“Open House” is a radio show dedicated entirely to the subject of Sierra Vista and Cochise County real estate. My name is Brad Snyder and I'm a Realtor at Haymore Real Estate and I host the show. This program has been designed to bring you news and information you can use. Each week we will have guest experts including realtors, appraisers, remodelers, and many others talking about what they know best and answering your questions and concerns. My goal is to inspire, empower, and enlighten as we discuss issues that effect homeownership and yes….we will even talk about this weekends open houses.
The broadcast is designed to be a resource for anyone interested in selling, buying, or just protecting your investment in Sierra Vista and Cochise County. I hope to bring my unique experience and passion for CochiseCounty real estate to a community of listeners.
Podcast Summary
Topic: Property Damage Restoration Guest: Lorena Tiburcio, Owner of PuroClean Sierra Vista
(06/28/08) No one wants to think the worst or have to plan for the "WHAT IFs" of life. Today we have Lorena Tiburcio owner of PuroClean in the Studio and we’re going to talk about what you need to know if you have property damage to your home caused by the likes of flooding, mold or fire. Water or fire damage can strike your home or business at any time and from many sources, causing structural deterioration, odor, mold, mildew and secondary damage.
Topic: Swimming Pools and Swimming Pool Safety Guest: Tom Giuffrida, General Manager of Patio Pools in Sierra Vista
(06/21/08) Today we have Tom Giuffrda from the Sierra Vista Patio Pools in the Studio and we’re going to talk about Pools and Spas and everything you need to know about enjoying your backyard.
Topic: Custom Home Building in a Slow Market Guest: Duane Cozart, C.E.O. of Karver Homes and Joe Meza the A&D Manager
(06/14/08) What do you need to know about building a new home? For the first time in years you can get a quality home built in a reasonable time and save money! Today we have Duane Cozart, C.E.O. of Karver Homes and Joe Meza the A&D Manager for Karver Homes in the Studio and we’re going to talk about custom home building.
Topic: What you need to know about home loans in a down market. Guest: Brad Richardson of New West Lending.
(06/07/08) Today we have Brad Richardson of New West Lending in the Studio and we’re going to talk about mortgages in a down market and the USDA rual lending program.
(05/17/08) The West End of Sierra Vista is the oldest community within the City of Sierra Vista. West Sierra Vista provides unique shopping, dining, and historical qualities for the community, but also presents redevelopment challenges and it continues to age.
Topic:History of Sierra Vista and real estate Guest: Gary Haymore, Designated broker and owner of Haymore Real Estate in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
(05/10/08) Today we have Gary Haymore, owner and designated broker of Haymore Real Estate in the Studio and we’re going to talk about the history of Sierra Vista and Haymore Real estate.
Topic:Home Fire Safety Tips Guest: Paul Camino from the Sierra Vista Fire Department in Sierra Vista, AZ.
(05/03/08) According to the Home Safety Council’s State of Home Safety in America™ Report, fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths. Fire safety and survival begin with everyone in your household being prepared. Today we have Paul Camino from the Sierra Vista Fire Department in the studio to talk home fire safety.
Topic:Sierra Vista and Cochise County Economic Research information Guest: Robert Carreira, Director, Center for Economic Research, Sierra at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, AZ.
(04/19/08) Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends more than $1,600 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Today we talk about ways to save energy in Arizona's hot summer heat.
Topic:Preparing your Heating and Cooling System for Summer Guest: Jim from Arizona Comfort Systems, Sierra Vista, AZ
(04/12/08) Our Arizona summers are hot and its time to think about your heating and cooling systems. Its time to change your filters and have your systems inspected. Today we have Jim from Arizona Comfort Systems on the show to give some advice.
Topic:Understanding New Home Contruction Guest: Aviva Trustman from Sun Haven Realty, Sierra Vista, AZ
(04/05/08) The argument of whether it's best to buy a new Sierra Vista home or older one dates back decades. And it's never quite been resolved. For every qualifier, there's a disqualifier. For every "on one hand," there's an "on the other hand." So the choice between the two is always a relative call, not a dollar-and-cents one, Today we are going to be talking about the New Home option, and why buying a new home might be right for you! Topic:Home Warranty uest: Fidelity Home Warranty, Sierra Vista, AZ
(03/29/08) A Sierra Vista home warranty plan is a service agreement that provides protection against the cost of unexpected wear and tear repairs or replacement on your property's major mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, appliances, roof, and more. Today we discussed the benefits and costs of Home Warranty plans with Fidelity Home warranty.
