The Blog of Blair

I think more than often, agents and homeowners think they need to do more than they have to to prep a home for sale.I'm not here to say these are the only 3 tips but many people like to overcomplicate things.That really isn't needed. Depersonalize, get rid of sports teams stuff, and clear up surf...

Looking for a home in Arizona?Search all available homes for sale in Arizona using this easy to use link and map. All for FREE. Blair BallineXp Realty4802336433www.blairballin.com

Thinking of selling your home but also need to move?The dreaded sell/buy is/can be one of the most stressful real estate transactions.But that doesn't mean that you can't have a proper gameplan in place to help ease whatever concerns there may be, and to really help guide you to accomplish your r...

Living North Phoenix, the online Community I created about 5 years ago just launched Senior Smiles; an initiative to bring smiles to the Senior Community here in North Phoenix. We just had our first event at Park Terrace and it was extremely memorable. It was a foam party, and it did not disappoi...

If you have been following me for a little while you know that I started a Facebook Group years ago, Living North Phoenix. We now have an available series where Group members can share their experience (and get paid for it (by me)). Today's experience is at B.E.S.T., a North Phoenix "gym" for kid...

Love beer and planes?My Facebook Community Group now has a member driven experience where they can share about their experiences and have it shared/blogged about on our website.Our most recent one is about the Barrio Brewing Co at Deer Valley Airport.Yes, we have an airport (smaller one) with a b...

Our Facebook Community Group is awesome..and we now have a feature for Community members to share their experiences directly to your blog.Recently one of our Members, AC wrote about her experience to The Little Play Avenue in North Phoenix, an awesome spot to take kids indoors in North Phoenix in...

I can't honestly say I knew what exactly what a speakeasy was. Now I do. And this is one that I want to check out. The drinks look delish. Here's an article I wrote about them. Do you like speakeasys? Drinks? Help me out here. Blair BallinYour North Phoenix Realtor Expert480-233-6433www.livingnor...

As part of our new Facebook Community series, where Group members provide their experience to North Phoenix restaurants, parks, and things to do in the North Phoenix area we have our first one!This North Phoenix restaurant review/experience of Como La Flor is courtesy of Katie B who has been in o...

Did you know Arizona is home to the best high school in the Country? I didn't. So I dug a little deeper, using the latest US News report on best high schools and made a blog.Visit my latest blog to see how your schools ranked--in North Phoenix, Arizona, or a different State. Enjoy!Blair BallinYou...