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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
As 2024 draws to a close have you been thinking about finally building wealth in 2025. If so it is time to take action! (Thinking by Mahbub Hasan, Pixabay) Take the first step to build wealthReal estate is the key. If you have been sitting on the fence and "thinking" but not "doing" you are not going to get anywhere.  Analyzing every aspect of buying a home, such as the price, down payment, mortgage rate, your next raise, what neighborhood etc etc.  Don't put it off any longer. It is time to take the LEAP into real estate in your neighborhood and build wealth, yes generational wealth.Leap into Real Estate by Vicki Hamilton, PixabayYou have been watching your friends and family do it. Now it is time for YOU. Stop Renting and BUILD WEALTH by taking that JUMP into real estate and home owne...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Often professional real estate agents become so focused working IN their real estate practices, they fail to work ON their practices.  Taking time to Assess and Clarify is essential before agents can Execute (ACE) if those agents want to make the future better than the past. For some, this is referred to as looking into the Rearview Mirror. Today’s strategic thinking questions are fairly simple:During the current year how many clients (sold real estate transactions) did you have?In what geographic, demographic and types of real estate did these sold transactions happen?For me my geographic area has been 50% Golden Valley, 30% Kingman and the balance between Bullhead City, Meadview and Yucca. Demographics have been mostly individuals over 50 looking for secondary home, relocating for bet...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🥗Catholic Charities - Unaccompanied Minor Foster Care☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEInspired by posts that I see from others, I wanted to begin a weekly series of resources for people in need who are in the East Valley.  I think continuing to research this weekly series will also help me to discover what is out there for those in need.Unaccompanied Minors are foreign-born children in the United States without parents or legal guardians. This program differs from traditional foster care in that it provides a unique supportive environment for both the foster family and the unaccompanied refugee minors. Their support system includes mentors, case managers, former unaccompanied youth, volunteers...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
The USS Arizona is remembered in Arizona to this day. Here pictured leaving New York harbor during WW1 in 1916 before being sunk in the sneak attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941.With the anniversary of  the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii attack on December 7, 1941, as Franklin Delanor Roosevelt (FDR) said, "A Day that will live in infamy" marking the Empire of Japan's sudden and deliberate attack of the United States causing our country's entrance into World War II, we remember the USS Arizona that lays in a water grave at Pearl Harbor today. Those 1,177 Pearl Harbor sailors that perished that day from the USS Arizona are American heroes. It should be noted that a permanent outline with a red brick border of the actual dimensions of the USS Arizona was installed on the University of Arizona, Tucson ca...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Possibly one may remember the TV series Mission Impossible.  The top agency agent portrayed by Peter Graves, would receive a self destructing tape message about the mission if the agent would decided to accept it.  The message would specifically state what had to be achieved (who, what, where, when and often why) for the mission to be successful.Today many Mission Statements are more like Vision Statements as they lack specificity. What I have always encouraged my clients including professional real estate agents to do is to look at their Mission Statement and then ask employees or themselves what did they do to achieve the current Mission. More often than not, these clients could not answer.An executable Mission Statement is measured in physical dollars, a percentage of growth, physica...
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By Jane & Jeff Daley, PhD, Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona
(Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale)
Should they? The short answer is No! It's not in their job description and they have proved they fail in this endeavor with our tax dollars. The money given to companies becomes inflationary with a cause and effect of people not being able to buy a home today.Welfare for IntelThe Biden administration has awarded Intel Corporation approximately $7.865 billion in funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding supports Intel's semiconductor manufacturing projects across several states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon.Initially, the administration proposed up to $8.5 billion in direct funding for Intel and an additional $11 billion in loans announced earlier in 2024. However, the final amount was reduced due to Intel's receipt of a $3 billion military contract for s...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
OK, it is not even Winter yet. Have the Great Lakes Snow Storms got you down? Longing for some Global Warming right now? Maybe  you should head WEST to Sunny Arizona and buy a home!Sunny Arizona by Michelle Raponi, PixabayHead West with Whatever Transportation You Have AvailableNo  SUV? Hop on your bike for New Adventure Head WEST, Image: PixabayIt may be time to move the GREAT DESERT SOUTHWEST and the Phoenix Arizona metro in the VALLEY of the SUN and the SUNBELT. Have you been thinking of a home to buy in the Sunny Phoenix area including Scottsdale? Here are Homes For Sale in Phoenix metro in Arizona and I would be pleased to help you find the right home at the right price.Homes For Sale in Sunny Phoenix Metro on MLS UPDATED DAILYHere are homes for sale with a Homes For Sale in Phoeni...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
For many, vision is the first step when engaging in a strategic thinking and planning process. In my workbook Triage Business Planning, I include this short story.Alice in Wonderland comes across the Cheshire Cat sitting in the tree where there are several paths. She politely asks the Cat “Which path should I take?” The Cat then replies with a question: “Where are you going?” Alice answers: “I don’t know.” So the Cat quickly responds “Well, then any path will take you there.”To continue building a Strategic Business Growth Action Plan, individuals must start with a Vision for their companies. Vision is the clear picture of where the business is ultimately heading. The Vision Statement is a well-articulated statement that clearly describes the desired future, supports consistent goal ach...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Why Choose Chandler Arizona to Live and Buy A Home? Why Chandler? (photo: Robin Higgins, Pixabay)Chandler is a GREAT place to live. Chandler and sister cities Gilbert and Scottsdale are consistently rated amongst the best places to live and raise a family in the United States of America. Wow, what an honor! See the latest December 2024 and always up to date homes for sale in Chandler, Arizona right here! (Photo: Chandler Arizona- Wikipedia)Chandler at Ocotillo Lakes has great schools, employers and shopping and restaurants and homes also....NICE! Well it is true. In addition to the great homes, schools, parks, restaurants Chandler has easy access to the Phoenix metro sports, entertainment, golf, dining and arts. Things To Do In Downtown Chandler Per Livability has previously ranked Chan...