Phoenix Desert Living Blog

Situated on an oversized lot offering 3897 square feet of luxurious living. No upgrades were spared in this 4 bedroom home.  4 bathrooms and a den complete the convenience of this floor plan with both living room, dining room and family room areas.  Kitchen is spacious and offers a large eat in a...

Recently I helped a self defense instructor make a short video to show at the start of her classes for Realtors.  The instructor, Anni with Protect Yourself, does not believe in making all defense moves available to just anyone.  She instructs women only, saying that she could never forgive herse...

  TURTLE RUN TOWNHOUSE 722 E MORNINGSIDE DR Turtle Run is a desirable townhouse community in the Moon Valley area. Nestled in an area that separates Northeast Phoenix from Northwest Phoenix. Turtle Run is close to shopping and all freeway access.  7th street runs directly to downtown Phoenix and ...

Arizona Passes Loan Originator Licensing  The Governor signed into law a bill that requires loan originators of Arizona home loans to be licenced .  This new law will require loan originators to apply for a one year licence beginning Jan 1, 2010 and take required continuing education units before...

As the summer goes on here's another COOL way to spend your time while living in Arizona.  A wonderful family event at the Phoenix Zoo. 60 Tons of manmade snow will be brought in for the Winter In July Event at the Phoenix Zoo.  Visitors can watch the animals play in the snow and play in it them...

If you are looking to escape the summer heat even for just an afternoon consider a visit to the Arizona Science Center.  "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exbition" premieres here in Phoenix this summer. Visitors will view artifacts from C. S. Lewis' personal study and visit environments such as the...

  I wasn’t born a Realtor; it was a long slow progression of various jobs to reach this career.   Last weekend while stopping for gas a boy of about 11 approached me to sell candy. Now I know I could have thought he was too young to be out there working but then I thought back to my own youth.  I...

  This month I celebrate 10 years of belonging to Business Network International.  As the name describes this group is composed of business owners dedicated to marketing and increasing the business of others. As a realtor working in the Greater Phoenix Real Estate market, I am often asked if I ha...

Think outside of the box! The computer box. I love working with web savvy clients, they collect information that reduces their doubts and helps them make good decisions.  They come to me with specific goals and ready to ask those all important questions.  In short they are educated, feel secure ,...

  The article, Fannie Mae payment rules eased from the Arizona Republic dated May 17th, reports that lending Fannie Mae is doing away with higher minimum down-payment requirements for borrowers in parts of the U.S. where home prices are dropping. When Fannie Mae tagged metro Phoenix a declining h...