Sheryl Robinson

With so many of the homes in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Queen Creek being bank owned foreclosures, you need a home inspector that knows his stuff if your thinking of buying one. There is no doubt that you can get a great "deal" when buying a foreclosure property in the Phoenix Valley right now, however as these homes are bank owned and the bank has no knowledge of the property or its condition you as a buyer will not receive a "Sellers Property Disclosure Statement" as you would normally get when dealing with a traditional home seller. With out this information you are buying a home with out knowing its full history and as every bank is going to insist you buy the home "AS-IS", the person you decide to inspect the home for you had better know their stuff !

Home Advantage Home Inspection has the experience when it comes to inspecting bank owned homes, in fact owner, Orlin is inspecting bank owned properties at a rate of 10 bank owned homes to ever 1 traditionally sold home right now. "Most of these homes have a sad story behind them and the old home owners financial distress often shows in many of these homes with the condition being less than desirable more often than not."

Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions that you'll ever make. Careful consideration of all of the available information must be made. While the home that you have found may appear to be everything that you are looking for, there may be potential issues and/or defects that you are not aware of. Those defects may be both costly and dangerous to you and your family in the future.

Home Advantage Home Inspection takes the stress out of this process and gives you peace of mind to know if you should move forward with the purchase of a home, especially if it is be bought AS-IS. There are many components that make up a home from the foundation to the roof, the air conditioning unit to the hot water heater, everything needs to be inspected and tested to ensure correct function.

"You would be amazed at some of the things I find" says Orlin. "I could write a book on the weird stuff I find during the course of my inspections. There is the usual stuff such as poorly installed insulation and Low E windows installed the wrong way around both of which will guarantee higher than normal utility bills. Security issues with dead bolts appearing to function correctly, but not engaging correctly allowing the front door to be opened with very little effort. Foundation issues and settling are common on homes in this area due to expansive soil conditions in this area. All that stuff is not unusual though. I have found some "strange" additions to homes. Secret rooms and stripper poles fall into that strange category" Orlin says laughing.

Home Advantage Home Inspection makes it easy for you to order an inspection and has a very reasonably and easy to understand menu of prices depending upon the size of home to be inspected. You can even schedule a pest inspection at the same time with the click of a mouse button. Home buyers are encouraged to attend the inspection once the job is completed to go over what has been found so explanations can be given and concerns addressed. A full report is then compiled including photographs of key items found during the inspection process and sent over to the buyer for their records.

If you are thinking of buying a home in the near future, make sure the team you use to assist you with that purchase has what is required to get the job done. Home Advantage Home Inspection should be part of that team. Now go buy a bargain on sale while stocks last.

Call Orlin on 480-294-5673

or on the web:

Home Advantage Home Inspecion

The town of Queen Creek - AZ will be hosting its annual Cactus Fiesta in the Zane Grey at the Queen Creek Library on Saturday August 22nd from 10am to 12pm. Come and learn about the rich splendor of the desert environment at the Neighborhoods in Bloom Cactus Fiesta.

This is a free public event will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the beauty and life of the Sonoran desert and to learn about low-water landscape and plants native to the desert. Cactus Fiesta also includes a variety of children’s activities, door prizes and vendor displays. This year's speaker is Paul Wotlerbeek of the University of Arizona's Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

The Town of Queen Creek is looking for landscape, garden and green industry vendors specializing in low-water landscape and plants native to the desert to exhibit merchandise and answer questions at its annual Cactus Fiesta!

For more information about the upcoming 2009 Cactus Fiesta, contact Neighborhood Preservation at 480-358-3003.

Based in Chandler, AZ - Dekker Financial has Tax Strategies & Estate Planning For Your Individual Needs. Meredith Dekker is the sole owner of Dekker Financial. She has been advising clients in the business for over 8 years now and is always aware of the opportunities to help people reach their goals and dreams of financial peace and security. She is committed to working with other qualified professionals to serve and coordinate all your personal and business financial planning needs.

Merediths continued desire is: "To build a relationship with my family, friends, clients and community to help them utilize the gifts they are given to fulfill their purpose and dreams and to overcome their fears." The mission statement of her company is at the core of her beliefs and the foundation for how she treats people.

Financial business services offered are:

• Accumulation

-How to target asset growth

• Retirement Planning

-How to focus on distribution of your assets in a tax-advantageous manner

• Estate Planning

-How to best preserve your assets

• Risk Management & Tax Strategies

-Strategies designed to protect your assets

• Business Planning & Employment Benefit Planning

-How to grow and manage your business efficiently

• Wealth Management

-Pursuing you goals with precision

Meredith is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst which means as a CDFA she helps clients and their attorneys understand the financial impact of any divorce settlement. She provides valuable information and analysis regarding tax implications, division of assets and investments, and other financial issues related to divorce. The financial decision that must be made through divorce can be complicated and difficult. Meredith serves her clients in the life transition with integrity and compassion.

