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, as my twenties slipped away, I was getting further and further from making that dream a reality. After a few traumatic and significant life events...

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 tons of data available that should ease these fears, I still see a shocking amount of people waiting on the sidelines to make a move. Is this...

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 real estate stems from my Grandmother. My grandma was a Realtor for over 40 years in the northern suburbs of Chicago. In fact, the year...

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 stressors? Death, divorce, moving, illness and job loss are the life events that cause a person more stress than anything else. Those of you who...

AZ “Must Attend” Winter Events

AZ "Must Attend" Winter Events By LINDSAY FRICKS Winter is Coming.... Fall is starting to set in and we have 6+ months of gorgeous weather ahead! Hallelujah! The cooler months in Arizona are packed full of fun outdoor events and festivals. This week I’m sharing my favorite must attend local...

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 ton...the market is healthy and business is good! See below for a breakdown based on your current situation and check out this month’s video with...

Wyatt- A Very Personal Story

Wyatt A Very Personal Story By LINDSAY FRICKS I have started and stopped this blog post no less than 100 times over the last five years. This is very personal and raw still years later. I don’t know if I’ll ever have the right words to express my emotions on...

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 the 2019 Scottsdale Association for Realtors Leadership Academy. This 12-week program aims to educate agents on our local government, economy and resources. Last week we...

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 my book.... It’s ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK!!! Tomorrow, September 20th, through the 29th is a special week where some of the best and newest restaurants offer...

Vacation Rental/Short Term Rental Investing

Vacation Rental/Short Term Rental Investing By LINDSAY FRICKS Airbnb versus Hotel? Ten years ago it wasn’t popular to rent someone else’s house for your vacation, but today it’s often preferred. I have several clients that are looking into purchasing short term vacation rental properties. In today’s blog, I’m outlining some...

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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