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Top Kitchen Trends in the Phoenix Area for 2025
Everyone knows the kitchen is the heart of the home. In the Phoenix area, homeowners are embracing new trends that blend style, function, and desert-inspired aesthetics. Whether you’re remodeling or building a new home, these top kitchen trends for 2025 inspire a space that’s both contemporary and timeless. Warm & Earthy Color Palettes White kitchens […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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