Amy Jones Real Estate Group

09/22/2026

Have you ever been the first one awake as a houseguest, standing in a quiet kitchen and wondering if you should start the coffee or wait? A lot of that awkwardness disappears when hosts think through the first night, like pointing out where to get a glass of water, how the front door locks, or which hallway light is tricky to find.

In our latest blog, we talk about simple touches that help guests feel settled, such as setting out a towel and washcloth for each person, leaving the Wi‑Fi password by the bed, and keeping a spare charger handy, so you can enjoy the visit itself instead of answering small questions all weekend.

Simple ways to get your home and guest space ready for overnight visitors in the Valley, from first-night details to easy mornings and downtime.

09/16/2026

Your home goals get our whole team’s attention. 🤍

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09/15/2026

When you’re getting ready to move, it’s easy to focus on boxes and forget about the smart tech you use every day. That video doorbell on your phone, the thermostat you adjust from bed, or the front-door code your family relies on all raise questions when you sell, especially around what stays, what goes, and what happens to your accounts.

One helpful first step is as simple as a walk through your home with your phone, opening each app as you go so you catch everything from leak sensors under the sink to the small hub beside your router. Our latest blog walks you through how to decide what to keep, what to leave for the next owner, and how to get it all ready before your Valley home goes on the market.

Getting ready to sell a smart home in the Valley? Learn how to handle video doorbells, thermostats, access codes, and subscriptions before you move.

09/11/2026

Weekend Warrior is live 💛

This week feels especially meaningful. Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001, and we’re remembering the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders and helpers who stepped forward in the middle of unimaginable tragedy.

Tonight also begins Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which is deeply personal to me. As we enter a season of reflection and renewal, I’m wishing everyone a new year filled with health, happiness, peace, and more of the people and moments that matter most.

It has also been a very full week in the very best way. Alongside families closing, new clients going under contract (congrats!), listings getting ready for market (including some remodel work with our friends at HOMEstretch: Phoenix-East Valley), and helping families settle in to their neighborhoods, I had the opportunity to teach and speak in FIVE different workshops this week. So many of those conversations came back to the same thing: slowing down enough to have the conversations that matter.

Inside this week’s edition, we’re also sharing a fresh market update, new listings, client wins, and local events. Girls’ Night Out was this week and Movies on the Green at Verde at Cooley Station is tonight and completely free - you've got to come! We've been working away at Rhinestone Ranch with that reveal later today - there is so much real estate, community, and connection all around us - this quote just made sense:

"It's a privilege to be exhausted by doing the very thing you love to do."

Take a peek inside this week's edition and see what else looks fun and exciting or get all the insider tips you need on the market - it's all right here: https://www.amyjonesgroup.com/blog/WW-September-11-2026

09/08/2026

You’re so close to closing that you can picture your first night in the new place, but there’s one last visit that really matters: the final walk-through. This isn’t a second home tour. It’s your chance to see the home after the seller’s moved out and confirm it still matches what’s in your purchase agreement, from the included refrigerator and window coverings to any agreed-upon repairs.

Our latest blog walks you through how to use that visit to compare what you see with what was promised so you can head into closing with clarity.

Getting ready for closing day in the Valley? Learn exactly how to handle your final walk-through so you can confirm the home is in the condition you agreed to buy.

09/04/2026

Weekend Warrior is LIVE 💛

The market is waking up, and this week’s numbers are giving us a pretty interesting picture.

August closings were softer, but pending homes, listings under contract, and other forward-looking indicators are starting to improve. Translation: buyers may be coming back before that activity has had time to hit the closing table.

Inside this week’s edition, we’re talking about what that means for buyers, why September may be one of the smartest months for sellers to start preparing, new listings, client wins, community updates, and plenty of local fun for Labor Day weekend.

It’s also a busy season for us beyond real estate, with Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, upcoming speaking events, nonprofit work, and lots happening around the East Valley.

Pool weather at 100 degrees? We’ll take it. 😂

Link in bio for this week’s Weekend Warrior. 💛

09/04/2026

Weekend Warrior is live for Labor Day weekend 💛🏡

The weather is a little kinder, the kids are back in school, and the real estate market is starting to wake back up. We’ve had a busy week with buyers, sellers, closings, new listings, and plenty of conversations about what the fall market may bring.

