Stew Keene Arizona Realtor

10/18/2026

🎃 This Week in the East Valley: Oct 18–24 🍂
Pumpkins, music, and fall fun all over town this week:

📍 GILBERT
🎵 Free Concert in the Park: Thu 10/22, 6:30–8:30 PM, Water Tower Plaza
🎃 Live Pumpkin Carving with Ray Villafane: Sat 10/24, 9 AM–1 PM, Water Tower Plaza (free)

📍 CHANDLER
🏊 Pumpkin Dunk: Sat 10/24, noon–2 PM, Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center ($5, registration required, heated pool!)
🎭 Chandler Center for the Arts Community Open House: Sat 10/24, 3–6 PM (free, reserve your spot)

📍 MESA
👻 Haunting on Main Street trick-or-treat: Sat 10/24, 10 AM–1 PM, Downtown Mesa (free)
🍂 Free Fall Fest: Sat 10/24, 11 AM–3 PM, Cannon Beach (free)

📍 TEMPE
🎸 Meet Me on Mill: Fri 10/23, starting at 5 PM, Mill Avenue (free live music on two stages)
🍯 Winnie-the-Pooh Storytime: Sat 10/24, 11 AM–noon, Tempe Public Library (free)

Details can change, so check each event's page before you go.

Which one are you hitting this weekend? 👇

Thinking about moving to the East Valley? Call or text me at 480-220-7491.

10/14/2026

🏍️ East Valley Motorcycle Events: Oct 17–31, 2026
Riding weather is here! Here's where I'll be pointing my BMW this month:

🇺🇸 Sat 10/17, 9 AM–1 PM: Sons of the American Legion Car & Bike Show, Post 35, Chandler
🐾 Sat 10/17, reg. 9 AM, KSU 10 AM: Dogs4Vets Charity Poker Run, Superstition H-D
🍬 Fri 10/23, 5–9 PM: Trick or Treat Bike Night, Desert Wind H-D
💀 Sat 10/24, KSU 9 AM: Skeleton Ride, OTG Sports Grill, Mesa
🌙 Fri 10/30, 5–8 PM: Harleys After Dark (RSVP), Desert Wind H-D
👻 Fri 10/30, 6–8 PM: Biker's Boo Bash Bike Night, GO AZ Motorcycles
🎸 Sat 10/31, 9 AM–3 PM: Rocktober Halloween Party, H-D of Scottsdale

Details can change, so check with each host before you ride out.

See you out there! And if you need a garage with room for the bike, call or text me at 480-220-7491. 🔑

10/11/2026

Real Clients. Real Stories. 🏡💙

Nothing means more to me than hearing from the families I've helped buy and sell their homes. I put together a short video so you can hear their stories in their own words. Thank you to every client who has trusted me along the way!

▶️ Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/NUHb-P5tRS4

Thinking about buying or selling in the East Valley? I'd love to help you too. Call or text me at 480-220-7491 or visit stewkeene.com.

Stew Keene, REALTOR® | Barrett Real Estate

Straight from my past clients: what it's really like to buy or sell...

10/11/2026

Thank you, Sue! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's been a true privilege to help you and your family with so many sales and purchases over the past decade. Kind words like these are what I love most about this business, and I'm grateful for your trust every step of the way.

Whether you're buying or selling, I'd love to help you and your family too. I work with buyers and sellers all across the East Valley, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Tempe, now with Barrett Real Estate.

Call or text me at 480-220-7491 or visit stewkeene.com to get started.

10/11/2026

🏡 East Valley Market Update: September 2026
Here's what single-family homes did last month, compared with last September:

📍 GILBERT
💲 Median price: $584,343 (▲ 2.5%)
🔑 Homes sold: 244 (▼ 12.5%)

📍 CHANDLER
💲 Median price: $549,500 (▼ 0.6%)
🔑 Homes sold: 195 (▲ 1.6%)

📍 MESA
💲 Median price: $492,500 (▼ 1.3%)
🔑 Homes sold: 378 (▼ 4.3%)

📍 TEMPE
💲 Median price: $525,000 (▼ 1.9%)
🔑 Homes sold: 67 (▼ 19.3%)

📈 Rates: The 30-year fixed averaged 7.40% this week, up from 7.28% last week and 6.30% a year ago.

👉 Takeaway: Prices are holding steady, but higher rates are putting pressure on buyers. Pricing it right matters more than ever.

