Phoenix Metro Real Estate Blog

Saltwater Pool vs. Traditional Chlorine Pool - Which One Should You Choose?

  Saltwater Pool vs. Traditional Chlorine Pool: What's Right for Your Phoenix Metro Backyard With pool season basically running 8 to 9 months out of the year here in the Valley, I get this question a lot from both buyers and folks already living in their homes: saltwater or traditional chlorine? Aft

How to Create a Hummingbird-Friendly Backyard in the Phoenix Metro Area

  Creating a Hummingbird-Friendly Backyard in the Phoenix Metro Area One of my favorite things about living in the Phoenix metor area  is how much wildlife shows up right in our own backyards, and hummingbirds are some of the most fun to watch. If you've ever sat on your patio in the evening and cau

What is PMI?

  What Is PMI, and Why It's Worth Paying to Get Into a Home If you're putting less than 20% down on a home, chances are you're going to run into PMI. I get asked about this all the time, especially from first-time buyers who hear the term and immediately think it's something to avoid. So let's talk

The Monsoon Can Bring More that Rain - Beware this Unwelcome Visitor!!

  Watch Out for This Toxic Toad This Monsoon Season Now that monsoon season has rolled into the Phoenix metro area, there's something I remind every dog owner I know about this time of year: the Sonoran Desert toad. Most of the year, you'd never know this thing existed. It spends the hot, dry months