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DeDe Forwood Phoenix - area REALTOR® Weekly Newsletter Volume 8 Issue 16 - Click here to get in your email inbox Hey friends, It’s DeDe Forwood with HomeSmart, coming to you from the Heart of PHX. Hope this finds you having a great week and getting outside to enjoy this beautiful (but warming up) Arizona weather! 1 – Something Personal-Getting My Hands Dirty & Keeping the Yard Happy Lately...

Just Listed in Surprise Farms: Charming Single-Story Home with Backyard Oasis – 17340 W Bridger St, Surprise, AZ – $475,000

I am excited to introduce you to 17340 W Bridger St in Surprise. This beautifully updated, character-filled one-story home is now available for $475,000. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,895 square feet of living space and was built in 2004. It bursts with warmth and charm thanks to rich wood beams, custom accents, and thoughtful updates throughout. Inside, the open floor plan flows...

Price Drop Alert: Brand New Taylor Morrison 55-RV5 Home with Massive RV Garage in Allen Ranches Fiesta, Litchfield Park – Now $775,000

Hey Friends (and potential friends), Price Improvement on this brand new Taylor Morrison home at 5684 N 178th Dr in the Allen Ranches Fiesta Collection, Litchfield Park! We just dropped the price this week to $775,000 on this 3,014 sq ft, 4-bed, 3-bath stunner sitting on a generous .40-acre lot with an RV GARAGE! If you have been watching it, now is the time to make your move. This is the popular...

Twix, Nasturtium Arches & a 🏡Market That’s Finally Blooming 🌱DeDe Forwood REALTOR’s Newsletter April 10, 2026

DeDe Forwood REALTOR Newsletter- Volume 8, Issue 15 Hey friends!  Spring is hitting different this year, isn’t it? The yard is exploding, the dogs are happy, and the Valley is buzzing with new listings and fresh opportunities. I’ve got all the good stuff for you this week — from my latest garden adventures to the latest market numbers, a few homes I’m loving, the best things to do this weekend...

The Vegetable Fairy’s Valley Update – DeDe Forwood Newsletter April 3, 2026

Year 8 - Volume 14 - April 3, 2026 Garden harvests, client victories, puppy love, and real market talk from your Phoenix area Realtor I hope this finds you enjoying this beautiful April weather! I've got some fun updates to share with you, from my garden adventures to what's really happening in our Phoenix market right now. 🥕 Life Beyond Real Estate: The Vegetable Fairy Chronicles My neighbor...

New Listing Alert in Rancho Mirage! Discover This Charming 4-Bedroom Pool Home at 15234 W Polk St, Goodyear, AZ 85338 – Perfect for Folks Searching Goodyear AZ Homes for Sale

Hey friends! It’s DeDe Forwood here, your Phoenix-Area REALTOR® with HomeSmart, and I am absolutely THRILLED to share a brand-new listing that just hit the market! If you’ve been searching for Goodyear AZ homes for sale, especially a fantastic 4-bedroom pool home in a desirable neighborhood with easy access to everything the West Valley has to offer, stop everything and come check...

Staging Your Phoenix-area Home for Sale: With Valley of the Sun Twists to Sell Faster & Shine Brighter!

Hey there, Valley friends! It’s DeDe Forwood, your friendly neighborhood Phoenix REALTOR® with HomeSmart, back with another dive into the wild world of real estate. If you’ve been following my YouTube channel (@DeDeForwood) or caught my recent shorts on dodging the “Ick Factor” when selling (or those outdoor staging mistakes that can tank a Phoenix listing), you know I love keeping it real about...

Navigating Buyer Stress in Phoenix-Area Real Estate: Insights from the Latest Trends

Hey there, Valley friends! It's DeDe Forwood, your friendly Phoenix REALTOR® with HomeSmart, back with another weekly dive into the wild world of real estate. If you've been following my YouTube channel (@DeDeForwood) or caught my recent videos touring those stunning new builds in Peoria and Queen Creek, you know I love keeping it real about the ups and downs of buying a home in our sunny Arizona...

Weekly New Build Spotlight: Exciting Homes and Communities in the Valley of the Sun – March 13 Update

Hey there, Valley friends! It's DeDe Forwood, your go-to Phoenix REALTOR® with HomeSmart, here to kick off my brand-new weekly blog series on all things new builds. If you're dreaming of that fresh, modern home in our sunny Arizona paradise, you've come to the right place. Each week, I'll spotlight the hottest quick move-in inventory homes (those almost-ready gems you can snag sooner than later),...

Big Wins for Housing: What the Senate’s New Bill Means for Phoenix and Arizona Homebuyers

Hey there, Valley of the Sun friends! It's DeDe here, your go-to Phoenix REALTOR® and lover of all things Arizona-from our stunning sunsets to those epic desert hikes. If you've been keeping an eye on the real estate market (or chatting with me about it), you know housing affordability has been a hot topic lately. With prices climbing and inventory tight, it's been tough for first-time buyers, growing...

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