Straight, local answers on buying and selling in Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale and the Phoenix area, from Stephanie Pondevie, REALTOR®, eXp Realty.
- The Real Monthly Cost of Owning a Chandler, AZ Home
For buyers · Chandler, Arizona · September 24, 2026
Property tax, insurance, utilities, and maintenance on a Chandler home, beyond the mortgage payment lenders quote you. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- What Adds Resale Value to a Scottsdale, AZ Home Before You Sell
For sellers · Scottsdale, Arizona · September 23, 2026
Where Scottsdale sellers actually get their money back on improvements, and where they don't, before listing. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- Compete for a Gilbert, AZ Home Without Waiving Your Inspection
For buyers · Gilbert, Arizona · September 22, 2026
Strong offer tactics for Gilbert buyers that protect your right to inspect, without the risk of waiving it entirely. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- What to Do About a Low Appraisal on a Chandler, AZ Home Sale
For sellers · Chandler, Arizona · September 21, 2026
Why appraisals sometimes come in under the contract price and the real options a Chandler seller has when it happens. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- HOA vs. Master-Planned Community in Scottsdale, AZ: What Buyers Should Know
For buyers · Scottsdale, Arizona · September 20, 2026
Why some Scottsdale homes have two HOAs instead of one, what that means for your dues, and what documents to review before you buy. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- Sell First or Buy First in Gilbert, AZ? How to Decide
For sellers · Gilbert, Arizona · September 19, 2026
The real tradeoffs between selling before buying and buying before selling in Gilbert, and the tools that make either one work. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- Chandler, AZ Property Taxes Explained for Home Buyers
For buyers · Chandler, Arizona · September 18, 2026
How Arizona calculates property taxes, why your bill isn't just a percentage of the sale price, and what Chandler buyers should ask before closing. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- Selling a Scottsdale, AZ Home Above $800K Without Chasing the Market
For sellers · Scottsdale, Arizona · September 17, 2026
Scottsdale's upper price bands move slower and reward patience over price cuts. Here is how to sell without losing ground on price. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- The Arizona Inspection Period Explained for Gilbert, AZ Buyers
For buyers · Gilbert, Arizona · September 16, 2026
How the 10-day inspection period works in Arizona, what you can investigate, and how the BINSR repair process runs. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- Pre-Listing Inspection for a Chandler, AZ Home: What It Finds
For sellers · Chandler, Arizona · September 15, 2026
What a pre-listing inspection typically turns up on a Chandler home, what it costs, and how it changes your disclosure duty. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- Buying a Scottsdale, AZ Home With a Pool: What to Check First
For buyers · Scottsdale, Arizona · September 14, 2026
Pool inspections, Arizona barrier laws, real running costs, and insurance rules for Scottsdale buyers considering a home with a pool. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- How to Price a Gilbert, AZ Home in a Flat but Tight Market
For sellers · Gilbert, Arizona · September 13, 2026
Gilbert prices are up only slightly year over year while inventory stays tight. Here is how to set a list price that actually sells, from Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.
- How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Chandler, AZ Home?
For buyers · Chandler, Arizona · September 12, 2026
What a down payment on a Chandler home actually costs in 2026, the loan types that lower it, and where move-up buyers get the money. From Stephanie Pondevie, eXp Realty.