Phoenix Desert Living Blog

Rare Owner Sale! No Banks, no short sale waiting, move in ready! Lovely Three Bedroom Home in Desirable Desert Ridge. Near the 101 and 51 exchange. Offering a pebble tech play pool just in time for summer. Great room open to large eat in kitchen with abundant counter space. Elegant entry and thr...

According to Business Week California leads the nation with our own Surprise Arizona coming in at number 8!! That should be welcomed news to the homeowners there who have taken quite a dip in home values.  But, this doesnt mean that the values have gone up, just that the properties are being snat...

As an Agent it is my responsibility to present the opportunity to view every home that is available to my buyers.  Lately however, I have seen a few of my buyers grow tired of bidding on short sales only to walk away from the process after months of waiting.  The process of dealing with REO and S...

Recently I was talking with a previous client who wanted to list her home for sale and take advantage of the market prices now to downsize and buy a home.  We began by looking at homes on the market to see if what she was looking for was on the market and available on the budget she wanted to spe...

9817 N Gorden Drive, Fountain Hills, Arizona Only home available in this subdivision with these views! Clear Aire subdivision offers an architectural plan modeled after Costa Del Sol in Spain.  A small enclave of homes on sloping hills.  Two Master bedrooms, with private baths.  Well cared for ho...

Just around the corner from City North and The Desert Ridge Marketplace! Access to the freeway system in minutes. Located in Paradise Valley Landings, this community is a "no thru traffic" community.  The northern border is the CAP project with 6 miles of walking or jogging paths.  Reach 11 park ...

Enjoy the Holidays! Tempe Festival of the Arts  Dec 5-7The renowned festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. Top artists, music and street performers.  More than 400 booths line Mill Ave from 10 am till dusk everyday.  FREEZoolightsThe Phoenix offers it traditional holiday Zoolights event Dec-Ja...

Lovely three bedroom home in North East Phoenix.  This home offers vaulted ceilings, breakfast bar, eat in kitchen and bonus room.  Pergo floors and Tile.  Beautiful salt water pool.  Situated on a large lot. Minutes to all freeway systems, Desert Ridge or North Central shopping areas.  $219,900 ...

     Holiday Shopping Safety Tips    1. If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located inside a mall, or well-lighted location. Withdraw only the amount of cash you need. Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you. Do not throw your ATM receipt away at t...

  This weekend I showed 8 homes that were all vacant.  Nice Homes that were crying out for an owner since the previous owner could no longer care for them.  All of these houses were bank foreclosures and they all sang the same song:  The familiar beeping of an unattended smoke alarm.  Chirping a...