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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 2-12-26☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome everyone to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
A great place to work AND raise a family, that would be Chandler Arizona, located south of Scottsdale. Good schools, shopping, parks, employment.  Chandler, Arizona is one of the best places to live in America and Buy a home. Choosing Chandler is a smart move to live, work, raise a family and buy a home. Why? Read on... First of all, Chandler has some solid and varied employers listed here from the City of Chandler with the number of Chandler based jobs and field of business.1. Intel 12,000 High-Tech Manufacturing & Development2. Wells Fargo Bank 5,500 Financial Services3. Chandler Unified School District 4,900 Education Services4. Bank of America 3,600 Financial Services5. Chandler Regional Medical Center (Dignity Health) 3,000 Healthcare & Social Assistance6. City of Chandler 2,300 Go...
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By Michael D King, Michael D King Helping U Buy, Sell & Succeed in AZ
(MDKgroup at Keller Williams Northeast Realty)
The Hidden Signal in Today’s Arizona Housing Market: Buyer Behavior Is Changing Faster Than PricesIf you’re watching headlines about the Arizona real estate market, most conversations focus on whether home prices are rising or flattening. But the most important signal in today’s Phoenix-area housing market isn’t showing up in median price charts.It’s showing up in time on market.Recent ARMLS data shows that homes across the Phoenix metro area are spending noticeably longer on the market compared to prior cycles — even while median sale prices remain relatively firm. That divergence is one of the clearest indicators of how buyer behavior is evolving in today’s Arizona real estate environment.What Longer Days on Market Really MeanWhen homes take longer to sell without dramatic price drops...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥Stress-Free Moving ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian️Moving can be tough on pets too! Help your dog adjust smoothly with these simple tips for a stress-free transition. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
See original blog Reimagined Mountain Luxury in Lockett Ranches: A Private Flagstaff Estate on Nearly Two Acres3 BD | 3.5 BA | $ 2,650,000Some homes are built. Others are thoughtfully reimagined into what they were always meant to be.Set well back from the road among towering pines on nearly two private acres in the heart of Lockett Ranches, this custom Flagstaff mountain estate delivers a rare sense of calm, arrival, and refinement. Recently refreshed with a lighter, more contemporary mountain aesthetic, the home now feels bright, inviting, and effortlessly livable—while preserving the craftsmanship and architectural presence that make it truly one of a kind.From the moment you arrive, the property communicates privacy, intention, and scale—an increasingly rare combination in Flagstaff...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👩‍2-11-26 Photo from Trish☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI miss Trish's photos of the Arizona landscape, but she is still photographing wonderful things from her home in Ohio.  I hope that you will enjoy them too!  For those of you who haven't followed my blog over the years, Trish used to be my photographer for listings, but she has been retired for quite a while.  Her prowess with photography will never be retired, though!!!☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥In-Depth Knowledge ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian️With my in-depth knowledge of the area, I can turn your listing into a sale. Contact me today! I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Looking for things to do in Sunny Scottsdale Arizona as well as homes for sale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS? You have come to the right place. One of the best places to live in the US. (Home for sale at 7860 E Davenport Dr, Scottsdale Arizona photo by Jeff Masich)Find your next home in Sunny Scottsdale Arizona. Call or text (480-242-6500) me, Jeff Masich REALTOR®. I will find you the right Scottsdale home at the right price! Blue skies, sunny days in Arizona. It is time take a look and own  Scottsdale Homes For Sale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS and filter in price order to see the lowest prices.  Don't wait, buy one now! (Scottsdale Home, photo by Jeff Masich)No need for mosquito nets over the pool like Florida. Why? It is a DRY heat. You have come to the right place! There is so much to do in ...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
You all know who I'm referring to for this month's challenge - Membership Appreciation Month!  This month we are challenged, thanks to Patricia Feager  and Lew Corcoran with writing about an ActiveRain member who has been inspirational, supportive, helpful, positive, generous, courteous,  referral-giver, feedback giver, and/or done something extraordinary.  The first member that came to mind (among others), is Anna "Banana" Kruchten! Anna and I met so long ago that I had to look back at the numerous years of Meet ups, birthday celebrations and holiday celebrations to figure out how long we've known each other!  Through research, I discovered our Meet ups go back 14 years!   In April, 2012, Julie Vosmik reached out to me about hosting a Phoenix Meetup.  In the Summer of 2022, Anna reache...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🙏Kathy is so Sweet! ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI always enjoy participating in the monthly #ActiveRainChallenge. I am grateful that Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran are hosting this month's challenge. There are so many in the Rain who are worthy of my gratitude, so the most difficult thing for me in entering this challenge is choosing just 4 to talk about, haha. I pray that those left out will not feel slighted and will still know that I love and appreciate them!I am sure that everyone in the Rain has had a positive experience with Kathy Streib at least once. She is always so nice to everyone and encouraging! If you haven't connected with her in the Rain, you will certainly want to do so because I can't think of an...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🌵Events in the East Valley ~ 2-9-26 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian 6th Annual Family Fun Valentine's Festival!Join Family Fun Arizona for our 6th Annual Family Fun VALENTINE'S FESTIVAL on Saturday, February 14th, inside The Arizona Boardwalk!! DJ FLO will be playing music on the center stage while the kids enjoy Valentine's crafts, coloring contests, bounce houses, slides, face painting, and more!! The parents can enjoy shopping from dozens of local Vendors and eating yummy food from a variety of restaurants on the property, too! WIN prizes like restaurant gift cards, family attraction ticket,s and more in the Family Fun AZ Giveaway! LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Let's have some fun! To learn more about this event, click HERE. ...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
