Start with your routes and destinations
Tempe Town Lake is one reference point for learning the city, with paths and recreation information published by the city. Choose the locations that matter to your routine, then check access from each home. If walking, cycling or transit matters, review the actual route and current service instead of assuming every Tempe address offers the same connections.
Compare the parts of condo living that photos miss
If condos or townhomes are on your list, include parking, stairs or elevator access, storage and outdoor space in your notes. Ask what shared responsibilities and rules need review for the specific property. If a detached house also meets your goals, a parallel search can help you compare layouts and upkeep.
Let each visit sharpen the next search
Bring examples from Flexmls, Zillow, Realtor.com or anywhere else. After a visit, tell Kelie what worked about the layout and location and what did not. Your feedback is more useful than simply adding more listings to the email stream.

