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Home Service Resources Large Peel and Stick Paint Color Samples Sent to Your Home If you’re thinking about making some updates to your home, you probably know that I can be a resource for local home service providers. If your project involves a new paint color inside or on the exterior of your home, though, I’ve got another great resource that can make selecting just the the right color […]
Life in the Valley Propositions Supporting Growth Across Metropolitan Phoenix As a real estate agent, I do not talk about politics with my clients. I appreciate differing opinions and everyone’s right to vote as they see fit. That said, I do believe in sharing information about propositions supporting growth across metropolitan Phoenix. I appreciate you reading my thoughts below on three key propositions and learning […]
Housing Market Updates Industrywide Real Estate Changes The National Association of Realtors settled a nationwide class action lawsuit with residential sellers. As a result, industrywide real estate changes are being implemented this month. The deadline for implementation is Aug. 17, 2024 but the new rules actually went into effect Aug. 1 in Arizona. The impact to buyers and sellers is summarized below. […]
Life in the Valley Frozen Cocktails Across the Valley As the valley heats up, how do you stay cool? I love a dip in the pool and a nice frozen cocktail while out for dinner. Here are a few of my favorites found at restaurants across the valley.   Peach Bellini’s at Oregano’s  Officially called the original Gibbilini Bellini, Oregano’s (locations across the valley) […]
Housing Market Updates Metro Phoenix Housing Market Update The metro Phoenix housing market update is interesting this month because we see a further movement away from seasonality. As a whole, the residential housing market is balanced but there are differences across the valley. In fact, the majority of the market is in a soft seller’s market. Seller’s markets – Chandler, Sun Lakes, Fountain […]
Housing Market Updates Phoenix Housing Market Update The Phoenix housing market update is again a mixed bag. Residential housing sales leveled off early this Spring. We typically see contracts increase from January through April, even into May, but that didn’t happen this year. The market leveled off in February and has  remained flat since then. That said, pricing continues to rise. Our […]
Life in the Valley Local Companies with Delicious Products I enjoy supporting local businesses, especially local companies with delicious products! Whether for your own enjoyment or to use as gifts, I hope you find something new to try.   ARIZONA FARMS CHEESE Made in Tempe, you can buy Arizona Farms Cheese products at local Costco stores, along with several farmer’s markets including the Uptown […]
Housing Market Updates Phoenix Residential Housing Market Update The Phoenix residential housing market is experiencing a relatively soft Spring season. The market as a whole is just barely a seller’s market, which means there are differences across the valley. Seller’s markets – Tolleson, El Mirage, Chandler, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Glendale, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Phoenix, Sun Lakes, Tempe, Laveen, Avondale, Scottsdale, Peoria Balanced […]
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Life in the Valley Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Have you heard about the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC)? This local non-profilt organization rescues native wild animals that have lost their homes to development, or are found injured, orphaned, or abandoned. When possible, they rehabilitate and release them back to the wild…where they belong.   INSPIRING STORIES Their mission is to “save our wildlife, […]
Housing Market Updates Phoenix Residential Housing Market Update The Phoenix residential housing market slowed in the second half of last year, but things are looking up for 2024! Metropolitan Phoenix is just barely a seller’s market. That means there are differences across the valley. Seller’s markets – Tolleson, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Chandler, Gilbert, Laveen, El Mirage, Anthem, Glendale, Sun Lakes, Phoenix, Scottsdale, […]
Life in the Valley New to the Valley Hot Spots As Phoenicians, we’re lucky to live in a growing metropolitan area with many new to the valley hot spots. Here are a few of my favorites and I hope you’ll discover one or two you’d like to try.   DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK Adjacent to TPC Scottsdale, DraftKings Sportsbook is a fun place to watch sporting events […]
Housing Market Updates Nov. Housing Market Update Most of metropolitan Phoenix continues to be a seller’s market, though it has softened. On the outskirts, Buckeye, Goodyear, Queen Creek, Maricopa and Casa Grande are now buyer’s markets while Litchfield Park is balanced. Inventory Still Low, But Increasing Inventory of homes for sale continues to rise across the valley, up 22% in the last […]
Housing Market Updates Oct. Housing Market Update Headlines in the residential real estate market across metropolitan Phoenix are similar to last month. It is currently a seller’s market across the valley except for five areas on the outskirts, which have moved to balanced markets: Buckeye, Goodyear, Maricopa, Queen Creek, and Casa Grande.  Inventory Rose Slightly Inventory of homes for sale rose slightly […]
Life in the Valley Craft Beer in the Desert Arizona has more than 100 breweries and greater Phoenix is home to a number of growing breweries and craft beers. Many of them use local ingredients like desert wheat and cactus fruit. The desert can be hot and dry, leaving locals and visitors plenty thirsty. Many of the breweries have great food so they can […]
Housing Market Updates Sept. Housing Market Update Residential real estate across the metropolitan Phoenix market was seasonally low in August, as expected. Luxury activity is particularly low during the summer months. It is currently a seller’s market across the valley except for Queen Creek, Maricopa and Casa Grande, which are balanced. Inventory is Stabilizing, Still Very Low We’ve seen a continuous decline […]
Local Resources AZ Water Update Arizona is NOT Running Out of Water Water usage and availability is a hot topic in Arizona. I recently attended two water summit events  – one held by the Scottsdale Association of Realtors featuring a panel of state and local experts and another event featuring the Deputy Water Services Director from the City of Phoenix. […]

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