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Surviving and Thriving at Bashford Courts: A Prescott Shopper's Guide
Hey there, future neighbors and Quad-City locals! If you’ve spent more than five minutes in downtown Prescott, you’ve probably strolled past the historic Courthouse Square and found yourself drawn to the charming brick facade of Bashford Courts. When you spend your days matching people with their dream homes across Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt, you get asked all the time about the best spots to shop, eat, and kill an afternoon in town. And let m
David Merkel
Mar 163 min read


Market Update: Inflation Data is Digested, Now We Brace for the Fed. Date: March 14, 2026
We have officially made it to the middle of March, and the spring real estate market is accelerating right on schedule. If you have been following the financial news this week, you know all eyes were on Thursday’s inflation report. As we head into the weekend, the market is catching its breath before what will likely be the most important economic event of the month next week. Here is a breakdown of what the data told us this week, what the Federal Reserve is likely to do nex
David Merkel
Mar 143 min read


The "I Spent All My Money on a Down Payment" Lentil Soup
Let’s be real: buying a home is a thrill ride. You’ve navigated the inspections, signed enough papers to fell a small forest, and finally got the keys. But now that you’re looking at your bank account, you might realize your interior design budget is currently "whatever I can find on the sidewalk." Enter the Lentil . Lentils are the unsung heroes of the real estate world. They’re sturdy, dependable, and—most importantly—dirt cheap. They’re basically the "fixer-upper" of the p
David Merkel
Mar 112 min read


The Best Foundation in Prescott Isn't Concrete—It's Crust: A Review of Two Mama’s Pizza
After three decades of unlocking doors, inspecting foundations, and walking through more kitchens than I can count, I’ve learned one undeniable truth: house hunting in Prescott works up a serious appetite. You can only survive on steering-wheel pretzels for so long before you need a real meal. When my clients ask for the inside scoop on the best local spots, I don't just hand them a map; I point them straight to Two Mama's Pizza . If Two Mama’s were a property listing, the re
David Merkel
Mar 82 min read
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