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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🙏Noah Was a Good Man ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI always enjoy participating in the monthly #ActiveRainChallenge. I am grateful that Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran are hosting this month's challenge.  There are so many people who have been in my life who have seemingly passed away too soon. It's always a bit more difficult for me when it seems to happen unexpectedly. For this challenge, the person that I first thought of in this regard is Noah Seidenberg. We would interact on a daily basis and really began getting to know each other personally. I remember talking to him on the phone and occasionally texting back and forth with him. He was someone whom I certainly would have enjoyed meeting in person, but that nev...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
📿God is Good!!! ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI always enjoy participating in the monthly #ActiveRainChallenge. I am grateful that Lew Corcoran and Patricia Feager are hosting this month's challenge.When I think about taking a wrong turn, but ending up in a better place, God immediately comes to my mind. So often, I so badly want to go one direction, but it turns out to be the wrong path. I am always a bit frustrated and upset when things don't go my way in life, but when I look back on how things actually went and where I ended up, it's then that I realize that God likely had a strong hand in forcing me in a different direction than I wanted to go, haha. It gives me a chuckle because I am always reminded that God's w...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥85233 Housing Headlines - 2-27-26 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian ️Not only is Gilbert a thriving business community, but its access to a nationally ranked public school system, an abundance of family-friendly activities, and over 300 days of sunshine per year make Gilbert a sought-after place to call home in Arizona and the Southwest United States.  The 85233 zip code area of Gilbert borders the 85234 zip code area and also borders Mesa and Chandler. Downtown Gilbert is located within the 85233 zip code. Downtown Gilbert is known by the locals as the Heritage District. It is now a collection of over 30 restaurants in a fun and vibrant space, adding some of the top restaurants in the metro Phoenix food scene to the be...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🍾Solana Beach Meetup 2026 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI always enjoy planning things out way in advance, so I am happy that this year others wanted to as well. Our San Diego Meetup is set for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Pillbox in Solana Beach.  I always look forward to seeing Jeff Dowler, CRS, Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP, Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI, John DL Arendsen, John Pusa, and Michael Jacobs. If there are others who would like to join us, I would certainly enjoy that as well. I think that Carol Williams said that she might be in the area in December, so she can put this date on her calendar now! If you know of anyone in the San Diego area, or someone willin...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 3-5-26☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome everyone to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Many of us have heard the old Ford statement “Quality is Job One.” In real estate, our quality begins with the many “tools” we add to our “tool box.”  For me, the local MLS, WARDEX soon to be Momentum, continues to be one tool that I use every day.  The quality of this tool does help to deliver quality results. And yes, vehicles are tools. Recently, I attended a day long event hosted by this local MLS with numerous sponsors. What I was surprised to learn was this small MLS using a platform (Matrix/Core Logic that is the #1 North American Multiple Listing Service platform) received 3 significant awards from the WAV Group (See awards below).  Of course, I did not know about this group and learned through my own research that the WAV Group is an established research consulting firm that se...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Water in the Phoenix metro? Yes, if you live in the neighborhoods of Arcadia and the site of Arizona Falls and Arizona's first Hydro Power Plant.Water in the Desert (photo: Arek Socha, Pixabay)  Phoenix homes for sale with lush greenery and upscale neighborhoods, south of Camelback Mountain. Where? Read on to find out about Arizona Falls and Arcadia...   Arcadia homes are just south of local landmark Camelback Mountain.  YES! Arcadia a large neighborhood(s) in the desert city of the Phoenix Arizona and characterized with homes with green grass, canals, irrigation and a waterfall. Yes, you heard correctly, grass in a city that only gets 7 inches of rain each year. The neighborhoods of Arcadia are irrigated off of the expansive canal system in Arizona. You may want to consider buying a h...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👩‍3-4-26 Photo from Trish☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianI miss Trish's photos of the Arizona landscape, but she is still photographing wonderful things from her home in Ohio.  I hope that you will enjoy them too!  For those of you who haven't followed my blog over the years, Trish used to be my photographer for listings, but she has been retired for quite a while.  Her prowess with photography will never be retired, though!!!☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
See original blogBlack Canyon City Real Estate Investment Opportunity Near Phoenix 2 BD | 1.5 BA | $ 325,000  As Phoenix continues expanding north along the I-17 corridor, forward-thinking buyers and investors are beginning to watch communities that sit just beyond the current growth boundary. One of the most interesting markets quietly gaining attention is Black Canyon City.Located only about 30 minutes from the Phoenix metro area, this small Sonoran Desert community offers something increasingly difficult to find closer to the city—larger lots, open landscapes, and attainable pricing. For buyers looking to position themselves ahead of the next wave of outward migration, Black Canyon City represents an early-stage opportunity worth paying attention to.Why Black Canyon City Is Positione...
