Michelle Shelton's (askmichelleshelton) Blog

Does it rain in Phoenix?Today as I write this I sit on my back patio and enjoy the rain. Normally it would be at least 105 degrees by now as it is almost 9 O'Clock in the morning but notice I said the word enjoy. My pool is a mess from the dust storm last night and I will have a couple of hours o...

Should your REALTOR® hold an Open House?Are you thinking of selling your Arizona home and are pretty certain you want your REALTOR® to hold an Open House? In the Phoenix area, Open Houses are a big deal. They are a way for agents to drive their business. It isn't uncommon to see oodles of signs p...

Claxton Harvey Western Ranchettes - Gilbert Horse PropertyIn Arizona, there are thousands of subdivisions. There are several horse property neighborhoods and it has taken me years to learn many of them. I still will get a phone call about some random subdivision. Claxton Harvey Western Ranchettes...

A great agent knows how to answer this. "Why is your seller selling their home" She asked"Because she is moving." I replied."Where is she moving? She asked. "I'm sure you are aware of my fiduciary duty to my client. I don't have permission to disclose that to anyone." I replied."Oh of course, I'm...

This gilbert horse property is located in a highly desired part of Gilbert, Arizona. Brooks Farm Estates is a charming community with one way in and one way out. There are 28 homes located in this small pocket and all are horse properties. If green pastures and mountain views are your thing, you ...

What the heck is going on with horse property in Arizona?Why do people buy horse property in Arizona? Well, it might not be what you think. We listed a home at $650,000 this week and yesterday we had 11 showings and the day before we had 20 showings. Arizona real estate is on fire! It's challengi...

If you have heard the jokes about Arizona being a dry heat, you might think you have a handle on the weather. It's hot. It's dry. Well, sort of. My experience of ArizonaI came to Arizona in my early 20's from Nebraska. People from Nebraska come to Arizona for one reason and one reason only. The w...

If you are a buyer in Arizona, this document might interest you. The Buyer Advisory is a document all of Team Shelton's clients receive. It has active links in it to help you do research when buying your next Arizona property. Why are inspections important when buying a home?Inspections are impor...

If you have been looking for a home with land in this crazy market, this one might be just what you are looking for. This home sits on two and a half acres in a great location in Chandler. It truly does have location, location, location. There are luxury homes built all around and shopping is clo...

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to trail ride off your own property? This is it! Or maybe you are looking for million-dollar views? This is it! Check out this equine property located on the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, this is a rare opportunity. Watch the video on this Luxury Horse Prop...