November Market Update By LINDSAY FRICKS Will political instability impact the housing market? Blow after blow has hit the U.S. economy, but not even the most dramatic Presidential election ever (read in Chris Harrison Bachelor tone) can derail the housing market in 2020. Regardless of who takes the helm of...
Instagram vs Reality of a Real Estate Purchase
Instagram vs Reality of a Real Estate Purchase By LINDSAY FRICKS Instagram: Optimism, Joy, Bliss, Euphoria Reality: Impatience, Disappointment, Confusion, Sacrifice, Anxiety, Fear A lot of people begin their search of buying a home with high hopes and starry eyes. It’s a very exciting time, after all, the number one...
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 know… It feels like it, but I promise it’s not. Lets review again what happened when the housing market crashed: Lenders were giving out loans...
Lindsay’s Local Leader: Savannah Allen
Lindsay's Local Leader Savannah Allen By LINDSAY FRICKS I am so pumped to introduce you to September’s Local Leader AND my new team member, Savannah Allen. Savannah is a newly minted Arizona Real Estate agent and is our team captain for Transaction Management and Client Experience. Her role ensures that...
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 a plateau of sorts. Although active listings are still down versus last month and last year, we are seeing more listings added daily. I’m now...
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 champions like Brian. I met Brian over the phone when he responded to a message I sent months before joining his brokerage, NORTH&CO. We had...
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 a dramatic reversal of the urbanization trends of the last 10 years. The convenience and proximity to jobs, events and activities offered in major cities...
Lindsay’s List: Favorite Arizona Local Products
Lindsay’s List: Favorite Arizona Local Products By LINDSAY FRICKS I am a big proponent of shopping locally. The local entrepreneurs are part of what makes Phoenix and Scottsdale so unique. This week I’m featuring some of my favorite made or designed products. Sage Aubrey- Sage is a local handbag designer...
August Market Watch for the Phoenix Metro
August Market Watch for the Phoenix Metro By LINDSAY FRICKS The weather is hot, but the real estate market is white hot! We are breaking records on many fronts, making this officially the most competitive market this area has ever seen. This week we topped the highest recorded average price...
Lindsay’s Local Leader: Leanna Taylor
Lindsay's Local Leader: Leanna Taylor By LINDSAY FRICKS It’s an honor to introduce to you my July Local Leader and friend, Leanna Taylor. Leanna is the Executive Director of The Arizona Pet Project, a community non-profit organization supporting pets and people in need. We share a very deep passion for...