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Gina McKinley’s…
“Insider Tips For Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Living…”
May 2013
lifestyle
Gina McKinley, ABR, CDPE, CIAS, CRS, SFR RE/MAX Masters
480-355-8645 www.LocateArizonaHomes.com Each office is independently owned & operated.
Never Carry These Things In Your
Wallet Or Purse …………...…….Page 2
3 Tips For Using LinkedIn Effectively
For Your Business ….………...…Page 3
Stop Annoying Phone Calls...…...Page 3
How To Quickly & Easily Know If A
Food Is Healthy Or Not ...……….Page 6
Answer This Trivia Question and You
Could Be A Winner .………….....Page 6
How Can I Get The Right Home At The
Right Price With The Right
Financing?.................................. Page 4
Facing Foreclosure? Not Sure
What to Do?
These are stressful times. Don’t go on
wondering if you can avoid
foreclosure.
Act Now!
I specialize in Short Sales as a
Certified Distressed Property Expert
(CDPE). Don’t leave your financial
well-being up to just anyone.
Call Me At 480-355-8645.
Call Now Or You Can Visit My
Website At
www.AZ-Short-Sales.com
The McKinley Group, Embracing All Of Your Real Estate Needs! Gina McKinley, ABR, CDPE, CIAS, CRS, SFR, Designated Broker
Dan McKinley, CIAS, CARI, Buyers Representative Dorothy Hovard, Buyers Representative
Kristin McKinley, Buyers Representative Gayanne Loring, Client Care Manager
Lili Walker, Property Coordinator
Do you even know all the things that are in your wallet or purse right now? Here are
five items to look for and remove to limit your risk of identity theft if your wallet is lost
or stolen:
Multiple credit cards. Carry just one card or possibly a debit
card. Don’t carry specific credit cards (like a department store)
or gift cards unless you’re going on a shopping trip. Thieves
often use them without having to show identification.
Good idea: Do a wallet inventory and photocopy all the cards
you own so you can report their loss and replace them if
necessary.
Your social security number. With this most important key to your identity and
your name, thieves can do everything from opening new accounts to filing false tax
returns.
Good idea: Memorize your number. If you have a Medicare card, copy your card
and black out the numbers except for the final four.
Your passport. If you’re going overseas you must travel with it, but that doesn’t
mean you have to keep carrying it around.
Good idea: Carry a photocopy and leave the original in your hotel lockbox.
Checks. Your checks show your bank routing and account numbers, and thieves
often sign them and get away with it.
Good idea: If you must carry checks, take just what you might need for that day.
Also try online banking to pay your bills.
Password list. No one can remember all of them, I know.
Good idea: Use an encrypted tool to store your password like the SplashID mobile
app or LastPass.com for your computer.
5 Things To Never Carry In
Your Wallet (or Purse)
Please Welcome New Clients And Good
Friends Into Our Real Estate Family…
I’d like to take a moment to personally introduce and welcome a few of my newest
clients and good friends who have supported my business over the years. And special
thanks for everyone who thought of me with your referrals!
Miguel Ramos & Tina Torres Mary & James White
Terry & Charlotte Hagerman Mark & Heidi Molina
Jacqueline Dobney Dale & Diane Barkalow
Melinda deHoll Stacey & Brian Lind
Steven & Janelle McLean
Gina McKinley, ABR, CDPE, CIAS, CRS, SFR RE/MAX Masters
480-355-8645 www.LocateArizonaHomes.com Each office is independently owned & operated.
Word of the Month… Studies have shown your income and wealth are
directly related to the size and depth of your
vocabulary. Here is this month’s word, so you
can impress your friends (and maybe even fatten
your wallet!)…
Archetype: (ahr-ki-typ) noun
Meaning: the original pattern or model of
something; prototype
Sample Sentence: Madonna is the archetype
for many of today’s most popular female
singers.
Worst Product Failures Do you remember these?
Olestra -- an incredient that reduced the fat
content in potato chips. Oops, it also caused
digestive problems.
