You may think that it makes sense to set an asking price based on the amount you paid when you bought your house, but things don’t work that way. The amount you can get for your house today will depend on its condition, the characteristics of the neighborhood, and the...

Paradise Valley's History Throughout the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s Paradise Valley was home to farmlands and rural homes. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that Phoenix and Scottsdale began to grow large enough to encroach on the quiet community. The residents of...

What would you do if your house did not sell in 24, 48, or 72 hours? Have you got your home listed for sale but aren't getting it sold? Companies marketing in timeframes such as 24, 48 and 72 hours potentially kill the most amount of money you could receive. What is...

Chandlers History In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon in Arizona Territory, settled on a ranch south of Mesa, studying irrigation engineering. By 1900, he had acquired 18,000 acres of land and began drawing up plans for a townsite on...

Written by: Karl KennedyAdding smart features to your home can do more than increase its salability. When you install the right ones for your family, you can dramatically improve the comfort, ease, and enjoyment you get from your home. In fact, once you’ve added them,...

Written by: Karl KennedyWhen the time has come to place your home on the market, your hope is that the home will sell quickly and for top dollar. If your home sells to the first or second person that tours it, it will be because the home has the appeal of a real...

If you are thinking of selling your home, you probably already know that the local Phoenix metro area market is very competitive, and it's a strong seller's market. So you may think that putting up a "for sale sign" is all you have to do to get your home sold....

Whether you are contemplating divorce, in the middle of a divorce or have recently finished with a divorce, there are several things you may want to consider. Common Scenarios If you have not filed for divorce and neither you nor your spouse want to be awarded the...

Gilbert owes its beginnings to William "Bobby" Gilbert, who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona. Ayer's Grocery Store, the first store in Gilbert, opened in 1910 and became the location of...

Scottsdale Early History The area that would become Scottsdale was originally inhabited by the Hohokam, from approximately 300 BC to 1450 AD. This ancient civilization farmed the area and developed a complex network of canals for irrigation which was unsurpassed in...