The Greater Phoenix area flyover area

Our main cities are listed below. Click on the links to access each village's main page that offers a list of that town's single-family homes for sale along with current village real estate data such as the number of properties currently for sale and average, high and low prices.  You'll also get information about the towns with helpful links to local information.

  • Carefree
  • Cave Creek
  • Fountain Hills
  • North Phoenix
  • North Scottsdale
  • Paradise Valley
  • Scottsdale

As a family team, we are able to go outside of these towns and cover almost any Greater Phoenix area, so please contact us if you're interested in a city not on this list.  Also check our full list of towns we work in by viewing the communities on the left navigation…

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I was laughing out loud at an article I read about an ABC News 20/20 interview with some real estate agents and their claim of "blowing the whistle on shady real estate tricks." I'm not saying this stuff is never done and there are bad apples in real estate like any other business.

woman interviewing scottsdale real estate agent

Here is my personal response to some of the so-called tricks based on interviews with 2 reality TV real estate agents, Ryan Serhant, the star of a Bravo reality show and Sandra Rinomato, the former host of Property Virgins on HGTV:

Bait and Switch

Serhant, an agent in New York City (which I've heard does not utilize an MLS like we do in Arizona and most other areas in the United States), states that agents keep listings up long after they've been sold.

My…

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happy woman with small scottsdale home in her handThe video below is a funny rap video put on by REALTOR® Brian Block, who works in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. It has always seemed like the D.C. market was hot compared to other areas, even when it was cooling off during the recession. According to Brian, in his area 'houses gettin' sold!"

I network online with a lot of other real estate agents nationwide on different real estate groups. Someone in the group introduced this video that I think is hilarious. 

How Does Scottsdale Real Estate Compare?

In the lower price ranges, Scottsdale real estate is pretty hot. For instance, a search for Scottsdale homes for sale priced under $200,000 brings up two listings, both Contingent (this means there is an accepted offer waiting for…

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happy family in front of their new scottsdale home

Prices and sales have dropped substantially since the real estate bust. Some areas like much of Florida, Las Vegas, NV, and Phoenix, AZ were hit hard, with more than 50% decreases in home values.  The amount of annual sales has also decreased.

California showed decreases and popped back the quickest. Many areas in the state are back to a seller's market with decreased inventory and buyers wanting to still get a good price at low interest rates.

Low inventory across the nation is causing multiple offers on well-priced properties. Even in the Greater Phoenix area, we're seeing multiple offers in lower price ranges, and the best-priced homes in most any price range can sell quickly. Below is an infographic created by Active Rain (an online…

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Would You Buy a Home in Your Sweetie's Favorite City of Scottsdale Arizona for Valentine’s Day?

Millions of people each year flock to the Scottsdale area to enjoy its beautiful weather, stunning Sonoran Desert landscape, and vibrant nightlife. If you're one of those people and are looking to purchase a home in the Scottsdale area, you're in luck. I help buyers sell and buy real estate in Scottsdale and surrounding areas. Whether you're a new resident or just thinking about making the move, I can help.

desert with Scottsdale homes in the background

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? How about surprising your sweetheart by buying them a home in Scottsdale, Arizona! 

How did Valentine’s Day become a romantic holiday?

There are lots of competing origin stories for Valentine's…

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petition to force Fannie Mae to act responsiblyAs a member of the real estate group Short Sale Superstars, I have been made aware that Fannie Mae is not being realistic about the list and sale prices of their short sale properties. I was the listing agent for a Scottsdale for sale that was a short sale.  We listed at fair market value according to recent comparable listings.  We received a contract and the response from the seller's bank was that they wanted a price that never would have appraised.  There was no chance of selling it short with this bank.

There are no guarantees with short sales but it seems like Fannie Mae would rather foreclose with their unrealistic counter-offers. They are countering above BPO's (Broker Price Opinions) they are receiving. Most of the buyers I work with are not…

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free holiday entertaining guideWe would like to extend a wonderful free pdf booklet of the Holiday Entertaining Guide that was provided for us by Homes.com. This is 100% free and does not require your e-mail or anything and is safe to download. Please click on the link to download, not the picture. Feel free to share it with your friends and family.

The guide offers tips, a party checklist, some recipes, and more to help you through this and future holidays. My family team and I hope you have safe and happy holidays and be sure to contact us if you're interested in viewing Scottsdale homes for sale or real estate in any of the communities we serve. Last December was a busy month for us and we have also been busy this month. I remember showing homes last Christmas Eve, so don't think…

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thanksgiving food

Thanksgiving is one of America's most cherished holidays. It has a long and interesting history, dating back to the days of the Pilgrims. But what does the holiday actually commemorate? How has it changed over the years? And what are some of the most popular Thanksgiving traditions? In this article, we will explore the history of Thanksgiving from its origins to the present day.

Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition in the United States, celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November. But few people know the history of this holiday.

The Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving

The Pilgrims were a group of English Protestants who fled England in 1620 and sailed to the New World on the Mayflower. They were seeking religious freedom…

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judy orr listed as 5-star real estate agent in chicago magazineI have been published more than the average Scottsdale REALTOR®. A story about one of my domain names was syndicated by The Wall Street Journal online and was all over the Internet. Because of that article, I was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune, The Southtown-Star (who even sent a photographer), and participated on a radio show.

I have been interviewed for quite a few real estate-related articles in the Southtown-Star. I'm not the only one in the family that has been published. My husband Jimmy Herter appeared in a full-page article in The Homer Horizon and my daughter's cat Keeper just appeared as Pet of the Week in the same publication.

I had been contacted by Chicago Magazine but I really didn't understand it. In fact, I truly thought they…

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lion at Out of Africa zoo

I wrote this post on a Wordpress site many years ago and can only find one of the original photos, so this is an updated picture I took from one of my many visits to their newest location.

Before moving to Arizona, my son and I took a trip to visit my Mom in Mesa. One of our most memorable daytrips was to visit Out of Africa which was located in Fountain Hills, before its move to Camp Verde. At the time they were much closer to my Mom’s house in Mesa, AZ.

We’re animal lovers

My son Chad and I are true animal lovers. My Mom had mentioned Out of Africa Wildlife Park so without knowing what it was all about, Chad and I decided to make a day trip. It was 110 degrees that day and although the sweat was dripping down my back, I turned to Chad and…

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