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School is back, the calendar says September, and it is still 105 out. If you need somewhere to take the kids that will n...
09/05/2026

School is back, the calendar says September, and it is still 105 out. If you need somewhere to take the kids that will not melt anyone, start here.

1. Riverview Park - Mesa
2. Gilbert Regional Park - Gilbert
3. Espee Park - Chandler
4. Mansel Carter Oasis Park - Queen Creek
5. Jaycee Park - Tempe

A few things we have learned. Go early or go after 5. Shade over the playground matters more than the size of the playground. And most city splash pads switch to shorter fall hours in September, so check before you load everybody up.

Real relief is still a few weeks out. Until then, save this one.

Our focus is always on you. Make It A Smart Move.

09/04/2026

His vs. Hers: Offer Strategy đŸĄđŸ„Š

Paul’s strategy: Start low. You can always come up.
Alisha’s strategy: Maybe don’t lose the house before negotiations even start. 😂

The annoying part? She’s right.

There isn’t one magic offer strategy that works on every house. Sometimes you go under asking. Sometimes asking is exactly right. And sometimes the data says you need to go over if you actually want the house.

The goal isn’t to “win” the negotiation.

The goal is to buy the right house at a number that makes sense.

And yes, we’re happily married. These debates may be slightly exaggerated for your entertainment. 😏

So whose strategy are you taking... His or Hers?

A lot of buyers are waiting for the “perfect” interest rate.But here’s the problem:If rates drop, you probably won’t be ...
09/03/2026

A lot of buyers are waiting for the “perfect” interest rate.

But here’s the problem:

If rates drop, you probably won’t be the only one who notices. More buyers come back into the market. Competition increases. Multiple offers can return. And home prices can respond right along with it.

The better question isn’t:

“Are rates perfect right now?”

It’s:

“Can I comfortably afford the right house at today’s payment?”

If the answer is yes, buy the house you love.

Rates can change. You can refinance.

You can’t refinance the purchase price. 🏡

Buy when the house AND the payment make sense for you.

09/01/2026

Unpopular opinion: Your home search might be way too logical. 👀

3 bedrooms.
2 bathrooms.
Big yard.
Updated kitchen.

Cool. You just described 600 houses. 😂

Try this instead:

How do you want to FEEL when you walk through the door?

Peaceful? Comfortable? Proud? Like everyone naturally ends up at your house on Friday night?

Start there.

The specs help us narrow the search.

The feeling helps you know when you’ve found home. 🏡

The housing market is weird right now. And that’s exactly why the headlines aren’t enough.Mortgage rates are sitting nea...
08/29/2026

The housing market is weird right now. And that’s exactly why the headlines aren’t enough.

Mortgage rates are sitting near a one-year high.
Buyer demand nationally has softened.
New construction sales just took a pretty significant step back.

And yet here in Mesa?

Home prices held essentially flat year over year, while homes actually sold faster than they did last summer.

That doesn’t mean the market is “hot.”
It doesn’t mean it’s “crashing,” either.

It means real estate is local.

And right now, the East Valley market is giving buyers and sellers very different opportunities depending on the neighborhood, price point, condition of the home, and how the deal is structured.

That’s why we would rather show you the numbers than give you another dramatic housing-market prediction.

Swipe through for 5 numbers we’re watching right now. 👉

And if you’re wondering what all of this means for your home specifically, send us a DM or visit the link in the last slide. No pressure. We’re happy to run the numbers.

Five East Valley coffee shops worth setting up a laptop in. Wifi that holds, outlets you can actually find, and coffee g...
08/29/2026

Five East Valley coffee shops worth setting up a laptop in. Wifi that holds, outlets you can actually find, and coffee good enough to stay a while.

1. Peixoto Coffee Roasters - Chandler
2. Cartel Coffee Lab - Tempe
3. A Modo Mio Cucina Italiana - Mesa
4. Mythical Coffee - Gilbert
5. Switch Brews - Queen Creek

We take a lot of calls between showings, so we have tried most of these from a corner table. Some are quiet and heads down, some are better for a meeting. Swipe for which is which.

Working remote is one of the reasons people keep landing in the East Valley. If your spot is not on here, drop it in the comments.

Our focus is always on you. Make It A Smart Move.

08/28/2026

Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

So naturally, the grand finale involves


✍ Signing your name 47 times
đŸ€š Developing a hand cramp
đŸ–Šïž Getting a complimentary pen
đŸ“± And then staring at your phone waiting for someone to say


“YOU CAN GET THE KEYS.” 🔑😂

That’s closing day.

Somehow both incredibly anticlimactic and one of the most exciting texts you’ll ever get.

And yes...the pen is yours to keep. You earned it. 😂🏡

08/27/2026

Unpopular opinion: I’m Team HOA. 😂

Do I love paying the fee? No.
Do I love being told where my trash cans can sit? Also no.

But do I appreciate knowing my neighbor can’t wake up Saturday morning and decide his front yard is now boat storage and his house should be Key Lime Pie Green? Absolutely. 😂

HOAs aren’t perfect...but in a market like ours, I’ll take one.

đŸ”„ Team HOA or NEVER HOA?

Go ahead. Fight me in the comments. 👇

Five day trips, all under two hours from Mesa. Leave after breakfast, home for dinner.1. Saguaro Lake and Butcher Jones ...
08/22/2026

Five day trips, all under two hours from Mesa. Leave after breakfast, home for dinner.

1. Saguaro Lake and Butcher Jones Beach - 45 min
2. Canyon Lake and Tortilla Flat - 55 min
3. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior - 1 hr
4. Globe and Miami historic downtowns - 1 hr 20
5. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 1 hr 45

This is one of the quiet perks of living in the East Valley. Pine trees, lakes, and old mining towns are all a short drive out, and you do not have to burn a whole weekend to get there.

Save this one for the next time somebody asks what there is to do around here. And if we left off your go to, put it in the comments đŸŒ”

Our focus is always on you. Make It A Smart Move.

08/21/2026

JUST LISTED in West Park Estates. 19643 E Estrella Rd, Queen Creek.

$1,139,900 · 3 bed · 3 bath · 3,196 sq ft · .42 acre corner lot

Built in 2024 on a premium elevated corner lot with mountain views. Two car garage plus a dedicated RV garage, gated RV parking and an extra wide driveway. Quartz counters and GE Profile appliances inside. Out back, more than 2,800 sq ft of turf, 31 mature ficus trees and a large patio, all finished and low maintenance.

Want to walk it? Call or text us at (480) 900-9140 and we will get you in.

Make It A Smart Move.

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