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The Hickson Team is a network of highly experienced and educated Real Estate professionals focused on the success of our clients.

Our team will be there with you from lending to closing and everything in between. We focus on Buying, Selling and Investing.

11/04/2026

CANCEL YOUR INDOOR RESERVATIONS… IT’S OFFICIALLY PATIO SEASON IN AZ!
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This is the time of year we wait for! Perfect temperatures, sunny afternoons, cool evenings, and every excuse to grab a table outside.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite patios across the Valley, from the East Valley to Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, and the West Side!

Whether you’re planning date night, brunch with friends, or a casual afternoon in the sunshine, we’ve got a spot for you!

📌 SAVE THIS POST for the next time someone asks, “Where should we go?”

👇 Now tell us… what’s your FAVORITE patio in Arizona?
We’re always looking to add to our list!

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Patio weather looks good on the East Valley!
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• The Perch Brewery The Perch Brewery
• Joe’s Farm Grill Joe's Farm Grill
• Stone & Vine Stone & Vine Urban Italian®️
Sunshine, good eats, and even better company!

Tempe knows how to do patio season! 🍻
• Pedal Haus Brewery Pedal Haus Brewery
• Lou’s Bar & Grill at Papago Golf Club Lou's Bar & Grill
Cold drinks + Arizona sunshine = the perfect combo.

Patio hopping, but make it Scottsdale! 🍸
• Olive & Ivy Olive & Ivy
• Diego Pops Diego Pops Scottsdale
• Virtù Honest Craft Virtù Honest Craft
• Isabella’s Kitchen Isabella's Kitchen at Grayhawk
From casual bites to date-night vibes, this area has it all.

West Valley patios deserve some love, too! 🌞
• Old Pueblo Café Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub
• Haus Murphy’s Haus Murphy's of Glendale
Grab your favorite people and make an afternoon of it!

Downtown views & patio vibes! 🌆
• The Vig Fillmore
• Pizzeria Bianco
• Don Woods’ Say When
Because everything tastes better outside this time of year!

10/30/2026

As your top AZ realtors, we work our absolute butts off behind the scenes to create content that’s useful, fun, and engaging for YOU, and we put real heart into it!
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Chris and I had the amazing opportunity to meet and learn from a total rockstar brand strategist and author last week—the one and only Chelsea Peitz | Social Media Marketing
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If you don’t know her, she’s a phenomenal personal branding expert, speaker, and author (check out her work and books like What to Post and Un-copy-paste-able at chelseapeitz.com)

Sitting on the couch after the event, one truth hit hard: Stats and sales matter, but you connect with people, not transactions. We put our whole hearts into doing just that (even when it’s definitely not easy! 🤪).

So we’d love your input: Is there a certain type of social media content you like seeing here better than others?

Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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10/28/2026

A little inspiration goes a long way!
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We’re sharing a few of our favorite quotes that inspire us, motivate us to take action, and remind us to pause and reflect.

Sometimes, the right words at the right time are exactly what we need.

Now it’s your turn!
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What’s a quote that has stuck with you? Drop one of your favorites in the comments below.
We’d love to hear it!

10/23/2026

Surprisingly South Chandler is NOT known for having many master-planned communities.
Instead it has quite a few small pockets of custom or semi-custom gated communities that are small enough to feel quaint and safe but larger enough to host a group gathering or event and get to know your neighbors.

This community is a hop-skip-and jump from the Veterans Oasis Nature Persevere, The Mesquite Grove Aquatic Center, Lone Tree Golf Club, and a quick drive to San Tan Mountain Regional Park!

5 Bed / 4.5 Bath / 4,788 sq ft /
4 car garage + RV gate
Resort Style Backyard with basketball court, gated,
cul-de-sac lot, mud room, custom kitchen cabinets, Dacor appliances, sky high ceilings, and huge rooms.

DM us if you are a buyer considering a move to Chandler, AZ and if this isn’t quite the right home or budget, Chris and Valerie Hickson can help scour the many different valley neighborhoods and find just the right fit your lifestyle!

