• A single-story 1990s-style stucco home with tile roof and desert landscaping in the Ahwatukee Foothills

    What to Expect When You Buy in Ahwatukee Foothills

    Buying a home in Ahwatukee Foothills follows the same general framework as buying anywhere in Arizona but there are a few local wrinkles worth knowing up front. I have walked many buyers through this process, and I would rather you hear the realistic version now than be surprised later. Plan a bit.

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  • A quiet Ahwatukee Foothills residential street of single-story stucco homes with South Mountain in the background

    What It's Actually Like to Live in Ahwatukee Foothills

    People ask me what it is actually like to live in Ahwatukee Foothills, not the version from a listing description. I have lived here since 1993, and here is my honest answer on the village feel, commuting on the I-10 and Chandler Boulevard, the HOAs, everyday errands, and who tends to love it here.

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  • A welcoming front porch and entry of a desert stucco home with tile roof

    Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: Why the Difference Matters

    Pre-qualification and pre-approval are not the same thing, and the difference can matter a great deal once you are ready to make an offer. Here I explain what each one actually involves, why sellers treat them differently, what pre-approval does not guarantee, and the order that tends to work best.

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