The Hickson Team

The Hickson Team The Hickson Team is a network of highly experienced and educated Real Estate professionals focused on the success of our clients.

Our team will be there with you from lending to closing and everything in between. We focus on Buying, Selling and Investing.

Had a friend’s birthday night out at The Mission and it was a full sensory adventure!Did you know the entire restaurant ...
09/04/2026

Had a friend’s birthday night out at The Mission and it was a full sensory adventure!

Did you know the entire restaurant is illuminated by a massive, glowing Himalayan salt wall?
Or that their steak is slow-cooked over real pecan wood flame?
🔥
Yum ya’ll!

You know I’m picky and have a million allergies but this food hit that rare sweet spot where the flavor balance is absolute perfection!

Our Winning Lineup:
• Tableside guacamole cart 🥑 (yes!)

• Tecate skirt steak &
mahi mahi tacos 🌮 (I had the fish)

• Espresso martini, gin & tonic,
and red sangria 🍸(sangria was on point)

• Sorbet + warm pumpkin bread pudding 🎃
(sorbet was mine =non-dairy)

From the moody luxury atmosphere to French-inspired Latin flavors, this is an elite culinary escape.
Tag the friend group or date you’re bringing with you! 👇

📍 Locations:
• Gilbert Epicenter at Agritopia:
307 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
• Old Town Scottsdale: 3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

THE CHALLENGE: 🔎A homebuyer just wired $150,000... then the money vanished. Connect these 2 clues to solve the crime:🚨 C...
09/02/2026

THE CHALLENGE: 🔎
A homebuyer just wired $150,000... then the money vanished. Connect these 2 clues to solve the crime:

🚨 CLUE 1: URGENT: Our bank details changed. Wire your down payment to this new account within 2 hours or your home closing will be cancelled.

🔍 CLUE 2:
Official Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Incoming Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

DROP YOUR VERDICT IN THE COMMENTS:
1. What microscopic trick in Clue 2 proves it’s fake?
2. What psychological trap in Clue 1 forced them to hurry?

SOLVED - THE REVEAL🕵️‍♂️
(Clue 2): Look closely at ⁠[email protected]⁠—the scammers replaced the lowercase l with a capital I.
(Clue 1): The fake “2-hour deadline” creates panic, forcing victims to skip double-checking.
________________________________
THE FBI DATA 📊
$3 Billion+ Lost: Business Email Compromise (BEC) steals more than ransomware every year.
24,000+ Victims: Targeted annually by lookalike email schemes.
0% Recovery: Wire transfers are converted to crypto or sent offshore within minutes.

PROTECT YOURSELF PLEASE!🛡️
1. Call to Verify: Use a saved number—never the number in the urgent email.
2. Red Flag: Real estate wire details almost never change last minute over email.

08/31/2026

This is what $1.7M buys you in one of Arizona’s most iconic zip codes…

We are out scouting million dollar listings in the Biltmore today for our active buyers!

Grab morning lattes at The Henry, cruise the canal paths, catch golden hour drinks at the resort, and spend weekends shopping at Biltmore Fashion Park.

This almost 4,000 sq. ft 4 bed 4 bath beauty is situated in the iconic Phoenix Biltmore community!

Inside the Home:
🪵 Timeless wood flooring & remodeled baths throughout.
🛋️ Multiple living spaces designed for effortless entertaining.
🛏️ Spacious primary suite with a spa-inspired bath & oversized custom closet.
💼 Separate studio off the 2-car garage—ideal for a home gym, office, or creative space.

Resort-Style Outdoor Living:
🏊 Heated pool & expansive covered patio for year-round enjoyment
🍹 Built-in outdoor BBQ & bar, citrus trees, & flexible entertaining zones

☀️ Owned solar panels for maximum energy efficiency

DM us BILTMORE if you are a buyer considering a move to Phoenix —
and if this isn’t quite the right home or budget, we can help scour the many different valley neighborhoods and find just the right fit your lifestyle!

