If you’ve recently moved to Arizona, or you’re thinking about relocating here, there’s something you might notice pretty quickly. A lot of our houses look remarkably similar. Stucco walls. Tile roofs. Block fences. Desert landscaping. And approximately 47 different shades of beige. Drive through neighborhoods in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise,...
How Arizona’s Housing Market Has Changed Remember when buying a house felt a little like competing in a reality show? You’d find a home you loved, schedule a showing, and discover that half the city apparently loved it too. Multiple offers. Prices climbing above asking. Buyers waiving inspections...
I came across a real estate ranking recently, and two of the cities on it immediately caught my attention. Surprise and Peoria. WalletHub looked at 300 cities across the country for its 2026 Best Real Estate Markets study, and five Arizona cities made the top 50. Gilbert came...
When people start looking for a home in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, or somewhere else in the Northwest Valley, it’s easy to focus almost entirely on the house. How many bedrooms? How big is the backyard? Does it have a pool? Is the kitchen updated? Those things matter. But I think...
September 2026 Update Fall is almost here in Arizona. At least that’s what the calendar says. 😂 September is always a funny time in the Northwest Valley. We’re still dealing with plenty of heat, but you can tell we’re getting closer to the time of year everyone...
5 Things That Might Surprise You About September If you’re thinking about moving to Arizona this fall, September might look a little different from what you’re used to. In other parts of the country, fall may already mean cooler mornings and changing leaves. Here in the...
A Huge New Community Is Taking Shape in Northwest Peoria If you’ve been watching the growth of Northwest Peoria, there’s a major new community worth keeping an eye on: Saddleback. This massive master-planned community is taking shape across more than 5,300 acres and is expected to bring thousands of new...
Why Glendale and Peoria Are Great for an Active Lifestyle If you’re thinking about moving to Arizona and you like staying active, I should probably warn you about something. We have a bit of a pickleball problem. And by problem, I mean once you start playing, it can...
What Home Buyers Are Actually Signing Buying a home in Arizona can feel exciting right up until the paperwork shows up. Once you find the right house and decide to make an offer, things can move pretty quickly. Suddenly you're looking at purchase price, earnest money, inspection...
Full Cash Value vs. Limited Property Value One question I hear from homeowners all the time is, “My property taxes went up. Can you explain why?” I understand why people are confused. Arizona property taxes aren't as simple as looking at what your home is worth and...