Preparing your home for sale in Arizona starts long before the first showing. Buyers today are educated, cautious, and heavily influenced by condition, presentation, and perceived maintenance. Simple steps like addressing deferred repairs, servicing major systems, and decluttering living spaces can dramatically impact how buyers emotionally connect with a home. First impressions matter, and most buyers decide how they feel within minutes of walking through the door. Beyond cosmetics, sellers should focus on the systems buyers and inspectors scrutinize most. HVAC servicing, water heater maintenance, roof condition, and visible plumbing or electrical issues all influence inspection results and negotiations. Arizona buyers expect homes to be move-in ready or clearly priced for condition. P...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🥗Catholic Charities - Gloria Whitcraft PSA☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianInspired by posts that I see from others, I wanted to begin a weekly series of resources for people in need who are in the East Valley.  I think continuing to research this weekly series will also help me to discover what is out there for those in need.Catholic Charities is committed to helping a community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives. They do this by serving and sheltering neighbors, strengthening children and families, and welcoming refugees and immigrants, and collaborating with the community. To learn more, click HERE.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Ema...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
Arizona’s water is notoriously hard, and while most homeowners feel it in dry skin or spotty dishes, the real damage often happens quietly inside the water heater. High mineral content causes sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank, forcing the system to work harder to heat water efficiently. Without annual maintenance, this buildup can shorten the life of the unit, increase energy costs, and lead to unexpected failures that usually happen at the worst possible time.Routine water heater maintenance, including flushing the tank and inspecting the anode rod, is especially critical in Arizona homes. Sediment acts like an insulating blanket, trapping heat and stressing the heating elements or burner. Over time, this can cause overheating, corrosion, and leaks. Annual servicing helps rest...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥85233 Housing Headlines - 2-6-26 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian ️Not only is Gilbert a thriving business community, but its access to a nationally ranked public school system, an abundance of family-friendly activities, and over 300 days of sunshine per year make Gilbert a sought-after place to call home in Arizona and the Southwest United States.  The 85233 zip code area of Gilbert borders the 85234 zip code area and also borders Mesa and Chandler. Downtown Gilbert is located within the 85233 zip code. Downtown Gilbert is known by the locals as the Heritage District. It is now a collection of over 30 restaurants in a fun and vibrant space, adding some of the top restaurants in the metro Phoenix food scene to the bes...
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
See original blog Private 1.2-Acre Luxury Retreat in The Preserve at Prescott — Minutes from Downtown 3 BD | 3 BA | $ 1,885,000  There are homes that impress—and then there are homes that transport you.Tucked deep within The Preserve at Prescott, this exceptional custom estate delivers a rare combination of privacy, tranquility, and convenience. While the setting feels worlds away, you’re still just 5–10 minutes from downtown Prescott, major shopping, and Yavapai Regional Medical Center, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility.Set on one of the largest homesites in the community—approximately 1.2 acres, the residence is thoughtfully positioned well back from the street, creating an immediate sense of arrival and unmatched privacy. A remote-controlled gated entry open...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 2-5-26☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome everyone to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Some residential home sellers and residential home buyers may not be aware of The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCn). This agency has rules specific to real estate crime and has just published new rules effective 3/1/26.WHY THE NEW RULE?This new crime rule is two fold: Prevent money laundering Increase transparency within real estate transactions WHAT AND WHO DOES THIS NEW RULE AFFECT?These new FinCn rules affect mostly residential real estate and vacant land purchased vacant lots only when used for residential homes. This new rule affects three specific criteria:#1 - Transfer of residential property#2 - A non-financed transaction that includes: Cash Hard Money Loans Private/Seller Loans (Owner Carry) #3 - Transfer is to a legal entity or trustNOTE: Residential property is def...
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Understanding santa cruz county tax assessment trends is an important part of buying, owning, or selling property in Southern Arizona, especially for homeowners in and around Tubac. As a local Realtor working with buyers and sellers in Santa Cruz County, I often find that property taxes are one of the least understood but most impactful aspects of long-term homeownership.Santa Cruz County operates differently than many larger Arizona counties, both in how properties are assessed and how values change over time. For residents of Tubac, a community known for its art scene, historic character, and retiree population, understanding santa cruz county tax assessment trends helps with budgeting, pricing decisions, and long-term planning.How Property Tax Assessments Work in Santa Cruz CountyPro...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
In Arizona, your air conditioning system isn’t optional. It’s essential infrastructure. As temperatures climb into the triple digits, AC units across the Valley are pushed to their absolute limits. Servicing your system before peak summer heat hits helps identify small issues like low refrigerant, worn capacitors, dirty coils, or airflow restrictions before they turn into full system failures. Preventive maintenance keeps your home comfortable when HVAC companies are booked weeks out and emergency calls get expensive fast.Routine AC servicing also plays a major role in energy efficiency and monthly costs. A tuned system runs cleaner, cycles properly, and cools your home faster, which translates directly into lower utility bills. When an AC struggles due to neglect, it works harder and l...
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