Firefighter Statue, Occidental Park, Seattle, Author: Jan Kronsell - Bill Salvatore, Realty Executives East Valley - 602-999-0952

International Firefighters Day

Sunday May 4th, 2025 is International Firefighters Day. The day of honor was originally proposed by female Australian firefighter, JJ Edmondson in 1999, following the deaths of five firefighters batteling an Australian bushfire in November of 1998. With the escalation and unpredictablity of wildfires, the challenges faced by our firefighters are increasing every year. Please… Read More

Spacious Home for Rent in Florence AZ

Spacious single-family home for rent in a great community. Magma Ranch in Florence Arizona, offers tons of amenities; Sport Courts, Pool and Splash Pad, Playgrounds and Tot Lots, and a K-8 neighborhood school. The 4 Bedroom home has a big, open greatroom with beautiful kitchen cabinets and granite countertops, dining nook and sliding doors to… Read More

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Home Buying 101- Looking for Something Special? 10 Trends in New Construction Homes

If you’re in the market for a home you doubtless have an extensive shopping list. Even if you break that down into categories like ‘must-haves’, ‘recommended features’, and ‘purely a wish list’ it’s unlikely that any of the existing homes you have viewed can tick all right the boxes. So what are your options? Enter…… Read More

Beautiful Upgraded Home in a Gated Phoenix Community

Thoughtfully designed to make the most of every inch, this beautiful home in a gated, Phoenix neighborhood, feels far more spacious than its 1,350 square feet. The greatroom is open and light-filled with a beautifully appointed kitchen, high ceiling and wall of sliding doors that extend your living space to care-free outdoor entertaining areas; covered… Read More

5 Stylish Tips for Reimagining the White Kitchen

The all-white kitchen may be on its way out but a white kitchen with character is still very much in vogue. The sleek and calming visual of monochromatic in in any hue has been a key design element in contemporary kitchens. You can easily keep that clean, polished look while remaining trendy, by breaking up the… Read More

Can’t Get Your Offer Accepted? Consider This…

Without question, the Real Estate market is tough for home buyers. Multiple offers, competition with cash buyers, escalating home prices, inadequate inventory and insanely limited showing times are all plaguing buyers in today’s Real Estate environment. It’s difficult to remain positive in the face of these unprecedented market conditions. Those who succeed are faced with… Read More

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Yes, Flipping Homes is Still a Thing But Is it Worth it?

In spite of rapidly increasing home prices… or maybe even because of… house flipping remains an attractive enterprise. Investors are continually on the hunt for that valuable opportunity. But flipping a house, or multiple houses, is never all fun and games. There is hard work and considerable financial outlay involved. You don’t always know what’s… Read More

Stone, community monument with black metal lettering and flowering bushes in front - 17850 N 68th Street, Phoenix AZ 85054 - Monterey Ridge Condominiums, Phoenix - Scottsdale - Bill Salvatore, Your Valley Property Team - Arizona Elite Proprties 602-999-0952

Everything Scottsdale Right Around the Corner

A Rare 1-Bedroom, Townhouse-Style Unit For Sale at Monterey Ridge Though construction is underway on phase II of Monterey Ridge Condominiums, they won’t be building anymore 1-Bedroom units. Lock and leave convenience makes this the ideal choice for your winter getaway, investment, golfers, shoppers, foodies and students. Walk or bike to theaters, restaurants, retail and… Read More

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A Pool with a View in Mesa Arizona

Abutting Falcon Hill Park and fronted by lush indigenous landscape, this Mesa, AZ home has lots of room for family, guests and entertaining, loads of storage space, and enjoys the privacy of parkland behind. The Pebble Tec pool and cool decking are newly resurfaced, two A/C units recently replaced, and the 3-car garage has been… Read More

Fire in fireplace surrounded by concrete with a wood mantle - Concrete Fireplace, Design with Concrete, Concrete in the home, photo via RIS Media - Bill Salvatore, Your Valley Property Team - Arizona Elite Properties 602-999-0952

Always Wanted a Fireplace? Consider the Pros and Cons

Has a fireplace always been on your home buying wish list? The article below relates to any fireplace anywhere, but I’ve included a few specific tips for homeowners in our region as well. If you’re shopping for a home in Arizona your REALTOR® should make you aware of air quality restrictions and exemptions before you… Read More