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Is this the new 2008?

We as humans love to use comparisons.  We examine situations and identify differences and similarities to previous experiences to provide our brains with the data

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Renovation Home Loan 101

Renovation Home Loan 101 By LINDSAY FRICKS As I’m growing my business, I’m always looking for new ways to expand my knowledge base so I

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January Market Update

January Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Last year I made three safe predictions for real estate in 2020 and in spite of a total wack

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Lindsay Fricks Real Estate Arizona

October Market Update

October Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS I feel like I’m a broken a record around here… THIS IS NOT A HOUSING BUBBLE!!! I know, I

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September Market Update

September Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS It’s been another record breaking real estate month for the Greater Phoenix Metro. It appears we have now reached

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Lindsay’s Local Leader

Lindsay’s Local Leader: Brian North By LINDSAY FRICKS Please meet Brian North: Spontaneous, skateboarder, and Realtor from The OC. There are leaders and then there’s

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Lindsay Real Estate Arizona

What Moves You?

What Moves You? By LINDSAY FRICKS Motivations for buying a home and moving have changed significantly since the onset of the pandemic. We are seeing

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July Market Update

July Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Welcome to the July Market Watch for the Phoenix Metro. The last four months have been nothing short of

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June Market Update

June Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Pictures tell 1,000 words… If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love my charts! I’ve

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May Market Update

May Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Happy May! The last month brought significant change and hardship on many fronts. In Arizona, Mother Nature thought she’d

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April Market Update

April Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Throwback Thursday – Is this 2008 all over again? I bought my first home in 2006 at the age

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Lindsay’s Local Leader

Lindsay’s Local Leader By LINDSAY FRICKS For a while I’ve had aspirations to feature local leaders and entrepreneurs as a regular segment on the blog.

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COVID-19 Edition

COVID-19 Edition By LINDSAY FRICKS When I wrote my blog about the Coronavirus 2 weeks ago, I had no clue how big of an impact

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I’ll Cheers to That!

I’ll Cheers to That! By LINDSAY FRICKS It’s no secret that I love a great cocktail! With the scary economic and health news of late,

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All About That Brunch

All About That Brunch By LINDSAY FRICKS By special request (from my mother),  this week Lindsay’s List is all about that brunch. TBH, day drinking

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February Market Update

February Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Low interest rates and even lower inventory continue to dominate the headlines both locally and nationally. For buyers and

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Couples Planning

Couples Planning By LINDSAY FRICKS Last week I briefly mentioned that Jason and I did a couples planning session to kick off 2020. It proved

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January Market Update

January Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s 2020. A new decade and a fresh set of 365 days

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2019 Year End Review

2019 Year End Review By LINDSAY FRICKS Wow… I can hardly believe that this is the last blog I’ll write for 2019. This year has

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Impending Recession?

Impending Recession? Sorry to break it to ya…. By LINDSAY FRICKS It’s been a pretty dang good year! I normally try to keep things super

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Gratitude

Gratitude By LINDSAY FRICKS At the beginning of 2019 I started incorporating handwritten thank you notes into my daily morning routine. At first, I set

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Discovering My Truth

Discovering My Truth By LINDSAY FRICKS In my teens I knew it was inevitable that I would become a business owner in the future. However,

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About That Market Crash….

About That Market Crash…. By LINDSAY FRICKS About that market crash…   I’m still plagued by questions of impending doom in the housing market. Despite

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What are you worth?

What Are You Worth? By LINDSAY FRICKS How well do you perform when your efforts aren’t appreciated or recognized? Do you do your best? Do

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Lindsay and Grandma

My Grandma

My Grandma By LINDSAY FRICKS This week we lost a fierce, powerhouse of a woman…my grandmother, Ruth Thiel. A big part of my “why” in

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Lindsay and Jason

Moving Sucks

Moving Sucks A checklist to help ease the stress By LINDSAY FRICKS Did you know that moving is the in the top five of lifetime

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October Market Update

October Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS It’s been quite a while since I did a housing market update! Honestly, that’s because things haven’t changed a

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Scottsdale Water Campus

We Are in a Drought!

We Are in a Drought! Tips to Help You Manage Your Exterior Household Water Usage By LINDSAY FRICKS I was honored to be selected for

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Arizona Restaurant Week

Arizona Restaurant Week

Arizona Restaurant Week By LINDSAY FRICKS It’s the most wonderful week of the year! Ok, that’s actually Christmas, but this is a close second in

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Manifesting

Manifesting Four tips to make sure you don’t end up in the cycle of feast or famine By LINDSAY FRICKS I’m a lifelong learner…in fact,

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Lean on Me!

