Phoenix Metro Real Estate Blog

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

How to Present a Strong Purchase Offer in the Phoenix Metro Market

Ways to Strengthen Your Purchase Offer in the Phoenix Metro Area After more than 30 years helping buyers across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Queen Creek, one thing I always tell my clients is that a strong offer isn't just about the highest price. It's about presenting an offer that give