arizona homes and land: OH NO! Let's Move To SUNNY ARIZONA - 12/04/25 05:35 PM
OH NO! Not AGAIN!
CNN predicts "Record Cold" For December 5, 2025:
 https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/weather/record-cold-midwest-northeast-climate-hnk
Per CNN 12-3-25, "It’s cold now, but the next punch of Arctic air will take it to another level, and a disrupted polar vortex will keep the US in the freezer at times deeper into December.
More than 200 million people will wake up to freezing temperatures over the next week as the coldest air of the season spills across the Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes and into the Northeast in the wake of the latest winter storm to sweep across the country.
This widespread temperature plunge tied to the polar vortex puts dozens of … (4 comments)

arizona homes and land: Retire In VALLEY OF THE SUN! 55+ Phoenix Homes For Sale UPDATED DAILY - 12/04/25 05:03 PM
Thinking of retiring in the VALLEY OF THE SUN? We have SO MANY homes for sale just for you in the Phoenix metro area. Many with GREAT golf within the 55+ communities. (Arizona Golf, danielteywiseman, Pixabay)
I used to think, when I was in my 20's, that those senior living communities were for old folks (over 55 years) and they are. People with gray hair and canes and wheel chairs and golf carts. Slower speed limits, folks lining up at the coffee shops for "Blue Bird" Specials 4pm dinners. I was young at did not think about that time of life.
Something changed?
Yes, … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: What Is IT About Arizona? No "Record Cold" Temps Expected This Week! - 12/03/25 07:33 PM
OK you have heard this past week shivering cold and snowstorms over Thanksgiving through 40 US states. What about this week? Warning, if you suffer from "Global Warming Anxiety" this will be GREAT NEWS for YOU!
CNN predicts "Record Cold" in US December 3, 2025: https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/weather/record-cold-midwest-northeast-climate-hnk
Per CNN 12-3-25, "It’s cold now, but the next punch of Arctic air will take it to another level, and a disrupted polar vortex will keep the US in the freezer at times deeper into December.
More than 200 million people will wake up to freezing temperatures over the next week as the coldest air of the season … (5 comments)

arizona homes and land: It's A BIG COUNTRY, Arizona Home and Land For Sale UPDATED DAILY! - 12/02/25 07:54 PM
It's A BIG COUNTRY! Arizona Homes And Land For Sale, right here and updated daily.
Do you need a home with at least an acre of land? Well, that sounds like the "American Dream" to me. Read on for homes for sale in Arizona with 1+ Acre! You have come to Arizona Homes and Land where you need to be. Read on for an always up to date list with pictures, prices and details...
You need a home in Arizona for YOU and YOUR HORSE and/or Toys (RV, Motorcycle, Quads, Camper, Tools and Supplies). Are you and your horse searching for an Arizona Ranch on an acre … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: More Marvelous Mesa Arizona Homes For Sale UPDATED DAILY! - 12/01/25 08:52 PM
More marvelous Mesa Arizona homes for sale? Updated daily right here.
Here are 3 reasons to move to Mesa Arizona and buy a home. #1 is Mesa has more affordable homes for sale than neighboring Scottsdale. (Photo: Mesa home by Pixabay-Pexels photo 277667)
YES! Move to Mesa Arizona! Mesa Arizona as the third largest city in the state with affordable homes and home to employers, hospitals, colleges and a suburb of Phoenix. Maybe you too should consider moving? There are a mixture of older pre HOA neighborhood, new modern subdivisions, acre custom homes and plenty of 55+ communities such as Leisure World.
Here are 3 reasons to … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Mucho Perfecto! This Is The Home I Want To Buy! - 11/24/25 08:59 AM
It is like music to my ears. MUCHO PERFECTO (very perfect), I like this home! (Photo: Thumbs Up, Robbin Higgins)
How do you know if a client likes a home after a showing? You can learn a lot by just listening.
Well I have my old 1 to 10 scale question. Give me a score? The buyer trudges out of the home towards the car and the next showing. They say, "Well maybe a 6...the flooring was so dark, the backyard had no grass for the dog, the kitchen was dated, it was big though, otherwise I would have given it a 5".  … (9 comments)

