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Popular Lakes in Greater Phoenix Area

By Joalice Ryan - July 04, 2020

Many of us have decided to cancel or postpone travel to keep our families save but Arizona has some beautiful lakes surrounded by scenic mountains and desert. Did you know Arizona has 128 lakes? Take your family, visitors and friends to one of our beautiful lakes for a day of boating and swimmig, just a short drive outside of the valley: Saguaro Lake Saguaro

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The Life Of A Realtor During COVID-19

By Joalice Ryan - April 24, 2020

It will be interesting to see how our new normal will evolve once we get through this challenging time of COVID-19. We may keep our social life closer to home and keep our circle of friends smaller but people will continue to want to or need to buy or sell their homes. After my initial inclination to scale down and focus on my family, I am now more than ever motivated to continue

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BEST HOME At Arcadia Home Tour

By Joalice Ryan - April 03, 2020

This spectacular home on 5807 E Indian School Rd was voted BEST HOME at this week’s Arcadia Home Tour and we are excited to host Homeowner Magazine “Who’s Who In Arcadia Real Estate” mega photoshoot! The ultimate in Luxury and Privacy on the Arizona Country Club. Tucked away behind private gates and a 100′ long driveway you will find this amazing new build. Golf co

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Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

By Joalice Ryan - March 11, 2020

As the winter months are ending and we begin to look forward to spring and summer, I would like to motivate you to do some spring cleaning by sharing some tips and tricks that may be useful. Curtains and drapes collect dust including pet fur. Simply insert a damp towel into you dryer and run your window treatment through the air fluff cycle. After 15 minutes, remove and hang t

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Golf Course Living - What You Need To Know

By Joalice Ryan - February 10, 2020

If you love golf and you are considering buying a golf property in the valley, there a few things that you should be aware of. North Scottsdale is an ideal place to consider living in a golf community: not only do we have sunny skies all year round, but we are surrounded by gorgeous backdrops of the Sonoran Desert, resort style living and wonderful amenities. Homes typically hold hig

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Why Your House May Not Be Selling

By Joalice Ryan - October 16, 2019

Has your home been on a market longer than anticipated and it seems like buyers are not interested in your property? This happens quite frequently and the first step is to identify what is turning buyers away. Listing agents typically ask for feedback from buyers who viewed your property but I have been in real estate long enough to quickly identify the most common objections: LISTI

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Easter 2019 Family Friendly Activities

By Joalice Ryan - April 03, 2019

Easter weekend is just around the corner and our community has plenty of Easter fun planned to kick off the festivities. From Easter egg hunts, Bunny time to scrumptious brunches, here’s a list of some family friendly events: Scottsdale Fashion Square: Easter Bunny Photos (April 3-21) Families with young children will enjoy this annual photo shoot with the Easter Bunny.

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Economic Trends to Purchasing a Home

By Joalice Ryan - February 19, 2019

There are times when the economy is booming and everyone feels confident about their prospects for the future. As a result, people often times spend more money. People tend to go out to dinner more often, tip heavier, invest in wardrobe updates, maybe buy a new car and… more often than not, buy a new home. If the interest rates are friendly, this is especially true. Then, for many reason

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Trying To "Time The Market"

By Joalice Ryan - February 07, 2018

You might ask yourself – when is it appropriate to try and “time the market?” The short answer is never. One problem with attempting to time your purchase just right in tandem with economic patterns is that no one can really predict with any degree of accuracy – the future. Many reports get published, predictions are made and some of them can be very close to spot on but

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Changing Jobs and the Effects it has on Buying a Home

By Joalice Ryan - October 06, 2017

For most people, changing employers will not impact the ability to qualify for a mortgage loan, especially if you are going to be earning more money. For some homebuyers, however, the effects of changing jobs can spell disaster when it comes to your loan application. Make sure you discuss in great detail with your lender and know ahead of time what implications any change in your employment that

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Popular Lakes in Greater Phoenix Area

The Life Of A Realtor During COVID-19

BEST HOME At Arcadia Home Tour

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Golf Course Living - What You Need To Know

Why Your House May Not Be Selling

Easter 2019 Family Friendly Activities

Economic Trends to Purchasing a Home

Trying To "Time The Market"

Changing Jobs and the Effects it has on Buying a Home

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