We settled on a 4 bedroom home in a cul-de-sac off of 36th and Knox and inspections began right away. It's so important to be super thorough during the due diligence period so we checked everything out. Special thanks to Alati's Inspection Service for the radon test. Many have no idea that Ahwatukee is an area that is known for higher radon levels and it definitely should be tested.

We had an HVAC tech come for the A/C unit, we had a pool guy come for the pool and equipment, we had a general inspector come for a overview of all systems, etc. and we had a pest inspector for termites and infestation.

That's when we found these...

16 scorpions were found in one night!! Our home is really close the the preserve which means easy access to the trailhead but also means a few extra Arizona critters to deal with. Creepy Crawly Pest Control advised us that this can be controlled and they will be sealing the house this coming week. They have already started spraying to reduce the food supply for the scorpions and nightly hunts help as well.

We decided to do a complete remodel. We are replacing the flooring throughout, the cabinets and counters, the bathroom fixtures and a full interior paint job. We closed on the 16th of March and by the 17th we no longer had a kitchen. 😳