Gilbert Real Estate Blog
~ by Randy Hooker of Dreamcatcher Realty
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Welcome to Desert Living, Critters Included
This photo was recently sent to me courtesy of one of my all-time favorite home inspectors in the greater Phoenix metro area, Josh Lutz. He spotted the momma brown recluse spider (with babies on board) sitting on his shoe during a home inspection at a house in Gilbert, and after having a small heart attack managed to snap a picture of it. I’m not sure I would have had the composure to handle it as well as Josh did, but I very much appreciate the photo!
So why on earth would I post it here in the Gilbert Real Estate Blog? Because even though personal encounters with brown recluse spiders are relatively uncommon in this area, they do happen. The important detail in this case is that the home inspector was able to report the sighting of the critter so that the prospective buyer of the home – with a warning that immediately upon closing escrow the new owners should perform a good pest control treatment.
The same goes for warnings about other desert critters, like scorpions, snakes, crickets, black widow spiders, lizards, etc. It’s honestly not realistic to think that humans have overtaken the desert here in the Phoenix area and have wiped out all the desert critters. My standard line to clients is, “We live in the desert – don’t forget it.” But with appropriate precautions, it’s very easy to co-exist with them.
No need to panic or develop phobias. Just be aware.
New to Gilbert, Arizona or want to learn more about Town of Gilbert services?
Then don’t miss a free social this Saturday in Power Ranch!
New Residents are invited to attend a community social and learn about all that Gilbert has to offer.
In 1980 Gilbert was a rural farming town with a population of 5,717. Neighbors knew their neighbors. Today the population is reaching 223,000 and though growth indicates a bright future, Gilbert residents have new tools to develop important neighborhood relationships.
To encourage new friendships and provide community information, the Congress of Neighborhoods will host a social on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Barn Clubhouse at Power Ranch. The facility is located at 3685 E. Autumn Drive, south of Ranch House Parkway and Pecos Drive.
Volunteers from community organizations and Town of Gilbert staff will provide informal presentations and short presentations about services. Residents will receive kits filled with information and refreshments will be provided.
If you’re interested in owning a home in Gilbert, you can search here for Gilbert Real Estate.
