23 December 2025
Mistletoe: A Toxic Kiss?
Hanging a mistletoe is a well-recognized winter tradition, and can be both romantic and fun. The rule of the tradition is to pluck a berry after each kiss, until the sprig is bare. When all the berries have been taken, the privilege to kiss under the mistletoe has passed....
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30 October 2025
Vampires, Tarantulas and Lake Monsters — Oh My!
Happy Halloween! Do you know there are several locations in Arizona where horror films have been made over the decades? Why? Arizona is great location to film spooky scenes for a few reasons. The deserts are remote and vast, the dark skies provide an added ominous layer, and many...
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29 October 2024
For Sale: Murder Castle
We believe in your ability as an ARMLS subscriber to sell even the most challenging properties, like the infamous Murder Castle! Here’s a sample of how your public remarks could captivate potential buyers: Public Remarks: A three-story, mixed-use building in Chicago, featuring a hotel on the second floor and...
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19 December 2023
A Holiday Surprise at the Top of Camelback Mountain
Embrace the spirit of adventure this holiday season! If you’re up for the challenge of conquering Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, a festive surprise awaits you at the summit. Every year for about a decade, Santa and a few of his helpers embark on a journey of bringing a Christmas...
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20 December 2022
Why Do Phoenicians Decorate Saguaros?
Seeing a Saguaro Cactus decorated with lights and a Santa hat is not unusual. It’s just one of the many ways we Phoenicians celebrate the season. If you wish to decorate your Saguaro Cactus, you must do so carefully! We love the Saguaro so much that our state bird...
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11 November 2021
Property Position and Feng Shui
Understanding different cultures could be important in your real estate career. In this post, we explore feng shui in relation to a property’s position and more. According to Cho A. (2020), good feng shui is in the property position. A south-facing entry door is considered bad Qi (pronounced ch-ee)...
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31 October 2019
Step into the Death Room
In the 18th century it was called the drawing room. In the early 19th century it was the parlor. At Hogwarts it’s called the common room. The living room goes by many names. But there’s one moniker you might not have heard of- the death room. In the mid-...
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27 March 2019
More Real Estate Photography Tips
Are your listing photos telling the best story possible? A few months ago, we posted 6 Real Estate Photography Tips for those do-it-yourself types who choose not to hire a photographer. But even if you do have a professional shooting your photos, there are still lots of things to keep in mind to...
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25 May 2018
The History of Berto’s
If you’ve ever driven around the Valley you’ve probably passed multiple large yellow and red signs that serve 24 hour Mexican food with “Berto’s” in the name. You may have wondered if Roberto actually owns Roberto’s or if Eriberto is related to Humberto. The truth is probably not. We can chalk...
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