Tara Rutkowski - Realty One Group

09/03/2026

Arizona 🌵 luxury real estate made history with a $40.2 million Paradise Valley estate sale, setting a new record 🥇 for the most expensive home ever sold in the state. Featuring extravagant amenities including an indoor go-kart 🏁🏎 track and private shooting range, the property also ranked No. 8 among the most expensive U.S. home sales in July, marking Arizona’s first appearance in Redfin’s monthly national top 10.

A sprawling Paradise Valley estate sets a new record for the most expensive home sale in Arizona history. Here's a look at the deal.

09/02/2026

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09/01/2026

While it may be easy to joke about the amount of “stuff” our parents accumulate over the years, the reality is that sorting through a lifetime of belongings can become a significant challenge for adult children. Whether it’s due to downsizing, assisted living, or a parent passing away, planning ahead can help families avoid the stress, cost, and overwhelm of deciding what to keep, sell, donate, or discard.

09/01/2026

🌟2 New Listings!🌟

18119 W Silverwood Dr - Welcome to this beautifully maintained, barely lived-in 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home 🏡 with a den and flex room in the sought-after 55+ community of CantaMia! Enjoy a bright ☀️, open floor plan, stylish kitchen with quartz countertops and gas cooktop, spacious primary suite, and an oversized covered patio overlooking a private backyard with no direct neighbors behind.🌵

14707 N 138th Lane - This spacious 5-bedroom 🛏, 3-bathroom 🛁 home offers the perfect family-friendly floor plan with brand-new flooring, a main-level bedroom and full bath, formal living and dining spaces, plus a great room with built-ins. Upstairs features a loft, bonus room 🎥 with storage, and four bedrooms, including a bright primary suite with vaulted ceilings and a relaxing ensuite. 🏡

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

When buyers walk into a kitchen, they’re making a to-do list in their heads. How much work would it be to change this? Is that trend already dated? Will this cost me more down the line? Some previous renovations can exacerbate these thoughts, creating doubt instead of desire—and doubt rarely leads to strong offers.

The truth is, buyers want a kitchen that feels updated and stylish, but not so specific that it feels like someone else’s vision. Realtors see it all the time: well-meaning upgrades that narrow the buyer pool, rather than expanding it. Here, we asked real estate professionals to share the kitchen features that can impact your home’s resale value, and what to consider before committing to them.

Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home—and it can have a big impact on property value when it comes time to sell. Here are a few upgrades that you should avoid, and that will make a bad impression on potential buyers.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to Dexter and Piper!! Enjoy the day and celebrate with the furry friend who makes your life better 🐾💚

08/25/2026

A huge thank you to my wonderful sellers 🔑, Kathleen, Cheryl & Todd, and Erin! I’m so grateful for your trust throughout the process and truly appreciate the opportunity to work with each of you. Wishing you all the very best and lots of happiness in your next chapters! 🍀🏠 Best of luck, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey! 💚

08/25/2026

New Construction Homes for Sale!🏡 ❤️

Learn about new homes, schedule tours and get the inside info on any available buyer incentives before everyone else NOW! 😃

🎯 Go to https://TaraR.NewConstructionHomesForYou.com to get the FREE Information.

Office: (623) 640-6546

Learn about new homes, schedule tours and get the inside info on any available buyer incentives before everyone else NOW!

08/24/2026

Exciting news for Estrella! 📣 A new lakeside retail center is planned along Estrella Parkway near North Lake, anchored by a 23,024-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market 🛒, with additional retail and dining space planned and construction targeted for early 2027. Phase two could bring even more restaurants 🍕, shops, pedestrian connections, and lake-view gathering spaces - giving Estrella residents more convenient options right in their own community! 💚

A new Sprouts Farmers Market is planned for Estrella, anchoring a lakeside retail development that officials and developers say will bring more grocery, dining and service options closer to residents