Listing courtesy of Ashley Michael D. Smith | The Brokery

Presented by Valerie Hickson
Arizona REALTORS® | West USA Realty

Featured for informational/buyer representation purposes

🐷🚜 If you haven’t made it to Honeybrook Farm Store yet, you’re missing out on one of the absolute cutest and most quaint...
08/28/2026

🐷🚜 If you haven’t made it to Honeybrook Farm Store yet, you’re missing out on one of the absolute cutest and most quaint local spots in Gilbert!

It’s part market, part family outing, and completely packed with incredible local finds!

Whether you’re stopping by to grab breakfast, shop for your kitchen, or bring the kids out to see the animals, there is something for everyone.

👩‍🌾What You’ll Find at Honeybrook:
The Petting Zoo: Meet and feed the sweetest farm animals!
Fresh Bakery & Treats: Warm artisan breads, chewy fresh bagels, gourmet cookies, sweet desserts, and delicious cream cheese spreads.
Grab & Go Goods: Satisfy your cravings with burritos and locally made, & ultra-creamy ice cream.
Farm Market & Unique Gifts: Fresh farm-picked veggies, local handmade greeting cards, fragrant artisan candles, cozy gifts, and signature Honeybrook hats.
100% Grass-Fed & Finished Angus Beef: Top-quality Angus-cross beef raised the right way—100% grass-fed, grass-finished, and hormone-free. Grab individual cuts or stock your freezer with Quarter, Half, or Whole bulk shares.

Gather the family, support local, and come see what makes this spot so special!

📍 Location: Honeybrook Farm Store – Gilbert, AZ

Which items do you have your eye on? 👀

Yes lighting can be confusing! Staring up at the rows or lights, sizes, colors, type, and brand. Does it REALLY matter? ...
08/26/2026

Yes lighting can be confusing!
Staring up at the rows or lights, sizes, colors, type, and brand.
Does it REALLY matter?

How can one room feel super cozy while another feels like a doctor’s office?
It all comes down to Kelvin (K)—the scale used to measure light temperature.
💡💡

Lighting isn’t just about making a room bright; the color of the light completely changes the mood, energy & appearance of your space:

Let’s break it down:

Warm White (2700K – 3000K): Cozy & Relaxing
The Vibe: Soft, yellow, candle-lit warmth.
Best For: Bedrooms, living rooms, and dining spaces.
Effect: Makes spaces feel intimate and relaxing, but won’t give you that crisp “bright” feeling.

Cool White / Neutral (3500K – 4100K): Clean & Vibrant
The Vibe: Balanced, energetic, and true-to-color white.
Best For: Kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices.
Effect: Brightens a room without feeling harsh. Perfect for task lighting where you need to see details.

Daylight (5000K – 6500K):
Crisp & High-Contrast
The Vibe: Intense blue-white light mimicking bright noon sunlight.
Best For: Garages, craft rooms, or reading nooks.
Effect: Maximizes brightness, but can feel clinical or sterile if overused in living areas.

Pro Tip: If your home feels dark or dreary, don’t just buy higher-wattage bulbs—try switching from WARM 2700K to DAYLIGHT 3500K to make the space feel instantly lighter and larger!

✨BONUS: your energy might feel lighter too! ✨

Which lighting color is your favorite?
Let me know below! 👇

What the 2026 Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act (now officially law) means for Arizona Homeowners…1. $75k Renovation Loans:...
08/24/2026

What the 2026 Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
(now officially law) means for Arizona Homeowners…

1. $75k Renovation Loans: FHA Title I Loan limits jumped to $75,000 for home upgrades, repairs, or building an ADU/casita.

2. Fairer Appraisals: Establishes a formal pathway to challenge lowball home valuations during a refinance or sale.

3. Fewer Corporate Buyers: Adds restrictions on mega-investors purchasing single-family homes to keep inventory in reach for local buyers. 

4. Safety Fix Grants: Offers grants to low or moderate income owners for urgent structural or hazard repairs on their home.

*Note*
Provisions do not all take effect at once but they roll out across a phased timeline managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and federal banking agencies.

*This is not a comprehensive list of the massive 12 part bill.

Drop the word ROAD if you want to know more.

