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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Live in the East Valley

Why Winter Is the Best Time to Live in the East ValleyWhen the rest of the country is pulling out the snow shovels, we're pulling out the hiking boots. November in the East Valley is one of my favorite times of year, and it's no wonder so many people start thinking about making a move.I've lived ...

Events Around Town Nov. 2nd - Nov. 8th

This Week in the East Valley: Nov 2 to 8! 🎨 Perfect weather and a full art calendar. Thursday, Nov 5 is Scottsdale ArtWalk in Old Town, with an artist reception for Quim Bové's Levitations at Bonner David Galleries from 6 to 9 p.m. On Friday, Nov 6, Canal Convergence opens at the Scottsdale Wate...

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Explore Arizona: Did You Know? Halloween EditionDid you know? 👻 Jerome, Arizona is a former copper mining town perched on Cleopatra Hill. Today it's known for its art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and spooky history. If you love a ghost town day trip, it's a good one for later this fall. Headin...

Moving to the East Valley for the Winter? What Snowbirds and Relocating Buyers Should Know.

Moving to the East Valley for the Winter? What Snowbirds and Relocating Buyers Should KnowEvery October, the East Valley starts to fill up. Snowbirds are heading back, and a lot of folks who visited last winter are asking the big question: should we just buy something here? Here's what I tell buy...

Tip Tuesday: Snowbirds & Relocating Buyers

Tip Tuesday: Snowbirds & Relocating BuyersSnowbird season is here! If you're thinking about a winter home or a full move to the East Valley, start with this: decide what the home is really for, plan for lock and leave (HOA, pool, AC, yard), and visit in the summer heat at least once. New construc...

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Explore Arizona: Balloons, Pumpkins & Fall FunBig fall weekend in the Valley! 🎈🎃🎈 Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale (Oct 23 to 25) 🎃 Halloween on the Green in Gilbert (5 to 8 p.m.) 🏊 Pumpkin Splash at Stapley Aquatic Complex in Gilbert, pick a pumpkin r...

Buying a Home With Rental Potential: What East Valley Buyers Should Know

Buying a Home With Rental Potential: What East Valley Buyers Should KnowI've been helping people buy and sell in the East Valley for more than 30 years. One question comes up more than ever: "If I buy this house, could I rent it out later?" The reasons vary. Some buyers know a job or family move ...

Downsizing Shouldn’t Start With Deciding What You’ll Give Up

Downsizing Shouldn’t Start With Deciding What You’ll Give UpMost people approach downsizing backwards. They start with the list of things they’ll lose: the big yard, the guest room, the garage full of “someday” projects. No wonder it feels like a sacrifice. Here’s the approach I share with my cli...

Monday Motivation

Monday MotivationYou don't need to have it all figured out. You just need the next step. Whether that's decluttering a closet, talking to a lender, or picking a date to list, start there. Happy Monday! East Valley Real Estate - Local Knowledge - Straight Talk#MondayMotivation

Explore Arizona: 6 Hikes in the East Valley Foothills

Explore Arizona: 6 Hikes in the East Valley FoothillsCooler mornings are here, which means hiking season is on! 🥾 Six trails to try:Pima Canyon Trail, South Mountain Park and Preserve (Ahwatukee)Wind Cave Trail, Usery Mountain Regional ParkPass Mountain Trail, Usery Mountain Regional ParkSiphon ...

Fun Day Friday: Ask Me Anything

Fun Day Friday: Ask Me AnythingHappy Friday! Ask me anything about East Valley living, real estate, or my favorite local spots and I'll answer in the comments. Not a real estate question? That works too. I'm sharing my favorite [coffee shop or taco spot] in the next post. 🌮

Throwback Thursday: Marketing New Communities

Throwback Thursday: Marketing New CommunitiesI spent a decade marketing new home communities for major homebuilders in the East Valley. It's fun to drive through those neighborhoods now and see how they've grown. Which East Valley neighborhood do you remember when it was brand new?

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: The Difference That Can Make or Break Your Closing

Oct. 14th - Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: The Difference That Can Make or Break Your ClosingBuyers hear these two terms used like they mean the same thing. They don't, and the difference matters more than most people realize, whether you're buying or selling. What's the actual difference? A...

Monday Motivation - Good Morning East Valley!

Good morning, East Valley! 🍂 The mornings are finally cooler and the patios are filling back up. If a move, a sale, or a fresh start has been on your mind, fall is a great time to take the first step. I'm here whenever you're ready. Happy Monday! East Valley Real Estate - Local Knowledge - Strai...

Seller Concessions - The Closing Cost Fix

Seller Concessions: The Closing Cost Fix More Buyers Are Asking ForMost buyers brace for the down payment. What catches them off guard is the 2 to 5 percent in additional cash they need just to close. Closing costs sneak up on people, and they can be the difference between a deal that works and o...

Halloween Events Around the Area & Fall Fun

October is stacked with fall fun in Arizona → from pumpkin patches to wine country. Save this list if you need inspiration for your weekends! What’s first on your fall bucket list? 🍁Pumpkin PatchesSchnepfs Farms Pumpkin PatchVertuccio Farms for family-friendly vibesMother Natures FarmLocal Event...

Why You're Signing an Agreement Before You Ever See a House

Why You're Signing an Agreement Before You Ever See a House If you've started house hunting recently, you've probably been handed a form before your agent even unlocks the front door. It's called a buyer broker representation and compensation agreement, or BRBC, and yes, it's new, and yes, it can...

The Hidden Risk in Builder Rate Buydowns

The Hidden Risk in Builder Rate BuydownsSomething I'm seeing more of right now, and it concerns me. Builders are offering mortgage rate buydowns to make new construction pricing look more attractive. A 7% rate becomes 5.5%, sometimes lower, for the first year or two. The problem is what happens a...

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