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 12-5-24☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome everyone to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Mention the word passion and people will share what they really love to do, what motivates them. Yet the origins of this word might surprise many.Passion is from the Greek word “pascho” and means to “suffer.” I would imagine many would not be able connect their beliefs about passion to suffering. However, if we ponder the origins of this word, we may have greater clarity.When we are passionate about something, other aspects of our lives may take a back seat. In other words, those other areas of our lives “suffer” because we are so focus on the passion of the moment. Think about a recent disagreement where passion escalated into negative behaviors. Did not the relationship between you and the other person suffer?Professional real estate agents usually are passionate about their real esta...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥Sell Your Home Efficiently ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE️These helpful home selling guidelines will help you make the best decisions. Let's make your real estate journey a success! I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Looking for a Ho Hum home? Want to live life Carefree or maybe "In Carefree"? Who doesn't.Does LIFE feel like a Jumbled Mess full of STRESS? Are you looking for a less stressful existence? Maybe it is time to live more carefree in Carefree Arizona? Hey, I can help you with that....read on.Stressful life? Maybe, live in Carefree Arizona (Image  Waleed Khalid, Pixabay)What should you do? Well take that "Carefree Highway" mentioned in Gordon Lightfoot's namesake song (Carefree Highway is the actual street name that leads to the town of Carefree from Phoenix). (Leave the Crowd Image by Waleed Khalid from Pixabay)Gordon Lightfoot saw the exit sign for "Carefree Highway" and his Song FollowedDo you need to be more carefree and take the stress level down a notch? Well maybe you need to live mo...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👩‍Trish's Splash Photography 12-4-24💦For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI am sure all who follow my blog are familiar with the talents of Trish, especially with a camera in her hand. A few years ago she created a series of photos from photographing drops of water and the splash that they would make. I absolutely loved what came from this and I am sure that everyone else will too, so I wanted to share them in the Rain. If you missed the inaugural post for this series and thus did not get a peek behind the scenes, you can go back and check it out here: 📸Trish's Splash Photography☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS fo...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Today the word “Values” is often heard. Within the strategic thinking planning sessions, this activity of writing down your “Values” usually follows the Vision Statement. From my experience, I believe one’s values, those non-negotiable behaviors, are the foundation for the Vision as well as Mission.Years ago I created a modified strategic thinking planning workbook entitled: Triage Business Planning: Know Exactly What To Do and When to Do Ir, Track the Right Things to Produce the Right Results, Avoid Misdirected Actions & Misguided Decisions. In this workbook, the Values Statement is captured as follows:As mortar binds the bricks together in a building’s foundation, values bind the vision to the mission and respective goals. A Values Statement is a collection of those non-negotiable beh...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥Looking Ahead to 2025 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE ️Looking ahead to 2025, mortgage rates are expected to ease, and home prices will grow more slowly. Buyers and sellers, get ready for a more balanced housing market!  To read the full article...  Click HERE. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
Kelly Broaddus |  eXp Realty | 888.446.5602 | Contact Kelly Charming 3-Bedroom Cabin with Income-Generating ADU on 2.45 Acres in Flagstaff3 BD| 2 BA | $749,000 Discover Your Dream Retreat in Flagstaff: A Perfect Blend of Charm and OpportunityWelcome to your slice of paradise in the heart of Flagstaff! Set on an expansive 2.45-acre lot, this stunning property offers the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern comfort. Whether you're looking for a forever home, a peaceful retreat, or a place with income potential, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has it all—and then some.A Home That Tells a StoryAs you step inside, you'll feel the warm embrace of an updated cabin aesthetic. Natural wood accents and thoughtful design details bring a cozy yet sophisticated ambiance to the 2,770 sq. ft. of liv...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Purpose is such a powerful to almost magical word. A simple definition of this word from Dictionary.com is “the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.” A deeper meaning offered by OpenUp.com suggests purpose “is the driving forced behind your decisions and actions, guiding you towards a life that resonates with your authentic self.”So this begs the question:What’s Your Purpose?”For me when I undertook this exercise, I reflected on my past life experiences and realized in my own way I was a trailblazer. I was the first inside saleswoman selling industrial and commercial pipe, valves and fittings in the Chicagoland area. Now some 50 years later, I have blazed a new trail in selling real estate here in Mohave County, AZ.Frequently in strategic thinking planning sess...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
What is it about homes with a circular driveway entrance? Why do people seek these types of homes? (Five photo: Alexander Lesnitsky, Pixabay)Let me count the 5 reasons circle driveway homes in Phoenix are sought after:1. They just look cool, like an estate2. You don't have to back your car out into the street, just drive forward3. You can pull your car up ot the front door (nice when raining)4. Less lawn to mow with circular driveway on larger lot homes.5. More room for parking at partiesOr, ALL OF THE ABOVE!Hey here are Semi Circle or Curved driveway homes or estates in the Sunny Phoenix Arizona metro. You can drive right to your own front door! Your may not have been able to afford a home with a curved driveway from where you came from. These curved driveway homes are nice  because th...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💝Giving and Receiving Gifts 2024 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI always look forward to the challenge that will be offered each and every month in the Rain! The challenge for December will be beneficial for me since I always have a hard time figuring out what gifts I should buy for those that I care most about whether it be for a birthday, Christmas, or some other occasion. Once in a while, I come across something that I see that calls out to me as something that someone in my life would really enjoy and I purchase it and save it for them for Christmas or a birthday, but that is rare, haha. Since my immediate family is filled with University of Arizona fans, my go-to has most often been buy...
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