It’s hard to avoid the city feel here in the Phoenix Valley, convenience is clearly our thing. But if you’re looking for something quieter, a more idyllic lifestyle, one of the best places to find convenience with a distinctly rural atmosphere is Florence, Arizona. Surrounded by farms and open spaces, the Magma Ranch community in… Read More
(See Open House Info Below) It goes without saying, that Gold Canyon, with its stunning views and unsurpassed opportunity for outdoor activities, would naturally attract vacationers and second home buyers. Hiking and Biking are minutes away. It’s a short drive to 3 golf courses. Magnificent mountains and striking desert landscape surround you and yet it’s… Read More
Only a handful of states require Real Estate agents to disclose paranormal activity in a home that they’ve listed for sale. But whether or not the home might be haunted, if it has been the site of a murder or suicide, many states have statutes that compel the home seller to include this in their… Read More
I’ve never seen anything like it… incredibly low, almost ridiculously low mortgage interest rates, in the high 2’s !! If you’ve been putting off that home purchase, now is probably the time to get off the fence. I could be mistaken, but I can’t imagine you’re going to find better (read LOWER) mortgage interest rates… Read More
There are multiple things to keep in mind when considering whether or not an Open House can work for you. General traffic patterns in the neighborhood determine signage including where, how much, and the need for enhanced visibility in some instances. During what hours is traffic the heaviest, and more importantly what type of traffic… Read More
One of our favorite news sources is Leo Notenboom’s ‘Not All News is Bad‘. Leo is a tech expert (with an enviably nerdy understanding of all things computers), and a modest humanitarian. Recently, Leo brought to the attention of all his readers through his Not All News is Bad newsletter, Rudy Quinones, a remarkable man… Read More
Following the lead of the nation as a whole, our state saw a slight increase in Real Estate inventory last month. For Arizona at least, this is noteworthy. I suppose logic would suggest that inventory has been so low for so long that a rise was inevitable, but my feeling is that a market jump… Read More
In today’s Real Estate market, Home Buyers commonly include the backyard of their dreams on their home-shopping wish list. There’s been a major revival of spending quality time outdoors and one backyard staple might even improve the quality of your sleep. More and more homeowners are making their home’s back yard an integral part of… 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
I’ve worked with a number of superb builders in the Phoenix Valley area. I’ve also worked with a few who were far less impressive, the majority of whom are no longer in business. I make a practice of becoming familiar with as many of the local builders as I can, and have had a genuinely… Read More
