Steffy's Notes

It's Time To Move Your Contract Period to 45 Days   PSA for real estate agents across the country - 45 days is officially your new 30 days.  Think it's a benefit to go 30 days?  Well, with the yield curve on treasuries officially inverting today, we're officially in a refinance boom.  What does ...

Rent vs. Own - Leverage Your Live-in Investment to Build Wealth Owning a home has great financial benefits. The single best opportunity to build wealth is homeownership. Let’s breakdown 5 major financial benefits of homeownership: 1. Housing is typically the one leveraged investment available 2....

I was at a gift store yesterday, looking for decor accents for a coming soon listing in Tempe, and came across those colorful creatures. It seems the guy in the hat was keeping an eye on me, demanding attention and checking if I would look anywhere else besides at him. I was so impressed with the...

 August is here and Monsoons are hanging heavy in the desert air.The usual walk up the hill felt twice more difficult than in other months. Everything will be much fresher tomorrow after tonight's rain.  August colors of the desert have all shades of fiery yellow, pink, purple, magenta, blue, gre...

 A favorite destination for summer leisurely activities that nurture creativity and imagination through art is the Shemer Art Center in Phoenix.  The Art Center was named by the Culture Trip as one of Phoenix's 10 Best Kept Secrets. It is on the Phoenix's Point of Pride List, together with 31 oth...

Tile is a very popular flooring option in Phoenix, AZ - it keeps the rooms cool, it is easy to maintain, and does not store dust, as carpet does. After designers made tile to look like wood, now I can see it is starting to resemble carpet and area rugs. I liked these ideas.  

The flashlight tours at the Desert Botanical Garden are a favorite destination during the summer months. Every year, and every week  there are different actvities and exhibits that capture the delight and imagination of visitors - from young kids to adults. Docents and Volunteers at the garden ha...

One of my favorite places in Phoenix is the Musical Instruments Museum -  a collection of more than 6800 musical instruments, organized geographically by continent, by region and by country in five Geographic Galleries.  As you enter, a screen greets you with images of musicians and dancers and t...

We just closed escrow on this cozy townhome in 944 S Valencia Dr. #5, Mesa AZ 85202. 3-bedrooms/ 1.5-bathrooms, 1,320 sq.ft.Sold for $165,000As it often happens, there were multiple offers. Buyers had flexibility and could wait until the lease end of the current Tenant. They enjoy the convenience...

This single family home in 2156 S. Hu Esta Dr. Tempe AZ 85282 was a great find for my Buyer clients - it is in a cul-de-sac like location off Mill Avenue, close to down town Tempe, to Arizona State University, to almost everything needed.3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms - 1510 sq.ft.Sold for $280,000The pr...