The Edsel -- Ford introduced it in 1957. People
didn’t like the name or the look of the car.
Celery-flavored Jello -- Shoppers didn’t buy it.
Would you?
New Coke -- Introduced in 1985, but consumers
protested. Coca-Cola brought back the
original Coke classic 79 days later.
McDonald’s Arch Deluxe. They ended up
calling it “Arch McBust.”
Have A Laugh…
Did you hear about the job applicant who was
asked to name his main strengths and
weaknesses? “My main weakness,” he said,
“would be issues with reality—telling what’s
real from what’s not.” “Okay,” said the
interviewer. “And what are your strengths?”
“I’m Batman.”
Quotes To Live By…
Try to learn something about everything and
everything about something.
–Thomas Henry Huxley
Always do right—this will gratify some and
astonish the rest.
–Mark Twain
Think twice before burdening a friend with a
secret.
–Marlene Dietrich
According to Metro Phoenix MLS Statistics…
The average agent sells a house in 77 days, Gina’s average is 68
days!
The average agent gets their client 96.7% of list price,
Gina gets her clients 97.3% of list price!
Gina sells a home every 4.1 days!
Would you rather work with “Average” or “The Best”?
Nobody Does It Better!
Top 1% of All REALTORS® in all of Maricopa and
Pinal County!
COMMUNITY CORNER
MOMS Club Chandler: A support group for moms. We get
together for playgroups, fun and enrichment activities for
both kids and moms. Please check out our website at
www.moms-club.org. Contact our Membership VP at
Escalera Lawn & Garden Maintenance: Weekly &
Bi-weekly, Tree Trim & removal * Sprinkler Installation &
Repair * One Time Clean-up * Gravel Installation &
Removal * Debris & Junk Removal Call for Free Estimate
480-797-0206.
Nanny’s Daycare: CPR & 1st Aid Certified! 22 Years
Experience! Newborn To 5 Years! Meals Made From
Scratch! I Prepare 2-5 Year Olds For Kindergarten! Crafts &
Lots Of Activities! Call Ileana At 480-205-7103 For More
Information!
Mary Kay: 15% off. Call Lynne at 480-390-4063. Free
facials and makeovers!
SEACRET DIRECT - Love free facials? Have a fun spa
party or become an associate if you could use extra cash.
Fantastic body and facial products. Call 480-821-4961 or
email [email protected]
Just Ask Brian—For all of your handyman needs. Call
Brian Markowitz at 480-203-5904.
In Home Therapeutic Massage– accepting new patients in
your area specializing in Rehab, Pain Management, and Sr.
Wellness in the comfort of your home. Save $40 of our reg.
$120 in home rate. Visit
www.inhometherapeuticmassage.massageplanet.com for
more info or call (480) 620-2883 & leave message for return
call.
RLC Services - Personal Home & Pet Sitting - Complete
Home caretaker when away. Long & short term pet sitting for
all types of pets. Licensed & insured, references available.
Free quotes, offering valley wide service 24 hrs/day & 365
days/year. Call 480-220-9167 or email to
Alterations - Embroidering, Crafts, Home Decorating. Rea-
sonable Prices. Call Bernice 602-717-4243 or 480-345-2355.
Advertised Daycare - Call Isayadet Aguayo 480-813-9473
Pet Rewards - Give the gift of security for your pet. Visit
www.mypetreward.com for personalized, stainless steel tags.
Phil Magnuson Handyman - No job is too big or small. Call
Phil 480-993-7129 or [email protected]
I Like Furniture - Shop online for the best discount prices
on furniture, home accessories, & much more! Free shipping
& no sales tax! www.ILikeFurniture.com. Follow us on
Facebook & Pinterest!
Pool Repair - Call BOB 480-899-8440
Glass & Shower Doors - We can help you with any
residential glass or mirror needs. Call 480-306-5113 or visit
www.wesleysglass.com
Free Estimates: Handy Men Can Do - Family owned &
operated business. One call does it all 480-232-0000 or
Mobile 480-217-9626
Big Byte Computers - Fast & Reliable Computer Service.
