Crystal Hight-Realtor

🤕 Plagued by a low credit score?
🏡 There are still plenty of options for you to buy a home!

'I Need 20% Down' and Other Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages Find out the truth versus myths about applying for a home mortgage and tips for mortgage shopping.

🖼 Depersonalizing your home will help to minimize distractions and help buyers envision themselves living there.

Taking Down Pictures to Sell Your Home: Why Depersonalization Matters The process of depersonalizing a home isn’t easy, but here’s why removing personal items and photos matters, and how it can help you sell your home faster.

🌵 Arizona is a haven for mountain bikers!
🚴‍♀️ There are both rugged trails and easy trails.

10 Best Biking Trails in Arizona Sure to Give You an Adrenaline Rush With dramatic landscapes, varied terrain, and remote regions to explore, Arizona is a haven for mountain bikers.

🏘 Thinking of buying or selling a house?
😀 I am happy to lend you my expertise.
📱 Contact me at 480-207-8872!

🛠 Your listing agent will help you determine a pre-sale strategy that works best for your situation and budget. Contact me at 480-207-8872 if you need help deciding whether or not to upgrade your home before listing it!

Should You Fix Up Your Home or Sell It As Is? Considering selling a house as is? Here's what you need to know about how repairs (or the lack of them) can affect home value and the odds of a quick sale.

💧 What does dry drowning really mean?
📖 Read this American Red Cross article to find out!

Debunking 'Dry Drowning', 'Secondary Drowning' and 'Delayed Drowning' What have you heard about “dry drowning?” We talked with medical expert Dr. Linda Quan and got the facts on what it means and how to be safe.

🏜 The Grand Canyon shouldn't be the only Arizona destination on your list!

Big City, Big Park: From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Surrounded by striking peaks and photogenic saguaro cacti, the ever-growing city is a destination of its own accord, as well as the jumping off point for visits to the USA’s most notable attraction: the Grand Canyon.

📝 Tempe, Gilbert, and Chandler all made this list!

The easiest places to sell a home in Arizona - AZ Big Media A recent analysis ranked the easiest places in Arizona to sell a home.

🏘 There are discrepancies in layout, ownership, and even ROI!

Condo vs. Townhouse: What's the Difference? - Moving.com When it comes to the condo vs. townhouse debate, you'll want to consider a few different factors, including ownership rights, cost, and HOAs.

🏠 Prepping for a home sale?
💡 Show your home in the best light possible!
📱 Contact me at 480-207-8872 for more home selling tips.

🎼 Try out the Stillery in Downtown Chandler for nightly live country music performances, mason jar cocktails, and spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches!

Chandler Local Spotlight: The Stillery The Stillery has brought an authentic piece of Nashville to bustling Downtown Chandler with its nightly live country music performances, mason jar cocktails, and spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches. The gastropub’s first two locations were opened by business partners Steve Sargent and Stev...

🧹 Are you constantly dealing with clutter?
🌟 These little tricks will make your home feel so much more organized!

The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows How to keep an organized home: it’s not as hard as you may think. Easy tips for spot cleaning and keeping a clean house day after day.

🌅 Sunset Crater Loop is a long-haul bike trail along the border of the Painted Desert--talk about a beautiful ride!

Cycling in Arizona | Visit Arizona Hop on a bicycle for a unique peek at Arizona best sights, from natural wonders to iconic landmarks.

🚚 Thinking about making a move from California to Arizona?
💸 You’ve probably already realized that it makes a lot of sense financially!
📱 Contact me at 480-207-8872 if you're ready to take the next step!

Here's how your Money will go Further in Arizona than it will in California Thinking about making a move from California to Arizona? You've probably already looked into how much money you'll be saving by making the move to our beautiful desert, but here are some other ways that

❓ If you see a property "under contract" don't rule it out just yet. This article breaks down what that means and how you still have a chance.

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in a Real Estate Listing? When a real estate listing says “under contract,” it means a buyer made an offer and the seller accepted. But you might still have a chance.

🌭 How many of these Arizona staples have you tried?

These 10 Iconic Foods In Arizona Will Have Your Mouth Watering If you've ever been curious about what food AZ is known for, this one's for you. Arizona's cuisine is delightfully unique.