Thinking about selling, or curious what your home is worth? Call or text me at 480-220-7491 for a free home value or to talk about your options.

Source: ARMLS via Phoenix REALTORS®, Sept 2026; Freddie Mac PMMS, 10/8/26

10/09/2026

🎃 Halloween in the East Valley 2026 👻
Costumes ready? Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate around town:

📍 GILBERT
👻 Boo Bash: Fri 10/23, 5:30–7:30 PM, Freestone Rec Center (kids register in advance)
🎃 Halloween on The Green: Fri 10/30, evening, Verde at Cooley Station (free)

📍 CHANDLER
🎃 Pumpkin Palooza & Trunk or Treat: Sun 10/25, 4–7 PM, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (free)
🦇 Halloween Spooktacular: Fri 10/30, 5:30–8:30 PM, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (free)

📍 MESA
🚗 Salute to Veterans Trunk or Treat Car Show: Sat 10/24, 8 AM–12:30 PM, Bass Pro Shops
🍬 Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza: Fri 10/30, 5:30–8:30 PM, MCC Red Mountain (free)

📍 TEMPE
🌊 Monster Splash Bash: Sat 10/17, 6–9 PM, Kiwanis Rec Center ($9–$11)
🎬 Family Boo Bash: Fri 10/23, 6–10 PM, Kiwanis Park (free)

Details can change, so check each event's page before you go.

Which one is your crew hitting? 👇

Looking for a home in a great trick-or-treat neighborhood? Call or text me at 480-220-7491.

10/09/2026

🚗 East Valley Car Events: Rest of October 2026 🏁
Cooler mornings mean car season is back! Here's where you'll find me (and probably my red SSR) this month:

☕ Sat 10/10, 7–10 AM: Queen Creek Cars & Coffee, Rock Point Coffee Co.
🛻 Sat 10/10, 8–10 AM: Coffee & Crawlers, Desert Rat Off Road, Tempe
☕ Sun 10/11, 8–11 AM: Downtown Chandler Cars & Coffee
🎃 Sat 10/17, 7–10 AM: Mesa Cars & Coffee "Cars & Costumes," Dana Park
🎺 Sat 10/24, 7–11 AM: Gilbert High School Band Car Show
🇺🇸 Sat 10/24, 8 AM–12:30 PM: Salute to Veterans Trunk or Treat Car Show, Bass Pro Shops Mesa
👻 Sat 10/31, 7–10 AM: Halloween Cars & Coffee, GrindTime Coffee, Gilbert
✈️ Sat 10/31, 8 AM–3 PM: Vintage Wings & Wheels, CAF Museum at Falcon Field, Mesa

Details can change, so check with each host before you roll out.

See something you like? Come say hi! And if you need a garage big enough for your toys, call or text me at 480-220-7491. 🔑

10/09/2026

🎃 This Week in the East Valley: Oct 11–18 🍂
Fall is finally here! Here are some great things to do around town this week:

📍 GILBERT
🎵 Free Concert in the Park: Thu 10/15, 6:30–8:30 PM, Water Tower Plaza
🎃 Great Gilbert Gourd Hunt: Daily through 11/1, Heritage District (free)

📍 CHANDLER
💃 Chandler Contigo Finale Fiesta: Sat 10/17, 9 AM–noon, Downtown Library (free)
🌮 Spirits of Mexico Festival: Sat 10/17, 4–10 PM, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (free, registration required)

📍 MESA
🎸 Mesa Music Festival: Fri 10/16, 5–10 PM & Sat 10/17, noon–10 PM, Downtown Mesa (free)
🎨 Family Day at the Museum: Sat 10/17, 10 AM–1 PM, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (free)

📍 TEMPE
🥕 Tempe City Hall Farmers Market: Sun 10/11 & 10/18, 8 AM–noon, Tempe City Hall
🎬 Movies in the Park, The Goonies: Fri 10/16 at dusk, Kiwanis Park (free)

Details can change, so check each event's page before you go.

Which one are you hitting this weekend? 👇

Thinking about moving to the East Valley? Call or text me at 480-220-7491.

12/09/2025

Learn how to pick the perfect paint color for your home’s .

Choosing a paint color for the outside of your home can be a bit more complicated than simply picking a color you like from a paint chip. For starters, if you don't end up liking the color you choose, painting over it is a big job.

12/08/2025

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- Stew Keene with RE/MAX Alliance Group
- Contact me at 480.220.7491

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