So what suburbs provide that coveted Metro vibe without actually living in the big city? Zillow and Yelp‘s ‘Cityness Index’ keeps a running list and their report placed Tempe, Arizona 10th. Not at all a bad showing, but being familiar with several of the other suburbs on this list I am confident that it should… Read More
Photo: 9/11 Healing Field, Tempe, AZ We’re 20 years in now, yet sometimes it feels like yesterday. Anyone who was older than a toddler at the time will remember that day and the days that followed, where we were when we heard about the planes in NY, DC and Pennsylvania, and the emotions that stunned… Read More
A remarkable value in today’s market! NOW $614,900! A winding drive at the end of a cul-de-sac, and the large back yard abutting a desert mountain preserve ensure a rare sense of privacy in North Phoenix’s Eagle Ridge community. — view details, video and photo gallery — This meticulously maintained two-story home has a convenient… Read More
Working from home? While you’re probably enjoying the convenience and perks of a remote work situation, you may also be seriously reevaluating your home-office design. As a matter of fact, a home office has become one of the top requests on Home Buyers wish lists. A few tips for designing your home work environment: Lighting… Read More
The two most important elements of a home inspection, and the ones most often called out by home inspectors, are the roof and the HVAC system. These are also probably the two most expensive items to fix. I’m always reassured when either or both of these are new, but more often they are not. Home… Read More
Prestigious Location and a Brand New Price! Brand new… never lived in, oversized lot and valuable upgrades! Rarely can you purchase a new construction home without the 8-10 month wait, but this Arizona beauty with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a huge 3-car garage, set in a premier Trilogy golf community, is ready for you… Read More
Covid 19’s wide-ranging impact sadly involved much more than our health. Just over 10 Million homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage, were forced to enlist forbearance (a temporary interruption in monthly payments) to tide them over until the employment market and their financial position improved. Forbearance however does not mean forgiveness. Those deferred payments are… Read More
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
It’s Memorial Day 2021… so what are you thinking about today? Maybe you’re excited to be hosting your first backyard cookout in a over a year. Maybe you’re relaxing on the beach, visiting a National Park, flying out to be with family or spending a quiet day by the backyard pool. Whatever our journey’s-end this… Read More
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
