01 / BUY
Buy a home.
Not a headache.
Find the right neighborhood, understand the real costs, and know what you're walking into before you make an offer.
YOUR EAST VALLEY REAL ESTATE ADVANTAGE
Found the house.
Now let's find
the truth.
You don't need another agent to send you listings. You need someone to help you decide if the home you found is actually a good deal.
PROUD U.S. MARINE CORPS & ARMY VETERANExperienced guidance. Straight answers. No pressure.
YOUR REALTOR. YOUR ADVOCATE.
THE REAL QUESTION
Does the home make sense
for your life & your money?
PRICECONDITIONFIT
JOHN STRICKLAND · THE LANCER GROUP
LOCAL INSIGHT. SMARTER DECISIONS.01 / START HERE
WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?Let's start with
Let's start with
your next move.
Different goals. Different challenges. One simple approach: understand the problem before choosing a solution.
Buy a home.
02 / SELL
Sell with
a game plan.
Pricing, preparation, exposure, and negotiation—without guessing about what your home might bring.
03 / BUILD
New build.
Clear eyes.
Builder incentives can look great on paper. Let's compare the full price, financing, upgrades, and terms.
Explore new construction04 / SERVE
VA benefits.
Put to work.
You've earned the benefit. I'll help you understand how it works and what it can mean for your next move.
MY APPROACH
It's not about selling you on a house.
It's about making sure the house makes sense for you.
NEW HOME≠BEST DEAL
THE INCENTIVE IS ONLY ONE PART OF THE DEAL.
NEW CONSTRUCTION, WITHOUT THE SALES PITCHThat builder rate looks good.
Browse the New Build Finder
That builder rate looks good.
What's the catch?
A lower rate or a big closing-cost credit might be a great opportunity. But you need to compare what you're actually paying—not just the number on the sign.
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Builder lender vs. outside lender
02
Rate, APR, cash to close & monthly payment
03
Upgrades, lot premiums & contract terms
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Community fit & resale considerations
Already visited a builder? We can still talk through your options and whether representation is available.
FREE BUYER RESEARCH TOOLSLess scrolling.
Less scrolling.
Better options.
Compare East Valley new-build communities and Arizona mortgage lenders before you make your next move. Research first. Then let's talk through the details.
EAST VALLEY / NEW CONSTRUCTION
SOURCE SNAPSHOTFind your starting point.
Filter the community research, save a shortlist, and bring questions to your agent.
SEP 26, 2026
These are historical builder-published starting points—not live prices or inventory. A price filter hides communities without published prices. Plans, lot premiums, incentives, and availability must be confirmed directly before you rely on any figure.
Found a few worth exploring?
John and Cherie can help you compare the real costs and community fit.
ARIZONA / FINANCING OPTIONS
PROGRAM REVIEWFind lenders to compare.
Choose a financing path and compare published program categories. Request actual quotes directly.
OCT 5, 2026
Side-by-side shortlistSelect up to three lenders to compare.
Independent educational directory, not a lender ranking, offer, or endorsement. Programs are subject to underwriting, eligibility, and change. No live rates or guaranteed incentives appear here. Request written Loan Estimates with the same assumptions and compare APR, fees, credits, monthly payment, and cash to close. Kevin Kerivan's program categories have not been independently checked in this snapshot.
Not sure which financing route fits?
Ask John or Cherie about the home-buying process, then compare written lender quotes.
THE NUMBERS BEFORE THE EMOTIONSKnow your payment.
Know your payment.
Then know the deal.
A listing price isn't the same thing as the cost of ownership. Use this quick estimate to see how down payment, rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA costs change the picture.
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Not a loan quote. This is a planning tool so you can ask better questions.
Monthly cost reality check
INTERACTIVE TOOLESTIMATED MONTHLY TOTAL$—
Principal + interest $—Taxes + insurance + HOA + MI $—
Illustrative estimate only, not a rate quote, approval, or guarantee. Excludes some closing costs, utilities, repairs, and other possible expenses. Mortgage insurance or VA funding fees may apply depending on loan type and eligibility.
Need to compare lender options? Open the Lender Finder ↗KNOW WHERE YOU'RE BUYINGOne East Valley.
One East Valley.
A lot of different fits.
Every community comes with tradeoffs: commute, amenities, lot size, HOA rules, schools, and long-term plans. Let's compare the things that actually matter to you.
EXPLORE / EAST VALLEY
Gilbert.
Master-planned neighborhoods, established communities, and a wide range of home styles. Which area is the right fit depends on your priorities.
LET'S COMPARE
- Master-planned amenities vs. HOA costs
- Commute and daily routines
- Lot, layout, and price tradeoffs
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YOUR PLACE
IN THE VALLEY.
IN THE VALLEY.
AZ / EAST VALLEY
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. MISSION-FOCUSED SERVICE.
WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITHStraight answers.
Straight answers.
Someone in your corner.
I'm John Strickland—an East Valley real estate agent with Good Oak Real Estate and The Lancer Group. Before real estate, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Army, then spent 15 years in law enforcement.
That background shaped how I work: pay attention, ask the right questions, prepare for problems before they become expensive, and tell people what they need to know—not just what they want to hear.
Whether you're buying your first home, evaluating new construction, using a VA loan, or getting ready to sell, my job is to help you make a confident decision.
U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERANU.S. ARMY VETERANEAST VALLEY REALTOR
REAL PEOPLE. STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
Your next move starts
Your next move starts
with a conversation.
Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or just have a few questions, John and Cherie are easy to reach. Pick who you'd like to connect with—no pressure.
THE LANCER GROUP01
John Strickland
REALTOR® · PROUD VETERAN
480.381.8399 @stricklandtherealtorTHE LANCER GROUP02
Cherie Valverde
YOUR EAST VALLEY CONTACT
480.482.8940 @cheriesellsaz
BUYING, SELLING, OR JUST EXPLORING? LET'S TALK.