🤔 Interested in the impact of giving, advocacy, and volunteering in the United States?
📄 Make sure to check out the United Way site!

Volunteer Your Time or Lend Your Voice to a Cause that Matters to You. | United Way Worldwide United Way impacts the lives of up to 50 million people every year. Together, we can accomplish more. You can give money to fuel community change, volunteer your time or lend your voice to a cause that matters to you.

🏘 Is there a best time of year to buy a house?
✔️ Short answer: it depends!

When is the best time to buy a house? Here's a guide to timing your home purchase so you get the best price.

🚘 Arizona is a popular destination for anyone looking for less natural disasters, less traffic, and a lower cost of living. Contact me at 480-207-8872 if you're looking to move from an expensive state like California!

🏍 Dust off your ATVs and head out to one of these epic trails!

Here Are the 5 Best Trails Where You Can Ride Your ATV in Arizona Are you ready for another adventure? Enjoy riding in any of the best trails in Arizona that will prove to be a memorable moment in your life.

🛣 Interested in off the beaten track attractions? Here are some of the best in the Phoenix area!

10 BEST Places to Visit in Phoenix (2023) Our list of the 10 COOLEST places to visit in Phoenix shows you the best hidden gems that Phoenix has to offer

🏘 Keep in mind that changing jobs or opening additional credit accounts during the mortgage process can hurt your chances of securing the loan!

37 of the Most Clever Tips Real Estate Agents Have Shared With Us When I was buying my first home, my mom nudged me to put in a significantly lower bid on a townhome I really wanted. “Do that, and you’ll lose out on this home,” rebuffed my tenacious real estate agent, who was intimately familiar with the comparable properties in my neighborhood. Mom, as it t...

🏘 Finding the right home inspector is crucial.
🌟 Your agent can help you choose someone with experience and expertise!

What to expect from your home inspection Before you place a bid on your dream home, here are a few things to know about home inspections—and why they’re so important.

🚚 Looking to make a move from California to Arizona? Contact me at 480-207-8872 so I can help you find the perfect home here!

5 tips to help you find the perfect home - AZ Big Media If you’re about to embark on your first home purchase, congratulations! This is a milestone in anyone’s life, and it marks the start of some wonderful years ahead. But before you buy a home, you’ll probably want to make sure it’s perfect for you and the family. Here are five things to help y...

🌯 Grabbing a mouthwatering burrito in Chandler just got easier with this list of the 9 best places you can go, including neighborhood favorite: Nando’s Mexican Café.

Best Burritos In Chandler, AZ | Mexican Food & Poke Enjoy some of the best burritos in Chandler, AZ! This guide will take you to our favorite spots for everything from breakfast burritos to sushi burritos.

👻 From gold mines to ghost towns, you'll never run out of outdoor adventures in Arizona!

9 Outdoor Adventures You Can Only Have in Arizona | Visit Arizona Whatever you're into, you can get into it in Arizona. The breadth of adventure options available in this Southwestern state makes other parts of the country envious. Check out this list to find your next mission.

🌵 The saguaro is the largest cactus in the United States!

Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a...

🍔 Chandler has some of the best patio dining options! Which one is your favorite?

Best Patio Restaurants in Chandler | Outdoor Dining Enjoy your meal with a dose of fresh air, with our guide to six unique options for patio dining in Chandler, AZ! Explore options from fine dining to brewpubs.

🚛 Arizona is seeing many ex-Californians lately. If you're looking to move here, I can help. Contact me at 480-207-8872 today!

REPORT: More leaving the Golden State than moving in For the eighth year in a row, more people moved out of California than moved in, according to a new report. A new 2020 U. S. migration report from North American Moving Services shows people are leaving places with cold weather and high costs of living. California may not be cold, but it's definitel...

🌲 If you enjoy fishing, you'll love Arizona.
🚣‍♀️ There are tons of beautiful lakes throughout our state!

15 Best Lakes in Arizona - The Crazy Tourist A state in the southwest region of the USA, Arizona is an outdoor lovers’ haven, what with its mountains, flatlands, deserts and rivers. It is extremely diverse in terms of ... Read more