Desktop & Laptop Sales, TV Repair, and Free Recycling!
3245 N. Arizona Ave. Chandler 480-686-9309
www.bigbytepc.net
Santan Maintenance & Landscape: Sprinkler Repair,
Timers, Tree Trimming & Removal, Concrete, Pavers,
Maintenance & Clean Up! Contact Mark at 480-882-2480 or
*To place an ad, please email me at
[email protected]. Gina McKinley does not
endorse any advertiser. Please investigate all offers
thoroughly!
APRIL 2013 SOLD ACTIVITY SUBDIVISION ADDRESS BE
D
BATH CAR SQ FT PRICE
Ashley Park 1498 E. Megan St. 4 2 2 1,831 $196,000
1607 E. Harrison St. 4 2 3 2,118 $250,000
961 N. Danyell Dr. 3 2 3 2,005 $255,000
1480 E. Harrison St. 4 2.5 3 2,316 $276,000
1623 E. Del Rio St. 4 3 3 2,321 $295,000
1932 E. Harrison St. 4 2.5 3 2,746 $360,000
Tradition/
Tradition East 1482 E. Detroit St. 3 2 2 1,438 $124,000
588 N. Amber Ct. 3 2 2 1,208 $136,000
1973 E. Tyson Pl. 3 2 2 1,208 $147,000
402 N. Monte Vista St. 3 2 2 1,208 $159,999
936 E. Tyson St. 3 2 2 1,667 $160,000
1982 E. Erie St. 3 2 2 1,500 $165,000
1326 E. Erie St. 5 3 2 2,078 $227,000
1952 E. Erie St. 3 2 2 1,891 $229,000
1050 E. Tyson Ct. 5 3 3 2,487 $315,000
Markwood/
Markwood North
2297 E. Redwood Ct. 3 2 2 1,871 $255,000
2074 E. Honeysuckle Pl. 4 2.5 3 2,922 $277,100
3823 S. Danielson Way 6 3.5 3 4,058 $316,800
2186 E. Desert Broom Dr. 4 3 2 3,676 $399,900
3081 S. Salt Cedar Pl. 4 3 2 3,891 $445,000
The Trails 2770 E. Azalea Dr. 4 3 3 2,312 $285,000
2785 E. Honeysuckle Pl. 4 3 2 3,379 $345,000
2597 E. Dogwood Dr. 4 3 3 2,962 $378,000
2808 E. Balsam Dr. 4 3.5 3 3,824 $421,000
Lantana Ranch 1441 E. Redwood Dr. 4 2 3 2,192 $262,500
1352 E. Jade Dr. 4 2.75 3 2,512 $296,250
1293 E. Jade Dr. 3 2 3 2,126 $315,000
Pinelake Estates/
Pinelake Village
558 E. Bartlett Way 3 2 2 1,350 $185,000
463 E. Kaibab Pl. 5 3 3 3,344 $525,000
539 E. Horseshoe Pl. 4 3.5 4 4,844 $575,000
Rockwood
Estates
744 E. Wood Dr. 3 2 3 2,248 $252,000
901 E. Birchwood Pl. 6 4 4 4,549 $425,000
851 E. Birchwood Pl. 4 4 3 4,326 $510,000
For 24-Hour Recorded Information Dial 800-330-4596 and enter 4 digit code:
1526 S. Cholla St, Gilbert —
5 BD, 2 BA, 2,374 SQFT.
Beautiful Home w/ Remodeled
Kitchen & Gorgeous Wood Floors!
Entertainer’s Backyard Features
Pebble Tec Pool & Waterfall, Flag-
stone Patio, B/I BBQ, & Citrus Trees!
Code: 1035
2271 E. Azalea Dr, Chandler—
3 BD, 3 BA, 2,922 SQFT.
Incredible Custom Features Including
State of the Art Home Theater! Home
Smart Electrical System Allows You
To Control Your Home At the Push
of A Button! Truly Gorgeous Home!
