We recently learned of an admirable little organization right here in our hometown of Gilbert, Arizona. Not so little actually, Dogs4Vets has now become one of the largest programs of its kind in the U.S. This wonderful non-profit, ‘Dogs4Vets‘, was founded by Gerad & Debbie Claseman in 2005. As the name implies, they set out… Read More
It’s not really surprising that the most ‘likeable’ real estate photos on social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram and Flickr, are spa-like baths. For today’s home buyers, the bathroom is the new kitchen. In years past kitchens were the most scrutinized room in the house. Home buyers inevitably spent the most time during showings of… Read More
Though I’ve lived in Arizona for over 17 years, I am originally a New Englander. Growing up near Cape Cod and the South Shore of Massachusetts, I associate traditional coastal-style architecture with the ubiquitous boxy, weathered-shingle Capes and Colonials found there and all along the upper Atlantic Seaboard. Unlike tract homes common throughout our country,… Read More
Featured in this post are several stunning waterfront homes for sale in Miami, Hawaii, South Carolina and New Hampshire… yes, New Hampshire! All are extravagantly appointed, all have amazing water views. You can’t help being drawn to a water view. Often, Phoenix Valley luxury homes will feature amazing vistas across elegant swimming pools and serene… Read More
10 Noteworthy Home Design Trends for 2019 With over 8,000 homes constructed last year, national home builder and developer Taylor Morrison has a window into the design trends that are most influencing home decor. Here are ten trends from the builder’s in-house design experts and from our own sales team, based on the elements today’s… Read More
According to SmartAsset, Chandler, Arizona is one of the cities chosen most often by Single Home Buyers, and I’m not surprised. Chandler has an animated vibe and a progressive philosophy. The downtown area has grown from one sleepy laid-back main street to a whirlwind of eclectic activity in just the past few years. Chandler’s relative… Read More
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
When you think of retirement communities what are the first places that come to mind? I’d venture a guess that Florida and Arizona are right up there. Both are dotted with well-designed, retirement friendly neighborhoods and frankly the weather can’t be beat. The Phoenix Valley has dozens of these master planned communities and all are… Read More
Selena Gomez’s Fort Worth, Texas home, admittedly quite an investment, could be yours. At 10,016 square feet it is massive, chic and eclectic, tastefully elegant, and with endless luxury amenities it is undeniably livable… it’s also for sale! We occasionally enjoy featuring luxury properties from other locations throughout the country. Although some of these residences might… Read More
Arizona has flourished over the last couple of decades. It’s become the land of Golf Courses, resort quality Retirement neighborhoods, dessert Ranches and mountainside Horse Properties, a seemingly endless supply of New Construction, mind-boggling planned community developments and intimate luxury enclaves. The Phoenix Valley in particular has so much to offer the contemporary home buyer… Read More
