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Ryan Meeks - AZ Realtor, 4222 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

10/07/2026

This tower has stood over south Chandler for decades. Soon it’ll be gone. 🏗️

Most people drive past it on Basha Road and never think twice. But this is where it all started for Bashas’. The very first store opened right here in 1932. Later, it became the company’s headquarters.

Now the land just sold for $16 million. K. Hovnanian is building 107 homes. And the tower? It never got its own vote. Once the land was rezoned, it was just in the way. All that’s left will be a sign with its silhouette.

Should Chandler have saved it? Tell me in the comments. 👇

Chandler’s changing fast. So is the rest of the Valley. And if you’re thinking about moving here, the hardest part isn’t picking a house. It’s picking the right area.

Comment “MATCHME” and I’ll send you my free quiz. It matches you to the Phoenix-area neighborhood that fits your life best.

Kind of like Tinder but for houses… and hopefully a longer term relationship with that home. Not just an empty fling.

Disclaimer: I’ve never been on Tinder and I’m not familiar with it exactly.

Ryan Meeks | Compass
480.612.2219

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Just don’t call before 9am.

10/03/2026

This land in Paradise Valley is worth a fortune. But nobody’s ever built on it.

Most people drive right past it on McDonald Drive and wonder how it got there. There’s no sign. No big gate.

Well… I did too.

The story behind it starts with a wedding in 1915. And a groom who didn’t make it a month.

(I think he might have been poisoned but that’s another video)

Today about 900 people rest on these two acres. Flu victims. Veterans. A champion rodeo cowboy. Even the Herbergers, the names behind Kierland Commons.

In one of the priciest towns in Arizona, this land isn’t going anywhere.

Did you know this story?? Tell me in the comments. 👇

Thinking about a move to Paradise Valley or anywhere in the Valley?

Comment PARADISE and I’ll send you the homes for sale there right now.

Ryan Meeks, Realtor | Compass
📞 480-612-2219

09/30/2026

A tire company built its own town in Chandler.
Then walked away just a few years later.

Comment “2725” for this listing. But first, the story 👇

In 1917, World War I cut off America’s Egyptian cotton.
Big problem for Goodyear. Their tires needed it.

So they came to Chandler and leased 8,000 acres.
Planted Pima cotton as far as you could see.

Then they built a whole town and named it after themselves.
Movie theater. Hospital. School. Grocery store.

When the war ended, cotton prices crashed.
Goodyear packed up and left.

Almost nothing is left today...
Except two things. And you’ve probably shopped at one of them.

Watch till the end to see which ones.

A few miles east, off Ocotillo Road, sits Fonte al Sole.
That’s roughly Italian for “fountain of the sun.”

Fitting, for a place that only exists because someone brought water to the desert.

If you want room for everyone, a big lot, and a Chandler address with a story behind it, this one’s worth a look:

✅ 4 beds, 3 baths
✅ Over 4,100 sq ft
✅ Almost a quarter acre lot
✅ Teen room plus a den
✅ Private sitting room off the primary suite
✅ Asking $899,000

Comment “2725” and I’ll send you the full details on this home.

MLS # 7080295

Ryan Meeks | Compass | Realtor
480.612.2219
If I can help, call anytime.

Oh and follow the Ryan Meeks for more cool updates and news stories.

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09/28/2026

Is it really worth it??

It definitely sucks going into August and early September.

The heat just drags on and wears ya down…

ACs break and cost thousands to get fixed…

September, most of the country are posting images of gold colored falling leaves and hats and flannels.

I am a bit envious when I see those..

But…

When I think about what the Midwest just went through for a summer.. (a lot of floods tornados and from what I saw “sh*tty” weather) - or that’s at least how my mom described it-

I’d say yeah… it’s worth it.

I’m reminded too of the shortness fall has been lately and the extra long, neverending winters that seem to drag into May.

Yeah we miss people though. So there’s that…

After being here almost 10 years…

I’m just glad we picked the right spot in AZ..

If you’re thinking of moving here, there’s so much noise to filter through it can be hard to know where to begin.

That’s why I created the “ultimate guide for families relocating to Arizona.”

It’s packed with the best neighborhoods in each suburb, including North Phoenix.

So you don’t need to hit up ChatGPT.

Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send it straight to you.

Ryan Meeks, Realtor, Compass
480.612.2219

09/25/2026

The best part of this house isn’t inside...

It’s the new cook station out back.

Built-in grill. Patio bar. So whoever’s cooking stays at the party instead of stuck in the kitchen.

And the rest of the backyard backs it up:

Play pool with a new chiller/heater, so it’s cool in July and warm in January

Pergola and stone accents

Big grassy area for the kids or the dog

Or make a little man cave or she shed.

Misters and outdoor speakers

Inside, there’s room for everybody.

4 bedrooms, plus a bonus room and a den.

Pass-through 3-bay tandem garage
Central vacuum
Smart Wi-Fi thermostats
Big laundry room
Fresh exterior paint
4,100 square feet

Most Chandler homes give you a pool and a patio...

But if you want a big lot where your summer nights happen outside, without giving up space inside, this one belongs on your list.

Comment “2725” and I’ll send you the photos, details, and a time to come see it 🔥

09/21/2026

The ‘90s are coming to Gilbert Regional Park. And you’ll want to get there by 4:30. ⬇️

Spin Doctors and Blues Traveler are playing Gilbert Regional Park on Friday, October 9.

