Gina McKinley's Real Estate Blog

Acreage with excellent frontage road access. Property is fenced and features a large garage that will make for an excellent workshop or storage building. Dirt piles have been used as a small business and can continue to be sold off at $75 per load. Manufactured homes and garage are in need of som...

Hiring a reputable professional realtor can help you whether you are purchasing a new build, purchasing for the first time, or have experienced the process a few times. A realtor can assist you through the process as it can be overwhelming and frustrating.           A realtor represents you. The ...

Working by referral can be a beautiful thing.  Referrals from your network are low-cost, high-quality, and save you from cold calling and door knocking.But, there are limitations to working by referral that could prevent you from having the kind of business you want.  These limitations aren’t wel...

Hard to find townhome with attached two car garage in an ideal Chandler location! This home feature new wood style flooring in the living areas, & new carpet. Relax by the cozy fireplace in the living room. The homes is freshly painted both inside and out. Master is downstairs and features his an...

Intel is a major employer in Chandler with two large facilities. Intel just announced that they are going to more than $7 billion to complete the most advanced semiconductor factory right here in Chandler. It will take about three to four years to complete the factory which will be known as Fab 4...

Looking back at 2016 and reviewing the market stats is a great way to determine what 2017 may bring to the real estate market.  Some national publications are predicting the Phoenix metro area to lead the nation in appreciation in 2017 at a rate of six percent.  While this makes for great headlin...

The butterfly effect is the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings on one side of the world can produce a hurricane on the opposite side of the world several weeks later.  It’s a metaphor for the fact that small causes can have large effects.So often we get wrapped up in the day-to-day of selli...

Perfect move in ready townhome in a fantastic location! Enjoy the openfloor plan with upgraded tile flooring in all the right places. Spacious living room to enjoy with family and friends or just take pleasure sitting by the fireplace on a warm cozy night. The beautiful kitchen features stainless...

Imagine you had an extra two or three hours every day. How much more business could you do?If you’re like most agents, you handle every aspect of your business. From the paperwork to the marketing to the selling, it’s all on you.There are two problems with working that way.First, it limits the nu...

As we head into listing season, here are some things you can do to add a little value to your home. You don't need to take out a second mortgage or get a second job to make some valuable changes. A few hours of sweat equity and some minor changes for about $100 each and you will have updated your...