Where’s Yugo Wednesday In case you do not know me very well, I love dogs!  I cannot remember a time when I didn’t have a dog. Right now, we have two dogs – Yugo, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, and Ginger, some type of terrier mix.  Both of our dogs are foster failures. Yugo Ginger … Read more

To HOA or Not To HOA

What is an HOA? An HOA is an abbreviation for homeowner’s association.  HOAs are governing organizations over neighborhoods and communities.  These can include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and other groups of homes in planned communities. Since the 1970s, American neighborhoods have been increasingly governed by these associations.  There are very few newly constructed neighborhoods without … Read more

Do you have common loan questions? I recently sat down with Stacey Gross of Caliber Home Loans and asked her some common loan questions that buyers may have. Click on the image to watch the interview. What is advice do you have for first time homebuyers? Well some of the best things that a first-time … Read more

At the time of writing this post, Arizona real estate remains open during the coronavirus pandemic. The World and the United States are facing something like we have never seen before. I am happy to report that while a lot of businesses are being closed, Gov. Ducey announced in his list of essential businesses that … Read more

There is one Costco in Scottsdale.  It is located at 15255 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 near Frank Lloyd Wright and the AZ-101 off of North Hayden Road.  At times, you would think that all of Scottsdale is shopping, especially on the first day of their coupon books and around holiday. If you didn’t … Read more

When home buyers drive your neighborhood, or when Realtors are previewing for their clients, what do they see? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your home has the The Wow Factor: Seven Quick Curb Appeal Tips that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your property … Read more

Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to … Read more

You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make … Read more