Kim Carlson & Becky Blair Arizona Realtors

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Kim Carlson & Becky Blair Arizona Realtors Rated 5.0 ★ by 176 clients—Gilbert’s trusted Realtors for sellers, 55+ communities, downsizing. Ready to buy, sell, or relocate?

Helping East Valley buyers & sellers since 2004 | Becky Blair & Kim Carlson, co-leaders of the Make a Difference Team | 55+ experts | Top 1% | $20M+ annual sales | 5⭐ Google reviews | First-time buyers to investors | Caring, proven results Gilbert’s top Realtors for sellers, 55+ communities, downsizing, luxury homes, and investments—serving Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and the surrounding East Valley areas. Kim Carlson & Becky Blair, award-winning Keller Williams Integrity First agents, offer 20+ years of proven results in retirement living, new builds, vacation rentals, land sales, and expert seller services. Call for a free home valuation, consultation, and your seamless real estate experience!

10/12/2026

Thinking about buying a home this fall? Before you ask for a lower price, ask about seller concessions.

Seller concessions are money the seller agrees to put toward your closing costs, and they’re negotiated as part of your offer. That money can also be used to buy down your interest rate:

✅ Permanent buydown: you pay points up front for a lower rate for the life of the loan ✅ Temporary buydown: your payment is lower for the first year or two, then steps up to the full rate

Sometimes a seller credit does more for your monthly payment than a price cut. Every buyer is different, so we run the numbers both ways to find what works best for you.

There are limits based on your loan type, and the seller has to agree. That’s why it pays to talk to us before you write your offer.

📩 Send us a message and we’ll sit down with you and run your numbers. https://www.nowsellingazhomes.com/connect

10/05/2026

Okay, can we talk about one of our favorite Saturday morning traditions? 🌞

The Gilbert Farmers Market is right at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, on the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and Pecos Road. If you haven't been lately, you're missing out!

With over 150 vendors year-round, there's always something new to find: locally grown organic produce, farm-fresh eggs, meat, cheese, fresh bread, sweets, coffee and tea.

It's also one of our go-to spots for hostess gifts and last-minute party finds. Think local honey, jams, candles and handmade goods. You get something thoughtful and unique, and you support a local Arizona maker.

Whether it's your weekly produce run, a gift hunt or just an excuse to enjoy a beautiful Arizona morning, put the Gilbert Farmers Market on your list this Saturday. We'll see you out there! 👋

What's your must-buy at the market? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Another 5 STAR REVIEW, and this one means so much to us!Thank you, Vickie and Mike, for trusting Becky, me, and The Make...
10/04/2026

Another 5 STAR REVIEW, and this one means so much to us!

Thank you, Vickie and Mike, for trusting Becky, me, and The Make a Difference Team to guide you through your home purchase.

Real estate isn’t always just about finding the right home. Sometimes there are title questions, legal details, inspections, paperwork, and unexpected hurdles along the way. That’s where having the right team beside you makes all the difference.

Our goal is simple: communicate, solve problems, keep things moving, and make sure our clients feel informed and supported from the first showing all the way to closing.

We loved working with this sweet family and are so grateful for their trust.

Congratulations on your new home, Vickie and Mike!

Thinking about buying or relocating to Arizona’s East Valley? We’d love to help you, too.

Kim Carlson & Becky Blair
The Make a Difference Team
Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

09/30/2026

🏆 We're so honored to receive the Culture Award from Keller Williams Integrity First Realty!

As Realtors serving Gilbert and Arizona's East Valley, community has always been at the heart of what we do. To us, culture means supporting people, giving back, and doing the right thing, and bringing those values into the neighborhoods we serve every day.

That's what The Make a Difference Team stands for. We're proud to be part of Keller Williams Integrity First Realty here in Gilbert, and so grateful for this recognition.

JUST LISTED in Mesa's gated Monteluna Community!📍 8032 E June Cir, Mesa, AZ 85207💰 $750,000Nobody has ever lived in this...
09/25/2026

JUST LISTED in Mesa's gated Monteluna Community!

