Thinking of Retiring in Arizona? 8 Hot Tips to Find the Perfect Place! Author: Bill Salvatore Arizona is a wildly popular choice for retirees. Indeed our 300+ days of sunshine, mild winters, endless amenities and master planned Active Adult communities provide the ideal environment for taking full advantage ones retirement. Purchasing a home specifically for… Read More
Last week I read an article on AZ Big Media that put Gilbert, Arizona in the top 10 cities to buy an affordable home. As a Realtor and a long time Gilbert resident, this was news to me, until I read the criteria. I was also surprised to learn that our next door neighbor Chandler… Read More
“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ― Eric Severeid Eric Severeid was right, I think we all need Christmas. It’s a glaring understatement I know, but this year has been weird. Clearly it’s not necessary… Read More
Gilbert, Arizona is not on this list. I’m not even sure it should be… it’s not a city, it’s fairly anonymous in comparison to the winning locations, it’s not particularly a tourist destination (though it would appear they’re working on that) but Ooooohhhhh do we have coffee! No need to venture outside town limits to… Read More
At this moment, the Real Estate market is experiencing a reluctance on the part of both home sellers and buyers. The ‘unavoidable’ activity is still taking place, folks for whom moving is a necessity. But where the sale or purchase of a home is nonessential, motion in the Real Estate market has come to a… Read More
We are extreme fans of Brooklyn V’s Pizza in Gilbert, Arizona, but in a much more meaningful sense than the fact that they create our favorite ‘Back East style’ Pizza or the most scrumptious Chicken Marsala ever. What makes Brooklyn V’s so extraordinary, is that they truly care about their community. Each year around the… Read More
Will the 4th Feature Festivals and Fireworks? or Will You Make Your Own Excitement? For many, the 4th of July means pool time, watermelon, cookouts and fireworks. If your heart is set on fireworks you’d be smart to forego the home version and pop over to one of the community sponsored displays (East Valley celebrations… Read More
Western Skies Golf Property. Chic, comfortable and updated to perfection, this single-level Gilbert home is ideal for full-time residence or vacation getaway. Split, 2,740/square foot floorplan with 4 bedrooms plus a private office, three full baths and two spacious greatrooms. Gorgeous neutral tile flooring in high-traffic areas. Island kitchen has oak cabinets and granite countertops…. Read More
At number 24, Gilbert appears higher on this list than any other Phoenix Valley city. Completely understandable. Gilbert has built their stellar reputation on superior city management and lots of community involvement. Schools are good. Parks, biking and walking trails are plentiful. Entertainment opportunities are unmatched. Housing prices are slightly higher than most Phoenix Valley… Read More
It’s National Pizza Day!! It’s Thank You Thursday!! What better time for us to show our appreciation for our favorite local Pizza restaurant? Brooklyn V’s, an awesome Gilbert, Arizona pizza shop is well-known among its regulars as a business that gives back. Besides making the best pizza in the East Valley, Brooklyn V’s owner Vito,… Read More
