Mesa Homes by Mary Ann

03/09/2020

On International Women's Day I want to thank all the women out there that are empowering themselves and others to be the best they can be!!

02/27/2020

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•With interest rates hovering at near historic lows, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been, and how much they’ve changed over time.
•According to Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are currently hovering near a five-decade low.
•The impact your interest rate has on your monthly mortgage payment is significant. An increase of just $20 dollars in your monthly payment can add up to $240 per year or $7,200 over the life of your loan. Maybe it’s time to lock in now while rates are still low

02/04/2020

If you are looking to sell your home soon, here is a quick way to get started by decluttering your home. And if you or anyone you know is looking to sell or buy a home I am willing to help.

02/03/2020

Don't miss out on all the great activities in the Phoenix valley!!

07/04/2016

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07/03/2016

Here are some 4th of July fireworks displays going on tomorrow in the Phoenix area. Hope you find one to enjoy. And if you need someone to help you find a home to enjoy as yours feel free to get in contact with me.

Happy Birthday America!!!

Get the inside scoop on firework displays to watch fireworks in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Surprise, Tempe, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley!

06/06/2016

Everyone is a leader of some sort at some time. Some are more experienced than others and some are just learning. I wanted to share my post below for that reason. It's Graduation season so lots of new leaders coming into our world. But there are some people that need to be reminded.

If you need help being lead through the Real Estate process of selling or buying a home please feel free to contact me. Have a great summer!

06/06/2016

4 Rookie Mistakes Leaders Sometimes Make

Whether you are a team manager, sales rep or volunteer, there's a part of your role that requires leadership. If you're not careful (especially if you've never had leadership training) you can make mistakes that damage your credibility, cause your company or department to suffer, or cause you to lose your leadership responsibilities. Here are four management mishaps, and how to avoid them:

Making friends instead of managing. Leadership positions can be lonely, especially if you're managing employees who used to be your coworkers. You don't have to be unfriendly; however, you do need to be clear about performance expectations as well as boundaries.

Pretending to have all the answers, or not admitting when you're wrong, can be devastating to morale. Great leaders don't need to know everything or guess at answers, but they do need to know how to find answers. Spend time getting to know what those around you are capable of in terms of knowledge, expertise and resources. Then, leverage those capabilities to solve problems or complete a project.

Trying to control everything and everyone. Micromanagement can signal how little confidence you have in your own leadership ability and the abilities of those around you. Once you assess the skills and bandwidth of the people on your team, you can empower each person's performance by clearly stating objectives and timelines, and giving the space to work through projects or problems. Let teams tell you how frequently they need you to check in and whether or not they need support.

Taking all the credit may bring kudos from colleagues and supervisors, but allowing the team to take the win is good form and good for your professional reputation and career in the long run.

People at work and on volunteer committees want to have a sense of contribution and accomplishment. Great leaders help to facilitate this, paving the way for further victories.

Please feel free to pass these helpful tips along to your team, clients and colleagues.

Sources: Inc., LinkedIn

02/12/2016

Just one more reason Arizona is a great place to live! The beautiful sunsets, awesome places to enjoy the sunsets like Fountain Hills down by the lake! Call me if you want more information about Arizona.

Sunset in Fountain Hills, Arizona - Lana Dejong

02/11/2016

Buying or selling a home does take inner strength to overcome all of the obstacles but you don't have to do it alone. Call me at 480-898-1234 if I can help you with your Real Estate needs!