Before buying your next home, make sure you’re financially prepared beyond the down payment. Closing costs, inspections, appraisals, and even moving fees can surprise first-time buyers. On average, closing costs run 2–3% of the purchase price.I always walk my clients through a transparent cost breakdown before we start looking. You can explore affordable home options in Arizona to match your budget and financial comfort.Learn which buyer programs save you money and how to plan effectively. For a full walkthrough, see My Home Buying Process for step-by-step breakdowns.#HomeBuyingTips #FirstTimeBuyer #ArizonaRealEstate #ClosingCosts #ChrisDunhamRealtor  hidden home costs, closing costs, buyer programs, Arizona homes, home budgeting 11/12/2025

Experience luxury living in this exquisite 3,057 sqft home, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a custom office, and a versatile den or playroom, all situated on a spacious 10,136 sqft lot with breathtaking mountain views. Elegance is woven throughout, with plantation shutters, soaring 10' ceilings, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and a generously sized laundry room with built-in cabinetry.The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, offering an oversized island, gas range, double ovens, and expanded cabinetry, perfect for hosting and culinary creations. Step outside into your private backyard oasis, complete with a covered patio, sparkling pool, two water features, a relaxing spa, travertine decking, a built-in pergola with a fan, and low-maintenance artificial turf. The expansive sid... 10/26/2024

Lake Community home for sale in Peoria, AZ - Desert Harbor HomePresenting this impeccably maintained residence nestled in the gated lake enclave of Lake Point at Desert Harbor. From the outset, the warmly hued exterior and welcoming front entrance evoke a sense of belonging. Upon crossing the threshold into the living area, you'll be greeted by soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a soothing color scheme complemented by neutral-tone tile flooring, upgraded baseboards, and subtle paint choices, exuding charm and warmth. The focal point of the room is the authentic fireplace, adding both beauty and functionality. Additionally, the living space seamlessly flows into an adjoining dining/sitting area, complete with a wet bar, ideal for hosting gatherings.Step into the pristine, airy... 03/30/2024

Love Italian Food?Live in Peoria, Arizona?I recently sat down with Fabio From Fabio on Fire and Fabio on Fire Panini and Gelateria.Read about our meeting here.It's rare, in my opinion, to find people so very dedicated to their craft, and passionate about, in this case, delivering a true authentic product/service to their clientele.Fabio does just that. Stop by if you can, and say hi. You won't regret it. Blair BallinBallin Real Estate and Founder of Living North Phoenix, North Phoenix's largest and most engaged Facebook Community in Phoenix.Living North Phoenix480-233-6433livingnorthphoenix.comblairballin.com 01/22/2024

Is Basis right for you?One of the hottest and most heated topics relating to schools is around BASIS.Some parents and individuals have formed a very, very deep-rooted opinion for or against BASIS for different reasons. And to each their own.I have sought to try to put together this blog to really explain why it would or would not be a potential school of choice.I suggest you take a few minutes to read the post and comment about it, or comment below.If you are thinking of moving to Peoria, or going to BASIS in Peoria, this article is just for you!Enjoy the reading.Blair BallinHunt Real Estate ERA4802336433 12/11/2023

Terramar home for sale in Peoria - 4 bed 3 bath HomeWelcome to North Peoria living at its finest!This Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home in highly sought after Terramar - this home has been FULLY remodeled. Upon arrival you'll be awed by the brand new exterior paint and stone facade. Enjoy spending time on the large and welcoming front patio. Enter into the large and open family room - as you can see this space is very versatile and can be used for living, dining, office, or bonus space.Notice the gorgeous brand new flooring, fresh paint, new baseboards, and decorative entryway tile in this Terramar home for sale. Not only is it beautiful but the color palette is complimentary to your personal style.Continue onto the open concept great room and kitchen. Again - everything is brand new: flo... 08/14/2023

One Bedroom Condo for Sale - Discovery at the OrchardThis one bedroom, one bath Condo for Sale in Peoria is a great way to get started in the real estate game! Located just off 79th Ave and Thunderbird, this unit has 560 square feet and is a ready for you to call home. The soothing color palette on the inside set the tone and makes you feel right at home. This One bedroom condo has a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen that rivals any single family home, with updated counters and cabinets. Along with a hefty breakfast bar.  The community boasts of a community pool, and so much more. Reach out today to arrange a private showing.  06/06/2023

