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The Before, Could be More Important than the Open House Itself

There are multiple things to keep in mind when considering whether or not an Open House can work for you. General traffic patterns in the neighborhood determine signage including where, how much, and the need for enhanced visibility in some instances. During what hours is traffic the heaviest, and more importantly what type of traffic… Read More

House Shopping for Your Dog? Why Not Get a Luxury Home?

For most, our pets are our family. We indulge them with pricey foods, blingy collars and cushy beds. In addition to seeking out pet-friendly communities, most pet owners shopping for a home will even concede a few of their own preferences to accommodate fido. During all my years in Real Estate, I’ve seen a few… Read More

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Video: Pet-Friendly is the Word for These Top 10 Cities

Video: Pet-Friendly is the Word for These Top 10 Cities When we first moved to Arizona I was dumbfounded by the number of retail stores catering to pets and pet owners. Vets and boarding facilities are also wildly popular in the Greater Phoenix Valley area. Scottsdale comes in 5th on WalletHub.com’s list of the top… Read More

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The Where, When, Whys and Hows of Housing… Pets Speak Out!

The Where, When, Whys and Hows of Housing… Pets Speak Out! Pets do indeed weigh in on Home Buyer’s and Home Seller’s housing decisions. As beloved members of the family, I’ve seen a multitude of dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and the infrequent tortoise leverage their final say-so on their human’s housing decisions. Often in the… 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