Everyone has a child, sibling, parent, cousin, friend, or acquaintance who "just got their real estate license". As stated in an earlier post, it's tempting to want to help that new agent out by throwing them some business. Perhaps they can put you on an MLS portal and when you see an interesting property, you can have them take out their shiny new e-key and open the door to your potential new home. But what if you want to make an offer on that home? is your newbie agent capable of being a … [Read more...]

It seems like everyone is looking for a similar property: single story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with no pool and a not too big, not too small backyard. Baby Boomers looking to downsize, millennials planning to start a family, investors hoping to add to rental inventory, this is the property that seems to work for most buyers in the market today. And these days, it seems like seeking a needle in a haystack. With inventory low to start with, and a suburban landscape peppered with the once coveted two … [Read more...]

Many of my current buyer clients are interested in "flipped" properties. Why spend all kinds of time, money and aggravation putting in the coveted white cabinets, quartz counters and wood look tile when someone else can do it more inexpensively and you can purchase a move in ready dream home? Check out this Mesa listing:  1347 W Onza Avenue an "in demand" flip property. What else makes 1347 W Onza Avenue an "in demand" flip property? Well let's start with the location. Right on the … [Read more...]

Like watching HGTV to see the dramatic reveal in home renovations? This Chandler home for sale in the 85226 zip code is most definitely an "after" property. Beautifully appointed with no detail left unattended to, this  nearly 2000 square foot Chandler home in the desirable Dawn Subdivision has every update imaginable. Gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms all with refinished cabinetry and granite counters; stone showers, engineered hardwood floors and tile upstairs and down - no carpet anywhere to be … [Read more...]

As a Real Estate agent helping people new to the valley, and as a member of the City of Chandler Human Relations Commission I'm proud of our community for all they do to celebrate diversity. 2018 is poised to be a wonderful example of how we honor a variety of cultures with a number of east valley cultural offerings. Beginning in January, there's a whole lot going on that you will want to know about and participate in. On January 11th, the East Valley JCC will have an exhibit at the … [Read more...]

Who would have thought that Chandler, Arizona would become known as the Caanes of the southwest, but here we are. The second annual Chandler International Film Festival is scheduled for January 12th through January 15th, 2018 in downtown Chandler and it's going to be a fascinating four days! I'm excited to be on the volunteer committee through the Chandler Human Relations Commission and can't wait to see some amazing films. Chandler's very own Mitesh Patel is a director, producer and film … [Read more...]

There are lots of reasons to enjoy a career in real estate. I've heard many people entering the profession with expectations of time freedom, easy money, and access to lots of HGTV worthy properties. What they quickly find out is that their time will be dictated by two things: the needs of their clients and how passionate they are about building a thriving real estate practice; the money isn't exactly "easy" and is directly tied to their knowledge, skills, and the level of service they provide … [Read more...]

Great news for the east valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area! 3 of our cities made the Smart Assets list of The Best Cities To Buy A Home Big Enough to Raise a Family. This award is based upon price per square foot, rates of appreciation, and percentage of family income required to purchase and own a median priced home. Check out Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale for large affordable homes. And that's not only good news for east valley buyers, but sellers as well. Most sellers in the … [Read more...]