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
See original blog Sedona Luxury Estate for Sale in Cross Creek Ranch | Cathedral Rock Views & Private Gated Oasis4 BD | 3.5 BA | $ 3,000,000Cathedral Rock Views | Gated Privacy | Enduring ConstructionIn a market where location and construction quality increasingly define long-term value, Cross Creek Ranch stands apart as one of Sedona’s most distinctive private enclaves.This recently offered estate highlights what makes this gated community so exceptional: enduring construction, true privacy, and immersive red rock surroundings without the congestion found elsewhere in town.A True Indoor-Outdoor Sedona ExperienceTelescoping glass walls dissolve the boundary between interior and landscape, framing Cathedral Rock like a living artwork.The entertainer’s kitchen and gathering space flow sea...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
A Man needs a MAN CAVE and A Wife needs a home. What to do? You know what they say, "Happy Wife, Happy Life". In the Phoenix area, we have homes for the both of you right here! Read on...A place for your tools, that old rocker recliner your wife wants to throw away, big screen TV, pool table, sports memories along with your beer fridge, but sweetie does not want any of it in the house? Where to put it? YOUR MAN CAVE or in the RV Garage! Where else?Your space for Big Screen TV, Beer Fridge and STUFF in the MAN CAVE (by Mode21 from Pixabay)Here are my TOP TEN reasons to buy a home with a MAN CAVE. Coming in at #3 on my list, is "Place For Your Big Screen TV and Beer Fridge".Big Screen TV in the MAN CAVE! Nice! (Photo: Pixabay)I am thinking of ways for you to consider buying a home with a ...
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By Shirley Coomer, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az
(Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living)
Most of us have shown homes in Mountain Park Ranch where buyers focus on list price and condition, only to hesitate once HOA structure enters the conversation. In master planned communities across Ahwatukee and the broader Phoenix housing market, the fee itself is rarely the issue. It is the structure, reserves, and layered governance that shape buyer perception.In 2026, the Mountain Park Ranch master assessment is $219 semi annually, due January 1 and July 1. On paper, that equals $36.50 per month. In isolation, that number feels modest. In context, it becomes part of a broader value equation that influences how buyers compare neighborhoods across the Phoenix market.As practitioners, we know the monthly figure is only the starting point. The real conversation is about structureMountain...
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By AZ / FL Mortgage Broker: Michael George, Providing low rates on purchase & refinance loans.
(Mortgage Broker)
I have a bunch of ideas for posts and I wanted my first one "back" to be a good one. I searched Google to make sure there were no other posts on Active Rain about this topic. Can I say "firsties"? Seriously though: I love this free software that I am writing about today. If you use WordPress, of course there is a plugin.What is a Decision Tree / Funnel?It's a chatbot that's not really a bot at all (but then again, sometimes it is).It's more of a flow chart that will lead someone down a path- also known as a "sales funnel" in one neat container on your website. This easy-to-use automation can greet your clients and funnel them right into your waiting arms. 🤗How it works is pretty simple: somebody lands on your page and it looks like they are presented with some choices. No pressure, not ...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Often sellers begin with this simple question:What’s my property worth?For some property owners they may begin with clicking the keyboard and then scanning the various Internet real estate sites to secure the answer to this question. Unfortunately, these real estate “estimates” are often not accurate for a variety of reasons.The foundation for the any and all answers to this question begins with these two words:DATA INTEGRITYTo begin with, clarification of these two words is essential. The Oxford Online Dictionary states DATA is "facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.” When DATA is inaccurate, this makes any research from listings agents to appraisers far more difficult to determine a current market value. And why many estimates are also not as accurate as po...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🌵Events in the East Valley ~ 3-2-26 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian Downtown Chandler BBQ FestivalThe two-day festival invites locals and visitors to enjoy a flavorful lineup of top local BBQ favorites, craft beverages and laid-back entertainment inspired by Arizona’s love of sunshine, smoke and good company. To learn more about this event, click HERE. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Yesterday morning as I was out putting directional signs as well as signs on two vacant land listings, I drove by another forthcoming vacant land listing. The seller was there diligently working on getting his two parcels ready to be listed.  This seller is an existing client who I sold a 40 acre tract. These two parcels have power, permitted septic, fencing, RV plugs and custom entry gates.  The reason I drove by was in the neighborhood and curious if he had received the custom gates. He shared he drove to CA to pick the gates as he couldn’t wait for the vendor’s delivery. The gates should be installed by next Saturday. I can't wait. As we were talking, he told me the property owner across the street once his listing expires with another rural land specialist wants to list with me and ...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🥗Catholic Charities - Josephina 'Josie' Nieto☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianInspired by posts that I see from others, I wanted to begin a weekly series of resources for people in need who are in the East Valley.  I think continuing to research this weekly series will also help me to discover what is out there for those in need.Catholic Charities is committed to helping a community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives. They do this by serving and sheltering neighbors, strengthening children and families, and welcoming refugees and immigrants, and collaborating with the community. To learn more, click HERE.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
For those seeking a buildable lot in Golden Valley, AZ, this one checks off most of those "want and need" boxes. Elbow Room – YES 2.06 acres Power at the Property Line – YES Water at the Property Line – YES Paid Water Allocation – YES Corner Lot – YES\ RV Friendly – YES County Maintained Dirt Road, no washes to cross Horse Friendly - YES No HOA – A Whopping BIG Yes Manufactured Home Zoning - YES Near Pavement – YES a quarter mile to paved Egar Rd Close to Colorado Water Activities – YES Close to Laughlin,NV Activities - YES Adjacent 1+ Acre Parcel – Possibly Available for Sale This 2.06 acre parcel is about a half mile from paved Hwy 68 that connects Bullhead City/Laughlin to Kingman, AZ. Being on the west side of Golden Valley, AZ, the Colorado water activities along with other ameniti...
