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Not Zillow. Not Yelp. Just North Phoenix

Not Zillow. Not Yelp. Just North Phoenix

Ballin + Homes + Egg Rolls + Lies

Blair Balin
January 25, 2026

🏙️My North Phoenix View

_{Quick local insight from your neighborhood’s front porch}

Quick introduction for anyone new here.

I’m Blair. I’ve lived in the Valley for 30+years, and spent the last 25 helping people buy and sell homes in Phoenix. Living North Phoenix started with 1 simple goal: build real community, and support the people and businesses that make this area work.

We’re closing in on 40,000 neighbors, and whether it’s this newsletter, events, or what we share online, the focus stays the same: local, useful, and real.

If you haven’t saved the date yet, Valleypalooza is coming up March 7th 9 am - 2 pm at Paradise Valley Community College.

It’s shaping up to be a great day to be outside, eat well, hear some great music, shop local, and let the kids burn off some energy.

Hope to see you there!

2 Homes Not On Zillow

You still have a chance at these 2 North Phoenix homes before they hit the market.

Call or text me at 480-233-6433 if you or someone you know wants a sneak peak.

3/2, pool, no HOA near I-17 and Cactus. 450k

3/2, pool, no HOA near 7th St and Union Hills. 450k

A Chinese Spot I Keep Going Back To…

It’s surprisingly hard to find consistently good Chinese food in Phoenix. One spot I keep going back to is Nee House.

I recently grabbed the beef with snow peas and it delivered—solid flavor, generous portions, and reliable every time. My buddy Rahmun shared our visit on Instagram, so I’m linking that below.

If you’ve got a go-to Chinese spot in North Phoenix, hit reply and tell me. I’m always looking for new places to try.

Click his pic to watch the video and follow him!

Valleypalooza Featured Businesses

Time for a new dentist? Consider calling Birk Family Dentistry, your small town local dentist owned and operated by the awesome Dr. Breanna Birk

If you drive on the Phoenix freeways, you probably have seen All Pro Shades’ signs featuring Robert Mulvin. All of our patios need shade. Reach out to the best in the biz.

LNP Featured Businesses

Want to finally enjoy your backyard? Danny Sherwood with August Pools AZ is our preferred Vendor for backyard design, new pool installs, and pool maintenance.

Have a pup that might need some extra training? Or maybe you do too? :-) Sara Suter and her team at Connected Canine are our preferred Vendors for dog training.

Just For Fun: 2 Truths & A Lie

I have lived in: California, Washington, New York, Illinois, Louisiana and Arizona.
I graduated with a Degree in Journalism.
I won the Louisiana State baseball championship in high school

^{Hit reply with your answer-I’ll shout out the first correct one in next week’s email}

Congrats to Carrie for correctly guessing the lie last time!

Share this newsletter with a friend. Have a story to share? I’m here to help.

Blair

P.S. Thinking about buying a home? Selling? Let’s chat. I’m a quick email or text away (480-233-6433).

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