Real estate has always been a passion of mine! I grew up eagerly listening to my grandparents tell stories about their experiences working in the industry. I studied communications & education in college. I was a 5th generation elementary school teacher full time for 3 years & loved my career (I continue to guest teach occasionally). However my interest in real estate continued to grow & I finally decided to go for it. My husband became a loan officer & we began working together. We make an amazing husband & wife team if I do say so myself! My primary focus is residential real estate, focusing on the popular east valley of metro Phoenix including the cities of Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, & Mesa. I am also very knowledgeable of Phoenix's suburb of Ahwatukee, as I have lived and worked in that area for many years. In fact, that is where I was born & raised.Whether you are looking for your dream home or want to sell your current home, I create peace of mind for my clients so they are able to move to the next chapter of life. My unique experience as a teacher & REALTOR ensure that you will work with an experienced & adaptable agent.I am happy to announce that I offer the Hero Home Advantage Program to those who qualify. I will give a generous portion of my commission back to clients who are teachers, nurses, police, firefighters, veterans, & active military. This is my way of saying thank you for your service! In my free time, I love spending time with family & friends. I am very active, and always in search of the next big adventure! I volunteer for a program called Hardts n' Horses, which helps rehabilitate and teach life skills to children in need. My husband & I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, skiing, & snowboarding. I also enjoy teaching, reading, traveling, & yoga. We are absolutely in love with our 2 young daughters, who are growing so fast!I look forward to working with you & helping with all of your real estate needs! Click here to go directly to YOUR ACCOUNT portal- http://portal.flexmls.com/katiecanar