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Gilbert, Arizona home prices take a small jump.

The average list price for homes in Gilbert is up slightly this week, from 407,826 last week, to 413,346 for the week ending May 26, 2016. See the complete Gilbert, Arizona Real Estate Market Update Report here. * Real Estate Market Update Reports courtesy of Greystone Title Agency Thinking about buying a brand new home?… Read More

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Chandler, AZ Remains in “Seller’s Market” Territory

Demand is down this week but so is inventory, keeping Chandler in the Seller’s Market mode. You can see the complete Real Estate Market Update Report for Chandler, Arizona, week ending May 26, 2016. * Real Estate Market Update Reports courtesy of Greystone Title Agency What would be the best Phoenix area city for you?… Read More

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“These great people saved my life.” Thank You Thursday.

It takes a lot to bring tears to my eyes but a recent letter from an Army Vet did just that when he wrote in his Thank You note, “These great people saved my life”. This is a very special Thank You Thursday to Landmark Home Foundation, Joe Duffin, and Sun Tech A/C We do… Read More

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Smart Home, Happy Pet: How Today’s Tech Is Changing the Game for Pet Owners

Not everyone is a pet person, but pet owners make up more than half of my home buyer or seller clients.  Pet-friendly features in a home are in great demand. With the popularity of smart home innovations, pets are more comfortable and more easily accommodated than ever before. By Terri Engels The smart home revolution… Read More

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Stick to what you’re good at…

Unlike my tree trimming ability (it was a rough weekend and I do not want to talk about it), I have been up to something really rewarding. The video below, with the tongue-in-cheek title, Bill Speaks, contains the inside story about something that I’m very proud of. Oh, and note the Super Heroes band-aid… verification… Read More

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Video: Compelling proof that we ALL have a problem with PTSD

I’m a pretty big fan of TED talks. This one “Our Lonely Society Makes it Hard to Come Home from War” is particularly powerful. Violence and and extreme stress may be the root causes of PTSD, but we all bear the burden for perpetuating it. Take a listen.   ~Bill   Learn more about the… Read More

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Video: Fireplace Safety Tips

It’s not exactly fireplace season here in Arizona but it IS the season to think about maintenance while your fireplace isn’t getting as much use. A few of the tips in this video apply to firepits as well, and we all know how popular firepits are, here and everywhere else. —   —   — More Resources… Read More

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After a brief rise, Chandler home prices trend down this week.

My theory is that with families planning their move for the Summer while the kids are out of school, higher inventory will temporarily drive prices a little lower. I don’t believe this is a long-term trend as folks will want to get settled again before school starts in the Fall. You can view the complete… Read More

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Housing Market Inventory Up in Gilbert AZ

Inventory of homes for sale in Gilbert is up this week, perhaps indicating a slight slow-down in Real Estate sales in the Valley. On the other hand, it’s possible that with school getting out, families are now comfortable putting their homes on the market. We’ll see where the trend goes in the next couple weeks…. Read More

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Thank You Thursday honors Police Officers

My intention was to make Thank You Thursday a tribute to Police Officers anyway as this is National Police Week.   But today especially, emotions are running very high here in Arizona and Police Officers are top-of-mind for so many folks in the Phoenix Valley and throughout the state. So today’s Thank You Thursday recognizes… Read More