Lean on Me By LINDSAY FRICKS Lean on me! This is one of my all time favorite songs, but it’s also something I incorporate into

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Lindsay and Jason

The American Dream

The American Dream …and Down Payment Assistance By LINDSAY FRICKS This week we celebrate America’s birthday and all the blessings we have living in this

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June Market Update

Mid-March Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Are you waiting to have 20% saved in order to purchase a home? This widely believed myth baffles me!

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North & Co.

I have an Announcement!

I have an Announcement! By LINDSAY FRICKS I have an announcement! Today I’m sharing with you my transition to NORTH&CO. as my new brokerage. I

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Thirty Five

Thirty-Five By LINDSAY FRICKS Tomorrow is my 35th birthday…. My birthdays have always been a big deal. I love life and I really enjoy celebrating

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May Market Update

May Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS It is my mission to stay on top of the real estate and economic trends for the Phoenix Valley.

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What is an iBuyer?

What is an iBuyer? By LINDSAY FRICKS What is an iBuyer anyway? One of the top questions I get as a Realtor is about the emergence of internet

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What’s Your Perception?

What’s Your Perception? By LINDSAY FRICKS One of the things that held me back from pursuing my real estate career earlier is the public perception

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Sunshine

I Did Something Crazy….

Sunshine I’ve survived 100% of my bad days. By LINDSAY FRICKS “Keep your face toward the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you.” This

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Breaking the Headlines

Breaking the Headlines By LINDSAY FRICKS Part of my passion in real estate is applying my analytical expertise that I developed through corporate America to

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Daily Affirmations

Daily Affirmations My Journey from Fraud to Believer By LINDSAY FRICKS I shared a brief overview this week in my Instagram story about my experience

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Mid-March Market Update

Mid-March Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS The housing market can vary dramatically by state, city and even neighborhood. Watch my video to learn more about

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Median Home Price

$725,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

8%

Estimated Population

36,241

Median Age

39

Arcadia

why you want to live here

Arcadia is one of Phoenix’s most sought after neighborhoods. Adjacent to the famous Camelback mountain, Arcadia originated at Orange Groves before transitioning to the community of ranch style homes it is today. Large mature trees and sprawling green grass lawns is one of favorite characteristics of this community. Arcadia has been experiencing a revitalization over the last 5 years as many people have undertaken large renovation projects to bring homes up to modern styles. Arcadia is centrally located with easy access to dining, entertainment, hiking, golf shopping and more.

Median Home Price

$325,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

+7%

Estimated Population

450k

Median Age

34

East
Valley

why you want to live here

The two largest and most popular cities in the East Valley are Gilbert and Chandler. Once known for agriculture, the area has now been transformed into some of the most well known suburbs. Both cities have experienced tremendous growth in population and along with it now has all the amenities of larger cities. The suburbs are highly focused around families and have lots of parks, recreation and many family events year-round.

Median Home Price

$261,096

Annual Appreciation Rate

+8%

Estimated Population

1.6M

Median Age

33

Central
Phoenix

why you want to live here

Phoenix is the heart of The Valley of the Sun and capital of Arizona. Known for warm temperatures year-round and sprawling urban space surrounded by desert mountains. Phoenix is the 6th largest city in the US and home to nearly 1.6 million people. Phoenix has just about something to offer everyone: numerous golf course, professional sports teams, hiking trails, concerts, festivals and much more. With an affordable cost of living there’s a place for everyone with the Phoenix metro.

Median Home Price

$308,750

Annual Appreciation Rate

+8%

Estimated Population

174k

Median Age

28.5

Tempe

why you want to live here

Tempe is a city just east of Phoenix, in Arizona. Its striking Tempe Center for the Arts hosts concerts, dance and comedy shows. Nearby, Tempe Town Lake is dotted with kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards. Tempe Beach Park hosts outdoor festivals. Rising above the city, Hayden Butte is a mountain dotted with centuries-old rock art. Sporting events and concerts are held at Wells Fargo Arena.

Median Home Price

$725,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

8%

Estimated Population

36,241

Median Age

39

Scottsdale

why you want to live here

Scottsdale has long had a reputation as one of the most affluent cities in the West most well known for high end golf, spas, resorts, restaurants and shopping. There are over 27 golf courses located within the Scottsdale boundaries. The Southern part of Scottsdale is home to the historic Old Town area. The southwestern charm, numerous restaurants, bars and shopping as well as exciting nightlight make Old Town a hot spot for both young and old. Central Scottsdale is home to many popular golf communities such as McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Kierland Commons.  North Scottsdale is home to to two of the valleys largest annual events: the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and the Waste Management Open PGA tournament. These events along with the 5 professional baseball spring training facilities bring millions of visitors into the area throughout the Spring months.

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