Nicole Doty's Zion Realty Blog

Many of you know that my husband and I volunteer as High School mentors and leaders with our home church here in Gilbert, Arizona. We've attended Redemption Church since 2005 and have been working with our High School groups for the past two years now. Our annual Winter Camp is at Lost Canyon in ...

In this week's edition of Animals of the MLS we have a happy hound who's delighted to take center stage. These mid-sized dogs are usually the upbeat and energetic type who will bounce up and down the second their owner comes through the door after a long day at work. I bet this guy will wear you ...

Purchasing land can seem like a monumental task to those who have never ventured down that road. There are many different laws and regulations that accompany land transactions that you never have to deal with or even think about when buying a traditional home. A few questions that you need to fir...

The most expensive home that sold in Arizona last week was a $4 Million dollar new build in the popular Scottsdale subdivision of Silverleaf. Unfortunately, there wasn't much information to be had or pictures to be viewed of the property. I write this weekly blog as an information piece for my fo...

Days on Market in Gilbert, Arizona December 2015 Real estate market data for Gilbert, AZ provided by Nicole Doty of  Zion Realty. The amount of time it's taking to sell a home in Gilbert, Arizona saw another increase in the month of December. This makes four out of the last five months in which a...

We've got best friends doing some hard time behind bars in this week's edition of Animals of the MLS. I doubt these two were given a proper trial before being relegated to their separate cages. A quick knock at the door from the agent who was there to photograph their domain and it was an immedia...

 It's hard to believe that Gilbert, Arizona was once known as the "Hay shipping Capital of the World." Since the mid-90's Gilbert has experienced a growth explosion not only in population but also in business and commerce. The famous Gilbert railroad tracks that cut straight through the entire To...

A seemingly popular ice-breaker or get-to-know-you question to ask others has always been whether or not they are a morning person or a night owl. There are stark contrasts between the two. Any individual who would lump themselves in to either category has a tendency to display very similar chara...

When it comes to location, outdoor neighborhood amenities, and lifestyle, Fincher Creek is a popular and desirable place to call home. Consistent residential and business growth has pushed new home builders further away from the center of Town, however, Fincher Creek is perfectly positioned to ta...

The most expensive home that sold in Arizona last week is reminiscent of a rustic ski lodge but instead of being located high in the Rocky Mountains, it's situated on the Sonoran Desert floor. The endless wood work in this multi-million dollar luxury property could only have been completed by a m...