to this month’s WOTM, “groovy.” Groovy:  ˈgrü-vē  Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology: “pertaining to a…

Whimsy for Today

Becky Kueker While putting makeup on one morning, I was taking a serious look at my reflection. My magnified make-up mirror is for maximum detection of everything you really do not want to see, and I noticed that I had more wrinkles on the left side of my face than the right. So, I turned…