Steffy's Notes

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...

Magical place to be playful, if you feel so - step in the middle circle and discover how your voice sounds.Or this could be a peaceful and quiet place  -  to sit down, relax and reflect on the day's events.The colorful nature backdrop changes by the minute.Those of you who follow my blog, probabl...

This lovely condo in Mistwood Condominiums, Tempe AZ 85282 is now sold.2-master bedrooms, 1,092 sq.ft. Tempe AZ 85282Sold Price $190,000The Sellers received multiple offers within a day on the market. The fact that the first day on the market was a Monday, did not stop the showing activity. Just ...

Construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is nearing completion. It will provide an easier connection between  the West side of the Phoenix Valley (Interstate 10 near 59th Avenue in Phoenix) with South Phoenix, Laveen, Ahwatukee, Chandler and other cities in the East Valley.At the lunc...

How Do You Pick The Best Loan Term? Home mortgage loans are one of the most common sources of financing. Lots of home buyers will put some serious thought into what loan term they should go with. How do your pick the loan term that is best for your financial circumstances? Hopefully, by the time...

I wasn't planning on buying any art for our walls - I was just going to look at the exhibition, and also enjoy the tranquility and views of  the Valley from Taliesin West in Scottsdale AZ - Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and desert laboratory. Well, it didn't happen exactly so.Myself and almost...

  Thinking back on my first home purchase. I was not a Realtor. My close friend was going through a divorce. She was going to sell her cute row house close to both our parents. I was just 1973 I was  married with a gorgeous two year old daughter Johanna. The house was $21,000 both our parents he...