Just Outside the Phoenix Valley, Arizona Few people realize that from anywhere in the Metropolitan Phoenix area and in any direction, you are less than an hour away from gorgeous back-country wilderness and outdoor recreation. And in fact, the city of Phoenix itself offers one of the best inner-city hiking experiences in the country! The… Read More
Photo: 9/11 Healing Field, Tempe, AZ We’re 20 years in now, yet sometimes it feels like yesterday. Anyone who was older than a toddler at the time will remember that day and the days that followed, where we were when we heard about the planes in NY, DC and Pennsylvania, and the emotions that stunned… Read More
Few remain, but Victorian homes were once a somewhat familiar sight in Arizona, in and around the central Phoenix district in particular. In the mid 1800’s and early 1900’s migration from the east was starting to become more common. Well-to-do settlers and successful prospectors built what was recognized back east as an accepted sign of… Read More
More than one hundred years ago the Grand Canyon was officially protected by Teddy Roosevelt when he declared it a National Monument, and in my opinion it’s among the most amazing. After visiting in 1903, Teddy Roosevelt stated “Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now. You cannot improve on it. But what… Read More
So what does the term Homestead Exemption mean and how does it apply to you? A homestead generally refers to one’s owned, primary residence, and is a protection of the value or a predetermined portion of the equity in your principal dwelling place from some creditors and/or forced sale of your 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
Will Environmental Hazards Have an Impact on Your Home Value? The factors most people consider when determining their home’s value include size, condition and location, but have you considered the impact of possible environmental hazards? In areas where they are most pronounced—environmental hazards such as poor air quality can and do have an effect on… Read More
You might think I have a mean streak… and maybe I do. But that used to be me with a shovel on top of a roof. I didn’t really think it was funny then, and I don’t think it’s funny now, and I know that as crazy as it is, there are folks who love… Read More
