Real Estate Stories & Blog

A ceiling leak, my hero vendors, calling BINGO, fresh Flexmls market numbers, Friday mortgage talk, and new builds around the Valley.

Bingley's nose, Buc-ee's pecans, Thursday's mortgage rate drop, and weekend plans from Oktoberfest to the State Fair.

A higher purchase price isn't always a better offer. Before a Maricopa County seller turns down an offer to wait for the next buyer, they should compare estimated net, seller concessions, carrying costs, market time, and the full package of terms.

Bingley's nose, a thorny mesquite, Arizona Fall League Opening Day, seven Maricopa County pet adoption events, and mortgage rates jump to 7.28%.

Herbs, a bookcase, and one little guy at the shelter, plus two featured homes, this weekend's Valley events, and what rates crossing 7% means for you.

72% of buyers report seeing cameras during tours. 56% of sellers admit recording devices were active. Here's what Arizona law says—and how both sides can protect their negotiating positions when doorbell cameras are everywhere.

DeDe's Heart of PHX Weekly Newsletter - July 25, 2026. Catching up on the latest magical lights, client chaos, and real talk about the valley market...

DeDe's Heart of PHX Weekly Newsletter - July 17, 2026. Catching up on the latest from palm fronds to old friends to preservation wins...

DeDe's Heart of PHX Weekly Newsletter - July 10, 2026. Diva Monstera, winds and wildflowers, and a little green umbrella on the loose...

DeDe Forwood | Heart of PHX Newsletter June 5 2026 - Year: 8 | Week 23 - Where do you want to Live? HOW do you want to Live? 1 – Something Personal | Beating the Heat with Garden Grit and Summer Nostalgia...

DeDe Forwood's Weekly Heart of Phoenix Newsletter May 15, 2026 Life Lately: Sourdough Wars, Robot Vacuum Chases & Outlander Tears Hey friends, life’s been a beautiful whirlwind lately!...

DeDe Forwood • REALTOR® • HomeSmart • Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 18 Hey friends, lots to celebrate this week with Derby Day, the Home & Flower Show, Cinco de Mayo, and more...

DeDe Forwood Phoenix REALTOR Weekly Newsletter - Volume 8 - Issue 17 - April 24, 2026 Hey friends — DeDe here! Here's this week’s newsletter, and I’m so glad you’re here...

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...

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...

DeDe's Weekly Phoenix-Area Real Estate Newsletter - April 3, 2026. Catch up on the latest market updates, spring events, and everything happening around the Valley...