This Is Not The North Phoenix We Had 10 Years Ago

Valleypalooza + Curry + Chiro + Lies

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Blair Balin
January 18, 2026

🏙️My North Phoenix View

Quick local insight from your neighborhood’s front porch

I’ve been a Valley resident for 32 years. My journey began as a freshman at ASU, working at some local golf courses, then getting my real estate license (1999), getting married, having our daughter, and in 2019ish starting Living North Phoenix.

Even before I moved here there was a lot of growth in the Valley. When there is land, that is usually what happens next. Now, North Phoenix is home to some of the largest amount of growth (at least commercially).

There’s always talk about destroying the desert, water issues, and traffic. That is what was said in 1994, before then, and since.

We live in a beautiful City in an awesome State and I am proud to be a North Phoenician, welcome the growth, and honored to be a part of this amazing Community we have created.

And, make sure to save the date for Valleypalooza: March 7th 9 am - 2 pm at Paradise Valley Community College.

Because what I feel matters equally the things above is Community. And we need to keep strengthening it. Tell your family, friends, co-workers—whoever…and SHOW UP!

Here’s what else is moving and shaking around town.

2 Homes Not On Zillow

Two North Phoenix homes are coming soon. Neither is on the market yet.

Want a sneak peak? Call or text me at 480-233-6433 or reply to this email.

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

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

Do You Love Indian Food?

I am so excited to announce that we will have San Idli, a new Indian Restaurant here in Phoenix, at Valleypalooza.

My wife is vegan, so finding a Vegetarian Indian spot made this even better.

They are located right off the I-17 and Bell, have a good sized dining area, the service is wonderful, and the food—double thumbs up.

We had the samosas, garlic naan, vegetable kurma, and the Paneer Manchurian. Everything was good…the paneer was awesome.

If you’re vegetarian or just want something different, put this one on your list.

These are the the local businesses that make Valleypalooza possible.

Buying a home, or need cash out of your current home? We are proud to have Caitlin Duffy of Neigbhorhood Home Loans as a Sponsor of Valleypalooza.

Time for an adjustment? It always is. They’ve been at both Valleypaloozas and are returning—our favorite chiropractors—Dr Kevin Lowe and Taylor Overmohle at Sonoran Chiropractic (64th St & Thunderbird)

Just For Fun: 2 Truths & A Lie

  • Large portions of North Phoenix were developed without HOAs.

  • Homes near the preserve consistently outperform the broader Phoenix market.

  • Most North Phoenix subdivisions were built after 2005.

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

Congrats to Jerry H 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. Interest rates are at 2-3 year lows. Thinking about buying a home? Or selling? Let’s chat. I’m a quick email or text away (480-233-6433).

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