Judy's View of Real Estate in Scottsdale

Is it too close to Christmas to even ask about your credit cards?  You probably haven't even gotten that last bill yet with all those last minute purchases.  Well my Christmas was very merry - but as I sat and watched my girls unwrap present after present I vowed to make some changes.  For one - ...

Well, now that the holidays are just about over, is it time to get into that new house?  If so, come check out my Open House in Tempe, AZ.  This 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH home is remodeled and ready for new owners.  This house has an amazing laundry/storage/craft/mud room!  With lots of tile this house w...

I am so excited to head over to the Butterfly Pavilion!  My daughter is going to love this.  When I was trying to find something fun to do I came across this.  We will enjoy Halloween and all of our activities first, although they are having a "Boo" experience there tomorrow if you need another o...

  Saturday, October 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Between 10:00am and 2:00pm, you can bring your unwanted prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines to a collection site near you. Enter your ZIP code to find your nearest collection site. Properly disposing of medicines is ...

This 4 BEDROOM, two BATH home does not reflect it's age at all! It has a wide open floor plan, nice sized rooms and tons of storage - and that is just the bones! It has just undergone a facelift with new flooring, updated bathrooms and kitchens and new fixtures. This home is now ready for you. Th...

This 3 BED/2 BATH HOME was COMPLETE REMODEL in 2012. NOT a FLIP! The updates include new cabinetry in kitchen and baths, SLAB GRANITE counters, new appliances, new flooring through out. New paint inside and out. This is a beautiful and quiet community within walking distance of shops and restaura...

This came from Allrecipes.com and it is very easy and very adaptable to fit your tastes.  The recipe is for Lemon cookies - which are wonderful!  But I can see German Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet or whatever your favorite is!  Use your imagination and creativity and have fun.  This would be a great...

Thanks Mark - this is great information.  Property owners - follow up/stay informed of what is going on in your HOA.  It becomes very important when it is time to sell-and that may be too late!!! Number one question I get asked now is "Hey Mark can you finance this condo?" Good news is a few mont...

Today I was showing a listing.  When I finished I decided to check out the surrounding area and am I glad I did.  There is a fantastic pocket of homes South of Thomas and East of 56th Street.  The two neighborhoods I drove through were Sherwood Heights and Fairway Park.  What a unique and beautif...

My thanks to Lori Pennebaker for sharing the history of Mother's Day.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend with your Mom.  If my little angel would just let me sleep till 6:30 any time this week I would call that a successful Mother's day!!     ©iStockphoto.com/Terry Katz Courtesy of Timeanddate.co...