Where to Eat in The Valley?

Where to Eat in The Valley? By LINDSAY FRICKS As a local Arizona expert I often get asked ”what are the best restaurants in Phoenix or Scottsdale”. This week I want to share some hidden gems that you probably won’t find at the top of the Yelp searches even though...

The Foreclosure Generation

The Foreclosure Generation What would you rather have? By LINDSAY FRICKS Today I want to talk about people who bought in the two years prior to the bubble burst in 2008. A lot of these people lost their homes to foreclosure or short-sale and suffered the tremendous financial and emotional...

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! Most people don’t have 20% of the cost of the home sitting in their bank account when they go to purchase a home. The reality...

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 am SO excited about this next step in my career and the opportunity to take my business to the next level. With this move I...

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 another trip around the sun. This week I am sharing my top five highlights from the past year. 5.  When I got my Real Estate...

VA Loans…are you eligible?

VA Loans...are you eligible? By LINDSAY FRICKS Memorial Day is the 3-day weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer. Growing up, I thought it was an extended celebration of my birthday which typically falls during or around the long weekend. However, Memorial Day is truly dedicated to celebrating and...

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. As a former sales analyst, I enjoy distilling leading and lagging indicators into helpful advice to educate and inform my friends and clients. In this...

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 companies buying and selling residential real estate in the greater Phoenix market. We call these companies iBuyers. Most people, real estate agents included, are still confused about what this new...

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 of real estate agents. Thirty years ago, when I was shadowing my Grandma during summer in Illinois, being a Realtor was a well-respected career choice....

The 8 Step Home Buying Process

The 8 Step Home Buying Process The Inspection Period. By LINDSAY FRICKS I did a quick Instagram story last week on the inspection period. Turns out this is a big black hole for most buyers and sellers! So, I wanted to do a deeper breakdown of arguably the most critical...

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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