Staging can have a huge impact on your home sale. The right staging can help Arizona buyers picture themselves in your space, which can ultimately help you sell your Phoenix-area home faster. On the other hand, less-than-ideal staging could drive potential buyers away. And that includes how you stage your outdoor spaces. Failing to stage your outdoor space properly could make it harder to sell your...

Hello!  My weekly email newsletter is hot off the presses!  I've decided to start adding them to my blog to show you a bit more about who I am, weekly real estate news for the Phoenix area and how I operate my Real Estate Practice!  Please reach out if you have any questions, comments, or content ideas, don't hesitate to REACH OUT to me! DeDe's newsletter March 3 2023 pg 1 DeDe Forwood REALTOR...

Upcoming events in the Phoenix Area Friday, March 3rd: M3F Music Festival: Margaret T. Hance Park, All Day Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival: Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 12pm-11pm The Sound of Music: Symphony Hall, 7:30pm 35th Annual Renaissance Festival: 12601 US-60, 10am-11pm Matsuri Festival: Steele Indian School Park, 9am-4pm Family Lawn Games: AZ Biltmore, 3-5pm Riley Green: The Van Buren,...

When it comes to buying a home, there are a variety of properties you could purchase. And that includes condominiums—more commonly known as condos.  Townhomes too. In the right situation, a condo makes a great investment and a great place to call home. But before you purchase an Arizona condo or townhome, there are some things you’ll want to consider to determine if it’s the right purchase for...

When you’re looking at houses it’s important to take a really good look at every inch of the house you’re going to buy. But there are some things you have no business looking at when you’re looking around a seller’s home. You could probably use common sense to figure out what you shouldn’t be snooping around in by thinking about whether you’d be embarrassed if the owner caught you...

It’s officially a new year. And with a new year comes new trends, including in backyard design. But what backyard design trends should you plan to leave in 2022, and what trends should you replace them with in 2023? A recent article outlined backyard design rules you should consider breaking in the new year, including: Minimalism. Clean, minimalist backyard design has been the trend for the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnk8lfVlSpA Today, we're checking out a wonderful new CenPho / DTPHX Local Business! Welcome to Underbelly Meat Co., the new Butcher Shop in Central Phoenix / DTPHX! If you're looking for fresh, handmade, quality meats, meat products, and poultry, then you've come to the right place.  They also offer great education on how to make/use what you've bought. Do...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AdEyI8aol0 In this video, I'm sharing 6 Improvements to your Arizona Kitchen that you can make for under $100. From updating your cabinets to a new backsplash, these are simple improvements that will make your kitchen look and function better. Plus, they're all affordable and easy to do! I'm a Libra Real Estate Agent addicted to making the world more beautiful!...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YawaPxpdhlw Some people feel like it’s not a good time to sell their Arizona home right now because they’ve heard that prices are dropping, it’s taking longer to sell, and the number of home sales have drastically dropped. That’s all true in many areas of the Valley of the Sun and price ranges, but it isn’t across the board. A lot depends upon where you live...

You live in or around Phoenix.  Your water heater breaks...who do you call? How about your AC? How about a water leak? Tree through your roof? Do you know the difference between your Home Warranty and your Homeowners Insurance? Do you have both? Do you need both? Let's discuss!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLB15yB3NlI   My goal is to educate, empower and walk with my Buyers, Sellers,...