Leanne Smith's (highdesertre) Blog

Yesterday as I was walking into a local grocery store here in Kingman, AZ, an older woman sitting in a white van. She called out to me and said “May I ask you a question?” My response was of course though I may not have an answer. The lady then asked as she was looking at my truck “What is a grit...

My entire life I have been a dog person. My father professionally showed Boxers in the 1950’s. Later we had rescued dogs from a Dalmatian name Gus to a Mixed Shepard named Moki. Before my marriage I had a Border Collie Mix who I named Fritz.My husband also came from a dog loving family.  His fami...

Today is truly a day for enjoying a Thanksgiving Feast and Fun with Family and Friends.  For friends here on Active Rain, may today be filled with peace and abundance.  For friends I have yet to meet may you also have a blessed day.And for all of us, let us remember to be grateful for what we hav...

Holidays often remind us of the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland running around shouting “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date.” People are scurrying from airports to loading the family vehicle for that long drive to Grandma’s.I remember reading my home church pastor’s homily in which he  sh...

Today, folks from all over the country begin their Thanksgiving holiday travels to gather with family and friends.  For others, they are staying home preparing the traditional Thanksgiving feast.  The kitchens through this country are filled with fragrant aromas reminding those of past holidays w...

As one ages, the human body also ages in many ways that are unexplained. One day one awakens and there is an ache that wasn’t present the day before. Maybe one takes a step and suddenly there is twinge to excruciating pain traveling from the ankle to the thigh.Thankfully, even with COVID, both my...

Imagine our surprise when pulling up to our local water haul station here in Golden Valley, AZ and seeing a not so little doggie resting almost right under the water station. This open range cattle probably drank some left over water from another water hauler and decided to take a rest.As we slow...

With all the technology including programs and AI, teams,  transaction coordinators to social media, hands on service appears to be more present with seasoned professional real estate agents than those with limited experience.  I came to this realization when reading responses to a question about...

This past weekend, I had a last minute call for a home showing about 4 miles down the road from our home. I explained the new requirement for the Buyer Broker Agreement and the couple agreed. This house in Golden Valley, AZ showed financing to be cash or 1031 exchange. In viewing the online photo...

Yesterday, November 17, 2024, this 9.69 acre parcel in Golden Valley with a power pole and permitted septic went under contract.  For me this is special as the owner is elderly and wanted to have this property sold so that her children would not have to deal with it.This vacant land listing was a...