arizona homes and land: Early Fall Snowstorms Reducing Global Warming Anxiety? - 11/11/25 07:24 PM
The northern and eastern US States this week are receiving early artic blasts and Fall snowstorms. For those suffering from "Global Warming Anxiety" this can be good news with 1 feet of snow and some cities reporting their coldest November 10 morning temperatures ever. For those that thought Global Warming would end the earth 6 years ago, this may be a welcoming relief to their continuing Global Warming Anxiety. Relief! More snow and cold are ahead and it is not even winter yet!
As reported on Today.com on November 10, 2025, Early Winter Storm Brings Snow, Freezing Temps to Millions "An early winter … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: Want GREEN GRASS At Your Next Phoenix Home? Think Arcadia! - 11/03/25 05:16 PM
Do you want GREEN GRASS on your next Phoenix Arizona home? Not in to cacti and desert landscaping you say? 'Gotta' have a lawn, I can help you with that. I will show you homes for sale in the Arcadia neighborhoods in the Green irrigated areas of Phoenix with large traditional homes. The GREEN GREEN GRASS Of Home...ah yes that sounds idyllic. But can you find this in Phoenix Arizona, America's fifth largest city in the great desert southwest? Yes, and a waterfall as well. Read on...   Arcadia homes are just south of local landmark Camelback Mountain.  YES! Yes, in Arcadia … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: During Shutdown- Mortgage Qualification Relaxation By Freddie & Fannie - 10/30/25 11:13 AM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have eased some mortgage rules during the government shutdown. 
Keith Griffith, Realtor.com reported on October 2, 2025 that "Government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are temporarily relaxing certain requirements for lenders in an effort to minimize disruptions in loan approvals during the federal government shutdown.
In guidance issued on Wednesday, Fannie and Freddie laid out alternative procedures for mortgage lenders to follow if the shutdown hinders their ability to gather standard employment or income verification, as well as temporary measures for flood insurance verification.
"We appreciate the understanding and consideration that Seller/Servicers extend to Borrowers coping with … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Fall Hikes In Arizona- Top 50! - 10/28/25 11:54 PM
Fall is here, time to get outside after the Summer heat. Start with Camelback Mountain at the intersection of Phoenix, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. Starting from the left or Invergordon side or on the right by the camel's head and praying monk at Echo Canyon ). (Camelback Mountain, photo: Jeff Masich)   Here are the Top 50 hikes in Arizona for you to enjoy. There is so much to offer in the state from pine trees to deserts. Sure most people will immediately think of the Grand Canyon. However, without even leaving the Phoenix metro area we have over 60 miles of trails in … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Need An Acre? Arizona Homes For Sale UPDATED DAILY! - 10/23/25 10:49 AM
Do you need a home with at least an acre of land? Well, that sounds like the "American Dream" to me. Read on for homes for sale in Arizona with 1+ Acre! You have come to Arizona Homes and Land where you need to be. Read on for an always up to date list with pictures, prices and details...
You need a home in Arizona for YOU and YOUR HORSE and/or Toys (RV, Motorcycle, Quads, Camper, Tools and Supplies). Are you and your horse searching for an Arizona Ranch on an acre or more? Or LAND to build your own Home or park a … (0 comments)

arizona homes and land: 50 Best Hikes In Arizona - 08/18/25 11:44 AM
Here are the Top 50 hikes in Arizona for you to enjoy. There is so much to offer in the state from pine trees to deserts. Sure most people will immediately think of the Grand Canyon. However, without even leaving the Phoenix metro area we have over 60 miles of trails in the McDowell Mountains of Scottsdale not to mention Piestawa Peak #3, Camelback Mountain and South Mountain Park #2 with awesome views of downtown and the Valley of the Sun. But there is so much more...Read on! (Photo: West Fork Trail, Sedonal) See the links to these awesome 50 best hikes in Arizona! Next week is Thanksgiving and you will probably … (4 comments)

arizona homes and land: What is IT About Moving To Arizona? Reason #5 No Natural Disasters! - 08/16/25 11:22 AM
OK, there is something that makes folks want to live in the Sunny Phoenix Arizona metro area including Scottsdale. What is "IT"? Read on...
Living in Phoenix Metro
Sunny weather and golf and your next home await you in the Phoenix metro or Scottsdale, Arizona 
But, what is "IT" that drives the yearning to move to Arizona? Today we focus on Reason #5 of the top 5 "IT" reasons, "No Natural disaster phenomenon that plague other sections of America". Many transplants come from states with common natural disasters such as Califonnia (earhquakes and wild fires), Florida (hurricanes and flooding), Texas (Tornadoes and flooding), Illinois (Tornadores … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: Brand New "Pristine" Homes For Sale In Phoenix Metro UPDATED DAILY! - 08/03/25 05:47 PM
Have you thought that this may be the time for a BRAND NEW or "New Build" Pristine Home? Why not? A home that no one has ever lived in before. You deserve it! There are deals out there in the Phoenix Metro where Builders will pay closing costs or mortgage rate buy downs. As me, your Buyer's REALTOR® to show them to you. ("New" ImagePeggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay )
New construction homes being built in Phoenix Metro perimeter cities
Here are the latest new and near completion new build homes in the Phoenix Arizona area. Consider these homes UPDATED DAILY in addition to your search … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Arizona Homes With 1+ Acre For Sale UPDATED DAILY! - 07/26/25 12:56 PM
Homes for sale in Arizona with 1+ Acre? You have come to Arizona Homes and Land where you need to be. Read on for an always up to date list with pictures, prices and details...
You need a home in Arizona for YOU and YOUR HORSE and/or Toys (RV, Motorcycle, Quads, Camper, Tools and Supplies). Are you and your horse searching for an Arizona Ranch on an acre or more? Or LAND to build your own Home or park a trailer while you are getting set to build? Welcome to Arizona Homes and Land. 
Arizona home with 5 acres of land (Photo: Jeff Masich)
If you … (6 comments)