If you grew up in the ‘90s, you already know every word.

But get there early… Here’s why.

Happy Hour runs 4:30 to 6 PM, and it’s included with every ticket. Every vendor has an exclusive menu just for that window.

The lineup:
Wyves (local AZ indie rock) at 5:00
Spin Doctors at 7:00
Blues Traveler at 8:30

Tickets are $50 now and $60 day-of. Kids 11 and under are free, but they still need a ticket.

Know before you go:
Parking is $20, card only.
No ATMs on site.
One sealed water bottle per person.
Rideshare drop-off is in the Lowe’s lot.

Food from Guac On Up, Bahama Bucks, Horney’s Hot Dogs, Juicy Slice and more. SanTan Brewing is running the bar.

Want a cabana? They start at $850 and they’re almost gone.

This is exactly the kind of stuff I send out every week in the East Valley Beat. Concerts, new openings, and what’s coming to Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Queen Creek before everyone else hears about it.

Comment “BEAT” and I’ll send you the ticket link and get you on the list. 🎶

Ryan Meeks

09/21/2026

Chandler used to host this Major League Baseball team for spring training….

Compadre Stadium opened at Ocotillo and Alma School in 1986. Privately funded, $1.6 million, dropped in the middle of dairy farms.

Eleven days before opening, a natural gas explosion tore through the Brewers clubhouse and hurt ten people, including the manager. The third base coach missed the whole season.

They opened anyway, and it became the crown jewel of the Cactus League.

First park in Arizona with a grass berm in the outfield. Robin Yount and Paul Molitor took batting practice there. Something I didn’t mention in the video… Michael jordan even played here!

Then the Cactus League arms race started.

The Brewers wanted $14 million in public money. Chandler said no and let them walk.

The stadium sat abandoned for 17 years with sheep grazing in the outfield before it came down in 2014.

That decision opened this corner up for homes instead.

Echelon at Ocotillo sits on top of the old diamond.

And I’ve got a rare listing for sale inside the gates at Serenity Shores. Less than a mile away in Fulton Ranch.

3 bed, 2 bath, 1,721 sq ft, single level, no stairs anywhere.

Two car garage, covered patio, and a pool, spa and gym you never have to take care of.
$625,000.

Reach out if you need help buying or selling in the Phoenix Metro.

Ballpark or lakes? 👇

📍 4777 S Fulton Ranch Blvd #1026, Chandler AZ 85248
🏡 Ryan Meeks, Realtor | Compass
📲 480-612-2219
#7075750

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09/17/2026

You keep driving by Power and Elliot..

Looking for the development…

A tractor? An excavator? Something….

But nothing has been going on… so what’s up??

What happened to Gilbert’s $1 billion Ranch project?

It was billed as a $1 billion project years ago...

Here’s what’s actually going on 👇

The Ranch isn’t dead.

The developer, IndiCap, now says it’s aiming to break ground in early 2027.

And the plan is huge:

✅ 221 acres
✅ Up to about 3 million square feet of industrial space
✅ Apartments and retail mixed in

That’s not just a warehouse park. It’s a whole new piece of Gilbert.

But here’s the part most people miss...

Nothing has been built yet.

The project is approved. But permits are still being processed and the land is still vacant.

Early 2027 is the developer’s goal. It’s not a sure thing.

So what does it mean if you live near Power and Warner? Or you’re thinking about buying there?

That’s the part that takes more than a caption.

If you’ve never heard of The Ranch, or you just want the full picture before it changes this corner of Gilbert...

I made a full YouTube video breaking it all down. What’s planned, where it sits, and what the timeline really looks like.

Comment “RANCH27” and I’ll send you the YouTube Video with the full beat.

Oh.. and follow Ryan Meeks for all your local EV updates.

09/16/2026

You drive Power Road all the time. You’ve never once thought about who Power was. Or maybe you did??

He was a kid from Kansas.

James Power showed up here in 1892 with everything he owned in a tin trunk.

Met Sarah at a church dance. They homesteaded 2,000 acres of cotton and raised 13 children in a five room adobe house, including two sets of twins.

In the 1920s they named the dirt road through his ranch after him. Today it runs from Mesa through Gilbert down to Queen Creek.

His land is now Power Ranch. And those windmills standing in the community? Look up at the tail. It says CHICAGO.

They came from the Aermotor Company, founded in Chicago in 1888. James used one to pump water to the top of a cottonwood tree so his family could sleep outside without cooking.

The Power kids rode mules three and a half miles to school every day.

I’ve got a listing in Power Ranch where the kids walk one block. 4230 E Sidewinder Ct. Four bed, two bath, 2,029 sq ft, single level, backing a greenbelt park with nobody behind you. Updated kitchen, new A/C, RV gate. $525,000.

Link in bio, or send me a DM and I’ll get you in this week.

📍 Gilbert, AZ | Ryan Meeks, Compass | 480.612.2219

09/14/2026

New laws!

HOAs can still put some limits on your structure so make sure to check first!

Bummer about not being able to fly drones near events but how will they know 🤔 Ok just don’t do it…

It’s about time they increased the fines! Maybe they’ll now enforce them?

I LOVE that we don’t need to update pics very often!!

Make sure to take a look at my listings and let me know if you need any help buying or selling in the valley!

And don’t forget to follow the Ryan Meeks

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