Kuromon Market was such a fun stop while exploring Osaka! 🇯🇵 The market was bustling with people, little shops, and SO much incredible food everywhere you looked. We basically ate our way through it. 😂 We had tanghulu (again), more gyoza, noodles, mochi, and of course, okonomiyaki. 🥟🍜🍡 One of

Fushimi Inari Shrine was pretty incredible to see in person! ⛩️ After two days at Disney, walking all over Tokyo and Kyoto, and hiking up the mountain to see the monkeys in Arashiyama… the stairs at Fushimi Inari had my dogs BARKING. 🦶😂 There are around 10,000 torii gates throughout the shrin

One of my favorite experiences in Japan so far! 🐒🇯🇵 We visited Arashiyama Monkey Park in Kyoto, and after a pretty steep hike up the mountain, we were rewarded with monkeys freely roaming all around us! Some were lounging around lazily picking at each other, while others were chasing each oth

We traded the busy city of Tokyo for the slower pace of the mountains in Hakone, Japan! 🇯🇵⛰️ We rode the ropeway up to Owakudani, an active volcanic valley that smells exactly how you’d expect a sulfur-filled volcanic valley to smell… like farts. 😜😂 While we were there, we tried the famous ku

One of the coolest parts was getting to experience everything that makes this park different from the ones back home. We rode attractions we don’t have in the U.S. like The Happy Ride with Baymax, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, and Pooh’s Hunny Hunt, mixed in with familiar favorites like P

Our Disney days in Japan started with checking into the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, which may officially be one of the most beautiful hotels we’ve ever stayed in. Someone may have actually cried when we walked inside. Ahem. 😂😭 We opted for an Alice in Wonderland themed room, which made the whole

Our first 24 hours have been an absolute whirlwind in the best way. Exploring Asakusa, taking in the chaos of Shibuya Crossing, wandering through Shinjuku, eating all the things, and trying to soak in every second. And this is only day ONE. ❤️ #japan #tokyo #familyvacation #fallbrea

CLOSED! 🎉🏡 And this closing was an extra special one. My clients have owned older homes before, but this was their first time buying BRAND NEW. They were a little nervous about what the new-build process would be like, but on closing day they told me it was the easiest home-buying transaction th

That lower introductory rate can be tempting… but make sure you understand the tradeoff. 👀 With an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), your rate is typically fixed for a short period and can then adjust, potentially increasing both your interest rate and monthly payment. An ARM can be especially

Sometimes the deciding factor between two homes isn’t the kitchen, floor plan, or even the price. For one of my buyers, it came down to shade in the backyard. ☀️ The tricky part is that the backyard you see during a showing isn’t necessarily the backyard you’ll experience at 4 PM in July.

Took Dougie for a walk thinking, “Ohhh, a little breeze! Fall must finally be on its way.” 🍂🐶 Arizona had other plans. 😂 That “slight breeze” turned into a massive monsoon rolling in, which I was somehow completely oblivious to until it basically hit me in the face. 🌬️⛈️ Started the walk e

There’s just something about an Arizona monsoon at night. ⛈️🌵 The rain, the lightning, the sound of thunder rolling through the desert… one of my favorite parts of summer in Arizona. #Arizona #ArizonaMonsoon #MonsoonSeason #AZLiving #ArizonaSummer

A little perspective on affordability in 2026. 🏡 My client recently went under contract on this brand-new home for $459,990. They were able to secure a below-market fixed interest rate, and the builder is also covering their closing costs and first year of HOA dues. The home has 4 bedrooms

One of the coolest adventures near Flagstaff… literally. 🥶🔦 We explored the Lava River Cave, a 700,000-year-old lava tube hidden beneath the forest. The cave is about ¾ mile one way, so you’ll hike roughly 1½ miles underground over rocks, uneven terrain and a little scrambling. Plan on about 1.5

Over $300K in upgrades, and you can tell. 👀 From the resort-style backyard to the gourmet kitchen, the infrared sauna, and three different flex spaces currently used as an office, a gym, and a butler’s pantry, this Queen Creek home is anything but standard. 🏡 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms 📐 3,686