Tom Smith Phoenix East Valley Realtor

04/20/2024

Logan-Today’s baseball star! Congratulations!!

10/10/2023

Beautiful Surfers Paradise!

10/06/2023

Coming back on the ferry from Hamilton Island

09/08/2023

The real estate landscape is changing rapidly! Negative price movement has now turned POSITIVE! Let’s talk about it!
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Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low. 

06/03/2023

Awesome single level home in the golf community of Seville in South Gilbert AZ.

Tom Smith
HOMESMART
480-818-1384
[email protected]

05/25/2023

Sellers need to take advantage of the current market conditions. Let's chat about your situation.

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know.

03/17/2023

I would LOVE to be back here again! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

08/17/2022

New listing in Scottsdale! Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome. Updated! Gated community close to Fashion Square, restaurants and other amenities!

05/12/2022

Great place for a burger or an “adult milkshake!”

12/03/2021

Luxury abounds in Oakwood Hills!

08/14/2019

Even if you don't think it is, home ownership is attainable! Let's talk about it...

08/12/2019

Imagine if you could design a bedroom that encouraged your kids to put away their toys. Here's one that attempted to do just that!

A modern children's bedroom with a custom-designed bed that encourages the child to put their things away after using them.

08/10/2019

Mortgage rates have fallen so much lately that millions of homeowners might benefit by refinancing — even if they bought a home just last year. A typical refinancer could save more than $150 a month.

08/06/2019

Rumor has it that Joyride Taco House is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. Do you agree?

Mexican in Gilbert, AZ

08/04/2019

Check out this list of the top 24 suburbs where you can eat eclectic cuisine, gallery hop, boutique shop, and play outside. Which suburb looks best to you?

The quest for more space doesn’t have to mean sacrifice elsewhere. Our Coolest Suburbs in America project pinpoints the top 19 burbs bursting with cultural hotspots. Plus, our Class of 2019 Suburb Superlatives highlights five suburbs with one super cool standout feature each.

08/02/2019

If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what advice would you give about buying a home?

07/31/2019

Click below to see new listings or call (480) 818-1384 to chat about the property you want.

07/29/2019

Which one of these homeowners did a better job remodeling their kitchen, 1 or 2?

07/27/2019

Are you thinking about renting out your vacation home? Follow these simple steps to make sure it's a smooth, efficient process.

Are you ready to rent out your second home? There are a few things you should take care of before you put it on the market. This list should help you get started.

07/25/2019

This chart shows us the relationship between Median Home Price and Inventory. Wondering what it means for the market? Comment with any questions!

07/23/2019

The first half of 2019 surprised housing markets across the country: Mortgage rates fell. That’s the opposite of what the experts had predicted at the beginning of the year, and it’s welcome news for home buyers, sellers and homeowners.

07/22/2019

Thinking about selling your home? Click now for a quick estimate of what it might be worth!

07/20/2019

While spending on parks and recreation has recovered from the post-Recession dip, there are still issues with access and equity across the country. Let's take a look at the 2019 "Parkscore" for the top 100 American cities. How important are nearby parks to your home search?

According to Trust for Public Land’s annual report card for U.S. parks, a third of city residents don’t have a park within walking distance

07/17/2019

There's nothing like a summer vacation! Where are you headed?

07/16/2019

Interested in learning a couple secrets of the real estate industry? Check out the video below!

07/13/2019

This is the Year-over-Year Price for Phoenix, AZ, 85048. Let's talk about how this affects your home search!

07/11/2019

This chart might look complicated, but here's an easy way to interpret it: If absorption is higher than new listings, it's a sellers market. If new listings are higher than absorption, it's a buyers market.

07/07/2019

Add some excitement to your outdoor space this summer with these smart changes!

From porches to patios, transform your outdoor space with smart decorating tricks.

07/05/2019

Although energy conservation might not sound as exciting as a luxury bathroom or backyard patio, improving health and comfort while reducing energy bills could help turn your house into a true dream home.

Whether you give a hoot about the environment or not, it could pay to think about energy efficiency when shopping for a home. Newer houses certified by Energy Star — the federal government’s energy-efficiency rating program — use an average of 20% less energy than homes built to the 2009 Inter...