Did you know the couple behind one of Phoenix’s favorite healthy spots started it purely because they were sick of eatin...
08/21/2026

Did you know the couple behind one of Phoenix’s favorite healthy spots started it purely because they were sick of eating Chipotle every day?
😂

Back in 2013, the founders of Original ChopShop wanted a fast, high-quality, “feel good” option with real variety—so they built one themselves!

As a realtor always running between showings and client calls, finding a meal that’s both fast and actually good for you is a total game-changer.

ChopShop has been my absolute go-to lately—and if you haven’t tried their stacked sandwiches yet, you’re seriously missing out! (The Club with avocado pesto and the Chicken + Prosciutto are elite level 🤤) They also have amazing protein bowls and smoothies!
🍓

Here are a few more fun facts that made me love the brand even more:

💡 The Low-Expectation Launch: When they opened their original Old Town location, they joked that they’d be satisfied if the only customers were themselves and their friends. Instead, lines immediately went out the door!

💡 The “Rule of 3”: The CEO has a rule that if a guest visits 3 times, there’s a 90% chance they become a customer for life. (Can confirm: I’ve been way more than three times, so the math checks out 📈!)

Whether you’re rushing between appointments or just looking for a solid lunch upgrade, give them a try!
Who’s been here?
What’s your go-to order—bowls, wraps, or sandwiches? 👇

P.S. They also cater!
Original ChopShop


📍 WHERE TO FIND THEM
▪️Arizona Locations:
▪️Chandler: Downtown
▪️Scottsdale: Old Town & North Scottsdale
▪️Phoenix: Arcadia | Midtown | Paradise Valley
▪️Tempe: University Dr. I-10 & Warner
▪️Mesa: Dana Park
▪️Queen Creek: Ellsworth Loop Rd.
▪️Tucson: Campbell Ave.

🏡💙 Real estate isn’t about transactions—it’s about trust. When friends, family, and past clients think of us first, that...
08/19/2026

🏡💙 Real estate isn’t about transactions—it’s about trust. When friends, family, and past clients think of us first, that’s when we know we’re building something special.

To everyone who likes, comments, shares, and sends referrals our way: we see every bit of your support and are so grateful.

Thank you for trusting us with your biggest chapters! YOU mean the world to us and at the end of the day, we care about you far beyond the transaction—you’re family to us, in business and in life.

“The best feeling in Real Estate is when a client says, ‘We thought of you first.’ That’s when you know you’ve built something.” — Byron Lazine

Lazineankful

08/18/2026

Just listed in South Chandler’s Lantana Village — the kind of property Arizona investors search for and rarely find under $500K. 👀

🛏️ 4 bed / 3 bath (bed + full bath downstairs = built-in flexibility for tenants or multi-gen living)
📐 1,095 sq. ft., freshly refreshed — new paint, carpet, lighting, and tile
💰 $499,000
🏊 HOA perks: pool, basketball court, walking paths — the kind of amenities that keep tenants renewing leases
🚗 2-car epoxy garage, top-rated CUSD schools nearby

If you’re building a rental portfolio in the Valley or just want a smart entry point into South Chandler real estate, this is worth a look.

💬 DM us “INVESTOR” for rent estimates and comps on this one, or “CHANDLER” for a private showing. We work with buyers and investors across the Phoenix Metro every day — let’s talk numbers. 📊

Being a Real Estate Agent in an Arizona Summer…☀️ 🏠 Comparable to an episode of Dirty Jobs? 😂 Not really…But WHEW. IT. I...
08/14/2026

Being a Real Estate Agent in an Arizona Summer…
☀️ 🏠
Comparable to an episode of Dirty Jobs? 😂 Not really…

But WHEW. IT. IS. HOT. OUT THERE!
🥵🔥

From walking properties and checking out yards to opening doors that have been baking in 110°+ heat… Arizona real estate in the summer is definitely not for the faint of heart! 😂

But when we’re helping our clients find the perfect home, we’ll sweat it out with you!
🏡❤️

Hydrated, sunscreened, and ready to find you HOME. 🔑

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1850 E Northrup Boulevard Ste 107
Chandler, AZ
85286

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