arizona homes and land: Get Out of the 4 Walls to the Wide Open Arizona Spaces - 09/11/20 09:15 PM
Are you getting tired of containment inside of 4 walls. Time to GET OUTSIDE. It seems like everyone is moving to the wide open spaces of Arizona. Phoenix is the fastest growing metro in the US for the past 4 years. Social Distance to a bigger lot in Arizona. You may not even see your neighbors.
 
 Social Distancing in Fort McDowell, adjacent to Scottsdale Arizona           Fort McDowell Arizona adjacent to Scottsdale and Fountain Hills is known for 5+ acre properties  
Are you beginning to feel like this confined at home?                … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: DO NOT... Repeat...DO NOT Do This When Selling Home! - 09/10/20 10:37 PM
DO NOT, I Repeat...DO NOT Do these things when selliig your home! What am I your Mom? Come on Sellers don't do these things!  If you are tempted to do any of these things have someone in your family coached to YELL to you: NO NO! BAD BAD! Don't Do it!
 
What are the 10 Commandments of Selling your home or Thou Shalt Nots of Real Estate? There are things we learn in the real estate business on what not to do and as well as to do when selling a home.
 
Here are my top Thou Shalt Nots for a Seller to get top dollar for their home. Do not do these! By the way, these are all … (6 comments)

arizona homes and land: California Exodus to Arizona: U-Haul one-way rental rates - 09/09/20 07:50 PM
People are moving from regions and cities around the US to Phoenix Arizona. In fact, Phoenix is the #1 migration destination in the US per Commercial Cafe. The Phoenix Metro is getting about 6,000 new residents each month. Some estimates show that half of those are from neighboring California.
 
This California Exodus can be illustrated in the one-way U-Haul rental prices with the rentals leaving California to Phoenix Arizona being very high and the rental rate from Phoenix to California cities being very low.
 
California Exodus to Arizona
 
U-Hauls moving rates to Phoenix from California are high and low going from Arizona to California Photo: … (4 comments)

arizona homes and land: "DO NOTHING" Today in Puerto Backyarda - 09/07/20 02:47 PM
It is Labor Day...a Day to DO NOTHING! Another Sunny afternoon in Puerto Backyarda!
 
Do Nothing on Labor Day in Puerto Backyarda!
           Time to shelter in place in the backyard with the nice weather coming (Photo: Rudy- Pixabay)
 
It may be time to make your backyard into your own Puerto Backyarda paradise. The landscaping needs something. But what? Shall I head to Home Depot and start buying shrubs and drip irrigation? Maybe I should map out a new retaining wall or put in a pond or af fountain?
 
Another Labor Day afternoon in Puerto Backyarda, is that any where near Margaritaville?
Puerto Backyarda … (4 comments)

arizona homes and land: Phoenix AZ Home Prices Hit Record Average High: $315K - 09/07/20 09:54 AM
Phoenix Arizona metro area home prices have hit the all time average high of $315,000.
 
The Arizona Republic reported this weekend:
 
Metro Phoenix median home price hits record: $315,000
Home price and sales are both climbing in metro Phoenix. A real estate boom sparks fears of a bust, but market experts don’t see that happening soon.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/real-estate/catherine-reagor/2020/09/06/phoenix-area-median-home-price-hits-record-bidding-wars-sales-soar/5692616002/    The average home in the Phoenix metro (typically 3/2 with garage) is now $315,000  Meet Jeff Masich REALTOR®
 
Meet Jeff Masich, REALTOR® and ask about homes for sale anywhere in Phoenix metro
 
Here is a FREE MLS Search for homes for sale in Arizona. I, Jeff Masich would be pleased to … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: Anthem Arizona and Waterpark- Homes For Sale - 09/05/20 08:58 AM
Here are the latest and always up to date Anthem Arizona homes for sale in this popular planned community along I-17 North of Desert Hills (Carefree Highway) and South of New River Road. Think about living in a community with your very own waterpark! Nice!
 
"Anthem was developed by Del Webb in 1999 as a master-planned community in the foothills approximately 34 miles north of downtown Phoenix. Anthem has been described as one of the best places to raise a family by Parenting magazine and one of the best family friendly neighborhoods in the Phoenix area by Phoenix Magazine" as accounted for by Wikepedia.
 