Code: 1075
2845 E. Honeysuckle Pl,
Chandler—
5 BD, 3.75 BA, 3,754 SQ FT.
Beautiful Home Features Cherry
Cabinets, Island w/ Lots of Counter
Space, & Matching Pantry! 4 Car
Tandem Garage, Spacious Master, &
Much More!
43250 W. Knauss Dr,
Maricopa—
4 BD, 2.5 BA, 4,044 SQFT.
Largest & Most Unique Home in the
Neighborhood! Enjoy Beautiful
Wrought Iron Staircase, Granite
Counters, Wood Cabinets, Gas
Fireplace & More!
1440 N. Orlando, Mesa —
5 BD, 3 BA, 2,611 SQFT.
Sensational Home Features Updated
Kitchen w/ Granite Counters, Stain-
less Appliances, Center Island & Gas
Range! Walk Out Balcony in Master
Overlooks Heated Pool & Spa!
Code: 1015
945 E. Runaway Bay Pl,
Chandler—
3 BD, 2 BA, 1,379 SQ FT.
Spacious Open Floorplan in Gorgeous
Lake Subdivision! Enjoy Lots of
Counter Space w/ Kitchen Peninsula
& Plenty of Natural Light!
Code: 1045
6735 E. Las Animas Trl,
Gold Canyon —
3 BD, 2 BA, 1,730 SQFT.
Entertainer’s Backyard Features
Heated Pebble Tec Pool w/ Waterfall,
Extended Patio, & Amazing
Mountain Views!
Code: 1155
3387 S. Valerie Dr, Chandler—
4 BD, 3 BA, 3,526 SQ FT.
Architectural Digest Gem! Gorgeous
Tiered Ceilings Make This Home
Stand Out! Private Courtyard
Features Outdoor BBQ, & Chef’s
Kitchen Features 5 Burner Gas Stove!
Code: 1145
1661 E. Detroit St, Chandler —
4 BD, 2.5 BA, 2,377 SQFT.
Great New Deal on the Market! This
Great Home Features an Open Floor
Plan w/ Vaulted Ceilings, Neutral
Carpet & Paint, Spacious Backyard
w/ Pool! Needs Some TLC
Code: 1065
Gina McKinley, ABR, CDPE, CIAS, CRS, SFR RE/MAX Masters
480-355-8645 www.LocateArizonaHomes.com Each office is independently owned & operated.
Brain Teaser… What does this mean?
one another
one another
one another
one another
one another
one another
(See last page for the answer.)
Real Estate Question? Maybe you want to know how much your home is
worth. Or maybe you just need a recommendation
for a handyman, carpet cleaner or plumber…
Either way, I love hearing from all of my good
friends and clients. And I’m always looking to
answer questions you might have about anything
relating to real estate or home-ownership.
If you have a question, tip or idea, call me at
480-355-8645. I’m here to help!
Need A Vacation? Multimillionaire space tourist Dennis Tito is
looking for two people (ideally a middle-aged,
happily married couple) willing to fly to Mars,
spin around the planet and fly home. He wants to
launch the rocket in January 2018, when the Earth
and Mars will be only 400 million miles of each
other. The trip would take a year and a half and is
fraught with danger but imagine the publicity
you’d get – not to mention the frequent flyer miles
– when (and if) you make it back!
Gaming Sites For Kids Here are three online sites you can try for free
before you buy:
www.animaljam.com -- operated by National
Geographic for ages 8+.
www.clubpenguin.com -- a Disney product
rated E for Everyone.
www.uptoten.com -- educational
games for kids in primary school.
Grow Your Own Veggies Want to plant a vegetable garden but not sure
which veggies you should grow? Learn
everything you need to know at:
www.growveg.com.
To buy healthy food, you look at the Nutrition Facts labels on food products. But do
you understand what Percent Daily Value (%DV) next to a nutrient really means?
The percentage is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet for adults, and it can help you
determine if a food is high or low in a specific nutrient. For example, 18% for “Total
Fat” means one serving furnishes 18% of the total amount of fat you should eat in a day.