Listing courtesy of
Jennifer Felker | Compass

Presented by Valerie Hickson
Arizona REALTORS® | West USA Realty

Featured for informational/buyer representation purposes

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10/21/2026

Thinking about selling your home?
Before you start spending money on updates, let’s talk about a few common mistakes that could cost you time, money, and potential buyers!
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🚫 1. Spending money on the WRONG updates. Not every upgrade adds value! Focus on improvements that actually appeal to buyers.

🚫 2. Assuming clean means market-ready. A clean home is great, but thoughtful staging and presentation can make all the difference!

🚫 3. Overlooking furniture placement. The right layout can make rooms feel bigger, brighter, and more inviting.

🚫 4. Waiting until the last minute. Preparing your home for the market takes time! Getting a head start can save you stress and rushed decisions.

🚫 5. Designing for YOUR taste instead of buyers. Your style may be fabulous, but creating a space that appeals to a wide range of buyers is the goal!

✨ The takeaway? Selling your home isn’t just about putting a sign in the yard. It’s about making smart decisions BEFORE your home hits the market!

👏 A big shoutout to Style House AZ for sharing these valuable tips in their recent article, Costly Mistakes Arizona Home Sellers Make Before Listing and How to Avoid Them!

Check out the full article here:
https://stylehouseaz.com/2026/10/12/mistakes-to-avoid-selling-house-arizona/

At The Hickson Team, we’re here to help you navigate the selling process, avoid costly mistakes, and get your home market-ready!

📲 Thinking about selling? Let’s chat BEFORE you start making changes!

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10/19/2026

As a family…and between real estate showings, client walk-throughs, and kids sports practices, fast food happens. But we try to swap it for healthy alternatives!

Founded right here in Phoenix in 2014 by Sam Fox, 🥑✨ FlowerChild Flower Child was built on a simple mission: Healthy Food for a Happy World.

Everything is made fresh from scratch using clean, organic ingredients and helps give us real energy for long days.

Our Family Go-To Orders:
Valerie’s Favorite: The Mother Earth Bowl 🌿
Chris’ Pick: Turkey & Avocado Cobb 🥑
The Kids’ Pick: Chicken & Mac and Cheese

Where to Find Flower Child in AZ 📍

—Arcadia, Uptown Plaza, Desert Ridge, PV, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Goodyear, Peoria, Surprise, and Tucson!

What’s your family’s secret to eating clean on busy days?

10/16/2026

🌵☀️ Arizona: Where we get 300+ days of sunshine… but when it rains, it can REALLY rain!
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From flash floods and crazy microbursts to wildflower blooms that transform our desert landscapes, Arizona weather has a few surprises up its sleeve!

And believe it or not, the amount of rainfall varies WILDLY depending on where you live in our beautiful state.

We rounded up some of our favorite Arizona rain facts, including one law you definitely don’t want to find yourself testing! 😂

👉 Swipe through for a little Arizona weather education!

Tell us:
Are you TEAM MONSOON ⛈️ or TEAM SUNSHINE ☀️?

🌵 The Hickson Real Estate Team | Arizona Natives Helping You Feel at Home

10/14/2026

Finding the perfect home should be exciting, not overwhelming!

And hearing that we helped make the journey just that? Well, that’s why we love what we do!
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From the first conversation about expectations to the moment our clients find the one, our goal is to provide expert guidance, open communication, and a whole lot of confidence along the way.

Thank you, Alonzo and Gladys, for trusting us with such an exciting chapter of your lives! We’re so grateful to have been part of your homebuying journey.

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Your goals. Our guidance. Let’s make your next move happen!

— Chris & Valerie | The Hickson Real Estate Team

10/12/2026

All the keys, gate remotes, fireplace remotes, mail keys (all labeled) organized, AND a note to the new owners wishing them the same love they shared for the home. 😳🤩 Wow! It’s rare!

We get lucky sometimes and it truly made the transition for my buyers smooth and sweet!

For this Chandler transaction, we learned early that the seller was a nurse as was the buyer and it felt right from the beginning.

The folks selling had lived in the home for a while and pride of ownership was apparent!

It was a smooth ride from start to finish and each side of the deal played fair, kept their emotions in-check and we got to the finish line with this (literal) open drawer full of love!

Cheers to my buyers and the sellers!

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