Anthem, Arizona
Anthem features shopping, outlet shops, community park along … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Californians Moving to Arizona - 09/04/20 10:15 PM
People are moving from regions and cities around the US to Phoenix Arizona. In fact, Phoenix is the #1 migration destination in the US per Commercial Cafe. The Phoenix Metro is getting about 6,000 new residents each month. Some estimates show that half of those are from neighboring California.
 
As recorded by those that report, Californians citizens are leaving for both Texas and Arizona more so than any other states per AZBIGMEDIA in an article dated December 22, 2019.
 
Although tax paying California citizens are leaving, with the growth of the homeless and undocumented immigrants and with the attraction of sancutary cities California's population … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: Need a Carport, 1, 2, 3, or 4+ Car Garage Homes Phoenix Metro? - 09/03/20 08:39 PM
How many parking or garage spaces do you prefer in your Arizona home? A Family these days needs a GARAGE!
 
Generation or Garage 0= Great Grand Parents
Generation or Garage 1= Grand Parents
Generation or Garage 2= Parents
Generation or Garage 3= You
 
Are we talking about generations or number of garage spaces each generation prefers? Have you noticed they are abou the same.
 
In the 1930s there were Carport or Street Parking Homes
 
In the 1950s most people had a 1 car garage or none
 
In the 1980s two car garages were the thing
 
In the 2010s, 3 car garages and an RV parking gate became big
 
Man cannot live without a garage … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: This Day in History in Arizona and US on September 2 - 09/02/20 11:00 PM
This day in history in Arizona September 2 (Grand Canyon State) and the United States of America. United We Stand and Divided We Fall.
 
 
Meet Jeff Masich, Scottsdale and Arizona REALTOR® 
 
 For more Scottsdale homes or Arizona Homes and Land for sale just ask Jeff Masich 
  
Buy a home in Scottsdale Arizona
To learn more about Scottsdale living and to see homes for sale: Scottsdale and Homes For Sale or Arizona Homes For Sale.  
 
Here is a FREE MLS Search for homes for sale in Arizona. I, Jeff Masich would be pleased to help you find Arizona Homes For Sale and the right home at the right price!
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arizona homes and land: Go For a Hike In Scottsdale's McDowell Mountains - 09/02/20 11:23 AM
Time to get outside and go for a hike in the 60+ miles of hiking trails in Scottsdale Arizona's McDowell Mountains and live in McDowell Mountain Ranch or a nearby home in Scottsdale.
 McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Scottsdale Arizona, a place to explore and enjoy the beauty of the great desert Southwest.   McDowell Mountain Ranch in Scottsdale Arizona is home to multiple trailheads in McDowell Mountain Regional Park leading to 60 miles of trails in the neighboring mountain preserve and is also one of the best family communities in Arizona.   Map of McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the McDowell Mountains The … (0 comments)

arizona homes and land: Tired of 4 Walls? Look at the Beauty Around Us - 09/01/20 09:23 PM
Are you tired of hunkering and looking at the 4 walls during COVID? Well it may be time to venure out of your coccoon and get a look at the beauty that is all around use with different perspectives that are either perfect, directly from God our creator, or through strange circumstances that come about by human arrangement or a specific place in time that we occupy. Take a look at these new perspectives and enjoy the beauty that is all around us.
Japanese Flower: Phi at its finest!  © Prost68/imgur    The pattern created by the snow on this bench  © unknown/reddit  … (3 comments)

arizona homes and land: Re-Read Before You Hit "SEND BUTTON"... Just Saying - 08/31/20 09:13 PM
We all need to re-read our text messages, emails, social media posts and/or blog headlines before pressing the "Send" or "Publish" button, don't you think? Wording in a short text or in the subject section of an email or the Headlines in a Social Media (Twitter/Facebook) or a Blog are important and they pull readers into our message. However, a slight mistake in wording can also cause confusion and a drastic meaning change with a few words that may have an alternate meaning. I have done this myself on occasion. 
 
