Local Realtor turns low offers into high returns
When it’s time to sell or invest in a home, Maricopans have a unique opportunity to benefit from using a local agent who is...
What a seller has to tell you – and doesn’t have to
In previous articles, I’ve spoken at length about the importance of inspections. In addition to doing your own due diligence, the owner of the...
The power of professional property management
As a landlord, your real estate investment deserves the best care and must be nurtured properly so you can achieve the highest returns.
Trying to...
Rancho home claims $700,000
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Jan. 11 to Feb. 10 fetched $700,000 Feb. 2.
This two-story home in a Rancho El Dorado...
2 homes tied for ‘least expensive’ title
Homes in both Tortosa and Rancho El Dorado claimed the "least expensive home" sold title from Jan. 11 through Feb. 10.
They both sold for...
2,100+ homes proposed for south side
A sod farm in southern Maricopa may become the site of more than 2,100 homes.
The Smith family — Smith-Enke Road namesake — is looking...
Homestead home claims least expensive sold title
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa from Dec. 11 through Jan. 10 garnered $289,900 on Dec. 26.
This Homestead ranch-style home opens into a...
Lakes home counter-offered $115k down
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Dec. 11 through Jan. 10 garnered $609,995.
This Lakes at Rancho El Dorado home at 22386 N....
That’s what she shed!
When I bought my first shed in 2021, I thought they were all the same. I wanted the biggest shed for the lowest price...
Renting your home? Keep these tips in mind
Over the last year and a half, interest rate hikes have curbed sales from their record pandemic highs. However, the Federal Reserve has signaled...
3 things to consider before buying a new rental property
Rental properties can be profitable but before buying a new one, landlords need to think about these three things.
What can you afford?
Buying a...
300 homes planned for east Maricopa
It’s just the news Mayor Nancy Smith wanted: More homes are slated for Maricopa’s fast-growing east side.
Phoenix developer CVL Consultants plans to build a...
How to justify an early eviction
Before a lease expires, landlords might have valid reasons to evict a tenant — but they should not take this decision lightly. It can...
Streamlining design process has its advantages
When my family moved to Maricopa in 2006, we bought a new build and I remember spending around six hours in the builder’s design...
Crops to rooftops: Satellite images show city’s growth
Just how much has Maricopa grown in recent decades? Satellite images tell the story well.Â
Imagery provided by Google Earth shows nothing but farmland and...
’23 RECAP: Real Estate
The housing market was mild in 2023 as climbing interest rates took hold after the fed continuously bumped rates from the middle of 2022...
Realtor: Maricopa market looking up in 2024
Maricopa’s real estate market is seeing a brighter outlook after a year of lofty interest rates and limited inventory.Â
“I think the interest rate is...
Bungalows on Bowlin nears completion
Nearly two years after construction began, Maricopa’s first single-family rental home community is finally ready for move-in.Â
Bungalows on Bowlin will complete construction of its 196-unit...
Model home most expensive of the year
A Lakes at Rancho El Dorado home is dubbed the priciest house sold in the Maricopa area in 2023, fetching a whopping $740,000 Aug....
Hidden Valley home least expensive of year
A Hidden Valley home is dubbed the least expensive home sold in the Maricopa area in 2023, fetching $59,000 July 9. Â
This manufactured home...
Nearly 600 homes proposed for west Maricopa
More houses may be on the horizon for Maricopa.
Developers proposed creating a new subdivision in the city’s western boundaries near McDavid and Green roads,...
Residential permits prominent on city’s east side
Here is a list of residential permits in Maricopa Oct. 9 to Nov. 3.
D.R. Horton Inc. to build five homes in Sorrento and 15...
How Maricopa addressed a tricky soil situation
Back in 2010, sulfates in the soil caused quite a stir in Maricopa.
The problem began when Maricopa Meadows HOA board members started noticing abnormal...
Sorrento home claims least expensive sold
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13 fetched $273,000 Oct. 20.
This ranch home at 37649 W. Capri Avenue...
Lakes home takes priciest title again
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13 fetched $650,000 Oct. 24.
It is the fourth home in the Lakes...
Keep it professional
Managing tenant possessions after they’re evicted or move out is one of the challenges self-managing landlords face.
Improper handling of tenant possessions can lead to...
Adding a child to your house title
Lots of people think it’s a good idea to put their child’s name on the deed to their home to avoid estate tax and...
City inspections only go so far
Recently, there have been stories locally and statewide about home builders concerning the quality of their work.
These homes have passed multiple building inspections —...
Home permits issued in Anderson Farms, Tortosa, more
Here is a list of residential permits in Maricopa Sept. 11 to Oct. 6.
Lennar Arizona Inc. to build 12 homes in Anderson Farms.
Pulte Home...
Lakes home claims most expensive sold
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Sept. 10 to Oct. 10 fetched $615,995 Sept. 29.
It is the third home in the Lakes...