This week’s Market Watch is especially interesting because the numbers are telling two different stories. August closings were softer, but pending sales, homes under contract, and other forward-looking indicators are starting to improve. In other words, buyers may be stirring before all of that activity has had time to show up at the closing table.

We’re also sharing what that means for buyers trying to spot opportunity, sellers who want to beat the fourth-quarter rush, and families trying to make smart moves without getting distracted by national headlines.

And of course, Weekend Warrior has plenty beyond real estate too — local events, community updates, new listings, reviews, and ideas for getting out and enjoying the East Valley this weekend.

Grab your favorite weekend drink, scroll through, and catch up with us. Happy Labor Day weekend: https://www.amyjonesgroup.com/blog/WW-September-4-2026

09/01/2026

Have you renovated your home since you bought it?

When it’s time to sell, buyers will have questions about the work. When was it completed? Who did it? Was it permitted? Is there a warranty?

Our latest blog explains which projects to document, what records to gather and what to do if something is missing. It also covers how to compare your paperwork with public property records before your home goes on the market.

If selling is on your mind, read the blog and reach out to schedule a pre-listing walk-through with our team.

Collect permits, receipts, photos, and warranties before listing in the Valley so your listing accurately reflects your home’s improvements.

08/28/2026

We got a message from a potential buyer this week that I absolutely loved.

They had already found the property they wanted. They weren’t asking us to search an entire city or spend weeks touring homes. They simply understood something really important:

Finding the house and buying the house are two very different jobs.

And yes, we offer representation for that too. Sometimes you want us with you from a blank slate, helping figure out the city, neighborhood, price point, financing and strategy. Sometimes you know the general area and want help finding the right home. And occasionally, you’ve already found THE property and want us to represent you for that one purchase.

One property, a city full of properties or a blank slate - we can do all three.

Because even when you’ve done the hard part of finding the home, there is still a lot ahead. What should you offer? What do the comps support? Which terms matter besides price? What inspections make sense? Are there HOA, appraisal, title or property issues you haven’t considered? What happens if inspections uncover something? Where do you have leverage and where don’t you?

And even in a limited representation agreement, we’re not interested in being paper pushers.

Before we write anything, we’re probably going to ask what else you’ve been looking at, why this particular property stood out, what matters most to you, what concerns you already have and whether you’re compromising on something because you’re worried you won’t find another option.

The consulting starts the minute you hire us, even if you’re already mid-journey.

One important note if you’re shopping new construction: call us BEFORE you walk into the model home or register at the community. Many builders have rules about when an agent must be identified, and once you register on your own, we may not be able to step in later.

You can absolutely find your own house.

Just don’t confuse finding the property with having to navigate everything that comes next by yourself. ❤️

08/28/2026

There is A LOT happening around the Valley right now, and this week’s Weekend Warrior might be one of our favorite mixes of real estate + community yet. ❤️

Mortgage applications are up, our calendars are getting stacked, we’re working through a few contracts before the weekend even starts, and we’ve got some really fun homes getting ready to hit the market - including one on the Tempe/Chandler border with a huge pie-shaped lot at the end of a cul-de-sac.

On the market side, the numbers are getting more interesting too. The average Cromford Market Index is up 1.2% from last month, but the Valley is definitely not moving in one direction. We currently have 9 seller’s markets, 3 balanced markets and 6 buyer’s markets, which means your experience can look VERY different depending on where you’re buying or selling. We break down where buyers have leverage, where sellers are gaining ground and why the headline “buyer’s market” doesn’t tell the whole story.

We’re also celebrating one of those reviews that reminds us why we love doing this work. One of Katie Whalen's clients shared that Katie and the Amy Jones Real Estate Group “didn’t just help us buy a house, they helped us feel like part of a community.” And after Katie went door-to-door inviting their new neighbors over for a pizza party on settlement day…we’d say that pretty much sums her up. 🥹

On the community side, we toured the new Gilbert Advocacy Center this week and are excited about more opportunities to support their work. But first, we have an SOS: ICAN needs volunteers this coming Wednesday for Me & My Family Night, and many of you have helped us with these nights before. Verde at Cooley Station events are also FINALLY coming back next month, and we’ve got more local happenings, open houses and ways to get involved packed into this week’s edition.

So whether you’re looking for your next house, your next neighborhood, something to do this weekend or a way to plug into the community around you - this one’s for you.

👇 This week’s Weekend Warrior is live: https://www.amyjonesgroup.com/blog/WW-August-28-2026