My vision for this year includes a lot of growth in every aspect, professionally, personally, spiritually, and within my family. One major thing for me is saying “no”. I am a people pleaser. I work with people and a lot of times, especially being a new agent, I will say yes because I want to do it all! I have found in my first 6 months that there are people that are not for me and that’s ok. I learned that any business is not good business. In those circumstances, it may not be a flat-out NO, but instead “Oh, I know the perfect realtor for you”. I can respect myself and still be able to offer help. The next big thing for me that I put on my vision board is “no holding back”. I always think about posting something to social media to get my name out there, but I delete it or end up not po... 01/11/2023

10 Bed Luxury Assisted Living Home For Sale in Peoria Arizona Caregivers and good food for Residents in beautiful assisted living home environment (Photo: Wiroj Sidhisoraddej- Freepik) Price:$1,400,000 Established:2000   Real Estate + BusinessLuxury 10 Bed Licensed  FOR SALE: Luxury Assisted Living Home in beautiful gated community in Peoria near 101 & Thunderbird Road next to Sun City & Hospitals.  Caregivers provide excellent care in home environment (Photo: JComp- Freepik) Features updated home with beautiful rooms & big back yard with sitting areas patio, walking paths & putting green.Total purchase $1,150,000 RE + $250,000 Business = $1,400,000. Real Estate may be for rent at $7,000/mo. Business purchased separately. Large home with 3,294sf, 7BR + 5 Bathrooms (3 private) + Live in... 05/12/2022

From the advice of one of our preferred Attorneys, Mr. Chris Combs of Combs, Gottlieb & MacQueen, P.C.:Builder Wants To Sell For Higher Price To Another  Question: One year ago we signed a homebuilder’s contract to build a $1.2 million Peoria home for us. This home is now built, but the homebuilder’s sales representative refuses to talk to us about a close of escrow date. This home has appreciated in value to $1.6 million, and we think that this homebuilder is trying to sell our home to another buyer for a profit of $400,000. How can we prevent the sale of our home by the homebuilder to another buyer for $1.6 million?   Answer: Most new home contracts used by homebuilders prohibit any lawsuit and require arbitration before an arbitrator, not a judge, of any disputes between the homebuil... 01/27/2022

4 Bed 4 Bath Remodeled Peoria AZ, Home Is UNDER CONTRACT! Have you seen our most recent listing that sports a new eat-in kitchen and oversized workshop? First time or otherwise, take one good look at this 4 Bed 4 Bath Remodeled Home on a 49000+ sqft lot because an excited homebuyer has just put this beautiful property UNDER CONTRACT! (And all that in in just around a week's time!)Ask Us About How The Shanna Day Team Virtual Home Buying Program Work! CallOFFICIAL LISTING AGENT, SHANNA DAYfor any questions or more information:480-415-7616   Did you know that Shanna Day is in the Top 0.0033 percent of 40,000 local realtors and 1.04% of 185,000 Keller Williams Agents worldwide?  Click here to view all of the Shanna Day Team Featured Listings FUTURE QUESTIONS If you have any topics or questi... 04/27/2020

According to the demographic study for zip code 85382 in Peoria, there are just over 40,000 living here, the area is about 10 square miles, and the median income is $67,000.  Housing Marketing Update for Peoria, 85382, for prices $300,000 - $400,000 reflects the following data. The Monthly Median Sales Price is $290,000.  As you can see prices have risen steadily since 2011 when that price was $135,000.  The peak for this zip code was September, 2005 when the median price was $315,000.    Active Listings have dropped since the peak in April of 55 listings down to 46.  This is a seasonal decline in Active Listings as most of our sales occur between March and October.  Being listed at the best price is key during the summer months to avoid longer selling times.  Increased listing activity... 07/02/2019

 February is the month for Love! And along with love, Lisa Von Domek is hosting a fabulous contest February Contest, It's February And Love Is In The Air! I have so enjoyed reading so many of the 'love' posts!  I've got many 'love' stories about my clients as I've been selling homes for many years. It always makes me smile when I think about our  clients as there is so much to love about them! I've said, many times how blessed I am so to have truly great clients that come back year after year to us and they send their friends and family to us as well. I love helping them buy and sell homes!  Recently we closed a home for a fabulous couple that was referred to me about 5 years ago from a CRS agent. He had been in the service for twenty years and had just accepted a position here in Phoen... 02/19/2019

Cibola Vista  CommunityCibola Vista is a subdivision located in Peoria AZ 85383. When purchasing a home in Cibola Vista remember, it is the single largest investment that you will make. This investment is not just in the home itself but in the community of Cibola Vista Too. Cibola Vista has an HOA, the HOA maintains land that has 34  plots  attached is tax records for one thru twenty & twenty-one thru thirty-four. Cibola Vista Proximity to amenities such as good schools, shopping, and recreational facilities all affect the value of a Home For Sale in Peoria AZ. Like the majority of people, you probably desire your home to be close to services such as golf courses, shopping, nightlife, etc. Find out what amenities the neighborhood has to offer around your ideal Home For Sale in Cibola Vi... 12/01/2018