Look at these real life headlines that possibly could have been proofread better causing … (6 comments)

arizona homes and land: Real Estate in McDowell Mountain Ranch Scottsdale AZ - 08/31/20 12:00 AM
Here is your FREE MLS for real estate for sale if you are dreaming of moving to Scottsdale Arizona and Magic McDowell Mountain Ranch which is like living in a resort. Your kids will love it. McDowell Mountain Ranch is the place to buy a great family home. See the latest homes for sale right here!
McDowell Mountain Ranch Homes For Sale are some of the most popular in Scottsdale for families. The McDowell Mountain Golf Club has been voted as one of the best public courses in Arizona. Sit in the restaurant or patio and have breakfast or lunch and see entire Valley spread … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Latest 55 Plus Homes For Sale in Phoenix AZ Metro - 08/29/20 12:21 PM
Are you ready to retire and get out of the city with people living so densely together and ever present social distancing? In the times of COVID19 and the disenchantment with continued living in the large cities of America you may be ready for the wide open spaces of Sunny Arizona in Senior Living or Age Restricted 55+ Active Lifestyle communities and homes for sale in the Phoenix Arizona metro area that are well planned and plentiful. Live in an area set aside for mature adults but close enough to all that the Valley of the Sun has to offer.     … (5 comments)

arizona homes and land: Scottsdale AZ is Pricey to Live but Condos are LESS - 08/28/20 03:50 PM
Do you love Scottsdale Arizona? It is one of the most expensive places to live in Arizona, although a lot less than California where many are moving from. Condos, however can be a less expenisve way to go! Whether living near the downtown entertainment district or Kierland, on a golf course there is a condo, townhome or patio home waiting for you!
 
Map of Scottsdale Arizona Scottsdale Arizona, one of the best places to live in the US! No matter if you choose to live in Old Town and the entertainment district or near one of the many Scottsdale resorts or near or … (1 comments)

arizona homes and land: On the Road Again! Well, you still need a place to park - 08/27/20 08:37 PM
On the Road Again? Remember those lyrics from Willie Nelson? Time to hit the road!
 
On The Road Again- Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson sang it, but you can DO IT
 
Well you could travel in your own motorhome and buy a home in the wide open spaces of Arizona and the Great Desert Southwest to park it....just saying.
 
Here is the always up to date list of Motor Home /Garage Parking Homes and Man Cave homes for sale in the Phoenix Arizona metro area including Scottsdale.
 
Homes with Motor Home Garages Are Me!
Man Cave and Motor Home Garage Homes For Sale in Phoenix AZ Metro
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arizona homes and land: Move away from City? Buy a Ranch in Arizona! - 08/27/20 10:28 AM
Are you looking for a horse property or a ranch in Arizona? Are you ready to move out of the City to the Grand Canyon State and wide open spaces? You have come to the right place.
 
Desert Hills area of Phoenix near Maricopa Trail head
Horse properties and ranches for sale in Arizona MLS with pictures, prices, details map locations and more in a full page format.  There are also many other 1+ acre horse properties for sale in the Phoenix metro where you can work and have your horses close by. Alternatively in the major Arizona employment market, for all single family all detached homes for … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Natural Growth Roof? Instead of Shingle, Tile, Metal - 08/25/20 09:13 PM
Is a "natural growth" roof a selling point for listing a home for sale? Well it seems to be a selling point here in the following humorous video example the Natural Growth Roof is described in comparison to the normal shingle, tile, metal or foam roofs that we commonly see.
 
Natural Growth Roof 
Photo: T.H. Jensen (Pixabay)
 
Well, accuracy is a must. Using accuracy to describe the selling features when listing a home.
 
Here is a video that actually illustrates many home features, including the "natural growth roof", some of these features for a humorous description of a home in a real estate listing.
 
Semi-Accurate Real Estate Discription includes a … (2 comments)

arizona homes and land: Latest MLS Paradise Valley Arizona Homes For Sale - 08/25/20 03:51 PM
Are you looking for the latest Paradise Valley Arizona estates for sale? Paradise Valley, on average price/sf has the most expensive homes and estates in Arizona and there is reason why with some truly magnificent homes. Take a look at the latest and always up to date Paradise Valley luxury homes for sale priced from $1 million to $30 million or all Paradise Valley Arizona homes for sale. Most PV homes have 1+ acre lots, nestled from Camelback Mountain to the north immediately west of Scottsdale.
 
Some of the homes have a territorial feel while many have been built or remodeled more recently … (0 comments)

arizona homes and land: Texting is not always good idea...Remember the Phone? - 08/24/20 09:55 PM
Are you  texting too much? Do family and business associates forget what your voice actually sounds like? Can you show compassion and human emotion with emojis? I don't think so!
 
Although the smart phone is an important real estate tool for the Realtor and for all of us. There are times where one just has to STOP and stop using the phone for texting and actually use it for its other valuable capability and MAKE A PHONE CALL! Here are some warning signs that might make you think twice about texting. We are not running around multi tasking right now as we used to do. 
 
Are you Texting … (7 comments)

 
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Scottsdale, AZ

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