Buy a house with $2500 & put celery on the walls 🧐

Fall is officially here, although Mother Nature may not have gotten the memo just yet! This week, we've got a sneak peek at a fantastic new golf course listing in Arrowhead Ranch, a look at Sherwin-Williams' latest Color of the Year, and a little real estate adventure that takes us all the way to Dubuque, Iowa. Plus, we'll catch up on what's happening in the local housing market and share a few things worth knowing if you're thinking about buying or selling.

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Nobody shopping for a mortgage is celebrating higher interest rates. But there's a potential silver lining: when borrowing gets more expensive, some buyers step back, which can mean less competition for those still in the market.

For buyers, that could mean more time to make a decision, fewer bidding wars, and a better chance of negotiating a lower price, repairs, or seller-paid closing costs. Of course, those opportunities depend on the individual property and local market. A well-priced home in a desirable neighborhood can still attract plenty of attention.

What it means for buyers: Don't judge the market by mortgage rates alone. A higher rate combined with a better purchase price and seller concessions could make for an attractive overall deal, provided the monthly payment fits your budget.

What it means for sellers: Today's buyers are watching every dollar. Pricing realistically and being willing to negotiate could be the difference between getting your home sold and watching it sit while competing listings attract attention.

Sherwin-Williams is bringing a little nature indoors with Celery, a fresh, green-inspired color that offers homeowners an alternative to traditional neutrals.

It's a reminder that a splash of color can give a room new personality, although sellers may still want to consider broader buyer appeal when choosing bold paint colors.

Not sure about you, but it looks yellow to me. 🧐 And if my celery is yellow, its going right in the bin!

Curious what your rate would be in today’s market? Reach out to my lending partner, Aaron Alvarez with West American Mortgage, at (602) 705-9835.

COMING SOON: 18851 N 71st Ln Glendale, AZ 85308. Golf course living on the 17th hole of The Clubs at Arrowhead! This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features upgraded flooring, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, and a fantastic location overlooking the golf course. Stay tuned for more details and your first look at this beautiful home.

Listed at $695,000

1320 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Unit 77 at the Bethany Villas is a brand new listing in Central Phoenix. This 2 bed, 2 bath condo has new flooring, fresh interior paint and is move in ready. The beauty of this condo complex is all utilities are included, even electric!

PRICE DROP: This condo is now just $229k.

Easy, low-maintenance living in the heart of Central Phoenix! This single-level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome is located in a gated community and features fresh interior paint and new laminate plank flooring. Enjoy great community amenities including a sparkling pool, clubhouse and fitness facility. Best of all, the HOA dues include ALL utilities, electric, water, sewer and garbage, making monthly expenses simple and predictable. Conveniently located near the 51 freeway with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and major freeways. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a lock-and-leave second home, this move-in-ready townhome offers a great combination of location, convenience and value.

See all of the pictures & walk-through video at 1320unit77.com

This is a sweet deal in Buckeye, and there are loan programs you can use and only have to put $2,500 down.

Amazing 5 bedroom 3 bath tri-level house with upgrades everywhere, and the house is priced to sell. This home shows pride of ownership from the sidewalk all the way through to the backyard. 5 large bedrooms for the growing or extended family. One bedroom is downstairs with a near by bathroom, perfect for the in-law setup, or just a great guest bedroom. This house also features a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and the like new refrigerator is included. Also included is a newer washer and dryer. Step up entry leads to the front door. Enter in the living room to soaring cathedral ceilings. Cross into the kitchen that leads down to the family room. The family room leads out to the nicely landscaped backyard, or the oversized 3 car garage for extra storage.

See all the info & pics here.

Property listed by Randy Anaya with Real Broker

Referrals are the backbone of any realtors business, and mine is no different. Many of you have sent your friends & family my way over the years, and it is always fun to get that call ‘they said you’re the best, so I’m calling to get your help!’

If you know anyone thinking of buying or selling in 2026, I’d love the opportunity to connect with them and see how I can help.

Typically, you can only find views like this in North Scottsdale, or other elite neighborhoods with much higher price tags. This home in North Phoenix is on the side of the mountain and has the spectacular views to go with it.

Behind the private bridge at the top of Ponticello, the horizon opens for a hundred miles. This is the highest perch inside Tramonto's 24-lot gated enclave -- a 7,131-square-foot Santa Barbara-inspired estate set on 1.41 hillside acres, where hand-carved Cantera stone frames sightlines that stretch across the North Valley to the mountains beyond, and where the city ignites the desert floor at dusk. The address is 2433 West Praiano Way. The view is the room every architect chased.

Built in 2008 and refined for a buyer who treats a home as infrastructure, the residence delivers seven bedrooms, five full and one half bath, and a full finished walk-out basement -- a rare specification at this elevation, engineered into the hillside so the lower level opens directly to the terrace, the pool, and the panorama. A dedicated theater room anchors the entertainment wing. Three fireplaces -- living room, primary suite, and a sculpted outdoor fire pit -- thread continuity between interior and courtyard. The primary suite is positioned to capture the long southern sightline, with a spa-scaled bath, dual vanities, and a separate soaking tub and shower composition. Stone, concrete, and warmed wood tones move through the plan; the material palette reads as commissioned rather than selected.

Ponticello turns over rarely. This residence trades once a decade, and the ones with the top-of-hill sightline, the lift-equipped RV garage, and the finished walk-out basement trade almost never. For the executive relocating into the semiconductor corridor, the collector who has run out of bays elsewhere, or the buyer who wants Paradise Valley privacy without the Paradise Valley price, the address answers all three questions from the same terrace.

See all the photos here.

I asked AI to throw a dart at the map and find a city in the lower 48 states, and it landed on Dubuque, Iowa. I’m sure most people are like me, and have never heard of it, and definitely don’t want to move there. But, I started nosing around looking at home listings and I found this one to be rather interesting.

Nestled along the Mississippi River, Dubuque offers the charm of a historic river town with the amenities of a modern city. Residents enjoy affordable housing, scenic bluffs, beautiful parks, a thriving arts scene, and plenty of outdoor recreation. With its revitalized downtown, welcoming neighborhoods, and easy access to Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Dubuque offers a relaxed Midwestern lifestyle without sacrificing things to do.

Welcome to 11963 Park View Lane, a unique custom architectural opportunity tucked away on a serene 1.07-acre lot in Dubuque, Iowa. Built in 1978, this classic geodesic "dome" home offers a one-of-a-kind structural framework paired with incredible interior space across three distinct levels. Geodesic Architecture: a late 1970's home featuring soaring angular ceilings, multi-dimensional geometric spaces, and open-concept flow characteristic of classic dome design. This property delivers high privacy and endless creative potential for the right buyer or investor. This is a completely custom home. Features a rare layout with 4 bedrooms, 2 additional non-conforming bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, conveniently designed with 2 bedrooms on each of the home's three floors. The main level features a laundry room, country kitchen, dining room, family room, and two bedrooms in unique rooms shapes that are bound by the circular structure. Take the spiral staircase up to another two bedrooms and bathroom, where you can look over the main level and all of the windows to the lovely 1+ acre back yard. The lower level showcases an expansive main gathering space anchored by a dramatic, floor-to-ceiling limestone wood-burning fireplace, two bedrooms and a potential kitchen area, with access to the back-of-house workshop/small vehicle garage. Barn wood lines the walls on the lower level, with solid concrete flooring throughout the lower floor. This property has a definitive "wow" factor and has been lived in by one family since it was built - but requires comprehensive renovation and updating throughout.

See all the pics & info here.

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