Kate Ward Realtor

09/17/2026

Discover ways to customize your spaces for an overall healthier abode.

These tips can help you turn your abode into a revitalizing refuge.

09/17/2026

Wonderful Mexico Independence Day Sept 16 Honor my Friends 💕

09/16/2026

Stop! Before you throw these household items away, you might be able to give them new life.

Upcycle common household items to make for a better home.

09/16/2026

Az please say no

Eight U.S. states have now said no to lab-grown meat.

As of 2026, Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Texas, and South Dakota have passed laws banning or temporarily restricting cultivated meat.

South Dakota became the eighth state, with its ban taking effect on July 1, 2026 and running through June 30, 2031.

Supporters say the laws protect farmers, traditional agriculture, and food transparency. Critics argue they could limit innovation and consumer choice.

Eight states have drawn the line. More could follow.

Would you support a ban on lab-grown meat in your state?

09/15/2026

Browsing Is Not Buying — Turning Dreams Into Addresses

Today, finding a house is incredibly easy.
Open an app, enter a price range, look at photos, check the taxes, see what the home sold for last time and click ❤️ on the ones you love.

But browsing is not buying.
Buying a home is more like putting together a puzzle. Some pieces can happen at the same time, but others need to be put in place before you're ready to make an offer.

Dreaming and goal setting come first. Then comes understanding your finances, establishing good credit, saving your down payment and closing funds, talking with a lender and becoming pre-qualified.

And somewhere early in that process should be your Realtor®.

A good Realtor isn't simply the person who opens the door when you find a house online. We help you understand the process, prepare for the hurdles, protect your interests through the contract, ask the questions you may not know to ask, and coordinate all those puzzle pieces that eventually lead to the closing table.

You don't have to be ready to buy a house today to start planning for one.

Dream → Plan → Prepare → Qualify → Search → Buy → Keys 🔑

So go ahead and browse. Dream a little. ❤️
But when you're ready to turn those dreams into an address, let's build the plan that can get you there.

Kate Ward, REALTOR®
eXp Realty
602-481-5577

09/15/2026

Bold wall colors might reflect your personality, but neutral tones appeal to a wider range of buyers. Though it may feel like a hassle, a fresh coat of paint in a shade like beige, gray, or soft white can make your home feel brighter, cleaner, and move-in ready.

Need recommendations for buyer-friendly colors? Reach out today!

09/14/2026

These high-protein meat alternatives are surprisingly affordable and delicious! Which of these is your favorite?

Meat isn't always the best and most economical source of protein—and these inexpensive beans, seeds, nuts, and soy products prove that!