📍 8032 E June Cir, Mesa, AZ 85207
💰 $750,000

Nobody has ever lived in this 2022 Blandford Homes Residence 6, and it has been kept in excellent shape. It sits on a premium cul-de-sac lot with mountain, city light and sunset views. ✨

🛏 4 bedrooms plus a den/office | 🛁 3 baths | 📐 2,596 sq ft | 🚗 3-car tandem garage

Highlights:
✔️ 20-ft retractable wall of glass that opens onto the covered patio
✔️ KitchenAid appliances, a 5-burner gas cooktop, granite and an oversized island
✔️ Walk-in pantry and white shaker cabinets
✔️ Primary suite with a large walk-in shower and a walk-in closet
✔️ 10-ft ceilings, 8-ft doors and wood-look tile throughout
✔️ Pre-wired for surround sound and security, plus a soft water loop
✔️ Backyard with side access, ready for your own design

📍 It's less than 2 minutes to the 202, with Saguaro Lake, Usery Mountain Park and Salt River Recreation close by for hiking, biking, boating and tubing. 🌄🚣

📩 Send us a message or call [602-908-2740] for more details or to schedule a private showing!

09/23/2026

Pre-qualified vs. pre-approved… What's the difference?

We sat down with Kellie James with Prime Lending to answer the questions buyers ask us all the time:

✅ Pre-qualification vs. pre-approval (and why pre-approval is the real starting line)
✅ What credit score you need, and why you shouldn't count yourself out before talking to a lender
✅ Conventional vs. FHA vs. VA loans in plain terms
✅ What closing costs actually cover
✅ Downsizing after 20+ years: buy first or sell first?
✅ Whether retirement income counts toward qualifying
✅ Rate buydowns, and when they make sense

Kelly's best advice: "Don't guess and don't self-reject."

Thinking about buying or downsizing? Send me a message and I'll connect you with Kelly so you can see your real numbers.

09/17/2026

⏳ Expired. Relisted. SOLD in 3 days.

This stunning Mesa home hit the market once before and didn't sell. New photos, a smart price adjustment, and the right strategy later — it went under contract in just 3 days, at full price.

Half-acre corner lot • 3,000 sq ft single-level • pool with boulder waterfall & jacuzzi • gourmet kitchen with slab granite • private office • zoned for A+ rated schools

A win for our sellers, and proof that the right approach makes all the difference.

📩 Thinking about relisting an expired home? Reach out to us: https://www.nowsellingazhomes.com/connect

# # OPEN HOUSE | LAS PALMAS GRAND**Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–2 PM****2550 S Ellsworth Rd #611, Mesa, AZ 85209****...
09/17/2026

# # OPEN HOUSE | LAS PALMAS GRAND

**Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–2 PM**
**2550 S Ellsworth Rd #611, Mesa, AZ 85209**
**$265,000**

Looking for easy, move in ready living in one of Mesa’s popular 55+ communities? Come tour this beautifully furnished **St. Andrews model in Las Palmas Grand**.

**2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Den | 1,490 Sq Ft**
Luxury vinyl plank flooring, plantation shutters, bright open living spaces, and **furnishings included** make this one especially easy to call home.

Plus, enjoy the amenities and active lifestyle Las Palmas Grand is known for.

Stop by Saturday between **10 AM and 2 PM** and take a look!

**Kim Carlson & Becky Blair | The Make a Difference Team**
Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
**480-993-9384**

09/15/2026

Busting the top 4 real estate myths sellers still believe 🏡 20% down? Not required. Spring only? Nope, it's year-round. Waiting on rates? Could cost you equity. Last sale sets your value? Not quite — comps + timing + conditions do. Which myth surprised you most? 👇

09/14/2026

t's Monday, which means fresh numbers are in from the Cromford Report! 📊

Here's the Valley market at a glance:

🔹 9 cities favor sellers
🔹 6 favor buyers
🔹 3 are balanced

Overall, the market has shifted slightly toward sellers, but that momentum is cooling.

🔥 Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills & Scottsdale are seeing strong demand, while Phoenix and Glendale are shifting toward buyers — creating more room to negotiate.

In the East Valley, Chandler remains a seller's market, and Gilbert has officially joined the list!

Real estate is local. Want to know what's happening in your neighborhood? Drop a comment or send us a message! https://www.nowsellingazhomes.com/connect

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830 S Higley Road
Gilbert, AZ
85296

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