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Gilbert New Construction – Why Resale Homes Might Beat New Right Now

With diminished inventory of resale homes on the market during the first half of 2026, New Construction had been a slightly more attractive option for home buyers. Builders seized the opportunity to offer lots of attractive perks. I’m always saying that the market fluctuates daily and so we’ve seen that shift happen rather quickly with… Read More

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Want Smart Tech in Your New Home? What’s Worth Asking About.

Considering a New Build in the East Valley? You’ve probably noticed smart features popping up as standard rather than upgrades — video doorbells, smart thermostats, and keyless entry are common across all price points now, and 2026 has brought a real shift in how well these systems play together. The Matter protocol — a shared… Read More

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New Homes in Chandler: Is the Builder Discount Window Closing?

If you’ve been holding out for a killer rate buydown on a new build in Chandler, here’s your heads up — the window may  be narrowing. Builders across Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale have been quietly pulling back on the aggressive incentives that defined early 2026, with the eye-catching 3.99% rate buydowns from earlier this year… Read More

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Building or Adding on- Do You Need a Zoning Variance?

Arizona’s centrally located Maricopa County occiupies the entire valley surrounding the state capital of Phoenix, and is the 4th largest county by population in the U.S.. To aleviate some of this massive county’s scarcity of affordable housing, the Board of Supervisors recently approved a zoning ordinance modernizing and loosening regulations for the construction of ADUs… Read More

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What NOT to Do if You Just Bought a Home

What NOT to Do if You Just Bought a Home There are certain traps you can fall into as a new homeowner, that can put your financial well-being at risk. Avoid doing the following too soon: Don’t Forget About Your Home Inspection. New home buyers tend to think the home inspection is only about negotiating… Read More

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Can’t Find Your Dream Home? New Construction: Who, How and Why.

Is New Construction right for you?  Who, How and Why. Who should consider New Construction? Anyone who is frustrated with the current availability of resale homes. A new construction home is the ideal choice for buyers who are tuned in to the limitations of our current real estate market. Rather than settling for a home… Read More

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What is a Successful Open House?

A few years past, the Open House was an extinct animal. Our Real Estae market was selling itself without much help from bells and whistles. Key marketing strategies and a bit of targeted advertising were largely successful tactics. Enter this new, erratic economy. Any media outlet can tell you that our Real Estate market is… Read More

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How Not to Price Your Home

You know what’s going on in the real estate market, I know you know. It’s everywhere – the real estate grapevine is mind-boggling – you can’t possibly avoid it. But here’s the thing, the data might be accurate today but totally incorrect tomorrow. This is by far the most unpredictable market I’ve ever experienced, and… Read More

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Great Deals on New Construction Homes

Now is definitely the time for home buyers to be looking at New Construction homes. I’ve been tracking builders in the Phoenix area, especially in the East Valley, for many years now and I can honestly say, that I’ve never seen home builders offer such deep discounts and incredible incentives on newly built homes. —… Read More

Incredible Value – Exceptional Community

Seller will pre-pay ONE YEAR of your HOA fees on this totally remodeled Phoenix condo in a premier golf community!! And a recent price reduction makes this the BEST value in the neighborhood!! This Carriage House-style unit spans the top floor with no neighbors above or below. Remodeled throughout, this tasteful home just oozes charm… Read More