Honoring Ole Glory ~ Arizona StyleFor Father's Day weekend, I treated my husband Rick, my son Ricky, and his son Tristan to a few days at the Marriott Timeshares at Desert Ridge in Phoenix/Scottsdale area.  We haven't had any time off this year so this was a real treat for all of us.  I was very surprised to see how Ole Glory stood out in this portico (above). The light was shining on it proudly and we had to stop to get a photo.  On Father's Day, we were able to spend time at the Desert Ridge Resort.  Tristan loves the "Lazy River" so we had to take advantage of that.  On the way back to the car, this image just stood out.  I personally love our "State 48" flag, and when it is flying next to Ole Glory, I always pause and take it in.  The double row of Palms just adds to the beauty of t... 06/29/2022

 120 E. Cortez Unit B-204 Sedona, AZ 86351Tourfactory Photo TourOak Creek Villas CondominiumsShort-Term Rental CapabilityArea 46 - Big ParkFully Furnished | Renovation in 20202 Bedrooms | 810 Sq Ft | 1 Bath2nd Story | Parking-Off Street | Single Level~ ~ ~ ~ Community Amenities ~ ~ ~ ~PoolBBQ Area  |  Covered Picnic Area | Sports/Game CourtLaundry Room | Exercise Room


 Download A Printable Flyer Short-term rental capable, fully furnished, upstairs unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, renovation completed in 2020. Tastefully decorated, well maintained & easy care living in 810 square feet - lock and go. The community offers a pool, fitness room, sports court, BBQ area with picnic tables, enclosed dog park, and on-site laundry room. Enjoy red rock views throughout the property. Located in t... 06/27/2022

Tonight was a sign of times past.  Times when lowball offers were a common occurrence.  Times when we grew to expect the type of offers we hesitated to present.  But this time, I called my home seller without hesitation.  You see, I knew this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom totally remodeled home was not worthy of the offer presented.  My 20 years in business tells me that this caller thought he knew the market.  He didn't have an agent representing him. He had bought "100 properties" on his own and didn't need his own agent.  Fine, I thought.  After returning his call, leaving a voicemail, I repeated what I had told him before.  This home has been on the market for 2 days and my sellers will not accept this low offer.  There are other similar listings priced much higher. Are the headlines crea... 06/27/2022

Anytime you drive by the area of Yarnell, Arizona, and if you're from Arizona, you know the significance of this town and the tragedy of June 30, 2013.  That day nineteen hot shot firefighters lost their lives in a tragic fire that had overtaken the area.   The Yarnell fire started from a lightening strike and spread quickly due to monsoon winds, a seasonal occurrence in Arizona.  A crew of 20 hotshot firefighters trained for this type of fire assembled to battle the fire.  One of the firefighters separated early on as a lookout.  The fire took a deadly turn and 19 firefighters perished in what is considered the worst fire tragedy in Arizona history.  I remember vividly driving back from my hometown in Kansas, on the last leg of my 1000 mile drive on July 9, 2013.  As I made a left turn... 06/30/2022