arizona homes and land: What's UP In Real Estate July 2025 - 07/20/25 04:02 PM
What's UP and rising to the top in the latest news in the US real estate market for July 2025? Check here for the always updated topics and full stories that real estate experts are talking about. See the latest information on real estate issues. What is the latest on Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Home Makeovers, and more? 
What's UP in Real Estate?
What is UP and rising to the TOP with future of housing in the US and other real estate industry news?
Top Headlines and Stories for this month from various sources including Real Estate News from Realtor.com (See Links to the FULL Stories)
1.  Wealthy Families Buying Out Of State Homes To … (7 comments)

arizona homes and land: Take The LEAP? Scary, But Build Wealth With Home Ownership! - 07/17/25 10:02 AM
READY to TAKE THE LEAP to build WEALTH through real estate and buying your first home? Yes, the first step can be scary, but not as scary as your imaginary fears. Owning your own home has many personal benefits, one of which is the first step to building generational wealth. I am here as your personal REALTOR® taking you on each step of your journey. So here we go...read on!
READY, SET, GO! What! you have not even made it to the starting block yet?You are still in your pajamas? Hey, we are half way through 2025 . Time to get MOVING!  Time … (6 comments)

arizona homes and land: Cheapest Phoenix Metro Homes For Sale UPDATED DAILY! - 07/11/25 02:59 PM
Are you CHEAP? Do you like CHEAP?
Want to see the CHEAPEST Phoenix metro homes fo sale on the MLS? UPDATED DAILY. Note, they do not all have to be fixer upppers, there are new homes as well in perimeter metro area cities...read on!
Cheap homes in Phoenix Metro (Image: Jens Neumann, Pixabay)
These cheap homes include those in perimeter cities and also in 55+ age restricted communities. Newer homes in the less than $325K price range tend to be in those perimeter cities with a longer commute into the central city. Homes in the inner Phoenix metro less than $325K are more likely to be fixer … (1 comments)

arizona homes and land: Interested in Owning A Phoenix Assisted Living Home? - 07/11/25 02:44 PM
Are you interested in owning an assisted living home in Phoenix or in Arizona?
Contact me for an opportunity or for more information about assisted living home industry in Arizona see: https://arizonahomesland.com/buy/assistedliving/
Former 10 Licensed Bed Assisted Living Home in Phoenix with 1 Acre, No HOA
An example, For Sale A FORMER LUCRATIVE ASSISTED LIVING HOME and RE-START BUSINESS!
Formerly licensed for 10 Beds with Arizona Department of Health Services. Real Esate $925,000.
North Phoenix in Desert Hills. Recently closed assisted care home for 20 yrs, zoned & permitted plus retrofitted with fire sprinklers, grab bars, etc. Nearly 3,500 sf home features 7 bedrooms … (1 comments)

arizona homes and land: 5 Reasons Buy Arizona Circle Driveway Homes- LOOK COOL! - 07/03/25 10:23 AM
Which of the following 5 Reasons do YOU prefer in buying a home in the Phoenix metro with a CIRCLE Driveway? Reason #1 is "THEY LOOK COOL!" Everyone likes a home that looks like an "estate:.
Cruising up the circle driveway to your home looks COOL and is COOL!
Let me count the 5 reasons circle driveway homes in Phoenix metro are sought after: 
1. They just look cool, like an estate
2. You don't have to back your car out into the street, just drive forward
3. You can pull your car up ot the front door (nice when raining)
4. Less lawn to mow with circular driveway on larger … (2 comments)

 
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell (HomeSmart Real Estate)

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Scottsdale, AZ

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