The general guideline for any one food is 5% or less of a nutrient is low; 20% or
more is high. Here are the recommended daily values:
BONUS TIP: When comparing two products, make sure “serving size” is similar. For
example, if two jars of peanut butter claim to have “reduced fat,” compare the %DVs for
“Total Fat” on each label.
WIN A TARGET GIFT CARD Your Chances To Win Could Be Better Than You Think!
Summer is here, and it’s pool safety time! Answer this trivia and you could win the chance
to have some fun in the sun! Thanks for the previous responses and best of luck !
Other than the regular cast members, what character will you notice on
almost every episode of the Seinfeld TV series?
a) Batman b) Garfield c) Superman d) Winnie the Pooh
The answer is c) Superman. The most common places to see Superman’s image
were the refrigerator magnet and the statue on a shelf beside his sound system. He also
referenced the superhero when talking with George or another cast member. So, let’s
move on to this month’s trivia question.
Which of these classic movies was originally a box office flop?
a) Ben-Hur b) Casablanca c) The Grapes Of Wrath d) The
Wizard of Oz
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And You Could Be One Of My Next Winners!
Are You Really Eating Healthy?
Nutrient Ideal DV %DV
Total Fat East Less Than 65g =100%
Saturated Fat East Less Than 20g =100%
Cholesterol East Less Than 300mg =100%
Sodium East Less Than 2400mg =100%
Stop Annoying Phone Calls
You registered on the Do Not Call Registry, but you still get unwanted calls. That’s because certain organizations like charities,
opinion survey companies, and political organizations are exempt.
A telemarketer or seller may call you within 18 months of your last purchase, delivery or payment. If you
ask them to stop, they are required to take you off their call list.
A for-profit telemarketer calling for a nonprofit charity must honor your request to stop calling.
Debt collectors may call you after 8 a.m. and before 9 p.m.
You can stop them with a written request to the collection agency.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this letter is intended for informational purposes. It should not substitute as legal, accounting, investment, medical and other professional services advice. Always seek a competent professional for answers to your specific questions. This letter is not intended to solicit real estate properties currently for sale.
Q. Are there any secrets to finding the right home at the right price
with the right financing?
A. Lots of homebuyers waste time and money by not doing their
homework before going home shopping. Here’s what you should do:
Analyze your NEEDS before you start looking. Make a list, including
price range, size, general location, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.
Know what you WANT in your next home. List the features you’d
like to have and rank them in terms of importance. If you have a spouse,
set your priorities as a couple.
Understand how much home you can afford. Become familiar with
your “payment-to-income ratio” and your “debt-to-income ratio,” two
guides bankers and mortgage lenders use to determine how much loan
you can afford.
For more home buying tips, ask for my Free Consumer Report called
“8 Secrets For Saving Thousands When Buying Your Next Home.”
Do you have a question you want answered related to real estate or home
ownership? Feel free to call me at 480-355-8645. Perhaps I’ll feature your
question in my next issue!
Real Estate Corner…
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Thanks For Thinking of Me!
Did you know I can help you or any of your friends or
family save time and money when buying or selling a
home? Thanks for keeping me in mind with your refer-
rals…and spreading the word about my services.
Brain Teaser Answer:
Six of one, a half dozen of another
That’s A Good Question
Why is it that when you transport something by car,
it's called a shipment, but when you transport
something by ship, it’s called cargo?
Why are there flotation devices under plane seats
and not parachutes?
Why don’t psychics ever win the lottery?
If Walmart lowers prices every day, why isn’t
anything free yet?
Free Wi-Fi Locator
Looking for free Wi-Fi spots when you travel? Find
locations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other parts of
the world at www.wififreespot.com.
The lists include restaurants, hotels, and libraries –
categorized by country, state, and province (where
applicable).
Proudly Distributed By:
Gina McKinley
ABR, CDPE, CIAS, CRS, SFR®
Designated Broker
RE/MAX Masters
2390 W. Ray Rd #3
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-355-8645
www.LocateArizonaHomes.com
