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.
Bill Clinton Talks Economics on Late Show With David Letterman
If you didn’t catch former President Bill Clinton the other night with David Letterman, I really encourage you to take it in. The man has some very insightful comments and ideas, well worth the time.
Freaky Friday: Dead Fish Wash Ashore In Thousands For Second Time This Week
I am keenly aware that it’s only Thursday, but this news release was just too freaky to not post it immediately. This struck me as being somewhere in between Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds movie and a comedic parody that The Onion might very well release. Either way, I can’t help but continue to wonder about how many ways we are endangering our planet – with ignorance and arrogance. Any thoughts or insight you’d care to share with me?