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By Deb Dahlberg - Rowland, Bastrop and Fayette County Realtor
(ASK FOR DEB! Stanberry Realtors)
1-Acre Irrigated Horse Property For Sale in Litchfield Park, Arizona – $760,000 Well… this one is extra special to me. 💛Kellar — an APHA gelding that I bred — is selling his current stall, barn, and owner’s home in beautiful Litchfield Park!Side note for my horse friends… Kellar  shown in the feature image in his stall - is almost an exact twin of my old show horse Jigsaw. Same look, same presence, same heart. Seeing him settled in a property like this just makes my breeder heart proudKellar.JigsawThe Property – 1 Acre Irrigated Horse Setup in the West ValleyOffered For Sale By Owner at $760,000, this fully set-up 1-acre irrigated horse property sits in a private West Valley community with convenient access to Loop 303, Northern Parkway, and Grand Ave (US 60). Enjoy events at Westgate a...
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By Shirley Coomer, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az
(Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living)
Most of us have worked with rental owners who quietly reach a turning point.The property that once felt like a smart long term hold starts to feel different. Not necessarily bad. Just different. More management. More capital exposure. More equity tied up than they realized.When clients ask about a 1031 exchange strategy, the conversation rarely starts with tax code. It starts with performance. Strategy First, Tax Deferral SecondA 1031 exchange, governed under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, allows an investor to defer capital gains and depreciation recapture by reinvesting in like kind property within strict timelines.We all know the mechanics. The 45 day identification period. The 180 day closing window. The need for a qualified intermediary.But the deeper question is not wh...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Many of the vacant land parcels here in Golden Valley, AZ are 2.35 acres.  Sometimes physical road access is a challenge along with the possibility of the parcel being in a flood plain. Fortunately, this 2.35 acre parcel with power at the corners of the property is not in a flood zone nor has poor road access. Even a bigger plus, NO HOA!What makes this property truly exceptional is the 360 mountain views. The parcel is located near the foot hills of the Black Mountains.  Looking to the east are the Hualapai Mountains and to the North, the Cerbat Cliffs. With Golden Valley, AZ being over 300 square miles, water is often a well or water haul as the four (4) local water companies are limited in their range. There are local firms that can deliver water to this property or the property owner...
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By Todd Bogert, Need help with your Real Estate site?
(Smart Agent Tech)
Buying New Construction in Abel Ranch, Goodyear: Why You Need a REALTOR® by Your SideThe Critical Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands—And How to Avoid ItThere's something truly exciting about buying a brand-new home in Abel Ranch. You're imagining pristine countertops you'll be the first to touch, selecting finishes that perfectly match your style, and creating memories in a home built exactly to your specifications. The model homes are stunning, the sales agents are friendly and helpful, and the process seems straightforward.But here's what most buyers don't realize until it's too late: that friendly builder sales agent works for the builder—not for you. And walking into an Abel Ranch model home without your own representation can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in lost negotia...
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By Shirley Coomer, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az
(Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living)
Historic districts are not just charming neighborhoods.When buyers talk about Phoenix historic districts, the conversation usually starts with architecture and tree-lined streets. As agents, we know the real conversation is more layered than that.Historic designation affects renovation timelines, inspection strategy, pricing psychology, and even buyer profile. If we treat these homes like any other resale property, we miss the leverage and the risk embedded in the designation itself.Phoenix currently has 36 residential historic districts on the Phoenix Historic Property Register, plus additional non-residential districts and individually designated properties. Not every older home qualifies. Not every charming street carries overlay zoning. That distinction matters in practice. Designat...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
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