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...

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...

TEMPE’S EARLY HISTORY:   The Hohokam lived in this area and built canals to support their agriculture. They abandoned their settlements during the 15th century, with a few individuals and families remaining nearby.   Following the establishment of Fort McDowell...

Our heart goes out to all those whose lives have been severely affected by the Covid-19 virus. We would like to thank all doctors and nurses that are tirelessly working to help all patients in need of care, and also to the essential workers who are still working every...

The History Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is as colorful as the ancient peoples, immigrants and settlers who mold it.  The Ho Ho Kam people inhabited what is now Greater Phoenix until about 1450 A.D. They created the first major urban civilization in the Salt River...

As 2020 quickly approaches, we thought we give you the scoop on what home design and decor experts are expecting to be a big hit this new year. From wall color to new furniture styles and some comebacks from the past, continue reading to find out more.

With the recent historical low mortgage rates that the nation has seen, many questions often arise. How does it affect homebuyers and homeowners? Should you consider refinancing, and how will that affect my current mortgage loan? So we decided to answer some of those...