Renting Before You Buy: A Winter Visitor’s Guide to the West Valley

For many winter visitors, renting is the first step toward figuring out whether Arizona might eventually become home.Some people are trying the West Valley for…

Sun City West Asset Preservation Fee Explained

What Every Home Buyer Should KnowIf you're purchasing a home in Sun City West, you'll likely notice an item on your estimated closing statement called…

The Complete Beginners Guide to Moving to Sun City West, AZ

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Moving to Sun City West, AZBy Vonnie Bayard, Realtor, HomeSmartMoving to Sun City West means joining a 55+ active adult…

What Living in Corte Bella Looks Like in July

What Living in Corte Bella Looks Like in July (The Question Everyone Asks but Nobody Fully Answers)By Vonnie Bayard | Corte Bella Specialist, Sun City…

What Buyers Need to Know Before Purchasing a Home in Corte Bella

What Buyers Need to Know Before Purchasing a Home in Corte BellaIf you've been researching active adult communities in the Phoenix West Valley and Corte…

Deed Fraud Is Real — What West Valley Homeowners Should Know

Imagine discovering that a deed you never signed has been recorded against your property. You may still be the lawful owner, but the fraudulent document…

What Do Buyers Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Sun City West, AZ?

What Do Buyers Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Sun City West, AZ?By Vonnie Bayard, Realtor, HomeSmart Sun City West is an age-restricted,…

Which Corte Bella Floor Plan Is Actually Right for You?

Which Corte Bella Floor Plan Is Actually Right for You? A Practical Guide for BuyersBy Vonnie Bayard | Corte Bella Specialist, Sun City West AZChoosing…

Living in Corte Bella: Why This Community Feels Different From Everything Else in the West Valley

When someone asks me what makes Corte Bella different, I don't give them a list of amenities. I tell them to drive through the gate…