The 2023 Real Estate market is experiencing a noticeable shift in the nature of home buyers; first-time buyers are apt to be older than in the past, whereas investment buyers tend to be younger. Reluctant to give up low interest rates of under 3 or 4 percent, move-up buyers are much more undecided than in… Read More
Second Homes
Stunning Location – Reduced Price – Great Value!
(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
Imagine Your Dream Retirement Lifestyle in This Gold Canyon Home
Sweet Home Arizona Peralta Canyon Community, Gold Canyon AZ – the location is ideal with stunning views that’ll knock your socks off! Beautiful, low-maintenance landscaping and a nicely maintained, gated community, make this 2+ bedroom 2 bath home the perfect choice for your retirement or downsize, vacation or 2nd home. There’s a sparkling community pool,… Read More
Security Systems- What do you think?
A large percentage of the homes I’ve listed or sold have some sort of security system. With or without monitoring, with or without cameras, security systems can be simple or complicated- they’re almost always a good idea. Many have lighting features, smoke, CO or water alerts. Some are integrated with other smart-home systems and need… Read More
This is Your Ideal Vacation Home in Phoenix!
Gated Neighborhood HOA Maintained Front Yard Low-Maintenance Back Yard Association Pools and Play Areas Short drive to downtown Phoenix Minutes to South Mountain Preserve Close to Golf, Hiking & Biking, Museums, Pro Sports Venues, Casinos, Restaurants, Shopping and Services Convenient to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Nearby Major Medical… Read More
New Listing in a Desert-Mountain-View Golf Community
This lovely home has been lightly lived in and meticulously maintained. Its corner lot with large open spaces to one side and directly behind, affords delightful privacy as you relax or play in your pool-sized backyard. — find additional details, video tour and photo gallery here — Johnson Ranch in San Tan Valley is the… Read More
Your HELOC Might be Deductible, IRS Explains
This year’s income tax season is nearly at a close and many of us have already moved on to determining and tracking deductions for the 2018 tax year. Mortgage and Home Equity loan interest tax guidelines will be changing but the general public’s initial knee-jerk reaction to these adjustments was largely premature. Fortunately the bottom… Read More
The Housing Buzz: Maricopa County AZ Cracks Texas’ 8-Year Ceiling
Texas has long been the bar against which all other Real Estate markets were measured. But recently the Phoenix Valley in Arizona, or to be more precise Maricopa County burst that particular bubble, and with style I might add. The influx of new residents to the Valley of the Sun has always been fairly consistent…. Read More
Video: Vacation Home Investments
Arizona is a highly desirable vacation spot and second homes are popular here. Of course the weather is the primary factor but golf, baseball spring training, State and National parks, outdoor recreation, Active Adult communities and luxury resorts all play a major roll. Check out the video below for some great thoughts on buying a… Read More