Another aspect of the CDFA practice for Meredith is understanding and becoming certified in Collaborative Divorce. Her certification will be complete in the fall of this year. Being certified in Collaborative Divorce means Meredith can work along side attorneys, therapists and child advocators also certified. Together they can discuss and provide options to couples and families facing a divorce. Professionals certified in Collaborative Divorce can help those with a strong desire to do what is best for everyone involved, with the least amount of financial and emotional stress possible.

For the individual as well as small business owners Meredith is a fee based investment adviser, meaning she is not paid on commission. And please keep in mind when one is paid on a fee based schedule – many believe this is the only way to provide unbiased recommendations.

Simply put Meredith is using the ‘holistic’ approach in her business of helping people reach financial strength and freedom. By laying out the options in plain English, she empowers her clients with the needed information to make the best informed decisions for themselves as an individual, part of a family or as a small business owner.

Meredith Dekker CDFA

Dekker Financial

Investment Advisor

2241 E. Pecos Rd. Suite 2

Chandler, AZ 85225

P:480.897.1067

F:480.726.7588

C:480.229.7227

meredith.dekker@dekkerfinancial.com

www.dekkerfinancial.com

Advantage Forklift Service LLC of Chandler AZ is raising the Service for Fork Lift Maintenance. When you require fast efficient lifting equipment service or repair or needing fork lift operating training – Advantage Fork Lift Service is who you need to speak with.

Founder, Steve Heinrich has been in this industry for over 12 years now providing first class timely service to his clients. Advantage Fork Lift Service assists companies through out the entire Metro Phoenix area and all the outlining cities and towns. Offering responsive communication is the key to the successful partnership with all of the companies they deal with in a variety of industries. You can't predict when a break down will occur, and Advantage Fork Lift knows their clients rely on their machinery to operate efficiently, therefore they provide service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week!.

Advantage Forklift will provide routine service, maintenance and sales for material handling equipment covering electrical and internal combustion forklifts along with warehouse equipment and is a fully mobile service, meaning they come to your door for added convenience. In addition to scheduled maintenance and repairs, they can also replace tires, battery and charger repair and rental equipment.

Occupation Safety and Health Administrations or OSHA requires that all equipment operators to be trained and certified. Advantage Fork Lift Service also offers "material handling operating training" that meets OSHA standard requirements. They can come to your place of business, as long as there is a fork lift on location, and provide all the training materials to certify your employees.

Lastly, they also provide consulting services – if a company is looking to set up a warehouse and racking or even if you are in the market for a new forklift they can help provide an efficient solution to your needs.

If you find yourself requiring equipment service the call Advantage Fork Lift Service for a fast reliable response. 24 hours a day & 7 days a week

Advantage Forklift Service: 480-204-9365

Lil Einsteins Preschool located at Higley Village in Gilbert Arizona are molding the minds of tomorrow. Lil Einsteins is a pre-school and is not to be confused with a day care. There is a difference. Your little ones get to come to there state of the art Preschool for two and a half hours on scheduled days for early childhood education in the disguise of organized fun.

Owners Lisa, Bridget and Kendra have young children of their own and while looking for a preschool for their own, they found a need in this area and the idea for Lil Einsteins emerged. Living in the south east Gilbert area they knew here was a strong sense of community here and that would make the perfect area for the preschool. With the three founders having a strong educational background they made Lil Einsteins a reality.

So what makes Lil Einsteins different? All classes are taught by degree and certified teachers. There is a staff of 15 experienced educators and aids are first aid CPR certified. Classes are curriculum based and meet the NAEYC guidelines. (NAEYC stands for nation association for the Education of Young Children). All three owners have been teaching early childhood education for a combined total of 23 years.

Classes for 3 to 4 year old children are on a 1 to 7 ratio, while 4 to 5 year old classes are 1 to 10 ratio. Thanks to these small ratios, teachers are able to give much needed attention and direction to the children to assure mastery of the curriculum and feel the sense of pride and accomplishment associated with the learning fun. One of the goals at Lil Einsteins is to accommodate the needs of varied learners in the classroom.

Lil Einsteins Curriculum
Reading, language arts, and phonics (Zoo Phonics)
Math-part of zoo phonics curriculum
Science-based on thematic unit
Social Studies-based on thematic unit
Fine and gross motor skills
Socialization/coping strategies
Listening to and following directions
Speaking and presentation skills
Technology/Computer
Performances and concerts-Winter, Spring, and Graduation
Off Campus and on campus field trips

Specials
Music and Movement-weekly with Mrs. Lauren
Computers
Spanish

Extracurricular activities (fees may apply)
Lunch Bunch
After school programs
Parent's Night Out
Enrichment programs
Summer Camps

The preschool currently has 200 students enrolled and have added an additional class which means they are able to take an additional ten more children.

Molding the minds of tomorrow
As parents and educators we understand how precious your little
ones are. We are experienced educators who are dedicated not
only to the intellectual growth of your child, but also the social
and emotional balance that is essential for our little ones. We
want to instill the lifelong love of learning in your child.

Lil Einsteins

3369 E. Queen Creek Rd., Suite 104
Gilbert, AZ 85297

Tel: 480-558-4551

Visit them on the web