Trilogy at Vistancia Homes For Sale Under $350,000.... Nestled in the north west valley lies the award winning adult community of Trilogy at Vistancia. Within the Vistancia master planned community lies Trilogy at Vistancia, an active adult community of Trilogy at Vistancia. This very active adult community in Arizona is treasured by it's residents for the outstanding amenities, lifestyle, and the people that make up the Trilogy community. You  want clubs.... Join the All-In Poker  Club, or if cigars are your thing there is the Trilogy cigar club, there is the Ladies Golf group, tennis club, computer club, wine club, women’s club,  garden club, softball club,  chess club, and the list goes on and on.As far as the amenities are concerned, they are hard to beat….the center of attention is... 09/04/2018

Realtor Todd Deacon, Real Estate Agent serving the Fletcher Heights community is happy to showcase this beautiful 3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Fletcher Heights, Peoria Arizona.  For your private showing, please contact Todd Deacon directly at 623-293-2660. View Our Virtual Open House Here.   8187 W Behrend Drive Peoria, AZ 85382 3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Peoria, AZ Price : $265,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 1.75 Square Foot : 1,536 County : Maricopa Year Built : 2003 MLS Number : 5814565 click for more information and pictures Property Description Excellent location in Fletcher Heights! This 3 bed 2 bath with den single family home boasts vaulted ceilings, great room, solar panels, covered patio, and 2 car garage is a must see! Super clean and ready to move in. New paint and carpet. Tons ... 09/02/2018

Listing Details12860 W Via Caballo Blanco Drive, Peoria AZ 85383Price: $557,900MLS number: 5810349Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3.5Square Footage: 3555 sq.ft. This beautiful TW Lewis home was built in 2012 in a Guard-Gated Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia. Home includes a breakfast and family room, spacious bedrooms and baths, a formal dining room, guest quarters with a private bath. Property also features a great floorplan with an expansive upgraded kitchen with island. Fully landscaped. Also available as a lease. Click here for a video tour of the home! Ready to take a look? Contact me for a private viewing or with any questions. 08/30/2018

Cibola Vista Community Homes for sale Cibola Vista is a subdivision located in Peoria AZ 85383 . When purchasing a home in Cibola Vista remember, it is the single largest investment that you will make. This investment is not just in the home itself but in the community of Cibola Vista Too. Proximity to amenities such as good schools, shopping and recreational facilities all affect the value of a Home For Sale in Peoria AZ. Like the majority of people, you probably desire your home to be close to services such as golf courses, shopping, night life, etc. Find out what amenities the neighborhood has to offer around your ideal Home For Sale in Cibola Vista. All the benefits of living in these Houses For Sale in Peoria Arizona are many, particularly if you like a warm, sunny climate. One of ... 04/29/2018

 "Click" on Photo's below to veiw Homes for sale Cibola Vista This particular Cibola Vista Homes for Sale Peoria AZ 85383 Peoria Arizona attributes 3,4,5 ,& 6 Bedrooms Homes and 3 & 4 Bathroom Homes with 2800 to 4700 SqFt and a lot size From 9099 to 18,000 Sq Ft.  Cibola Vista Homes for Sale Peoria AZ 85383 has Desert Landscaping and features a 3 car garages. Cibola Vista Homes for Sale Peoria AZ 85383  is waiting for you, Homes have landscaping & a covered patio. Cibola Vista Homes for Sale Peoria AZ 85383 is situated in Cibola Vista which happens to be inside the Peoria Unified School District. The Schools are Liberty High School and Sunset Heights Elementary School. This Cibola Vista Homes for Sale Peoria AZ 85383  Cibola Vista Brand New Home Brand New 5 Bedroom Peoria Unified School... 04/26/2018

Distressed properties - those that are "under water" where more is owed on the property than will be available from the proceeds of a sale of the property - are thankfully far fewer than during the crash during the latter years of the previous decade. Still - some do exist - and Short Sales are still a viable option when faced with a "must sell" scenario of an "under water" property. Currently running at less than 3% of the closed transactions every month in our MLS, homeowners in that 3%, whether in Peoria or another part of the valley, can still use our help. The first step is to contact us so we can schedule a complimentary confidential consultation to discuss how the short sale process works, and the considerations for your particular circumstances.   Careful up front planning is cr... 02/12/2018