Stephen Burchard

Financial Fitness is like having rock-solid abs, but instead of being all about having an awesome body, it’s about having an awesome wallet AND mental peace of mind. It’s easy to get into debt these days with student loans, credit cards, and that adorable little Ferrari you just couldn’t pass up, but if you want to […]

Are you ready to have a social life again in the real world? If you’re like most people, the answer is Yes!…and No!… Face it, we’re out of practice. We have to learn social behavior all over again. We’re all rusty, so it’s time to dust off our social skills. Here are some fantastic tips

There’s always a Chicken Little out there, ready to run around yelling “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” but let me put your fears to rest: We don’t anticipate a burst bubble in the real estate market. For those of you who still wake up in a cold sweat at the memory of the

It’s finally happening! After months of zooming our way to work with computers and pajama pants, we’re putting our big-boy pants on – or any pants on – and going back to the office! We get to see our co-workers in the flesh again! It’s gonna be great! Except for one thing… We’ll be leaving

If I’ve helped you move into your dream home in the desert, chances are you heard about me from a friend. That’s because my business isn’t business-oriented – it’s people-centered. The clients I work with aren’t just transactions to me. They’re Mark and Peter who are coming to the desert after years of Seattle drizzle.

With enough water and care you can get practically anything to grow in the desert, but should you? Since most of our desert residents are transplants from lusher zones, the urge to have a traditional yard of lawn, flowerbeds, and trees is strong because it’s what folks are used to. I have to admit that it’s