Topic:Manufactured Housing Fact vs Myth Guest: Ideal Manufactured Homes, Sierra Vista, AZ
(03/22/08) Home costs continue to rise. Many families wonder if the American dream of owning their own home ever will come true… we have Ken from Ideal Manufactured Homes in the studio to discuss the manufactured home option in Sierra Vista.
Topic:Roofing Tips and Repairs Guest: AmeriTop Roofing, Sierra Vista, AZ
(03/15/08) Roofs are a big concern for Sierra Vista homeowners. It is one of the most important parts of your home providing you with shelter from the rain and hellping to regulate the temperature of your home. and….. monsoon season is not that far away and we all should be asking ourselves….. how is my roof? All too often we don’t think about our roof until it leaks.
Today (03/15/08) we have Andre from Ameri-Top Inc in the studio and we are going to talk about roofing.
Topic:Understanding Mortgages Guest: Ventana Mortgage, 3965 E Foothills Dr Sierra Vista, AZ
Today (01/26/08) we have Colleen Barton an Escrow Officer with Fidelity National Title Agency in the Studio and we’re going to talk about Title and Escrow. The goal today is to explore the questions that consumers or even real estate professionals have about title insurance and closing services in Sierra Vista.
Topic:Cochise County and Real Estate History Guest: Bob Watkins from Sierra Vista Realty Guest Website: http://sierravistarealtyaz.com
Today (02/02/08) we have Bob Watkins, owner and designated broker of Sierra Vista Realty in the Studio and we’re going to talk about the unique history of Sierra Vista and Sierra Vista Realty.
Professional home inspections are an important part of any real estate transaction. Professional home inspections protect the buyer, seller and real estate professional by helping to identify hidden or unknown issues in the home that could come back to haunt the new Sierra Vista homeowner. Today (02/09/08) we have Travis R. Weddle, the inspector/owner of TRW Inspections in the Studio and we’re going to talk about home inspections.
Topic: What is TDY Housing Guest: Michael Benson from TDY Housing Guest Website: www.goTDY.com
Living in a military town like Fort Huachuca, most of have heard the term “TDY” and some of us have heard about TDY Housing. Today (02/16/08) we have Michael Benson, from TDY Housing.com in the Studio and we’re going to talk about TDY housing.
Topic:Home Security and Safety Tips Guest: Officer Scott Borgstadt with the Sierra Vista Police Department
(02/23/08) You probably don’t like to think about crime, but in even in a great community like Sierra Vista, crime is a fact of life and as our community has grown, we have seen am increases in burglaries, violence and gang activity in Sierra Vista. Our police department has been working hard to keep our community safe in those efforts they have a new community resource officer. Officer Scott Borgstadt has recently become a key part of the Sierra Vista Police Departments proactive approach to crime prevention and community relations. Among his duties is to get information to homeowners about how to avoid becoming home invasion victims. I am very excited today to have Officer Scott Borgsdtadt in the studio today to discuss his new role and to discuss some home safety and security tips.
Topic: Income Taxes and Your Home Guest: Richard Copeland from Liberty Tax Service
(03/01/08) For many Sierra Vista homeowners, the effort of itemizing is well worth it at tax time. Some, however, might find that claiming the standard deduction remains their best move. How do you decide? Well today we have Richard Copeland from Liberty Tax Service in the studio to answer some of those questions.
Topic: Home Remodeling Guest: Wayne Johnston from Can-Do Construction
(03/08/08) So….. You are a proud Sierra Vista home owner and maybe you just got a nice raise at work, or maybe you just got married, maybe your about to have a child. Life is always changing and your life is no different. The question now is, do you sell and buy another home that fits your needs, or do you stay put and remodel your home. Today we have Wayne Johnston from Can Do Construction in the studio and we are going to talk about remodeling.
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Topic: Property Damage Restoration
Topic: Custom Home Building in a Slow Market
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