Our May realtor of the month is Mindy Jones Nevarez, owner and team leader of the Amy Jones Group. Mindy Jones Nevarez provides the monthly real estate market updates for Queen Creek, AZ. 

Mindy is an Arizona native and the daughter of the founder of the Amy Jones Group. She initially started with a career in nonprofit management at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and sales operations and training design at NetApp. In 2013, Mindy obtained her real estate license and joined her parents’ team to further her career in real estate.

Although running the family business can take up much of Mindy’s time, she also enjoys live music, finding new local shops, and discovering local hidden treasures, spending time with her family, and exploring their Southeast Valley neighborhood. Many of those on her team have become some of her best friends which makes it that much easier to spend most of her days committed to her business.

The Amy Jones Group consists of a team of a dozen women that pride themselves in being hard workers, advocates, creative problem solvers, visionaries, and friends. This team of Realtors advocates for their clients and support their every need in both the buying and selling process.

If you are in search of a new home near Phoenix the Amy Jones Group is the perfect start to your journey! Contact Mindy and her team for all of your real estate needs. 

The addition of live greenery in your space is the perfect way to wake up your home’s interior. Like many, you may be afraid to take the leap of becoming a plant parent. Not everyone has a green thumb, but many plants do not require much attention at all and will make a big impact on a room’s overall look. If you have ever felt that you have a black thumb when it comes to caring for plant life, now is the best time to try your hand at it again. Being home while social distancing allows for more time to learn about and tend to the plants that you love. So here are a few suggestions of the best houseplants that don’t require a green thumb. 

Pothos

The pothos also known as the devil’s ivy can help purify the air in your home. It only requires medium to low lighting and can stand drying out now and again. Its leaves are shaped like hearts and come in a wide range of shades such as gold, cream, silver, or white.

Spider Plant

The spider plant is another house plan that doesn’t require much to keep alive. This plant can survive in low to medium natural or artificial lighting. Its roots are thick and store moisture so you won’t have to worry about watering too often. 

Snake Plant

The snake plant is a popular favorite for plant moms and plant dads. Also known as the mother-in-law’s tongue, the snake plant is probably one of the easiest plants to take care of and the easiest to grow. You can sit this plant in indirect sunlight and only water once the soil is completely dried out. Sounds simple right?!

ZZ Plant

This plant holds up pretty well on its own. It only requires you to water it once a week and can be kept in either low lighting or direct sunlight. It will grow much faster when exposed to more light but this plant thrives wherever you decide to place it. Its leaves are thick and rubbery and its roots are thick as well so it's tough enough for even a black thumb. 

Purchasing plants from a distance

We know that plant buying can be a little difficult during this time as this type of shopping would not be considered essential. There are a few online companies like Bloomscape and The Sill that make purchasing plants easy while practicing social distancing. You can sign up for a subscription to receive a plant each month or buy as you feel inspired to do so.th

Find solitude in caring for green life during this time of isolation all while sprucing up the overall look of your home. You may not be able to maintain a full garden, but taking care of a few house plants will have you on your way.

Seek your next new home at Abrio by Pardee Homes located in Beaumont, CA. These spacious one and two-story single-family homes feature three distinct designs that are sure to fit your family’s needs and more.  The floor plans at Abrio offer between 4 to 5 bedrooms, 3 to 4 bathrooms, and span up to 3,155 square feet of living space. Each plan also features a three or four-bay garage to store your vehicles and to ensure that everything you own has its place. 

While residing at Abrio, you will have easy access to plenty of amenities both in and outside of the community. Find lots of shopping and dining options in nearby Palm Springs and enjoy the San Bernardino Mountains. When you explore your new home town of Beaumont you can find pocket parks, elementary schools, Tiga Park Club House, and a swimming pool nearby to cool off on those scorching summer days. Visit the Malki Museum Inc, Banning Center For the Arts, and the Fox Cineplex Theatres for entertainment. 

The Plan 1 floor plan includes a single story open concept living space with a covered patio, and GenSmart Suite®. There is also an option to add a second floor to customize your specific needs. This plan comes with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3-bay garage, as well as 2,916 square feet of living space. 

The Plan 2 floor plan is also an open concept with a mudroom to quickly drop off your belongings when you enter your home. The upstairs consists of a loft space that can easily become an office space or reading nook, spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an owner’s suite, and a convenient upstairs laundry room.  

Abrio’s third-floor plan is the perfect option for larger families that need a little more wiggle room. It consists of 3,155 square feet of space to make your own with 5 bedrooms and up to 4 bathrooms, as well as a 3 bay garage. The wide living space in this plan features a great room, dining room, and kitchen, along with the owner’s suite and a fifth bedroom on the main floor. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the second level as well as a bonus room and extra storage space. 

The LivingSmart® features included in each home offer sustainability and energy-efficiency you can count on when residing at Abrio.  Make an appointment to customize your new home with the help of Pardee homes’ Design Studio. Work with a designer to choose the interior selections that express your inner self and bring your vision to life! Choose from cabinets, countertops, lighting, tile and flooring, appliances, faucets, and fixtures.

Find your brand new Riverside home with convenience and spacious floorplans in the high $300,000’s here at Abrio. Contact the sales office at Pardee Homes to learn more about how to begin your journey to homeownership.