🦵 Broken legs & cool houses 🚢

It has been a hectic week away from real estate & business this week. My father decided Monday would be a good day to break his leg!!! He’s out of surgery and doing well in recovery. If he approves, maybe next week I’ll share the x-ray, its pretty shocking!!!! 🤣 😲

Please keep him in your prayers, & my apologies if this newsletter isn’t the best. 🙏

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Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

Not every house in Sun City West, feels like Sun City & it was built in the 70s. This home on the golf course needs a bit of love, some new flooring & paint would go a long ways to changing how it feels. This one is listed by a friend of mine and I’ve been told the seller will consider paying off the solar system at closing. An owned solar system with no payment is the absolute best way to have solar, and take full advantage of the benefits.

A gorgeous home on the golf course! is it! Enjoy world-class amenities, including recreation centers with pools, fitness facilities, and golf. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has been gently lived in part time. Great layout with large living areas. Lots of windows and skylight for natural light. The open kitchen boasts granite counters, a gas cooktop, and an island with prep sink, ideal for entertaining. The primary suite features a dual vanity, and walk-in shower. Relax on the covered patio overlooking the golf course! Prime location near highways, shopping, dining, & more!

See all the details & pics here.

Arrowhead Lakes is one of the most unique communities in all of Arizona, featuring homes with lots on manmade lakes & mountain views. This home is one of the nicest I’ve seen in the 15 years I’ve lived in Arrowhead Ranch.

Casa Madera - Lakefront Luxury in Arrowhead Lakes 6 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3855 Sq Ft | Heated & Chilled Pool | 3-Car Garage | Expansive Lake, Mountain & Sunset Views Located in the prestigious Arrowhead Lakes community, Casa Madera blends timeless design with contemporary craftsmanship in an exceptional waterfront setting. Fully renovated throughout, the home features white-oak hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings, and panoramic views of the surrounding lake, mountains, and sunsets. The chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, boasting custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, a massive 8-seat island, and professional-grade appliances including dual dishwashers. A dry bar with black granite counters, custom wood cabinetry, and a 24-bottle wine fridge complements the dining area—ideal for

entertaining. The great room offers open-concept flow and design continuity, highlighted by a custom media console with marble top and a fluted walnut accent wall. The angled gas fireplace, finished in black basalt tile and framed in walnut, was purposefully designed to be enjoyed from the kitchen, dining, and both living areas. Upstairs, the primary suite features stunning lake views and a spa-inspired ensuite with marble surfaces, a custom dual vanity, a jetted soaking tub with built-in TV, and an expanded glass-enclosed shower with rainfall, handheld, and traditional heads, plus a teak bench. Just outside the primary suite, an expansive covered balcony accessible from multiple living spaces provides zones for dining, conversation, and relaxation, oriented to capture sweeping mountain, lake, and sunset views. There is another primary bedroom with ensuite bath on the main level. The backyard is equally impressive, featuring a heated and chilled pool with a Pentair Intellicenter smart-control system, an elevated built in heated spa, a separate alfresco dining area, and an expansive veranda that spans nearly the length of the home, offering abundant space to lounge, dine, and enjoy the lakefront ambiance. Additional highlights include: 3-car garage (2-bay extended length + single bay) Dual laundry rooms EV charging outlet Smart-home and pool automation systems Quiet cul-de-sac in a gated community Offered unfurnished and move-in ready, Casa Madera delivers refined architecture, superior craftsmanship, and a rare waterfront lifestyle in Glendale's most exclusive enclave.

Check out all the details here.

Property listed by Karen Ortega Matson with RE/MAX Fine Properties

I’m hearing whispers from agents, and seeing stories on socials about a return of a buyer’s market. It will be interesting to see how the data shakes out for the month of October.

We saw another positive week with interest rates, they’re down slightly again.

Here are today’s national averages for Conventional 30 year fixed rate, FHA 30 year fixed rate & VA 30 year fixed rate loan programs, from Mortgage Info Daily.

I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, but I went away to college in Colorado and have not lived there as an adult. It is fun to look homes that are for sale & imagine what life might have been like if I never left after high school.

Looking at my old neighborhood today, and saw this home for sale around the corner. Very different style of homes there than we have here in Phoenix.

Spacious & Stylish 3+1 Bed, 4-Bath Home with Pool in Prime Location! Welcome to this beautifully updated home in a highly desirable neighborhood, just steps from shopping, dining, and direct access to trails and nearby parks. The main floor offers multiple living spaces, including a rec room overlooking the in-ground pool with a liner replaced in 2018 under a 25-year warranty. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite connects to a bright bonus room ideal for an office, nursery, or hobby space. The finished basement includes a lower-level guest suite (non-conforming), perfect for visitors, workouts, or storage. With four bathrooms, flexible living areas, and a backyard designed for livingpoolside lounging, cozy firepit area, garden corner, play space, and covered deckthis home has it all. Dont miss your chance to own this versatile, move-in ready property in a prime location!

See all the pics & details here, and see what it might be like to live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Halloween is almost here, and the next couple days are your last chance to hit the pumpkin patches. I put together a list of local events in the Valley & across Arizona, which I think are the most noteworthy. (link)

Last week’s trivia question was ‘What was the original name of the Hoover Dam?’

The answer was: Boulder Dam

When construction began in the early 1930s, the project was commonly called Boulder Canyon Dam, after the proposed site in Boulder Canyon on the Colorado River. Even though the final location was moved downstream to Black Canyon, the name Boulder Dam stuck.

It wasn’t officially named Hoover Dam until 1930, when it was dedicated by then–Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur in honor of President Herbert Hoover, who had played a key role in organizing the Colorado River Compact.

However, after Hoover left office, the Roosevelt administration reverted the name back to Boulder Dam in 1933. It wasn’t until 1947 that Congress officially restored the name Hoover Dam, which remains today.

My son Tyler & I hit the trails last week at Dixie Mountain, which is north of Norterra on the east side of the I-17.

We have started a hiking club, and have several hikes planned this week and the rest of the year. We’d love have you join us!

This club is meant for everyone, from seasoned hikers, to out of breath beginners like me. So if you want to hit the trail and enjoy the outdoors, check out our website at ArrowheadHikingClub.com or find us on Facebook.